The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Morning mail: visa backlog’s human impact, Putin’s army plan, Dutton denounces ‘witch-hunt’

Friday: Australia’s bureaucracy is tackling a huge number of visa applications. For people like Huma, it’s a race against time as she fears being sent back to the Taliban who burned her. Plus: the gendered double standards for prime ministers

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2022

With Iranian drones, Russia complicates nuclear deal talks

Russia has obtained hundreds of Iranian drones capable of being used in its war against Ukraine despite U.S. warnings to Tehran not to ship them

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Russia is fighting three undeclared wars. Its fourth – an internal struggle for Russia itself – might be looming

Now entering its seventh month, Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine shows no sign of resolution.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022

A perilous stalemate: On Russia-Ukraine conflict after six months

Communication lines between Moscow and Kyiv open should be kept open 

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022

Boris Johnson takes shot at ‘ruinous’ union bosses during Kyiv trip

Outgoing Prime Minister lashes out at those driving strikes in the face of mounting inflation

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022

Russian Separatist Allies Accuse Ukraine Of Shelling Shopping Center In Donetsk

“In Donetsk, a shopping center is on fire after shelling from the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” says the DPR.

Zenger · Aug 25, 2022

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet, but gas reserve goal within reach

Ukraine faces its most difficult winter in modern history but should manage to reach a government goal of building 19 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas reserves in time, Energy Minister German Galushchenko said on Thursday.    

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

Perth and Kinross shows its support at event to mark Ukraine Independence Day

Ukrainians and local residents gathered in Perth's North Inch on Wednesday night to mark Ukraine Independence Day

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Nuclear watchdog could visit Russian-held plant in coming days -Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency could travel to Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant for a mission in southern Ukraine in the coming days, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said on Thursday.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

U.S. report identifies 21 'filtration' locations run by Russia for processing Ukrainians

Russia and its proxy forces in Ukraine are operating 21 locations used to detain, interrogate and process prisoners of war and civilians, according to a new report by Yale University researchers backed by the U.S. State Department as part of efforts to hold Moscow accountable.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022