Ukraine
War in Ukraine
WATCH: Ukraine Slams Russian Kalibr Missile Carrier in Azov Sea, Target Aborts
Ukraine’s intel forces struck Russia’s Buyan-M missile ship in the Azov Sea on Aug. 28, damaging the Kalibr carrier and forcing it out of combat.
Aug. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Summons Russian Envoy After Mission Damaged in Kyiv Strike
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen addressed the press in Brussels following the strike, calling it proof “the Kremlin will stop at nothing” and vowing to uphold “maximum pressure” on Russia.
Aug. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Putin ‘Mocking’ Peace Efforts: Sikorski After EU HQ Damaged in Missile Attack on Kyiv
The British Council’s offices in Kyiv were also hit in one of the largest aerial bombardments of Russia’s three-and-a-half-year-long invasion.
Aug. 28, 2025
Trump’s Position Softens: US May Equip Europe to Defend Ukraine’s Skies
European allies may receive US intelligence and command support to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses after a shift in Trump’s position.
Aug. 28, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Oil Refineries Burn After Ukrainian Strikes, Kyiv Warns of More to Come
Kyiv struck Russia’s Afipsky and Kuibyshev oil refineries and depots on Aug 28, sparking massive fires, while Russia shelled Ukrainian cities.
Aug. 28, 2025
Russia
Putin, Kim, and Xi to Unite at Beijing Military Parade In Bold Defiance of West
Putin and Kim Jong Un will join Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Sept. 3 military parade.
Aug. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Strike Damages EU Mission HQ in Kyiv, Ukraine’s FM Says
Ukraine’s FM Sybiha said Russia’s Aug. 28 strike damaged the EU mission in Kyiv, calling it a Vienna Convention violation and urging a strong international response.
Aug. 28, 2025
Zelensky
‘Russia Chooses Ballistics Over Negotiating Table’: Zelensky Says After Deadly Moscow Strike on Kyiv
Zelensky also urged Western allies to impose new sanctions, saying Moscow must feel responsible for “every strike, for every day of this war.”
Aug. 28, 2025
Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 27, 2025
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
Aug. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Deadly Russian Airstrikes Hit Kyiv, Killing 25 Including Children
The latest attack also comes against the backdrop of renewed diplomatic maneuvering by US President Donald Trump.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2025
NATO
‘Korea-style DMZ’ for Ukraine? US officials, Expert Argue for New Approach to Kyiv’s Security
As Trump administration reportedly floats a DMZ plan with Europe, a retired US Army Colonel with NATO experience suggests it could provide the only path to peace, despite widespread opposition.
Aug. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Rubio Hosts UN Nuclear Chief in Washington for Talks on Ukraine, Iran
A meeting between Marco Rubio and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi underscores the dual-front nuclear crisis facing the international community.
Aug. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Anatomy of Failed War: Russia’s Military ‘Fundamentally Vulnerable,’ New Report Reveals
New report by The Saratoga Foundation argues Russia’s rigid, centralized system is no match for Ukraine’s agile defense. The author tells Kyiv Post the long-term outcome hinges on systemic resilience.
Aug. 28, 2025
US
‘Expecting Swift Progress in Our Relations’ – Zelensky Names New Ambassador to US
Olha Stefanishyna, who has led Ukraine’s efforts to join the European Union for years, will be Kyiv’s new voice in Washington. She had been vetted for the role for more than a month.
Aug. 28, 2025
Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post
Follow today’s breaking news from Ukraine. Key updates, major headlines, and top stories — all in one place. Updated daily by KyivPost.
Aug. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Donbas Water Woes Worsen, Supply Cuts to 6 More Cities
Irate taxpayers have accused the local Russian-appointed government of doing little to repair damaged water mains, in order to sell more bottled water manufactured by insider companies.
Aug. 27, 2025
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