The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

At least three killed in blasts in Russia's Belgorod near Ukraine border - local governor

At least three people were killed and dozens of residential buildings damaged in Russia's Belgorod on Sunday, the local governor said, after earlier reports of several blasts heard in the city that lies near the border with Ukraine.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: Ukrainian forces withdraw from Lysychansk

Ukraine news from July 3: Military says decision to retreat made to ‘preserve’ the lives of its troops.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2022

The case of the incredible shrinking fritter: A report from Kenya's street stalls

Inflation — fueled by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and local issues — has made everything more expensive, including the oil used to fry street food. Here's how vendors and customers are coping.

WEKU · Jul 3, 2022

Lukashenko Says Belarus Intercepted Attempted Missile Strikes by Ukraine

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday Ukraine had tried to strike military facilities on Belarusian territory three days ago, but all its missiles had been intercepted, the state-run Belta news agency reported. Lukashenko, who did not provide evidence for the claim, said Belarus did not want war with Ukraine,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

Analysis: What's Playing In Russian Theaters In The Wake Of Hollywood's Boycott?

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Hollywood studios announced the withdrawal of their films from Russian theaters.

Benzinga · Jul 2, 2022

Lukashenko says Belarus intercepted attempted missile strikes by Ukraine - Belta

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday Ukraine had tried to strike military facilities on Belarusian territory three days ago, but all its missiles had been intercepted, the state-run Belta news agency reported.

Reuters · Jul 2, 2022

Russian forces increase assault on Ukrainian city of Lysychansk

Spokesperson claims they have ‘completely’ encircled last stronghold in Luhansk region

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022

Smoking out the enemy: How Ukraine is using e-cigarettes to fight a drone war against Russia

Resourceful Ukrainians are using batteries from discarded vape pens as a way to power drones on the front line. Bel Trew reports from a lab in Kyiv where production has begun

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

Edinburgh Ukrainian refugee victim of alleged homophobic attack in city centre

Nick Jeorg was going to the Sainsbury's on Nicolson Street for some grub when he was approached by a man who it was claimed had taken umbrage with his sexuality and nationality.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 2, 2022

Ukraine asks Turkey to detain Russian-flagged cargo ship

Kyiv official says the Zhibek Zholy loaded 4,500 tonnes of Ukrainian grain at the Russian-occupied port of Berdyansk.

Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2022