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Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv - Reuters
Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv Reuters
May 28, 2026Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military - Reuters
Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military Reuters
May 25, 2026Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
May 25, 2026Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation - Reuters
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation Reuters
May 25, 2026One dead, multiple injured after Russia launches wave of strikes on Ukraine
Twenty-one people have been injured, including a 15-year-old boy, with damage reported across all districts of Kyiv.
May 24, 2026Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack - Reuters
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack Reuters
May 23, 2026Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties - Reuters
Kyiv hails Hungary returning seized cash, eyes mending ties Reuters
May 6, 2026Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
May 6, 2026Russian attacks kill 25 hours before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv - Reuters
Russian attacks kill 25 hours before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv Reuters
May 5, 2026Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
May 3, 2026Prince Harry, on visit to Kyiv, tells Putin to 'stop this war' - Reuters
Prince Harry, on visit to Kyiv, tells Putin to 'stop this war' Reuters
April 23, 2026EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
April 22, 2026Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
April 21, 2026Kyiv shooter quarrelled with neighbour before attack, minister says - Reuters
Kyiv shooter quarrelled with neighbour before attack, minister says Reuters
April 21, 2026Kyiv shooting death toll rises to seven, mayor says - Reuters
Kyiv shooting death toll rises to seven, mayor says Reuters
April 20, 2026Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says - Reuters
Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says Reuters
April 19, 2026Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect - Reuters
Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect Reuters
April 18, 2026At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.
April 18, 2026Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes - Reuters
Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes Reuters
April 1, 2026Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
March 9, 2026US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
March 5, 2026European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership - Reuters
European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership Reuters
March 3, 2026Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security guarantees - Reuters
Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security guarantees Reuters
February 28, 2026Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv
Hungary's prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
February 26, 2026Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says - Reuters
Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says Reuters
February 23, 2026Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.
February 22, 2026Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says - Reuters
Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says Reuters
February 22, 2026Ukraine hits Russian ballistic missiles producer in Udmurtia, Kyiv says - Reuters
Ukraine hits Russian ballistic missiles producer in Udmurtia, Kyiv says Reuters
February 21, 2026