The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine destroys vital supply bridges in Russian-occupied Kherson, says UK

The bridge is largely unusable for military purposes after it was struck by Ukrainian precision strikes

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2022

‘The west doesn’t want Russians partying in the streets of Europe’: calls grow for a visa ban

As EU politicians debate a ban from the beaches, Russian exiles fear a return to Soviet-style isolation will be dangerous for them

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

Ukraine says it is targeting Russians shooting at, or from nuclear plant

Ukraine is targeting Russian soldiers who shoot at an occupied nuclear plant in the south of the country or use it as a base to shoot from, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.

Reuters · Aug 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s secret service agents refuse to work in occupied Ukraine in major snub

Russian President Vladimir Putin is offering secret service agents salaries six to eight times higher than normal but they are still turning down work in occupied Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022

When food shortages bite: what to eat and drink in the age of empty shelves

Weather, war and energy prices have put supplies under severe pressure. From British rhubarb to DIY dairy, here are some simple alternatives that could fill the gaps

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

Moscow Warns of End to Russia-US Ties if Assets Seized

Any possible seizure of Russian assets by the United States will completely destroy Moscow's bilateral relations with Washington, TASS quoted the head of the North American Department at the Russian foreign ministry as saying on Saturday. Russia's relations with the West have deteriorated sharply since Moscow sent tens of thousands…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 13, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 171

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 171st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2022

Ukrainian minister says Russia blocking access to medicines

Ukraine’s health minister has accused Russian authorities of committing a crime against humanity by blocking access to affordable medicines in areas its forces have occupied since invading the country 5 1/2 months ago

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022

Two more ships with grain depart from Ukraine -Turkey defence ministry

Two more ships carrying grain left from Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Saturday, Turkey's defence ministry said, bringing the total number of vessels to depart the country under a U.N.-brokered deal to 16.

Reuters · Aug 13, 2022

Trudy Rubin: Ukraine's civilian volunteers work to give aid and rebuild, even as Russia continues to bomb them

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Here is a critical reason why Vladimir Putin has failed to crush Ukraine: Its civilians are fighting back with an army of volunteers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 13, 2022