The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Bakhmut bombarded in wake of Ukraine attack on Russian air defences

Heavy shelling thought to be reprisal for Ukraine attack or preamble to renewed offensive on Donetsk cities

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022

Two-Thirds of Ukraine Refugees Plan to Stay Put for Now, Says UN

Around two-thirds of refugees from Ukraine expect to stay in their host countries until hostilities subside and the security situation improves after Russia's invasion, a survey by the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR has found. Most of the refugees from Ukraine, mainly women and children, hope to return home eventually,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

Russia opens criminal case against opposition figure Ilya Yashin

Prominent opposition politician and activist has been charged for allegedly spreading false information about the army.

Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2022

Russian, Ukrainian militaries set to discuss grain exports

Military officials from Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their governments’ first face-to-face talks in months

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Joe Biden's high-stakes trip to the Middle East, including Israel and Saudi Arabia

During his campaign for the US presidency, Joe Biden described Saudi Arabia as a 'pariah state' in the aftermath of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But since taking office, Biden's language has changed. This week, he is making his first trip to the oil-rich kingdom as president, as global…

France 24 · Jul 13, 2022

Brickbat: Anyone Else Got Something to Say?

In Russia, a court has sentenced Moscow council member Alexei Gorinov to seven years in prison for spreading "knowingly false information." Charges were brought against Gorinov after he opposed the council holding a children's drawing contest and a dancing festival while the war in Ukraine is underway. "I believe all…

Reason · Jul 13, 2022

Indonesian VP to Asharq Al-Awsat: We will Invite Russia, Ukraine Presidents to G20 Summit

Indonesian Vice President Maaruf Amin stressed that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict creates geopolitical division, slows global economic development, and increases the prices of essential commodities. Indonesia is one of the G20 countries and the group's president for 2022.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

Putin officials in Ukraine being targeted in attacks, says UK

More pro-Putin officials installed in occupied Ukraine are to be targeted in a backlash against puppet civic administrations, British defence chiefs said on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 140

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 140th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2022

An Emotional Mickey Rourke Tells Vladimir Putin 'You're Not Going To Live Forever,' Recalls 'Empathetic' Side Of Russian Leader

Oscar-winning actor and former boxer Mickey Rourke broke down in tears as he urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the invasion of Ukraine "right now."

Benzinga · Jul 13, 2022