The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Scottish council takes in 5000 refugees fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine

MORE than 5000 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine have arrived in Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2022

Vladimir Putin blasts the West in combative speech, says Russia remains strong despite 'insane' sanctions

In a combative 73-minute speech, the Russian President accuses the West of denying Russia its sovereign rights and claims Moscow is entering a new era of dominance.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

After EU's nod, Ukraine vows to prevail as it battles Russian assaults

With a blessing for its EU ambitions and a pledge of unwavering support from Britain, Ukraine vowed on Saturday to prevail against Moscow as it battled Russian assaults near a key eastern city and multiple locations came under shell and missile attack.

Reuters · Jun 18, 2022

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Taiwanese church shooting suspect charged with hate crimes

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022

Russian TV shows videos of 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

Russian state television has shown video of two U.S. military veterans who went missing last week while fighting in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Claire O'Riordan ready to follow in Nathan Collins' footsteps ahead of World Cup qualifier in Georgia

Speaking about Collins' Ukraine strike, Claire O'Riordan said: "I’m not going to lie to you, I haven’t seen the goal." But she's backing herself to hit the target for club and country.

Irish Mirror · Jun 17, 2022

Treasury's Adeyemo sees elevated cyber threats in wake of Russia's war in Ukraine

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo warned bankers about elevated cyber threats in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and underscored the department's commitment to sharing real-time intelligence, Treasury said on Friday.

Reuters · Jun 17, 2022

Mum gives birth to son after fleeing Ukraine war

Pregnant Lesia left husband behind to seek safety with teenage daughter

Wales Online · Jun 17, 2022

Russia frees captive medic who filmed Mariupol's horror

A celebrated Ukrainian medic whose footage was smuggled out of the besieged city of Mariupol by an Associated Press team was freed by Russian forces

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

U.S. drone sale to Ukraine hits snag - sources

The Biden administration's plan to sell four large, armable drones to Ukraine has been paused on the fear its sophisticated surveillance equipment might fall into enemy hands, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Reuters · Jun 17, 2022