Oleksandr Syrskyi

Ukraine’s best hope may lie elsewhere as Russia inches forward on the battlefield
While it struggles to hold up land advance, Kyiv eyes economic and political fronts to turn around fortunes
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Ukraine war briefing: Pope defends Europe – and its role in peace talks – from Trump
Zelenskyy addresses Trump gripe with offer to hold elections if allies help; Syrski outlines territorial losses and gains around Pokrovsk. What we know on day 1,386
The Guardian - AU
7 min read
Ukraine war briefing: two killed and dozens wounded as Russia launches another overnight attack on Kyiv
Blasts heard in capital from midnight and residential buildings hit as Zelenskyy’s closest ally resigns amid anti-corruption probe. What we know on day 1,375
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo flies into battle, Zelenskyy defers to commanders over Pokrovsk
President suggests leaders on the ground will decide whether holding city is costing too many lives; Kyiv apartments hit in ‘massive’ attack. What we know on day 1,360
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Ukraine's army chief visits besieged city as Zelenskyy confronts graft scandal
Ukraine’s top military commander says he has visited troops holding the front line in the key eastern city of Pokrovsk, which is besieged by a bigger Russian force, to coordinate operations in person
The Independent UK
4 min read
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv fires long-range Flamingo missiles at Russian oil facilities in fresh wave of strikes
Ukraine’s General Staff said oil depot were attacked in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Crimea
The Independent UK
35 min read
Ukraine war briefing: Fire sale of Lukoil assets before start of US sanctions on Russia
Foreign properties may be nationalised if Lukoil doesn’t sell, or the proceeds frozen if it does; Zelenskyy grapples with corruption scandal fallout. What we know on day 1,359
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
Ukrainian forces withdrew from several villages in southeastern Zaporizhzhia region
Ukrainian units have withdrawn from a few villages in the key southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian troops continue their assault. However, Kyiv has said their advance has been halted.
Euronews
2 min read
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s troops exploit bad weather to step up assault in Pokrovsk
Russia is taking advantage of bad weather to advance in small groups, moving on foot or motorcycles
The Independent UK
35 min read
Ukraine war briefing: Top banker’s straight talk to Putin over troubled economy
Sberbank head German Gref gives unusually frank assessment; Zaporizhzhia situation has ‘significantly worsened’, says Syrskyi. What we know on day 1,358
The Guardian - AU
6 min read