The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Britain to support rebuilding of Ukrainian transport network

Britain will share technical expertise with Ukraine as part of a new package of support to help the country rebuild its infrastructure and transport network following Russia's invasion earlier this year, the government said on Thursday.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

Ukrainian refugees living in West Lothian student halls until they find new homes

The refugees have been staying at Scotland’s Rural College at Oatridge

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

First Thing: Uvalde police chief fired for school shooting response

Pete Arredondo defends law enforcement response to attack that left 21 dead. Plus, Missouri school district to reinstate corporal punishment

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022

US envoy says Russian invasion speeds shift to clean energy

U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Rick Duke says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will accelerate the world’s shift to renewable energy because of price shocks in oil and gas

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

TotalEnergies accused of supplying fuel to Russian warplanes in Ukraine

The French Transport Minister has called for an investigation into whether French oil giant TotalEnergies was involved in supplying jet fuel to the Russian military through a local joint venture.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2022

Polish PM to discuss security, energy crisis with France's Macron

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday he would visit Paris on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, defence cooperation and energy issues with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

Trudy Rubin: 6 months after Russia’s war vs. Ukraine began, the West still won’t give Kyiv the weapons to win

Aug. 24 marked six months since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. It was also Ukraine’s Independence Day. Yet instead of celebrating, Kyiv canceled all holiday observances across the country as major cities braced for vicious Russian missile attacks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 25, 2022

'We have to win, we have no choice': Bittersweet emotions as Ukrainians mark their country's Independence Day

Behind the many smiles is a tale of upheaval and sorrow

Wales Online · Aug 25, 2022

Exclusive: IAEA's Grossi hoping for inspection of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant within 'days'

An uptick in fighting in recent weeks near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest, has led to fears of a nuclear accident. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) wants to send a mission to inspect the plant but has yet to gain access. In an exclusive…

France 24 · Aug 25, 2022

Macron in Africa: a cynical twist to repair the colonial past while keeping a tight grip

In late July 2022 French president Emmanuel Macron concluded a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau. And he visits Algeria between 25 and 27 August.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022