The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

‘You hear bangs all the time’: life in Ukraine’s newly liberated towns

Those returning, and those who never left, are weighing their fortunes. ‘We don’t have power,’ one says. ‘But we are alive’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Lingering ‘hurt’ from World Cup defeat will motivate Scotland against Ukraine

Less than four months on from the Scots 3-1 defeat to Ukraine, the two sides will face-off in a Nations League fixture

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Asian lender ADB cuts forecasts to reflect weakening outlook

The Asian Development Bank has downgraded its forecasts for growth in the region, citing the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates to combat decades-high inflation, and China's slowing economy

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Biden to rally world leaders against Russian attempts to annex Ukraine regions

Antony Blinken calls referendums plan a ‘sham’ and Moscow’s possible mobilisation of extra forces ‘a sign of Russian failure’ ahead of Biden speech

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2022

Putin must recognize he cannot win Ukraine war -Scholz at U.N

Russian President Vladimir Putin will only give up his "imperial ambitions" that risk destroying Ukraine and Russia if he recognizes he cannot win the war, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine tramples U.N. charter: Japan PM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as destabilising the international order to its core and said the rule of law, not coercion by power, should prevail.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

Japan PM calls for UN reforms to address Russian aggression

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed disappointment over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine because of Russia’s right of veto

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Annual high-power UN meetings start with US looking to shore up unity on Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS — The world’s leaders converged on the United Nations on Tuesday for the opening sessions of the body’s annual General Assembly, held in person for the first time in three years, but with twin crises of war in Ukraine and famine in Africa weighing heavily on the gathering.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 20, 2022

'Increased consequences' if Russia annexes parts of Ukraine, warns U.S.

There will be increased consequences if Russia were to annex parts of Ukraine, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday, as Moscow-installed leaders in occupied areas of four Ukrainian regions planned to hold referendums on joining Russia.

Reuters · Sep 20, 2022

Putin 'should have nuked Queen's funeral', says Russian TV military pundit

Olga Skabeyeva, known as the Russian leader's 'Iron Doll', claims the ceremony was a perfect target due to the presence of many world leaders

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022