The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Kyiv urges west to spell out how it would respond to Russian nuclear strike

Ukraine asks world leaders to say ‘very firmly’ that nuclear strike would have catastrophic consequences for Russia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Biden denounces Putin’s nuclear threats as ‘reckless’ in UN address

Volodymyr Zelenskiy also spoke to the UN, saying Ukraine’s forces would continue their counter-offensive

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

'Partial mobilisation' of Russian reservists may reveal Putin's desperation

Faced with a series of setbacks in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “partial mobilisation” of Russia's reservist forces on Wednesday. But some analysts say the move will have only a limited impact on the front lines of the conflict.

France 24 · Sep 21, 2022

Methven Castle fundraiser marking late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee raises £13,500 to aid families in conflict zones

St John Scotland in Perth and Kinross organised the event and will send the donations to three charities – Rachel House hospice (of CHAS), Order of Malta’s Ukraine aid and refugee effort and St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

Ukraine hunts for pro-Moscow collaborators suspected of helping Russia strike targets

The southern Mykolaiv region has seen targeted strikes, leading Ukrainian officials to round up hundreds of people suspected of leaking information to the Russians.

WEKU · Sep 21, 2022

Over 1,300 Russians arrested in protests against Putin's "partial mobilization" order

Hundreds of people organized demonstrations in at least 38 Russian cities, including Moscow.

Axios · Sep 21, 2022

The Leader podcast: Russia’s threats explained

In a speech to the nation, the Russian President said reservists would be called up to fight in Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022

Shaped by war, Bosnian leader chides UN inaction on Ukraine

Bosnia’s leader is decrying the failure of the United Nations to prevent war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Ukraine war: Joe Biden condemns Vladimir Putin for ‘reckless’ nuclear threats in United Nations address

US President Joe Biden addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022

Saudi Mediation Leads to Successful Prisoner Swap Between Russia, Ukraine

The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday the success of a mediation, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, for a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Moscow released ten prisoners from Morocco, the United States, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine. The Ministry stressed that the move reflects Crown…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 21, 2022