The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Satellite images show new road bridge North Korea is building with Russia

War monitor says Russia and North Korea will likely use Tumen river bridge for material transportation

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Trump's first 100 days: Trade, diplomacy and walking the transatlantic tightrope

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has brought with it a seismic shift in transatlantic dynamics, with rising trade tensions, reduced diplomatic engagement and growing uncertainty over the future of Western alliances. So what has been the early impact of his second term on EU–US relations and how is…

Radio France Internationale · May 1, 2025

Inside Trump and Zelensky’s intimate meeting at Pope’s funeral before deal breakthrough - and how Vance’s absence helped

Vatican meeting appeared to be a stark tone shift after the Ukrainian leader was ambushed in the Oval Office in February, James Liddell writes

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include?

After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine have signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

UK support for Ukraine ‘steadfast’, says Lammy as he welcomes US deal

Ukraine and the US signed off on an economic agreement on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Ukraine has prised Trump away from the Kremlin with minerals deal in triumph of diplomacy

ANALYSIS: The US-Ukraine mineral deal is good for both countries and the first sign that Trump may turn away from Putin, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Europe Far-right Surge Masks Divisions

Hard-right and far-right parties are riding high in polls across Europe but their electoral success conceals divisions which could become major sources of tension if they win power, according to analysts.

International Business Times · May 1, 2025

US-Ukraine minerals deal text revealed as Donald Trump makes key concession

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt describe the agreement as a ‘first of its kind, historic’ partnership, which will ensure the ‘long-term economic success of Ukraine’

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

After Trump Bullies Zelensky During White House Meeting, US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal

After a heated White House clash, Trump and Zelensky's teams signed a massive U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal. Uncover the drama and what's at stake!

International Business Times UK · May 1, 2025

Trump approves first weapons shipment to Ukraine since becoming president, report says, after minerals deal agreed – as it happened

Trump administration suspended delivery of US military aid to Ukraine in March but is now set to restore exports

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2025