The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko welcomed Wagner forces into the country

A Ukrainian defence source has reportedly confirmed Kyiv's involvement in a drone attack on Moscow early Monday morning, calling the incident a “special operation” by Ukraine's military intelligence. Russia said 17 Ukrainian drones also attacked Crimea on Monday, and that neither attack resulted in casualties. Read our live blog for…

Moscow on Saturday said the West is "responsible" for the death of a Russian war correspondent killed in Ukrainian shelling in the southern Zaporizhzhia region on Saturday. Earlier, the Russia-installed leader of Crimea said a Ukrainian drone attack on the peninsula had caused the "detonation" of an ammunition depot, leading…

I went to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in June 2023 to visit an old friend and to better understand how the ongoing war with Russia is altering Ukrainians’ daily lives.

At the start of Russia's invasion, advancing troops reached the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv. They devastated the suburb of Bucha, killing hundreds. Today, Bucha is coming back to life.

A prominent Russian hardliner who accused President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine was detained Friday on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month's abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company. Read our live blog to see how…

‘Very strong’ phone conversations held between Ukraine’s ambassador in London and Kyiv officials

Low-cost airline’s chief announces a £2.3bn investment package

The Irish premier visited a range of sites and memorials to pay tribute to those who have died in the war.