The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

In wartime, demonstrations in Ukraine can never be more than a peaceful protest

Zelenskyy forced to U-turn on anti-corruption bodies but protesters know unrest only plays into Russia’s hands

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: death toll from Kyiv strike rises to 31 as Russia accelerates military advance

Russia’s territorial gains increased for a fourth straight month in July, according to data analysis, as EU foreign policy chief calls airstrike ‘depraved’. What we know on day 1,256

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,255

Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025

Trump orders nuclear submarines into position after row with Russian official

It follows a statement from Mr Trump on Tuesday in which he gave Russia ‘10 days from today’ to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

Kyiv observes official day of mourning for 31 killed in Russian missile and drone strikes

The youngest victim in Thursday's strikes was two years old and 16 of the injured were children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Euronews · Aug 1, 2025

An injured Ukrainian soldier was stuck behind enemy lines for days. He escaped on an e-bike airdropped by a drone

The soldier was stranded in Siversk, northern Ukraine before comrades came up with an inventive plan to retrieve him

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Putin threatens Ukraine and Europe with hypersonic missile deployment in Belarus

Russia first used the Oreshnik against Ukraine in November, when it fired the experimental weapon at a factory in Dnipro that built missiles when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union.

Euronews · Aug 1, 2025

Russian Drone Attacks On Ukraine Hit All-time Record In July

Russia fired a record number of drones at Ukraine in July, an AFP analysis showed Friday, intensifying its deadly bombardment of the country despite US pressure to stop the war.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025

Putin Brushes Off Trump Threats Over Ceasefire While Losing Nearly 1000 Troops a Day

Moscow's daily battlefield losses continue to pile at a dramatic rate, as Russian President Vladimir Putin signals no shift in his stance on a ceasefire with Ukraine, despite elevated threats from the U.S. to reach a deal.

Latin Times · Aug 1, 2025

Putin offers no hint of concessions as he says he wants ‘stable’ peace in Ukraine

Russian president’s remarks come as Kyiv rescuers find more than a dozen dead in apartment block after strikes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025