The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker weighs in on Eurovision debate and says where it should be held

The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the UK next year, on behalf of Ukraine and former winner Cheryl Baker has given her opinion on which city she thinks should host the iconic competition

Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022

Why Russia is on a charm offensive in Africa. The reasons aren't pretty

Russia is the source of less than 1% of the foreign direct investment into Africa. Substantively, then, Russia brings little to the continent. But the fact that Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is making a high-profile trip to Africa in the throes of Russia’s war on Ukraine reveals how much…

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022

Talking Point: Why should Eurovision come to London?

The stage isn’t set: the UK is stepping in to host the Eurovision Song Contest but a location has yet to be decided.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

Ugandan leader extols Africa-Russia friendship during visit by Lavrov

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Tuesday he saw no reason to criticise Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, extolling Russian-African friendship in remarks that will have delighted his visitor, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022

British pro-Kremlin video blogger added to UK government Russia sanctions list

Graham Phillips is accused of being a conduit for pro-Russian propaganda and is first UK citizen put on list

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022

‘The Russians have nothing equivalent’: How HIMARS help Ukraine

The US-made system has struck Russia’s advance and is the weapon of choice on NATO’s eastern flank.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2022

Poptop UK's party plans take off with £150,000 growth capital fund investment

The Gateshead cyber concierge was originally launched in Ukraine and it still has a second office in Kyiv

Birmingham Post · Jul 26, 2022

Medic in heels commands respect on Ukraine's front lines

Close to the front lines of Russia’s war in Ukraine, a woman who wears high heels and dresses is a familiar sight at Ukrainian field positions and hospitals

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Insurance uncertainty poses challenge to Ukraine grain deal

Uncertainty over who would insure shipments through mined waters worsened by Russian attack on port

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022

UK imposes further sanctions in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

A former director of Everton Football Club is included in the latest round of sanctions.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022