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The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Is Russia’s Putin playing Trump over Ukraine peace plan, or himself?

As Washington backs away from truce talks, some observers believe Russia wants to fight on for months.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine, Russia Trade Aerial Attacks Ahead Of WWII Victory Parade

Russia and Ukraine traded a barrage of drone strikes overnight on Wednesday, in attacks that killed two in Kyiv and forced Moscow to shut major airports hours before a swathe of foreign leaders was to arrive.

International Business Times

A Russian missile and drone attack kills 2 people in Ukraine's capital

Ukrainian officials say two people have been killed and eight others wounded in a Russian missile-and-drones attack on Kyiv

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At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv

The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II.

Euronews

Ukraine’s economy has greater staying power than Russia’s, but the US mineral deal shows how fragile its advantage is

Kyiv still relies heavily on foreign support for its war effort, and it has agreed to difficult terms to keep the US on side, says academic Luke Cooper

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Hegseth’s sudden arms halt ‘cost US up to $2.2m’ – report

Missile attack against Kyiv after deadly strike on Sumy; Zelenskyy seeks ramp-up of drone interceptor development. What we know on day 1,169

The Guardian - AU

‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.

Al Jazeera

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Ukraine Fires Drones On Moscow Days Before Red Square Parade

A barrage of Ukrainian drones forced Russian airports, including in Moscow, to restrict flights on Tuesday -- three days before the Kremlin will hold its grand military parade on Red Square to mark the defeat of the Nazis.

International Business Times

Moscow airports shut by Ukraine drone attack as Russia bombs huge Kharkiv market

Moscow’s mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed on their approach to Russia’s capital ‘from different directions’

Evening Standard

Fake Charlie Hebdo cover shows Zelenskyy exploiting Pope Francis’ death for cash

Pro-Russian actors routinely spread fake Charlie Hebdo editions online to discredit Ukraine and weaken the West's support for Kyiv.

Euronews

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

Euronews

Putin expresses ‘hope’ that nuclear weapons will not be needed in Ukraine

Comments aired ahead of Putin’s three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does ‘not believe’ Russia will stick to pledge.

Al Jazeera

As Putin indulges in his Victory Day parade, this is his endgame in Ukraine

SPECIAL REPORT: World affairs editor Sam Kiley has been covering Ukraine since the Russian invasion of 2014. Here he looks at the current state of the conflict, the likelihood of a lasting ceasefire and what Russian leader Vladimir Putin is planning next

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Maritime drone shoots down Russian fighter jet for first time, says Kyiv

Ukrainian military intelligence claims Su-30 destroyed over waters near Russian port city of Novorossiisk, drawing no comment from Moscow. What we know on day 1,166

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International Business Times

Zelensky Says Won't Play Putin's 'Games' With Short Truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire.

The Independent UK

US steps back from peace talks, saying it won’t mediate between Russia and Ukraine

US state department warns envoys will stop flying around the world ‘at the drop of a hat’

Euronews

US will not 'fly around the world' to mediate Ukraine peace talks, Washington says

The State Department announcement marks a significant shift in Washington's approach and comes after months of stalled diplomatic efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to agree to a deal to end Russia's three-year war.

Al Jazeera

US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal

Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees.

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump wants Kyiv to swap peace for land. Ukrainians say that’s too painful to contemplate

The state of public opinion helps explain why Zelenskiy has resisted Trump's pressure to cede territory

Euronews

Ukrainian trio Ziferblat to share message of hope at Eurovision 2025

Ukrainian band Ziferblat have left Kyiv for Basel to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s far-right AfD to challenge ‘extremist’ designation – as it happened

Co-leaders say party is ‘being publicly discredited and criminalised’ by intelligence agency’s move to change classification

Euronews

Zelenskyy: Minerals deal with the US a 'truly equal agreement'

Kyiv residents reacted to the agreement with mixed emotions, with some hoping that it would prove beneficial to Ukraine, while others viewed it as a form of imperialism, where Washington was capitalising on Ukraine’s dire need for continued US support.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘historic’ minerals deal as an equal partnership with US

Ukrainian president says the deal was the result of Vatican meeting with Donald Trump. What we know on day 1,164

International Business Times

Zelensky Says Minerals Deal With US 'Truly Equal'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that a minerals deal signed with the United States offered "equal" benefits for both sides, despite falling short of the explicit security guarantees Kyiv had asked for.

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration readies first sale of military equipment to Ukraine

State department certifies licence for ‘$50m or more’ in defence hardware and services after minerals deal signed

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