14

May

Russian fighter jets and helicopters crash in mysterious circumstances

The Russian Air Force suffered its worst losses in 14 months on Saturday when two fighter jets and two helicopters crashed in mysterious circumstances. The Russian telegram channel constantly updates…

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14

May

Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest while Russia bombs Ukrainian contestants’ hometown

As the Eurovision song contest was underway in Britain late on Saturday, Russian missiles hit the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, which is home to the electro-pop duo Tvorchi, this…

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13

May

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy visits Italy

. May 13 (Reuters) - Italy's leaders promised full military and financial backing for Ukraine and reiterated support for its EU membership bid as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Rome on Saturday for…

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13

May

Head of Russia’s crime agency suggests nationalising parts of economy

May 13 (Reuters) - The head of Russia's federal crime agency on Saturday suggested that key sectors of the economy should be returned to state ownership to support Moscow's war in Ukraine.…

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12

May

Moscow denies reports of Ukrainian breakthroughs

May 12 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry on Thursday denied reports that Ukrainian forces had broken through in various places along the front lines and said the military situation was…

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12

May

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy promises legal overhaul to aid EU entry bid

 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had approved a plan to reform criminal and law enforcement systems, a key element in plans to secure quick membership of the…

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12

May

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy expected to meet Pope on Saturday

VATICAN CITY  (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday, diplomatic sources said, days after the Pope said the Holy See…

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11

May

Zelenskiy says more time needed before counteroffensive

Zelenskiy says more armoured vehicles would reduce casualties Kyiv says Russian forces pushed back up to 2 km near Bakhmut Kremlin acknowledges situation 'very difficult' Fuel depot hit in Russian…

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11

May

Japan pledges to mobilise $1 bln to help nations around Ukraine accept refugees

By Tetsushi Kajimoto NIIGATA, May 11 (Reuters) - Japan will unveil a plan on Thursday to mobilise $1 billion to help countries surrounding Ukraine accept refugees from the war-torn country,…

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11

May

UPDATED: UK is donating long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine – defence minister

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Britain is donating Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine to help it protect Ukrainian territory against Russian forces, defence minister Ben Wallace said on Thursday.…

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11

May

Armenia, Azerbaijan accuse each other of crossborder attacks

May 11 (Reuters) - Armenia and Azerbaijan blamed each other for exchange of fire in a border area on Thursday in which at least three soldiers were wounded, Russia's TASS…

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11

May

Czech president: Ukraine could have our L-159 jets

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic could give Ukraine some of its L-159 fighter jets to support its planned counter-offensive, Czech President Petr Pavel was quoted as saying. Prague has…

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11

May

Ukraine says it routs Russian brigade, Kremlin acknowledges ‘very difficult’ campaign

Ukraine says a Russian brigade abandoned Bakhmut positions Wagner mercenary head says Russia's 72nd Brigade "fleeing" Kremlin says campaign difficult, but will control Bakhmut May 11 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian…

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10

May

Kremlin calls Polish decision to rename Kaliningrad ‘hostile act’

May 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Poland's decision to rename the Russian city of Kaliningrad in its official documents was a "hostile act", as bilateral ties…

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10

May

Russia to evacuate more Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers

KYIV, May 10 (Reuters) - Russian forces are planning to evacuate more than 3,000 workers from the town that serves the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, resulting in a "catastrophic…

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10

May

Britain asks companies to supply long-range missiles for Ukraine

By Andrew Macaskill and Tom Balmforth LONDON (Reuters) - A British-led group of European countries has asked for expressions of interest to supply Ukraine with missiles with a range of…

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10

May

Russia says ‘enemy’ drone shot down in Kursk

Reuters reports that Russia’s air defence forces shot down an “enemy” drone in the Kursk region bordering Ukraine, its governor said on Wednesday, adding that falling debris damaged a gas…

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10

May

Russian mercenary chief says he’s been told to stay in Bakhmut or be branded traitor

By Andrew Osborn Mercenary boss issues new tirade against top brass Says still does not have the ammo he needs Again raises spectre of exit from Bakhmut Says he's been…

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09

May

Russia launches new attack on Ukraine’s capital, officials say

Russia launched about 15 cruise missiles at Ukraine's capital on Tuesday, the second attack in as many days, with air defence systems shooting all of them down, officials said, after…

