23:29
Germany’s Merz warns of prolonged Ukraine conflict
Germany’s Merz: Ukraine war could last for a long time
22:51
Russia-Ukraine
Russian drone strikes leave 60,000 without power in Ukraine
Russian drone attacks on power facilities in northern and southern Ukraine overnight left nearly 60,000 people without electricity, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowing to retaliate by ordering new strikes inside Russia.
17:43
Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un promises 'beautiful life' for families of troops killed in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised a “beautiful life” for the families of soldiers who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, state media reported on Saturday. He praised the bereaved for the heroism of their sons and husbands.
17:24
Germany on Russia-Ukraine
Russia must no longer be able to wage war economically, says Germany's Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday told a state party conference that Russia will only stop its war in Ukraine when it is unable to continue economically, and possibly militarily.
16:52
Ukraine
Ukrainian former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv
Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, and a manhunt is underway for the killer, according to the Prosecutor General's office. The gunman reportedly fired several shots at Parubiy, killing him on the spot before fleeing the scene.
14:25
Russia-Ukraine
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, killing one and injuring at least 24
Russia launched a sweeping attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 24 others, including three children, in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia. The attack also caused significant damage to infrastructure and residential buildings, authorities reported.
02:47
Ukraine
U.S. approves $179.1M Patriot air defense support for Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $179.1 million Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for sustainment of its Patriot air defense systems, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Friday. Congress has been notified of the certification.
00:59
Ukraine
Trump’s special envoy holds talks with Ukrainian officials
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Ukrainian officials in New York on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing peace process with Russia, sources said.
23:25
EU backs military training inside Ukraine after ceasefire, Kallas says
European Union defence ministers have backed plans to expand military training operations inside Ukraine after any ceasefire, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed on Friday.
15:04
Russia-Ukraine
In Kyiv, one man's dash to try to save neighbours after Russian strike
A woman pinned beneath concrete, a man with a badly broken leg, a child trapped under the rubble.
14:49
Ukraine-Russia
Kremlin insists on Ukraine peace talks despite deadly Kyiv strike
The Kremlin said on Thursday it was still interested in pursuing peace talks over Ukraine, despite a large overnight Russian strike on Kyiv that Ukrainian officials said killed at least 15 people, including four children.
10:48
Morning Brief
AnewZ Morning Brief - 28 August, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 28th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
09:00
Ukraine- Russia
Ukraine confirms Russian forces have crossed into Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces have captured two villages in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, as Kyiv struggles to repel advances during stalled peace negotiations, Ukrainian open-source researchers said on Tuesday.
00:21
Ukraine
Zelenskyy: 'Sanctions must remain on the agenda to compel Russia into real talks'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that sanctions and tariffs must stay in place in order to pressure Russia into entering what he called “real negotiations” to end the war.
15:47
Poland policy shift
Polish President moves to cut benefits for Ukrainian refugees
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki has proposed limiting Ukrainian refugees' access to child benefits and healthcare, while also calling for a ban on glorifying nationalist leader Stepan Bandera.
09:08
Germany-Ukraine
German finance minister in Kyiv: Ukraine can count on Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin should be aware that Germany's support for Ukraine is not waning, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Monday upon arriving in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit.
08:06
Lavrov on Ukraine
Lavrov proposes U.N. Security Council guarantee for Ukraine, dismisses NATO membership
Russia has proposed that members of the United Nations Security Council, including the U.S., China, and Russia, act as security guarantors for Ukraine, ensuring its neutrality and non-nuclear status, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview on 24 August.
15:47
Independence Day
Canadian PM and U.S. envoy Kellogg join Zelenskyy on Ukraine's Independence Day
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day, with Carney pledging Canada's continued support and urging stronger deterrence against Russia.
12:07
Ukrainian attack
Kursk governor says Ukrainian attack is threat to nuclear safety
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Kursk nuclear power plant have raised serious nuclear safety concerns, with the regional governor warning of violations to international conventions and significant operational disruptions at the facility.
04:00
Russia- Ukraine
Russian forces take control of 2 settlements in eastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
Russia’s Defence Ministry announced on Saturday that its troops had captured two more settlements along the 1,000-km front line in Donetsk region, following the Friday announcement of three other villages taken in its gradual advance.
18:08
Ukraine
Zelenskyy urges global south to 'push Russia towards peace'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on nations in the global south to “send relevant signals” and push Russia towards peace.
02:05
Meeting in Washington
Meeting in Washington - a lesson of realism
Monday, August 18th, 2025, may already be marked as a historical date and qualified as a beginning of the end of the war in Ukraine. In simplest terms, what happened during the White House meeting is that three out of four parties agreed that a territorial cession is an acceptable price for peace.
20:30
Russia- Ukraine
Zelenskyy says Russia obstructs summit with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Friday of obstructing plans for a summit with Vladimir Putin, while security guarantees for Ukraine remain under discussion with NATO allies.
18:35
Russia - Ukraine
Zelenskyy names Türkiye for Maritime security, accuses Moscow of sabotage
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that he wants Türkiye inclusion in the provision of security guarantees for his nation in the event of a ceasefire deal.
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