The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russian drones blast Ukraine's Odesa and injure 6, including children

Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says peace 10% away as Kyiv strikes key Russian oil depot

President optimistic about security guarantees as at least six people injured in Russian attacks

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: ‘Attack on global food security’ as Russia hits wheat ships and ports

US has verified as fake the claimed attack on Putin residence, says Zelenskyy; leaders of Ukraine’s allies to meet in France next week. What we know on day 1,407

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2025

Putin raises stakes in peace talks with boast of Oreshnik missiles in Belarus

Images are released of Moscow’s intermediate-range weapons a day after Moscow accused Ukraine attacking Putin’s house

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Labour criticises Tory shadow attorney general for representing Roman Abramovich

It comes just weeks after the government piled pressure on the Russian billionaire to hand over the £2.5bn he received from the sale of Chelsea Football Club

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Could Be Doomed Because of the Alleged Drone Attack on Putin's Official Residence

Ukraine-Russia peace talks are now at risk as the Russian government warned that negotiations will be tougher after accusing Ukraine of conducting a drone strike on a presidential residence.

International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025

Von der Leyen signals push for Ukraine's EU accession as Russia derails talks with attack claim

High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders.

Euronews · Dec 30, 2025

Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system deployed in Belarus

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

Euronews · Dec 30, 2025

Did Ukraine target Putin’s residence or is Russian claim a ploy to sway Trump?

Ukraine has denied the claim and accused Russia of trying to undermine diplomatic progress – so who believes what?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025

‘A little light in the dark’: the former Chinese police officer bringing bubble tea to wartorn Ukraine

Brother Dong is one of a growing band of Chinese volunteers who are lending their support to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025