The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Pope Leo’s in-tray: pontiff has many urgent issues to address

Between wars, migration, the climate crisis and divisions in his church, the new leader has no shortage of challenges

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Ukraine drones target Moscow for second night in a row ahead of Putin’s war parade

Ukraine and Russia exchange drone fire as foreign leaders prepare to descend on Moscow for annual Victory Day commemorations

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

EU sets 2027 as deadline to phase out all Russian energy, including LNG

Imports of Russian oil, gas and nuclear materials must stop by 2027 at the very latest, Brussels has proposed in a new ambitious strategy.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

Home of Ukraine Eurovision contestant destroyed by Russian shelling

‘I dreamed so much of returning home’, says Khrystyna Starykova

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Russian journalist who criticised Ukraine war escaped to France with NGO's help

A Russian reporter critical of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine said on Monday she had fled to France after Reporters Without Borders (RSF) helped coordinate her escape. The NGO hailed her resilience and said her story was a "message of hope" for other journalists.

Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2025

Ukraine Fires Drones On Moscow Days Before Red Square Parade

A barrage of Ukrainian drones forced Russian airports, including in Moscow, to restrict flights on Tuesday -- three days before the Kremlin will hold its grand military parade on Red Square to mark the defeat of the Nazis.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

Ukrainian men paid $15,000 to border guards to ‘dodge military draft’

Ukrainian officials say they are now facing widespread attempts to avoid the draft

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

What Zelensky hopes to achieve by targeting Moscow ahead of Putin’s victory parade

ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s drone onslaught on Russia in the run-up to Moscow’s victory parade is designed to make Putin look foolish on the world stage, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Ukrainian drones target Moscow for second night as foreign leaders arrive

Russia says its defences shot down two drones en route to capital, where preparations are under way for Victory Day parade

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Putin offers rare glimpse inside his gilded Kremlin apartment – complete with baby grand piano

It provides an insight into the private life of Putin, who opened his home for a state media documentary to mark 25 years as leader

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025