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09

May

Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day holiday

Russia launched its biggest swarm of drones for months against Ukraine on Monday, the eve of Russia's May 9 holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany. Ukraine commemorated the occasion, known as Victory…

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08

May

Bringing Ukraine closer to Europe, Zelenskiy marks 1945 Nazi surrender

KYIV, May 8 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked the anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany in World War Two by saying on Monday he would formalise a day…

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08

May

Moscow residents report sat-nav disruption before Victory Day parade

This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Residents of Moscow reported problems using satellite navigation in cars…

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08

May

Russian military recruiters targeting central Asian migrant workers to serve in Ukraine

Russian military recruiters have been targeting central Asian migrant workers in Russia to serve in Ukraine, the UK’s Ministry of Defence has said in its latest intelligence update. Recruiters have…

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08

May

UPDATE: Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day holiday

By Gleb Garanich and Valentyn Ogirenko Ukraine says it shot down all drones in latest wave Says Russia trying to capture Bakhmut by May 9 Marks 1945 defeat of Nazis…

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08

May

Russia’s FSB says it foiled Ukrainian plan to attack airfield

May 7 (Reuters) - Russian security forces have foiled an attempt by Ukrainian intelligence to attack a military airfield in central Russia with drones stuffed with explosives, the Federal Security…

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08

May

More than 1,600 evacuated from areas near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

May 8 (Reuters) - Some 1,679 people, including 660 children, have been evacuated from areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, a Moscow-installed official in the Russia-controlled parts of the Zaporizhzhia…

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07

May

Russian ex-deputy defence minister joins Wagner as feud escalates

By Felix Light  (Reuters) - Former Russian deputy defence minister Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev has joined the Wagner Group private militia as a deputy commander, Russian pro-war social media channels…

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06

May

Kremlin drone incident gives Putin cover to deepen Ukraine war

By Andrew Osborn Incident is embarrassing but could be useful to Putin Kremlin sends message that Russia's existence is at stake Escalation could involve targeting Zelenskiy and team 'Terrorist' threat…

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06

May

Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian missile with U.S. air defence system

By Olena Harmash and Tom Balmforth Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian missile Russia has no immediate comment Putin has boasted missile cannot be shot down Kyiv says it used…

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06

May

Russian nationalist writer wounded in car bomb

. May 6 (Reuters) - A prominent Russian nationalist writer, Zakhar Prilepin, was wounded in a car bombing in the region of Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday, state news agency TASS…

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06

May

Attacks on Russia seen as prelude to Ukraine counteroffensive

Strikes on Russian infrastructure including drone attacks on refineries and train sabotage have multiplied in recent weeks, with experts suggesting they are part of Ukraine’s preparations for an expected spring…

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06

May

Russia’s mercenary boss deepens fog of Ukraine war while deflecting blame

By Mark Trevelyan, Andrew Osborn and Jonathan Landay Mercenary chief's 'withdrawal' seen by Ukraine as bluff Prigozhin seeks to dodge blame for failing to take Bakhmut Risky attempt to force…

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06

May

Drones over Kremlin likely launched from inside Russia

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The drones that crashed over the Kremlin earlier this week probably evaded an extensive number of defenses in and around Moscow, suggesting they might…

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05

May

UPDATED: Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin says his forces will leave Bakhmut next week

By Felix Light and Caleb Davis Wagner will pull out of Bakhmut on May 10, Prigozhin says Blames lack of ammunition, says army will have to step in Video shows…

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05

May

Russia’s Lavrov says Kremlin drone incident was ‘hostile act’

May 5 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Wednesday's drone incident at the Kremlin was a "hostile act" and Russia would respond with "concrete actions".…

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05

May

Ukraine delegate punches Russian at Black Sea nations assembly in Ankara; New drone attack causes fire at Russian oil refinery

ANKARA, May 5 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian delegate punched a Russian delegate in the face during a gathering of Black Sea nations in the Turkish capital on Thursday, after his…

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05

May

Russia ‘very unlikely’ to use nuclear weapons, US intel chief

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON  (Reuters) - Russia is very unlikely to use its nuclear weapons, the top U.S. intelligence official said, despite past saber-rattling from the Kremlin…

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04

May

UPDATED: Russia says U.S. was behind Kremlin drone attack, drawing quick denial

Kremlin administration shifts focus from Kyiv to Washington Allegation goes beyond previous accusations against U.S. Washington denies accusation Security experts: incident implausible as assassination attempt Incident came six days before…

