Russia and Ukraine discuss more prisoner exchanges at Istanbul talks Ukraine proposed direct talks within weeks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025
Zelensky Defends Contested Anti-corruption Law Changes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the first major protests in Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion. International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025
Zelenskyy's toughest battle: People of Ukraine protest over anti-corruption crackdown Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Dnipro, protesting against the controversial bill which effectively eliminates the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions. Euronews · Jul 23, 2025
What are the corruption issues behind Ukrainian protests against Zelensky? Some protesters held placards saying ‘Welcome to Russia’ after Ukraine made changes to anti-corruption agencies The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Protests in Ukraine after Zelensky approves bill curbing autonomy of anti-corruption agencies Move has alarmed Ukrainians amid fears that chief prosecutor, a Zelensky loyalist, could reassign corruption probes The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
EU demands ‘explanations’ on Ukrainian reforms and says there ‘cannot be a compromise’ on corruption – as it happened Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission president, says that Ukraine, as a candidate country for membership, needs to uphold ‘fight against corruption’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025
‘War is very funny for the first couple of years’: how Russia’s invasion transformed Ukraine’s comedy scene Standup has become an escape for many as the conflict drags on, and comics see dark humour as part of their mission to ‘stop people going crazy’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025
Thousands gather in Ukraine to protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies On Monday, Ukraine’s domestic security agency detained two NABU officials on suspicion of links to Russia and searched other agency employees on unrelated allegations. Euronews · Jul 23, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Mirage fighter jet crashes after pilot ejects due to technical fault Protests take aim at Zelenskyy over targeting of anti-corruption agency; envoys read to meet Russian counterparts in Istanbul. What we know on day 1,246 The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,245 Here are the key events on day 1,245 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025
Zelenskyy defends bill stripping anti-corruption bodies’ independence amid protests Move by Ukrainian president widely opposed and may prove a setback to hopes of country one day joining the EU The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025
Ukraine Curbs Anti-corruption Agencies, Sparking Rare Protests Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill on Tuesday revoking the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies, a proposal that has sparked rare street protests in Kyiv and alarm among the country's international backers. International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025
One killed, dozens injured after Russian strikes on Kramatorsk, Odesa and Sumy Russian forces hit multiple cities across Ukraine with drones, killing a ten-year-old boy and injuring dozens as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced another round of peace talks to be held on Wednesday. Euronews · Jul 22, 2025
Moscow Not Expecting 'Breakthroughs' From Ukraine Talks Moscow on Tuesday once again downplayed expectations for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine and did not confirm the date for a meeting in Istanbul set for Wednesday by Ukraine. International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025
Euronews · Jul 22, 2025 Ukraine and Russia to hold another round of talks in Turkey on Wednesday, Zelenskyy says The announcement comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024.
Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,244 Here are the key events on day 1,244 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 US and Germany agree to deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Berlin says The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 What did the people of the Cotswolds do to deserve a visit from JD Vance? The US vice-president has chosen to holiday among the Chipping Norton set, which includes Boris Johnson and Jeremy Clarkson, in a country he says has gone to the dogs. It feels like he is trolling the UK, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 Protesters warn JD Vance ‘resistance will be waiting’ as he prepares for Cotswolds family holiday The Stop Trump Coalition says US vice president JD Vance is ‘every bit as unwelcome’ in the UK as Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘assault on humanity’ after latest drone barrage Germany vows to expedite delivery of Patriot systems as drone strikes Kyiv metro station sheltering civilians
International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025 Russia Strikes Ukraine After Kyiv Offers Fresh Talks 67BW7KF Russia fired a volley of drones and missiles at Ukraine early on Monday, hitting apartment blocks and a nursery in Kyiv, days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed holding a fresh round of peace talks.
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with weapons The talks come after Trump announced a plan whereby European nations would send US weapons — either from existing stockpiles or new arms — to Ukraine via NATO.
Euronews · Jul 21, 2025 Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one and injure six as fires break out in the city Repeated Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight on Monday, killing one person and injuring at least six.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2025 France's Foreign Minister Barrot set to meet Ukrainian leaders during visit France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Ukraine on Monday for a fact-finding tour and meetings with the country's top politicians just days after the European Union adopted a new package of sanctions on Russia over its war with Ukraine.