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Comprehensive coverage of the ongoing situation in Ukraine, from political developments to humanitarian issues and global responses.
Ukraine updates: Australia to consider peacekeeping mission
Ukraine updates: Australia to consider peacekeeping mission

Ukraine updates: Australia to consider peacekeeping mission

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his country would consider joining a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his country would consider joining a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. But
4 days ago
Ukraine: UK's Starmer signs '100-year' treaty
Ukraine: UK's Starmer signs '100-year' treaty

Ukraine: UK’s Starmer signs ‘100-year’ treaty

Shortly before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv as the latest among European politicians highlighting their solidarity with Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in
2 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russia attacks with record number of drones
Ukraine updates: Russia attacks with record number of drones

Ukraine updates: Russia attacks with record number of drones

Russia has launched a record number of drones in one night against Ukraine, Kyiv’s military says. Meanwhile, NATO leaders are meeting to discuss Russia’s “test” use of a hypersonic ballistic missile.  Ukraine’s
4 months ago
Russia accused of firing intercontinental missile at Ukraine
Russia accused of firing intercontinental missile at Ukraine

Russia accused of firing intercontinental missile at Ukraine

Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian military says. President Zelenskyy has urged Ukrainians not to panic amid heightened fears of a Russian escalation.  Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
4 months ago
Ukraine issues nationwide air raid alert as Kyiv attacked
Ukraine issues nationwide air raid alert as Kyiv attacked

Ukraine issues nationwide air raid alert as Kyiv attacked

Ukraine’s air force has put the whole country under air raid alert amid Russian missile attacks, including on Kyiv. The US says North Korean forces are involved in combat operations alongside Russian
4 months ago
Ukraine updates: Multiple Russian attacks across frontline
Ukraine updates: Multiple Russian attacks across frontline

Ukraine updates: Multiple Russian attacks across frontline

Heavy fighting has been reported in several locations along the frontline in eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv’s military leadership claims more than 50 assaults have been repelled. Ukraine’s military leadership on Wednesday said
5 months ago
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy to meet Trump in New York
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy to meet Trump in New York

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy to meet Trump in New York

The former US president and Republican candidate has previously described US military aid to Ukraine as a waste of money.  The US Republican candidate for president  Donald Trump said he would meet Ukrainian President
6 months ago
Ukraine updates: Germany pledges €100 million in winter aid
Ukraine updates: Germany pledges €100 million in winter aid

Ukraine updates: Germany pledges €100 million in winter aid

The German foreign minister promised Ukraine additional aid as Russia stepped up its attacks on energy infrastructure with winter on the horizon. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has promised Kyiv an extra €100 million
6 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russian drones target energy facilities
Ukraine updates: Russian drones target energy facilities

Ukraine updates: Russian drones target energy facilities

A Russian drone strike severely damaged energy infrastructure in the Ukrainian town of Konotop. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is holding talks in Warsaw after a visit to Kyiv.  Russian
6 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russian missiles rock Kyiv
Ukraine updates: Russian missiles rock Kyiv

Ukraine updates: Russian missiles rock Kyiv

Russia has launched a fresh large-scale strike on the Ukrainian capital and other cities. Russia unleashed a new wave of missile strikes on Kyiv and the city of Sumy in the northeast
6 months ago
Ukraine updates: Air defense repel another Russian attack
Ukraine updates: Air defense repel another Russian attack

Ukraine updates: Air defense repel another Russian attack

Ukraine’s air force said it destroyed 60 of 74 Russian attack drones and two of three missiles launched overnight. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian
7 months ago
Ukraine updates: Kyiv issues evacuation orders in Pokrovsk
Ukraine updates: Kyiv issues evacuation orders in Pokrovsk

Ukraine updates: Kyiv issues evacuation orders in Pokrovsk

Pokrovsk’s 53,000 residents were urged to flee to safety. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region shows Kremlin threats of retaliation are a bluff. The Ukrainian government issued
7 months ago
Ukraine updates: Kyiv and Moscow maintain demands for talks
Ukraine updates: Kyiv and Moscow maintain demands for talks

Ukraine updates: Kyiv and Moscow maintain demands for talks

Significant hurdles remain before peace talks can be held between Kyiv and Moscow, according to recent Russian and Ukrainian statements.  Significant hurdles remain before peace talks can be held to end Moscow’s
8 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russia steps up drone attacks
Ukraine updates: Russia steps up drone attacks

Ukraine updates: Russia steps up drone attacks

The Ukrainian military said it destroyed 25 drones in the second straight night of shelling. Scraps of drones were even found in Romania. Russian drones attacked the southern port city of Izmail for
8 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russia hospital strike condemned at UNSC
Ukraine updates: Russia hospital strike condemned at UNSC

Ukraine updates: Russia hospital strike condemned at UNSC

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting after a Russian air strike hit a children’s hospital in Kyiv. US President Joe Biden has pledged to reinforce Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.  The UN
8 months ago
Orban visits Kyiv for first time since war
Orban visits Kyiv for first time since war

Orban visits Kyiv for first time since war

The Hungarian prime minister, who has been an outspoken critic of Western support for Ukraine, is set to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  The prime minister of Hungary is visiting
8 months ago
Fatal daytime strike on Zelenskyy hometown
Fatal daytime strike on Zelenskyy hometown

