The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

First grain ship to leave Ukraine from Odesa on Aug 1 -Turkey's defence ministry

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Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

Russia's Chubais hospitalised in Europe - Russian journalist

Anatoly Chubais, who quit his post as a Kremlin special envoy due to the war in Ukraine, has been hospitalised in Europe with a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks the nervous system, a Russian journalist quoted him as saying.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

Attack on Mykolaiv hospital described as ‘cynical terrorism’; Moscow bans 39 Britons including Keir Starmer – as it happened

City’s mayor condemns attack on medical facilities; former UK PM David Cameron also among those now blacklisted

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022

Russia pummels Ukraine’s Mykolaiv, killing major grain exporter

Russian strikes hit southern Ukrainian port city, killing owner of one of country’s largest grain-producing companies.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2022

Ukraine's 'ticking clock' to reclaim the city of Kherson before Russia can annex it

The battle for Kherson looms as a pivotal moment for both Ukraine and Russia, experts say, and Ukraine retaking the city would be a huge blow to Russia and an embarrassing setback for President Vladimir Putin.

ABC News · Jul 31, 2022

Terrified mum and son sleep on church floors for two months as they flee war-torn Ukraine for Manchester

'We are very happy in this city. We feel comfortable and safe'

Manchester Evening News · Jul 31, 2022

Ukraine’s first grain ship may depart on Monday, Turkey says

The first ship to export Ukrainian grain since an agreement was reached for the safe transit of vessels may depart as soon as Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said.

Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022

Putin issues chilling threat as he claims navy is set to receive 7,000mph nuclear missiles

President Vladimir Putin revealed the Russian navy would receive hypersonic Zircon cruise missiles within weeks and the area of their deployment would depend on Russian interests.

Daily Record · Jul 31, 2022

Sting calls war in Ukraine ‘an absurdity based on a lie’ during concert in Poland

He also warned the audience during a concert in Warsaw that democracy is under threat worldwide

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2022

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra review – tears and roars of delight for new national ensemble

Giving only their second ever performance, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra was highly impressive and deeply moving in a programme of Silvestrov, Chopin, Beethoven and Brahms

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2022