The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Starlink helped restore energy, communications infrastructure in parts of Ukraine - official

SpaceX's Starlink services helped restore energy and communications infrastructure in Ukraine's critical areas, the country's Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

Intense lobbying ahead of UN vote on Russian annexations

Western nations are engaging in intense behind-the-scenes lobbying for a Western-backed U.N. resolution that would condemn Russia’s “attempted illegal annexation” of four Ukrainian regions and demand that Moscow immediately reverse its actions

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

G7 finance leaders pledge to intensify climate efforts despite war challenges

Finance leaders from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies on Wednesday pledged to increase emissions reductions efforts and climate support for developing countries despite energy cost and security challenges prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

Zelenskiy says increased donor support will help end Russian war sooner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that increased financial support from international donors will help end Russia's devastating war in Ukraine more quickly, citing the need for $38 billion to close next year's estimated budget deficit.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

Canada announces new military package for Ukraine after Russian missile attacks

Canada said on Wednesday it will provide over C$47 million ($34.06 million) in new military aid to assist Ukraine in dealing with Russia's invasion, with the package including artillery rounds, satellite communications, winter clothing and drone cameras, among other assistance.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

Australia's sovereign wealth fund still holds $200 million in Russian investments despite war in Ukraine

Earlier this year the Future Fund announced it would divest its holdings in companies listed on the Russian Stock Exchange but on the same day, the Central Bank of Russia banned brokers from executing sales on behalf of non-Russian residents.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskiy appeals for $55 billion to cover budget gap and reconstruction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday appealed to international donors to increase their financial support, saying more money was needed to rebuild schools and homes destroyed by months of Russian bombardment.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

EXPLAINER: Power cuts raise risk at Ukraine nuclear plant

A Ukrainian nuclear power plant that has been surrounded by Russian forces lost power when a Russian missile damaged a distant electrical substation — increasing the risk of a radiation disaster

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Ukraine seeks weapons to counter Russia’s ability to strike

In the 33rd week of the war, Russia retaliates brutally for Kerch Bridge blast and Ukraine calls for advanced weapons.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022

Iodine pills in short supply after Finland updates guideline

Many pharmacies in Finland have run out of iodine tablets a day after the Nordic country’s health ministry recommended that households purchase a single dose in a case of radiation hazard emergency amid increasing fears of a nuclear incident due to Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022