The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine Independence Day - live: Boris Johnson says Kyiv ‘can win war’ on surprise visit

National holiday coincides with conflict’s sixth-month mark

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Defiant Zelenskiy, on Independence Day, says Ukraine will never give up its freedom

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Ukrainians in an emotional speech marking 31 years of independence on Wednesday that their country had been "reborn" when Russia invaded and that it would never give up its fight for freedom from Moscow's domination.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

As Ukraine War Drags On, Europe’s Economy Succumbs to Crisis

It was meant to be Europe's stellar year. A post-pandemic spending euphoria, supported by copious government spending was set to drive the economy and help fatigued households regain a sense of normality after two dreadful years. But all that changed on Feb. 24 with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Normality is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

80,000 in Putin’s army ‘killed, wounded, captured, gone missing or deserted’ in Ukraine war, says UK

Wednesday marks six months since Putin launched his bloody invasion

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

War will go on 'much longer than expected' as West 'drags feet', says Ukraine MP

Deputy leader of the Holos Party Inna Sovsun said that many Ukrainians are starting to grapple with the prospect of the war lasting "much longer than expected"

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine: What’s next?

Experts analyse the past six months and predict how the conflict may evolve.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022

‘Desperate’ need for Homes for Ukraine hosts as war reaches six-month point

Call for new hosts comes as refugees minister says monthly payments should double amid rising costs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

How to donate to Ukraine six months on

After half a year of conflict, here’s how you can support ongoing charity appeals. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Russia, Ukraine Spar at UN over Nuclear Plant Dangers

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Tuesday over who was endangering the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as the United Nations urged both sides to insulate the Ukrainian facility from the ongoing war. Russia called the meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss the dangers that close shelling and a military presence…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

Ukraine’s independence day was always important. Now it is a matter of life and death

In Kyiv, we are marking the day under the constant threat of Russian attack, says Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022