The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Defenders Bomb Russian Ammo Warehouse Sky High

This is the moment Ukrainian troops bomb a Russian ammo warehouse and blow it sky-high.

Zenger · Jun 9, 2022

War in Ukraine: 'No immediate or imminent threat' to Moldova, FM says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Moldovan Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu reacted to the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine and the impact on his country. While admitting that "the degree of insecurity in the region is high", Popescu said he saw "no immediate or imminent threat of hostile military action…

France 24 · Jun 9, 2022

Finland plans to build barriers on its border with Russia

Finland's government plans to amend border legislation to allow the building of barriers on its eastern frontier with Russia, it said on Thursday, in a move to strengthen preparedness against hybrid threats amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Scholz reaffirms German resolve in Stoltenberg call - spokesperson

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed updating NATO's strategic aims in the light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a phone call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, a German government spokesperson said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Ukraine and Navalny's allies share 'common enemy', says Kremlin foe

Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny will remain in prison as long as Vladimir Putin is in power and Russia's opposition and Ukraine share a "common enemy" in the Russian president, one of Navalny's top lieutenants said.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Current account deficit likely to hit three-year high at $43.8 billion in FY22

Exports could face significant headwinds from rising uncertainty and volatility in the global economy primarily because of the spike in commodity prices, especially crude oil after Russia invaded Ukraine

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Average cost of filling up car in UK hits record 100 pounds

The average cost of filling up a typical family car has exceeded 100 pounds, or $125, for the first time in Britain as Russia’s war in Ukraine drives gasoline prices higher

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Premier League suspends £43m Russian TV deal because of Ukraine invasion

Clubs were informed that six-year, £43m broadcasting deal with Gazprom-owner Match TV has been suspended as a consequence of Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Food prices: how countries are using the global crisis to gain geopolitical power

Twenty million tonnes of grain are currently stuck in Ukrainian silos, exacerbating the global food crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of the country. Aside from the need to get the grain onto world markets, freeing up storage space will be crucial to make room ahead of the country’s next harvest…

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2022

Is Russia inching towards victory in Ukraine’s Donbas region?

Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos examines whether new tactics and objectives are giving Russia an advantage in the war.

Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2022