The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Lebanese Buyer Cancels Order of Ukrainian Shipment After 5-Month Delay

A Lebanese buyer refused to accept a grain cargo from Ukraine, citing a delay in delivery terms, announced the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut. The Razoni, the first ship to depart Ukraine under an UN-brokered deal, left the port of Odesa on the Black Sea in August, carrying 26,000 tons of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022

Russia says Switzerland cannot represent its interests in Ukraine

The Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday that Switzerland could not represent Ukrainian interests in Russia and Moscow's interests in Ukraine because it is no longer a neutral country.

Reuters · Aug 11, 2022

UK, Denmark contribute additional money, weapons to Ukraine

Britain and Denmark on Thursday announced more aid to Ukraine in the form of money and weapons in connection with an international donor conference in Copenhagen on Thursday.

Reuters · Aug 11, 2022

Marina Ovsyannikova: Russia charges journalist who protested Ukraine war live on TV

A Russian journalist who staged a TV protest about the war in Ukraine was charged on Wednesday with spreading false information about the Russian army, an offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2022

More pirate attacks expected in Singapore Strait

Piracy and sea robberies (PSR) are likely to rise in Southeast Asia in the second half of this year due to economic issues from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a recent report by a Singapore government-affiliated think tank.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 169

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 169th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2022

Crimea: Satellite images reveal destroyed Russian fighter jets after explosions rock air base

The images appear to suggest a targeted attack on the Saki air base

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2022

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

The Kremlin has refused to announce a full-blown mobilization as Russia suffers military losses in its invasion of Ukraine which is nearing its sixth month

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

UN Security Council to Discuss Ukraine Nuclear Plant Crisis

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to address the crisis at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex, the power plant that Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of having bombed, diplomatic sources said. A source in the Security Council presidency, currently held by China, told AFP on Wednesday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022

Thursday briefing: The weeks that could decide fate of Ukraine conflict

In today’s newsletter: Nearly half a year into the war, and with no end in sight, the coming months could be crucial – foreign correspondent Luke Harding explains why

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022