The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Oil shipments from Russia resume to Czechia

Oil shipments from Russia through a critical pipeline to Czechia have resumed after more than a week

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022

Almost one third of Ukraine needs clearing of mines and explosives, authorities say

Nearly 300,000 square kilometres (116,000 square miles) are still seen as “contaminated”

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2022

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Fears over escalating crisis at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Russian airbase deep behind frontline in Crimea damaged; anger over Amnesty report

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2022

Russia ‘threatening the whole world’ by attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, claims Ukraine’s president

Ukraine’s president has accused Russia of “threatening the whole world” as international alarm grew over attacks at the Kremlin-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2022

Two More Ships Depart From Ukraine, Says Turkey’s Defense Ministry

Two more ships left from Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Friday, Turkey's defense ministry said, bringing the total number of ships to depart the country under a UN-brokered deal to 14 and marking the first export of wheat. Belize-flagged Sormovsky left Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, carrying 3,050 tons of wheat to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 12, 2022

UN Watchdog Warns of 'Grave' Crisis amid Violence near Ukraine Nuclear Plant

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned an emergency Security Council meeting on Thursday of the "grave" crisis unfolding at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations of new shelling near the facility. "This is a serious hour, a grave hour," Rafael Grossi,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 12, 2022

First export of wheat under U.N. deal as two more ships leave Ukraine

Two more ships left Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Friday, including one laden with the first Ukrainian wheat to be exported under a U.N.-brokered deal, Turkey's defence ministry said.

Reuters · Aug 12, 2022

Russia economy shrinks as sanctions take their toll amid Ukraine war

Russia's economy contracted by four percent year-on-year in the second quarter, the national statistics agency said Friday, as Western sanctions take their toll in the wake of Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine. Read FRANCE 24’s coverage of the day’s events as they unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Aug 12, 2022

Zelenskiy tells officials to stop leaking military tactics; UN sounds nuclear plant warning – as it happened

Divulging details about Ukraine’s defence plans is ‘frankly irresponsible’, Zelenskiy says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2022

UN warns of 'grave crisis' at Ukraine nuclear plant

The UN nuclear chief warned Thursday that “very alarming” military activity at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine could lead to dangerous consequences for the region and called for an end to attacks at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia facility. Read FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the day’s events. All times…

France 24 · Aug 12, 2022