The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

UK ‘fair’ option to host Eurovision if not Ukraine, says former Ukrainian winner

Ukrainian winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest Jamala said it is ‘painful’ that Ukraine will not be able to host next year’s event.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

Russia claims full control of Luhansk region after seizing last stronghold

Ukraine general staff confirms loss of Lysychansk in significant military achievement for Putin

Financial Times · Jul 3, 2022

The last city in Luhansk has fallen to Russia. What does that mean for Ukraine?

Lysychansk was the last major city held by Ukrainians in the region. After their retreat, Russia holds the entire Luhansk region and has its sights set on completing its capture of nearby Donetsk.

WEKU · Jul 3, 2022

Food security an urgent priority

While an earlier meeting of G-20 delegates in Yogyakarta focused on strengthening the global health system, it is no surprise that the Russia-Ukraine war dominated talks at the summit of the Group of Seven rich nations last week.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3, 2022

Britain pledges ‘long haul’ support to Ukraine over war and recovery

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to address a recovery conference in Switzerland.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

Thousands evacuated as SES fields 3900 calls for assistance – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2022

Morning mail: Albanese visits Ukraine, Sydney flooding to worsen, the best Australian baked goods

Monday: PM announces additional support for embattled country after seeing sites of Russian atrocities. Plus: lamingtons or meat pies?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2022

Ukrainian women are reporting rape by Russian soldiers but is it a war crime, a crime against humanity or even genocide?

Across Ukraine, accounts of rape by Russian soldiers are growing. It is the 'most hidden' war crime and as the first rape case of the war begins in a Ukrainian court, human rights lawyers are working out how victims like Olha can get justice, and even if Vladimir Putin himself…

ABC News · Jul 3, 2022

Russia seizes control of key Ukrainian battleground Lysychans with city on fire

Authorities said they had taken control of the final Ukrainian holdout of Lysychans - handing Kremlin forces the last redoubt in Luhansk

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022

PM pledges more Ukraine aid during visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced more sanctions on Russia and military aid for Ukraine during a high security visit to the war-torn country.

AAP · Jul 3, 2022