The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Troops look for weak spots as Russia sets the stage for another push in Ukraine

Russia has made incremental but steady advances in the Donetsk region

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2024

Research expert tells UN it has 'irrefutably' established missile debris in Ukraine is North Korean

A research expert has told the United Nations Security Council that ballistic missile remnants found in Ukraine came from North Korea

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: multiple casualties in Russian attack on Dnipro apartment block

Infant among six injured, with at least one dead and more trapped in building in central Ukraine; 10 Ukrainian civilians freed from Russia and Belarus jails in Vatican-mediated deal. What we know on day 857

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2024

‘Make Europe Great Again’: far right Hungary takes over presidency of the Council of the European Union

On 1 July, Hungary will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the term lasting until 31 December 2024. This has provoked unease in the European Parliament due to infringements by Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s government against the rule of law and the…

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

Feminist theatre on trial in Russia – the latest in Putin’s purge of contemporary culture

The savage purging of independent thought and creativity among Russian intellectuals since Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine continues apace.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

Russia Says US Drone Flights Over Black Sea Risk Direct Clash

Russia warned the United States on Friday its reconnaissance drone flights over the Black Sea raised the risk of "direct confrontation" between Moscow and NATO, days after the Kremlin blamed Washington for a deadly missile strike on Crimea.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

G7 plan to use Russia’s frozen financial assets to help Ukraine fund the war: an economist weighs up the risk and rewards

The human tragedy of the Ukrainian conflict continues unabated inflicting enormous suffering on its people. Western policy since the onset of conflict has been to impose economic restrictions and political pressure on Russia and offer military assistance to Ukraine.

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

From Covid-inspired tag in Mexico to soccer with no ball in Iraq: Francis Alÿs on his joyous films of children’s games

The artist has travelled the world documenting the way children play. As he puts his films on display, he talks about the way conkers cross cultures, password games in Ukraine, and whether ‘playing out’ is under threat

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024

Who is Marine Le Pen? Convicted politician unable to stand at next presidential election

French National Rally parliamentary leader receives a four-year prison sentence for embezzling EU funds

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024

Kaja Kallas: the Russia-defying Estonian PM poised to lead EU foreign policy

Critics fear Kallas’s unyielding nature makes her the wrong fit to succeed Josep Borrell but allies admire her strength and clarity

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024