The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Zelenskiy: the more weapons we get, the faster Ukraine can free its land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's invasion amounted to aggression against all Europe and that the more weapons Ukraine receives from the West, the faster it will be able to liberate its occupied land.

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

Ukrainian mum's incredible journey from fleeing 'fear of bombings' to giving birth in Nottingham

Richard was born on Sunday, June 12

Nottingham Post · Jun 16, 2022

Italy wants to see Ukraine as part of EU, Draghi says in Kyiv

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Thursday the main message of his talks in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the leaders of France and Germany was that Italy wants to see Ukraine as a part of the European Union.

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

Ukraine's Dakh Daughters on their dark cabaret

Blending poetry, punk rock and Ukrainian folklore, Dakh Daughters were born of the Kyiv theatre scene in the early part of the 21st century. As the troupe embarks on a tour of their latest show "Danse macabre" in France, Switzerland and Luxembourg, members Ganna and Ruslana join us in the…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2022

Far-right extremists keep co-opting Norse symbolism – here's why

Payton Gendron, the suspect in the killing of ten people in a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, is the latest far-right extremist to allegedly murder defenceless people in the name of white supremacy. His hate-filled manifesto is full of baffling contradictions, vile stereotypes, unhinged conspiracy theories and, predictably, Norse…

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022

Timeline: Week 16 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 16 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why Ukraine’s request to join is big test for EU

The European Union's executive arm is preparing its recommendation on Ukraine’s request to join the EU

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Mystery as wheelie bin from Hampshire turns up in war-torn Ukraine

Acclaimed AP reporter Philip Crowther tweets footage of the bin

Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022

War in Ukraine: Authorities face colossal challenge of reconstruction

Although fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, people in the Kyiv region are already starting to rebuild, two and a half months after the withdrawal of Russian troops. The Ukrainian government estimates the cost of damage at more than $100 billion nationwide. Kyiv is looking for massive investment and aid…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2022

Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Armored Tracklayer

These images purport to show Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian BAT-2 armored tracklayer.

Zenger · Jun 16, 2022