Ukrainian energy minister Hrynchuk resigns as corruption probe fallout continues – as it happened Following Zelenskyy’s request Svitlana Hrynchuk has now also resigned from her post The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s troops exploit bad weather to step up assault in Pokrovsk Russia is taking advantage of bad weather to advance in small groups, moving on foot or motorcycles The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Three years since the liberation of Kherson: No Russian troops, but thousands of attack drones President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline city of Kherson on Tuesday, marking the third anniversary of Ukrainian forces liberating the only regional capital that the Russian troops managed to temporarily capture since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Euronews · Nov 11, 2025
Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdog probes large-scale energy sector scheme Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau is reportedly investigating a large-scale corruption scheme in the country’s energy sector, involving the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom. A 15-month investigation and 1,000 hours of wiretapping resulted in 70 raids, according to the agency. Euronews · Nov 11, 2025
Ukraine's nuclear energy company says operations unaffected by $100M graft probe Ukraine’s nuclear energy company says its operations remain unaffected by a major corruption investigation into the country's power sector The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Exclusive: Creation of Ukraine's Special Tribunal at risk over budget concerns A pitch to create an international tribunal for Ukraine by the Council of Europe may be at peril over budget concerns. European donors believe the US will continue to disengage from supporting Kyiv under Trump, which complicates fundraising for the Europeans to cover the expenses. Euronews · Nov 11, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says bad weather favours Moscow in ‘difficult’ battle for Pokrovsk The latest strike comes amid fierce fighting in the Donetsk region The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: battle for Pokrovsk ‘raging on’ as Russia claims advance on town to east Kyiv says Moscow’s forces carrying out ‘fast manoeuvres’ in push for key city while sides give conflicting reports of combat around Myrnohrad. What we know on day 1,357 The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025
Ukraine Corruption Scandal: Zelensky's 'Kvartal 95' Partner Flees Just Hours Before NABU Raid Timur Mindich had denied wrongdoing, but fled the country hours before the raid. Where is he? International Business Times UK · Nov 10, 2025
Ukraine’s energy sector faces wide-scale investigation over ‘kickback’ allegations Anti-corruption agency says state nuclear power operator Energoatom taking illicit payments of 10-15% The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
First Thing: Senate advances funding bill to end longest US government shutdown in history Amended package must be passed by the house and signed by the president. Plus, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on why he’s not afraid of Donald Trump The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
Ukraine seeks to buy 25 Patriot air defence systems from US, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said on Monday that Russian attacks caused more damage to its power infrastructure, resulting in scheduled blackouts in most of the country’s regions. Euronews · Nov 10, 2025
Zelensky wants 25 Patriot air defense systems from America. Here’s how they could change the war Ukraine continues to be bombarded by Russia’s missiles and drones ahead of winter The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin hits out at long-running reports of rift between Putin and Lavrov Top diplomat insists peace cannot be achieved without ‘taking Russian interests into account’ The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Lavrov reappears, ready to offer Marco Rubio same demands Ukraine answers Russia’s strikes on energy grid; Zelenskyy tells the Guardian how King Charles eased Trump tensions. What we know on day 1,356
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 Volodymyr Zelenskyy: why should I be afraid of Donald Trump? Exclusive: Ukraine’s leader dismisses reports his last Washington meeting was volatile, and praises King Charles for helping build ties with US president
Euronews · Nov 9, 2025 Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes on energy facilities Ukrainian energy companies reported a complete power outage after two thermal power plants supplying the Kyiv and Kharkiv were struck overnight by Russia. Officials in Kyiv also shared that their forces carried out strikes targeting the Kremlin's energy sector, which it says funds the invasion.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025 Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities kill at least seven Volodymr Zelenskyy calls for more sanctions on Moscow after 45 missiles and 450 drones launched at Ukraine
Euronews · Nov 8, 2025 Hope and frustration - debate on EU enlargement intensifies At the Euronews Enlargement Summit, there were positive words towards Kyiv. Other candidate countries still do not feel properly appreciated. An analysis.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Russia unleashes attack on energy infrastructure, triggering power cuts Ukrainian minister says Moscow is ‘massively attacking’ grid; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian troops gathering near north-eastern city. What we know on day 1,354
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Fears Pokrovsk will fall ‘within weeks’ as Ukraine sends in its elite units Russian President Vladimir Putin claims his forces are on the cusp of winning
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 Ukraine claims to have hit major Russian oil refinery with drones It is the second time it has been hit in less than three months
The Conversation · Nov 5, 2025 Lack of progress on joining EU caps another bad month for Ukraine Ukraine is having a tougher-than-usual time at the moment. On the frontlines, the battle of Pokrovsk is raging, and it does not look like Ukraine is winning it.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025 Russian forces appear to tighten grip on strategic city of Pokrovsk Military analysts say situation in Pokrovsk has deteriorated, while Kremlin says it plans to explore resumption of nuclear testing
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Russia stands to gain very little from the bloody battle for Pokrovsk ANALYSIS: Recently returned from the front lines near Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains that Russian claims they’ve encircled Ukrainian forces are bogus