The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Prisoners of war return to UK, Russia following swap deal

Five British nationals reunited with their families in London as Moscow welcomes back 55 freed troops.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2022

McDonald's reopens in Ukraine, feeding customers' nostalgia — and future hopes

All of the chain's 100-plus locations in Ukraine closed after Russia invaded in February. Three reopened in Kyiv this week, for delivery only. "It's a nice gift from McDonald's," one customer says.

WEKU · Sep 22, 2022

‘I will cross the border tonight’: Russians flee after news of draft

Border guards cite an ‘exceptional’ number of Russians leaving after ‘partial mobilisation’ announcement

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022

How will Putin’s mobilisation change the war in Ukraine?

Russia’s war call-up comes as troops suffer battlefield losses and amid plans to annex more Ukrainian territory.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2022

Ukraine's Kuleba to stay 'safe' distance from Russian counterpart at UN

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday said he will "keep safe social distance" from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the United Nations Security Council.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

In a retaken border village, Ukrainians point to signs of Russian abuse of civilians

Villagers describe allegations of abuse and officials say they found a torture chamber in Kozacha Lopan, in the Kharkiv region, which Russian forces invaded and took over at the start of the war.

WEKU · Sep 22, 2022

On Ukraine, U.N. chief says talk of nuclear conflict 'unacceptable'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Thursday that talk of a nuclear conflict is "totally unacceptable" and any annexation of a state's territory by another state through the threat or use of force is a violation of the U.N. Charter and international law.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

Zelenskyy aide: Ukraine needs funds, expand Russia sanctions

A top Ukrainian government economist says the country's efforts to defend itself from Russia are placing a severe financial burden on the country that it can only bear with the help of outside support cost

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

EU eyes oil price cap, more high-tech export curbs in new Russia sanctions

The European Union is looking at an oil price cap, tighter curbs on high-tech exports to Russia and more sanctions against individuals, diplomats said on Thursday, in response to what the West condemned as a new escalation in Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

Steve Clarke must decide whether Scotland stick or twist against Ireland

Victory over Ukraine has put Scotland in control of their Nations League group but the manager Steve Clarke still has important decisions to make

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022