The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Have sanctions against Russia backfired? What apartheid-era South Africa tells us about who may be profiting

Even as the war in Ukraine grinds on, some multinational companies are quietly positioning themselves for a thaw in relations with Russia.

The Conversation · May 28, 2025

Germany charges three people with spying for Russia, potentially with intent to kill

Germany's Federal Prosecutor’s Office says three men have been charged with working for one of Russia’s intelligence agencies in a “particularly serious case.”

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

‘I only know of one REALLY BAD thing – WWIII’: Former Russian president warns Trump after Putin criticism

The brave American president just triggered the threat of a war against the country.

We Got This Covered · May 28, 2025

Germany agrees €5bn in aid to Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons

Germany has agreed a new €5 billion aid package for Ukraine and joint production of long-range weapons systems during Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin.

Euronews · May 28, 2025

Russia and America in 'WW3' row as Putin defies Trump and masses 50,000 troops on border with Ukraine

The US president has accused the Russian leader of ‘playing with fire’ after days of heavy air attacks on Ukrainian cities

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Zelenskyy in Berlin seeking more support for Ukraine defense as Russian attacks intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Berlin on Wednesday for his third visit to Germany since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Former Russian president threatens Trump with World War 3 after Putin criticism

Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has hit back at ‘reckless’ comments by security official Dmitry Medvedev

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Vladimir Putin says Russia needs to 'strangle' Western tech companies still operating in his country

Many U.S. firms cut back or eliminated operations in Russia after it invaded Ukraine in 2022.

Fortune · May 28, 2025

Germany and Ukraine reach deal for long-range weapons production

Berlin agrees to help finance construction in Ukraine of weapons that can strike targets inside Russia

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

Russia gathers 50,000 troops at Ukrainian border near Sumy, Zelenskyy says

Russia is amassing thousands of troops at the border with Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, the Ukrainian president said, amid reports from the Ukrainian military that Moscow may be preparing new attacks on Kharkiv.

Euronews · May 28, 2025