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04

May

UPDATED: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, in The Hague, says Putin must face justice

By Toby Sterling and Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE, May 4 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin must be brought to justice for his war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President…

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04

May

Ukraine counter-offensive under way, says Russian mercenary leader

MOSCOW  (Reuters) - Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Russia's Wagner Group mercenary force, said on Wednesday that he believed a promised counter-offensive by Ukrainian troops had already begun and that his…

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04

May

UPDATED: Ukraine says Russian drones downed over Kyiv, Odesa university campus hit

May 4 (Reuters) - Russia fired two dozen combat drones at Ukraine early on Thursday, striking a university campus in the Black Sea city of Odesa and attacking the capital…

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04

May

Kremlin drone incident: What do we know?

(Reuters) - Here's a look at what we know about the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, and the questions it raises. WHAT HAPPENED? Two of the numerous videos published…

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03

May

Ukraine says Dnipro hit by Russian strikes but most drones destroyed

Russia launched a third nightly round of attacks on Kyiv in six days, authorities in the Ukrainian capital said on Wednesday, with a drone hitting a building in the Dnipropetrovsk region…

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02

May

Talks on Black Sea grain export deal set for Wednesday – Ukrainian source

Talks on a U.N-brokered deal that allows the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain are scheduled for Wednesday, with all sides in the negotiations involved, a senior Ukrainian source…

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02

May

Homes, buildings smashed in latest Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia unleashed a fresh volley of missiles on Ukraine overnight, setting off huge blazes in a city in the east, damaging dozens of homes and causing widespread casualties. The Ukrainian…

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01

May

Ukrainian defenders oust Russian forces from some positions in Bakhmut – Ukraine general

KYIV, May 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian counterattacks have ousted Russian forces from some positions in the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut, but the situation remains "difficult", a top Ukrainian general…

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01

May

Oil depot fire part of Ukraine’s preparation for counter-offensive – military

May 1 (Reuters) - Undermining Russia's logistics is one of the elements of preparation for the expected Ukrainian counter-offensive, a Ukrainian military spokeswoman said on Sunday, after a fire destroyed…

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01

May

UPDATED: Russia strikes rail hub in eastern Ukraine in new air attack

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, May 1 (Reuters) - Russia fired missiles at targets across Ukraine in its second major air strike in three days, setting a huge blaze in a…

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01

May

Pope says Vatican involved in secret Ukraine peace mission

By Philip Pullella ABOARD PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) - The Vatican is involved in a peace mission to try to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Pope Francis said, adding…

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30

Apr

Children killed by the war in Ukraine reach 477

The number of children killed by the war has reached 477, according to figures just posted to the Ukrainian prosecutor general’s Telegram account.The toll rose after it emerged on Saturday…

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30

Apr

Armenia and Azerbaijan to hold peace settlement talks in Washington on Sunday

MOSCOW  (Reuters) - Armenia and Azerbaijan will hold a new round of talks in Washington on Sunday to try to normalise relations, Yerevan said, after weeks of rising tensions over…

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30

Apr

Russia’s Wagner group could soon cease to exist, founder tells blogger

By David Ljunggren  (Reuters) - Russia's private Wagner militia, which is leading the assault on Bakhmut in Ukraine and has been active in Africa, could soon cease to exist, founder…

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30

Apr

Ukraine says it controls key supply route into Bakhmut

By Lidia Kelly April 30 (Reuters) - Ukraine remains in control of a key supply route into Bakhmut, a military spokesperson said on Saturday, as the head of Russia's mercenary…

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28

Apr

Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months

Russia hurled missiles at cities across Ukraine as people slept early on Friday, killing at least nine people in the first large-scale air strikes in nearly two months. The early-morning…

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28

Apr

Allies have sent almost all promised combat vehicles to Ukraine, NATO chief says

BRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) - NATO allies and partners have delivered almost all their promised combat vehicles to Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "More than 98%…

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28

Apr

Moldova leader accuses Russia of meddling ahead of regional vote

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU, April 27 (Reuters) - President Maia Sandu accused Russia on Thursday of meddling in Moldova's internal affairs, pointing to an election this weekend in the region…

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27

Apr

Russia’s new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine

Russia has begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions "but they have not yet participated in direct assault operations," the RIA state news agency…

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