The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Disqualified Ukrainian racer reveals fresh tribute to fallen athletes as he returns home from Olympics

Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics after a row over his war tribute helmet

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Ukraine-US-Russia talks: ‘Progress’ on military track and only ‘dialogue’ on political aspect

Ukraine and Russia wrapped up the second day of the US-brokered talks in Geneva on Wednesday after just two hours of negotiations. Zelenskyy said on the military track "progress" was made, while on the political track there was "dialogue".

Euronews · Feb 18

Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel exports to Ukraine amid oil transit dispute

Hungary and Slovakia said they have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine after Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline were disrupted. Both governments accuse Kyiv of failing to restore the pipeline, but the European Commission said their energy security is not at risk.

Euronews · Feb 18

‘A cry of pain from every player’: the new reality of Ukraine’s musicians

As the war enters its fifth terrible year, Ukrainian musicians continue to fight for freedom with music-making that is urgent and vital

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Ukraine sanctions Belarus’ Lukashenka, saying he will face ‘special consequences’

In 2022, Moscow used Belarus as a launchpad for its attack and has been trying to drag Minsk further into its war since.

Euronews · Feb 18

EU offers €28bn in loans to bolster eastern border regions hit by Ukraine war

The European Commission has launched a strategy to support nine EU member states bordering Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, mobilising billions of euros to reverse economic and demographic decline.

Euronews · Feb 18

EU Commission boycotts Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian and Belarusian flags

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.

Euronews · Feb 18

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian athletes

Six Russians and four Belarusians will feature next month at Milano Cortina with all athletes competing under their country’s flags

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy's top rival reveals to AP a rift between them

The former Ukrainian army general widely seen as the top political rival to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken publicly for the first time about a deep rift between the two men

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva

U.S.-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys are continuing in Geneva, with both sides apparently still far apart on peace terms

The Independent UK · Feb 18