The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

The prevailing narrative around Ukraine is usually dominated by images of destruction and disruption. For many in the global business community, these headlines paint a picture of uncertainty and instability. Mark Thornton, the founder and CEO of Business for the Planet (B4P), is among the voices cutting through the noise.

Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have exchanged prisoners of war on Monday (9 June), the first swap since the two nations engaged in a second round of peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month.

Ukraine and Russia have started a new prisoners of war exchange, following the agreement reached at the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last Monday. Kyiv and Moscow agreed that the exchange would include young soldiers under 25 years old and those severely ill.

A court in the Czech capital has sentenced a Colombian national to eight years in prison for an arson attack and planning another one in a case which authorities believe may be linked to Russia

Large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine continue despite the Kremlin showing interest in pursuing peace talks.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the missiles had been meant to counter Moscow’s Shahed drones

Russia launched 479 drones at Ukraine in the war’s biggest overnight drone bombardment, the Ukrainian air force said

Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised most of the incoming targets, including Kinzhal ballistic missiles.

In speech in London Mark Rutte says he expects alliance members to agree to raise military spending to 5% of GDP