Ukraine
12 LAS News stories tagged “Ukraine”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
U.S. envoy meets Putin, discusses Ukraine talks and releases jailed American
During a meeting in St. Petersburg, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the possibility of new trilateral talks with Ukraine. Putin also announced the release of American Stephen Hubbard, a former detainee.
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LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 15:45 WAT · 8 sources
US envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in St Petersburg to meet Putin after constructive talks with Zelensky
Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy, landed in St Petersburg to discuss the Ukraine conflict with President Vladimir Putin following a positive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo. The talks aim to open a pathway for further diplomatic engagement.
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LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 09:45 WAT · 8 sources
Ukraine conducts first aerial drone rescue of frontline soldier
Ukraine's 92nd Assault Brigade used a heavy‑lift hexacopter to extract a wounded soldier trapped for nearly 500 days, marking the first drone evacuation from the front line, according to multiple news outlets.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 02:45 WAT · 4 sources
South Korea reduces Kyiv embassy staff as dispute over North Korean POW transfer deepens
South Korea announced it will withdraw part of its embassy team from Ukraine, citing Ukraine’s failure to respond constructively to a confidentiality breach and ongoing air‑strike risks. The move follows the earlier recall of Seoul’s ambassador after President Zelensky disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 10:45 WAT · 5 sources
Ukraine drone strike sets Saint Petersburg refinery ablaze, kills one
A large‑scale Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg on 18 October 2026 caused fires at an oil refinery and depot, killing one person and hospitalising five. The strike, part of a broader conflict, follows accusations of breaches of an energy cease‑fire.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 23:46 WAT · 3 sources
Ukraine refutes Russian claim of capturing 1,800 sq km and 100 settlements since September
Ukraine’s military spokesperson dismissed Russia’s assertion that its forces had taken over 1,800 square kilometres and nearly a hundred settlements, including Dobropillia, saying Ukrainian troops have actually liberated more ground since early autumn.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 05:15 WAT · 3 sources
Trump signs order waiving Russia sanctions, easing pressure on Moscow
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 17 October 2026 that temporarily waives sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy, a move that marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Russia and a decline in support for Ukraine.
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LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 16:16 WAT · 7 sources
IMF chair notes global resilience amid Russian‑Ukraine dispute walkout
At the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, chair Mohammed Al‑Jadaan said the global economy remains resilient but warned against complacency, while about half of delegates walked out in protest of Russia’s finance minister’s remarks on the Ukraine war.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 13:15 WAT · 2 sources
Brent rises to $110 a barrel amid Middle East and Ukraine tensions
Brent crude hit $110 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions and doubts over Russian diesel output, while WTI climbed to $101.41. The rise prompted the IEA and US to release additional fuel reserves.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 3 sources
Ukraine lifts US‑backed pause on Russian oil refinery attacks, sparking Trump criticism
Ukraine announced it will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three‑day halt requested by the United States, prompting President Donald Trump to denounce the move as a disgrace amid rising fuel prices and upcoming US midterm elections.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 00:15 WAT · 8 sources
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv leave casualties and widespread power cuts
Russian strikes on Kyiv on 14 October 2026 killed at least three people and injured around twenty, while more than 600,000 residents across Ukraine were cut off from electricity as energy facilities were hit.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 09:36 WAT · 3 sources
UK Prime Minister Burnham to Host Zelenskyy at Downing Street, Reaffirming Long‑Term Support
Andy Burnham will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at No 10 on Wednesday, signalling continued British backing for Kyiv amid recent tensions involving Donald Trump’s diesel agreement with Russia, according to UK media reports.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources