The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defense spending

The success of a key NATO summit next week is hanging in the balance

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

EU squeezes Russia financially to reach ‘peace through strength’ in Ukraine

After banning Russian oil in 2022, the EU proposes phasing out Russian gas and maximising profits from Russian assets.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2025

At least one dead after Russia launches strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv

Dozens of people were injured after Russian drones targeted residential areas in the cities overnight.

Euronews · Jun 20, 2025

Can NATO Keep Trump On-message About Russia Threat?

When leaders from NATO's 32 countries gather for a summit in The Hague next week, most want to send a clear message: Russia is the main threat to their alliance.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

A Ukranian writer – her life cut short – and a seasoned reporter show the heroism of the ‘people’s war’

“I have just bought my first gun in downtown Lviv,” begins Ukranian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina’s book, on February 17, 2022. “I’ve heard that everyone is capable of killing and those who say they aren’t just haven’t met the right person yet. An armed stranger entering my…

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Russia ‘on verge of recession’, Putin minister tells economic showcase

Drone attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa; don’t forget about Ukraine because of Iran-Israel fighting, say Kyiv officials. What we know on day 1,213

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025

A new special tribunal will investigate Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Will it be effective?

Earlier this year, the European Union, the Council of Europe, Ukraine and an international coalition of states agreed to establish a new special tribunal.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2025

Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after 28 killed in missile strikes on Kyiv

The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others.

Euronews · Jun 19, 2025

Ukrainian refugee’s life shattered again by Iran-Israel conflict

The makeup artist fled Ukraine in 2022 and painstakingly rebuilt her life

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Putin says he's ready to meet Zelenskyy, but only in the 'final stage' of negotiations

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to hold another round of peace talks after 22 June.

Euronews · Jun 19, 2025