Fatal daytime strike on Zelenskyy hometown

Ukrainian officials say eight were killed and more than 20 injured in a missile attack on the southern city of Kryvyi Rih. Overnight, Ukraine reported missiles targeting the capital Kyiv. President Volodymyr
9 months ago
Ukraine: Zelenskyy says Kyiv will end war on 'own terms'
Ukraine: Zelenskyy says Kyiv will end war on 'own terms'

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says Kyiv will end war on ‘own terms’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the German parliament, as Berlin hosted a conference to try to secure billions in funding to boost Kyiv’s defense against Russia and rebuild Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr
9 months ago
Biden allows Ukraine's use of US arms to hit Russia: reports
Biden allows Ukraine's use of US arms to hit Russia: reports

Biden allows Ukraine’s use of US arms to hit Russia: reports

According to media reports citing US officials, President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territories with US weapons to defend Kharkiv. US President Joe Biden has reportedly given the go-ahead for Ukraine to
10 months ago
Ukraine updates: Ukrainian air force says drones shot down
Ukraine updates: Ukrainian air force says drones shot down

Ukraine updates: Ukrainian air force says drones shot down

Ukraine’s military said it shot down 13 of 14 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on three regions. Meanwhile, Sweden announced €1.16 billion in military aid for Ukraine.  Ukraine’s air
10 months ago
Ukraine updates: Putin appoints Shoigu to security council
Ukraine updates: Putin appoints Shoigu to security council

Ukraine updates: Putin appoints Shoigu to security council

In a surprise reshuffle, Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to move Sergei Shoigu out of the Defense Ministry. Russia has claimed its forces have taken four villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. 
10 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russia orders nuclear preparation drills
Ukraine updates: Russia orders nuclear preparation drills

Ukraine updates: Russia orders nuclear preparation drills

Russia has announced military exercises near Ukraine that will include deployment drills of tactical nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, six were reported killed in a drone strike on Russia’s Belgorod. Russia said it will
10 months ago
Workers clean debris in a turbine hall full of scorched equipments at a power plant of energy provider DTEK, destroyed after an attack, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine on April 19, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia was able to destroy a key power plant serving Kyiv because Ukraine ran out of defensive missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 16, 2024. For three-and-a-half weeks, Russia has launched near continuous strikes on Ukraine's power grid, leaving over a million people without electricity. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)

Two injured in heavy Russian attack on Ukrainian energy facilities

During the night from Friday to Saturday, Russia launched a ‘massive attack’ on Ukrainian energy facilities. Multiple installations were damaged and at least two people were injured in the attack, said Ukrainian
11 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russia strikes infrastructure nationwide
Ukraine updates: Russia strikes infrastructure nationwide

Ukraine updates: Russia strikes infrastructure nationwide

А number of power stations were hit after Russia launched a fresh wave of attacks across Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian lawmakers passed a bill to overhaul military conscription. Russia launched a fresh wave of
11 months ago
Ukraine: Drone attack damages Zaporizhzhia power plant
Ukraine: Drone attack damages Zaporizhzhia power plant

Ukraine: Drone attack damages Zaporizhzhia power plant

Nuclear watchdog the IAEA says building housing reactor sustained damage after three direct hits but safety was not compromised. Moscow and Kyiv have each blamed one another for the attack. The International Atomic
11 months ago
Ukraine updates: Deadly drones strike Kharkiv residents
Ukraine updates: Deadly drones strike Kharkiv residents

Ukraine updates: Deadly drones strike Kharkiv residents

Four people killed and 12 wounded due to overnight Shahed drone attacks on Kharkiv. Meanwhile, mass cases of cholera have been reported among children in Mariupol. Four people were killed and 12 wounded
11 months ago
Ukraine updates: Russia says enlistment up after attack
Ukraine updates: Russia says enlistment up after attack

Ukraine updates: Russia says enlistment up after attack

The Russian Defense Ministry has said that army recruitment has increased since the attack on a Moscow concert in March. Meanwhile, Ukraine has said it shot done more Russian drones.  The Russian
11 months ago
Ukraine updates: Kyiv says 26 Russian drones downed
Ukraine updates: Kyiv says 26 Russian drones downed

Ukraine updates: Kyiv says 26 Russian drones downed

Russia attacked eastern, southern and southeastern parts of Ukraine with 28 Iranian-made drones, Kyiv’s military said. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin denied any plan to attack a NATO country. DW has more.
12 months ago
Macron STILL doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine
Macron STILL doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine

Macron STILL doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron says ‘all options are possible’ in Ukraine, although the current situation doesn’t require them Emmanuel Macron warned Western powers against showing any signs of weakness to Russia as
12 months ago
US to send 'emergency' military aid to Ukraine
US to send 'emergency' military aid to Ukraine

US to send ’emergency’ military aid to Ukraine

The US government has announced stopgap military aid for Ukraine, saying it would enable Kyiv’s guns to keep firing “for a short period.” Its permanent plans for aid to Ukraine have been
1 year ago
Ukraine updates: Pro-Kyiv volunteers attack western Russia
Ukraine updates: Pro-Kyiv volunteers attack western Russia

Ukraine updates: Pro-Kyiv volunteers attack western Russia

Russian volunteer forces fighting for Ukraine say they have launched an attack on Russia’s western Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported drone strikes in several regions. An armed group made up of
1 year ago