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Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham arrives in Kyiv to show support - DW.com

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham arrives in Kyiv to show support DW.com Burnham in Ukraine with plans to hand over UK blueprints for long-range missiles - follow live BBC UK ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by giving weaponry blueprints to Ukraine, says Russia The Guardian UK Prime Minister

CIA director makes rare, unannounced visit to Moscow - The Washington Post

CIA director makes rare, unannounced visit to Moscow The Washington Post CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports BBC Ukraine war live: Kyiv agrees not to strike Russia amid CIA chief’s mysterious visit The Independent CIA Director John Ratcliffe Makes

Live: Zelensky calls on allies to cover €27 billion gap for Ukraine’s air defence needs

President Volodymyr ​Zelensky on Monday urged Ukraine's ​allies to help ​cover a funding gap of €27 billion for ​its air defence needs ​in 2026. Ukraine is hosting a meeting of its key European backers in Kyiv as the country marks its 35th Independence Day. Follow our liveblog fo

Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians

Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses.

Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv - The New York Times

Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv The New York Times Russia fires 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine in four days The Guardian Ukraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country CNN Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pl

‘We’re alive’: Kyiv-area survivor recalls Russian strike that killed 38

Debris litters Liudmyla Polianychko's young daughter's bedroom. Charred artillery shells and belts of ammunition lie scattered across her carefully manicured lawn.

'We're alive': Kyiv-area survivor recalls Russian strike that killed 38 - Reuters

'We're alive': Kyiv-area survivor recalls Russian strike that killed 38 Reuters Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Death toll rises to 38 from Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year NBC News Russian attack on Ukrainian am

Russian strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv kills dozens

Hundreds were also forced to flee after a Russian attack near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, sparked a huge fire and explosions. The strike was the second to hit an arms depot near Kyiv in less than two months.

At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot - BBC

At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot BBC Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 29, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Death toll rises to 38 from Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year AP News 37 Killed After Russian Strike o

Russian strike on Kyiv-area ammunition depot triggers blast, killing 37

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to punish suspected negligence in the second such incident in two months.

Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.

🔴 Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27 people, hundreds evacuating

Russian drone strike on Kyiv warehouse storing weapons kills at least 37

Ukrainian prosecutors open investigation into why munitions were stored so close to residential buildings At least 37 people have been killed after a Russian drone struck a warehouse near Kyiv’s western suburbs that was storing “explosive objects”.

At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot

An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.

Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv

Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens.

Kyiv warehouse explosion kills 37 in third night of aerial assault

Russian attack on warehouse near Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 37

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says warehouse was struck, 'followed by a detonation', causing a major fire.

Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills dozens

Hundreds were also forced to evacuate after a Russian attack on a warehouse near Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, sparked a huge fire and explosions.

Russia warns it could target UK in response to Kyiv firing British missiles

Foreign ministry warns against 'terrorism' of firing long-range British cruise missiles at targets in Russia.

Exclusive: Swedish EU letter reopens debate over frozen Russian assets - The Kyiv Independent

Exclusive: Swedish EU letter reopens debate over frozen Russian assets The Kyiv Independent EU states revive plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, FT reports Reuters Sweden revives frozen Russian assets row euractiv.com EU states revive plan to use frozen Russian assets

Ukrainian air attacks kill three in Russia as Kyiv steps up drone campaign

Attacks spark fires at Lukoil's NORSI refinery and a Wildberries hub as Kyiv claims 16 targets hit across Russia.

Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. Are Ukraine's al

European leaders rally in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its four-year-old invasion of the country. Among the guests is new UK prime minister Andy Burnham, his first overseas t

Burnham accuses Russia of ‘outrageous threats’ against UK as he visits Kyiv

Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as Burnham offers Ukraine declassified details of missile components Europe live – latest updates Andy Burnham has accused the Kremlin of “outrageous threats” against the UK as Russia warned of an escalation in tensions after the UK

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost - Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost Al Jazeera UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings The New York Times ANALYSIS: Western missiles will help Ukraine - but won't win the war BBC Britain’s giving Ukraine access to

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham arrives in Kyiv to show support

Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has more.

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.

Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles

PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components Britain will boost Ukraine’s capacity to make its own long-range missiles, Andy Burnham will announce on Monday, as he travels to Kyiv for the country’s independence day

Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv in show of support

Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has more.

Ukraine: Russia steps up attacks as German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul visits Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has traveled to Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. A Russian missile attack killed at least 2 people as Wadephul met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election. According to the latest opinion poll by the Kyiv Institute of S

‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages

As Russia hits another ammunition warehouse, killing at least 38, locals put blame on poorly placed depots It is a day and a half since a Russian jet-powered drone smashed into an ammunition dump in Myla , a village 15 miles outside central Kyiv.

Dozens dead after Russian drone strike hits warehouse

At least 27 people have died after a Russian drone struck a depot near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight, sparking a huge fire and explosions, authorities said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.

Russian strikes hit homes, warehouse, shopping mall across Ukraine

A Russian drone strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, forcing hundreds to evacuate the region, authorities said early Saturday.

Deadly Russian strikes hit civilian targets in Ukraine

Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv

Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as it seeks to disrupt Russia’s weapons flow

After repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons.

Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato

Moscow threatens retaliation after Andy Burnham says UK will help Ukraine start producing long-range missiles Russia has said it could retaliate against the UK for its support of Kyiv by striking military targets inside and outside Ukraine, amid reports that the director of the C

Ukraine airstrike on bus in Russian-occupied Luhansk kills 9

Russian authorities in the occupied territory say the drone attack caused injuries. Kyiv also destroyed another Wildberries warehouse.

Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports

The once world-leading producer of crude oil has plunged into an energy crisis as Kyiv targets its refineries A sanctioned shadow fleet tanker carries oil from Nato member Turkey to a Russian Baltic port.

Putin moves to escalate war in Ukraine with talks at dead end

Moscow increasingly views Ukrainian strikes as attacks by NATO because alliance members supply Kyiv with weapons and intelligence.

Russian missiles kill 17 more in Ukraine as Guterres calls for ceasefire

Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, local authorities reported.

UK to use Ukraine battlefield data to train AI to protect sensitive sites

London and Kyiv in deal to help stop protesters and hostile states targeting military bases and critical infrastructure AI models trained on Ukrainian battlefield data will be used to stop protesters and foreign states targeting UK defence sites, railways and energy plants under

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid war's latest escalation

Ukraine wants ​peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations.

Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low

European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having an

Burnham enters world stage in debut trip to Ukraine

The British prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chair a meeting of Kyiv's allies.

UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters - Al Jazeera

UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters Al Jazeera Britain’s giving Ukraine access to secret missile technology. Will it make a difference? CNN Burnham’s visit to Kyiv marks a renewal of badly needed support for Ukraine The Guardian UK missiles o

War-torn Ukraine celebrates resilience on anniversary of its independence

August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a meeting with Volodymr Zelensky to discuss ways to bolster support for

UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says Zelensky

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country". Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis over the summer, triggered when Zelensky fired popular defence minister Mykhailo Fe

Putin acknowledges economic impact from Ukraine’s refinery strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin came as Moscow and Kyiv continued to trade strikes on infrastructure facilities.

'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits - Al Jazeera

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits Al Jazeera As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens The Guardian A City Under Siege The New York Times War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S.

France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes

This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the grou

Children among wounded in Zelensky's hometown, struck by Russian drones

Early this Saturday, Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone killed a man and wounded four, according to officials, while a warehouse was on fire in Kyiv. It comes after a Russian bombing killed at least 20 people on Friday, 16 of them in t

Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought

Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking solutions.