The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

The ‘trial’ in Donetsk has set a chilling precedent for conflict in the 21st century

The legal frameworks for war that the world has tried to uphold since 1945 have never been at such risk, says barrister Sadakat Kadri

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

Ukraine conflict: how both sides are breaking the law on prisoners of war

As in any war between two sovereign countries, the Ukraine conflict has resulted in thousands of soldiers on both sides being taken captive. Both sides appear to be using prisoners of war (POWs) in ways that break international law.

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2022

The oligarch who could hold key to fate of Britons facing death sentence

Putin has a favour to ask that could be tied to the case of two men jailed in Donetsk, says Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Putin compares Ukraine invasion to Peter the Great’s conquests

Ukraine hits out at attempt to justify theft of another country’s territory

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Who are Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, the Britons sentenced to death in Russian-occupied Ukraine?

Two British soldiers captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death by pro-Moscow rebels, provoking condemnation from ministers and the Ukrainian government.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022

Germany plans new arms exports rules, easier exports to Ukraine - Der Spiegel

Germany, the world's fifth-largest arms exporter, plans to revise its rules on arms exports to make it easier to arm democracies like Ukraine and harder to sell weapons to autocracies, Der Spiegel reported on Friday.

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Will two Brits and a Moroccan be executed?

Russia-backed court sentenced foreigners to death by firing squad for ‘terrorist activity’ after fighting for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022

Ukraine: Zelensky praises UK’s ‘leadership’ during meeting with Ben Wallace

Ukraine’s president hailed Great Britain as a ‘friend’ for the continued support his country has received

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022

Ukraine: How might the Government free the two captured Britons?

Why are Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner being treated as criminals, and what can ministers do to help them?

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Fears steak could be taken off menus and supermarket shelves as production costs soar

Farmers, unable to deal with ever-rising costs, are having to slaughter animals when they are smaller, leading to lower-quality meat. Costs have soared due to the inflation and the Ukraine war

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022