The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Zelensky and JD Vance shake hands at Pope mass in first meeting since infamous Oval Office clash

The Ukrainian president met with the US vice president on the sidelines of Pope Leo’s inauguration on Sunday

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Romanians vote in tense run-off between pro-Trump nationalist and pro-EU centrist

Romanians began voting on Sunday in a tense presidential election rerun — a close contest between a supporter of US President Donald Trump and a pro-EU mayor, which could reshape the course of the key NATO member that borders war-torn Ukraine. RFI English's Jan van der Made went to meet…

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025

Ukraine Says Russia Launched 'Record' Drone Barrage

Ukraine on Sunday said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including that of the capital Kyiv, where a woman was killed.

International Business Times · May 18, 2025

Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since start of war, killing at least 1

Russia overnight into Sunday launched one of its most intense drone attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion in 2022

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Will we ever see despots like Putin in court? It’s unlikely – and that’s the west’s fault too

The US, UK and others routinely flout international law. That’s why there’s scant hope for a new tribunal on crimes against Ukraine, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025

Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.

Euronews · May 18, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio suggests Vatican as future peace talk venue as Trump set to call Putin over ‘bloodbath’

Zelenskyy attacks Kremlin over killing of civilians in minibus as European leaders remain focused on keeping troops out of Ukraine. What we know on day 1,180

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2025

Anxious wait for Eurovision 2025 winner begins

UK, Israel and Ukraine are among the finalists.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2025

Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations

Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions.

Euronews · May 17, 2025

UK, Israel and Ukraine perform in Eurovision final

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, an October 7 survivor, sang the heartfelt New Day Will Rise.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2025