The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russia’s Putin visits Kursk as Ukraine says six killed in missile strike

Putin’s visit is the first to the region since Russia claimed its forces had ejected Ukrainian troops in late April.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025

Kyiv’s League of the Mighty: how amputee football supports Ukraine’s survivors

Veterans are using sport as a form of rehabilitation from severe injuries and, as one organiser explains: ‘It’s about emotional gain, helping them rediscover this will to live’

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Everything you need to know about SAFE, the EU’s €150bn defence instrument

European Council President Antonio Costa said the adoption by ambassadors is "an important step toward a stronger Europe".

Euronews · May 21, 2025

'No moral equivalence' over Russia prisoner swap talk

A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.

AAP · May 21, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,182

These are the key events on day 1,182 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025

Trump Admin Sought To Use $250 Million Earmarked For Foreign Aid To Fund Deportations, Including To Conflict Zones

The Trump administration considered to use hundreds of millions earmarked for foreign aid to fund deportations, including to conflict zones like Haiti and Ukraine

Latin Times · May 20, 2025

'Peace is not possible': Kyiv residents remain pessimistic over Trump-Putin talks

Ukrainian citizens view the Russian president's words to Donald Trump as a "stalling tactic," as Moscow's all-out war continues well into its fourth year.

Euronews · May 20, 2025

Rubio defends State Department reorganization in Hill testimony - Roll Call

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood by the controversial revamp of the department and the shuttering of some foreign aid programs.

Roll Call · May 20, 2025

AI to play increasing role in UK armed forces, defence secretary says

Exclusive: John Healey says strategic defence review aims to put military on ‘leading edge of innovation in Nato’

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

Ukrainians Feel No Closer To Peace After Trump-Putin Call

Ukrainians felt no closer to peace following Donald Trump's two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday, despite the US leader hailing the talks as a starting point for ending Russia's war.

International Business Times · May 20, 2025