The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots

Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for US air defence systems.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025

Child among three killed in Russia’s attack on Ukraine before Paris talks

Deadly air attack on the city of Dnipro comes hours before Ukrainian officials meet US and European officials in Paris.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025

Three killed including 17-year-old girl as Putin military hits Ukraine city with mass drone attack

More than 2,520 children have been killed or injured in Putin’s war in Ukraine, United Nations children’s organisation UNICEF has said, with the real death toll likely to be higher that this UN-verified figure

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow accuses other countries of ‘trying to disrupt’ peace talks with US

Russia continues aerial bombardment of Ukraine as Europeans gather in Paris to plead Kyiv’s case to top Trump allies

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘good progress’ on minerals deal talks

Ukrainian president says legalities almost finalised and officials signal US concessions in talks that are progressing ‘quite fast’; deadly Shahed strike on Dnipro. What we know on day 1,149

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025

Germany changes benefits for Ukrainian refugees reducing amount of financial aid

Ukrainian refugees will no longer receive the so-called Bürgergeld or citizen benefits, but will instead receive asylum support, which comes with less financial assistance.

Euronews · Apr 16, 2025

Putin praises Elon Musk as visionary: ‘Such people rarely appear in the human population’

The Russian president compared the SpaceX founder to a Soviet space hero

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Macron To Meet Rubio, Witkoff Amid Transatlantic Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron will on Thursday meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff, the Elysee palace said, as transatlantic tensions soar over the war in Ukraine.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025

Prince Harry’s Ukraine Visit Sparks Tension with Furious Prince William

Prince Harry’s surprise trip to Ukraine has reportedly left Prince William frustrated and fuming — not at his brother.

The Fashion Central · Apr 16, 2025

Ukraine prolongs martial law amid Russian air attacks, heavy ground battles

The measure enables Ukraine to further delay elections, despite pressure for a presidential vote from the US and Russia.

Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025