The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking own truce after attacks on Sumy

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has not committed to abide by Moscow’s three-day truce, standing by his offer of a 30-day ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025

Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China

Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose leader Xi Jinping is in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,169

These are the key events on day 1,169 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Period of Putin’s ‘ceasefire’ for Victory Day begins

Kremlin jams internet as it seeks to protect visiting foreign leaders; Ukraine’s SBU says drones hit Russian arms factories. What we know on day 1,170

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2025

Ukraine shows lessons of VE Day not ‘just history’, says Starmer

Celebrations have been ongoing since Monday, when Ukrainian troops joined British soldiers in a parade through central London.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

From Ukraine to Haiti: These 7 Migrants Died Seeking Safety in the U.S. Under the Custody of Trump's ICE

In the first three months of 2025, seven migrants died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Their names and stories span continents—from Ukraine to Haiti, Honduras to Vietnam

Latin Times · May 7, 2025

Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine

Trump says ‘it’s possible that’s right’ about the vice-president’s remarks amid frustrations with Russia

The Guardian - US · May 7, 2025

Trump Admin Reportedly Requested Ukraine To Accept Third-Country Deportees Despite Ongoing War

The Trump administration reportedly asked Ukraine to accept an unspecified number of U.S. third-country deportees. It is unclear how Ukraine responded.

Latin Times · May 7, 2025

Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer

Vice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

India’s Pakistan strikes show how warfare has been normalised again

All-out war is unlikely but shifting of goalposts amid Gaza and Ukraine conflicts suggests Kashmir crisis could escalate

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025