The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Times journalists deemed ‘legitimate military targets’ – how Russia muzzles criticism at home and abroad

Russia’s former president and current deputy head of its security council, Dmitry Medvedev, has declared that the editors of the Times newspaper in the UK are now “legitimate military targets”.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

The Guardian view on the victims of conflict: at the end of a brutal year they need support

Editorial: From Gaza to Haiti, our charitable partners are dedicated to helping people in the world’s conflict zones. Please give generously

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

Russia launches deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv during rush hour

Kyiv mayor Vitality Klitschko says at least one person was killed and 12 more wounded in the Russian missile strikes

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Two AP journalists in Ukraine and the Mideast break down the wars they covered in 2024

For the world, 2024 was riven by conflict on two fronts

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

‘Many more Russian war criminals on our list’: Ukraine vows more attacks

Ukraine has raised the stakes with its boldest wartime assassination, killing a high-profile general in Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2024

How conflict makes oil spills in the Black Sea so much more toxic

Two old Russian tankers, carrying thousands of tonnes of oil, have been severely damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

Russia Central Bank Holds Off Rate Hike After Criticism

Russia's central bank kept interest rates at 21 percent on Friday despite surging inflation, a surprise decision that follows criticism from the country's political and business elite over the effects of higher borrowing costs on the economy.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024

Russian central bank holds rates steady at 21% amid criticism from key business figures

Russia’s central bank has left its benchmark interest rate at 21%, holding off on further increases as it struggles to snuff out inflation fueled by the government’s spending on the war against Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Hits Kyiv, One Dead

Russian missile attack on Kyiv leads to casualties and damage, escalating conflict with Ukraine. International community monitors situation closely.

Top News · Dec 20, 2024

How Trudeau Turned Canadian Diplomacy into a Spectator Sport

The Gaza crisis is a case study in Canada’s reluctance to lead

The Walrus · Dec 20, 2024