The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

New Biden Weapons Package for Ukraine 'Increases the Danger of a Direct Military Clash,' Says Russian Ambassador

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Reason · Oct 5, 2022

Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal joint bid to host 2030 World Cup

Ukraine has joined Spain and Portugal’s joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022

Ukrainian mother hails colleagues at Scottish space firm for help in fleeing Russian invasion

A UKRAINIAN mother has hailed her colleagues at a Scottish firm for their help in supporting her family’s escape from the Russian invasion.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2022

Truss pledges to ‘stand with Ukrainian friends however long it takes’

The Prime Minister told the Tory party conference that UK defence spending would increase to 3% of GDP by the end of the decade.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Head of Ukraine's Energoatom says he's taking charge of Russian-occupied nuclear plant

The head of Ukraine's state nuclear energy company said on Wednesday he was taking charge of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, and urged workers at the plant not to sign any documents with its Russian occupiers.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Icelandic acquisitions aid New England Seafood's whitefish supply amid Ukraine invasion pressures

Early 2022 deals have provided protection against issues caused by Russian hostilities while opening up further growth for Grimsby

Birmingham Post · Oct 5, 2022

Ukrainian mum and son escape war with help from kind-hearted Edinburgh colleagues

A Ukrainian mum has opened up about her harrowing escape from Ukraine as she also expressed concerns about The West slowly losing interest in the war.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 5, 2022

WTO warns 'darkened' trade outlook could deteriorate further

The World Trade Organization forecast a slowdown of global trade growth next year as sharply higher energy and food prices and rising interest rates curb import demand, and warned of a possible contraction if the war in Ukraine worsens.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Georgia’s rebel wheat farmers fight against dependence on Russia

Georgia relies on Russian wheat but as the Ukraine war drags on, local farmers are strengthening the domestic market.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022

Putin defies international law and finalises illegal annexation of four Ukraine regions into Russia

Ukrainain President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded by formally ruling out talks with Russia and announcing a fast-track application to join Nato

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022