The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

IAEA visit to Ukraine nuclear plant designed to take a day -Interfax

A planned visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine is designed to take one day, the head of the Russian-installed local administration told Interfax on Tuesday.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

In Ukraine, this volunteer sniper embodies the embattled nation’s military

He’d moved to Western Europe to work as an engineer but returned after Russia invaded and soon was being trained. “I don’t like to kill people. It’s not something you want to do. But it’s something you have to do.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022

U.S. expects Russia to prepare sham referenda in Ukraine -State Dept

The U.S. government has assessed that Moscow is preparing to stage sham referenda in areas of Ukraine under its control to manipulate the results to claim that the Ukrainian people want to join Russia, the State Department said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

Vatican: Pope clearly condemns Russia's 'repugnant' war

The Vatican has defended Pope Francis from allegations he hasn't come down hard enough on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, saying the pontiff clearly views the war launched by Moscow as “repugnant.”

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Ukraine war: the push to recover Kherson in the south is on – will it succeed?

Announcing the start of Kyiv’s offensive in the southern Kherson region, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Russian soldiers to flee or surrender if they want to survive.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2022

France accuses Russia of weaponising energy after Gazprom cuts gas deliveries

France has accused Russia of using energy supplies as "a weapon of war" after Russian gas giant Gazprom reduced deliveries to French energy utility Engie.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2022

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Ukraine-Russia maps: Where is the invasion taking place?

Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ has brought bloody warfare to cities of western neighbour

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

UNESCO supports Ukraine bid to put Odesa on World Heritage list

United Nations cultural agency UNESCO said on Tuesday it supported a bid by Ukraine to put its port city of Odesa on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

Ukraine using wooden decoys to lure Russia into wasting its missiles – report

Replicas of US-supplied rocket launcher systems drew at least 10 Russian Kalibr cruise missiles, reports say

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022