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Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions

By Andreas Rinke and Felix Hoske KYIV, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The sound of air raid sirens and explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived for a visit to show support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks.

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is struggling to survive. Russian airstrikes have brought the city's huge steel plant and mines to a standstill, dragging the local economy to its knees.

Ukraine claims to have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine claims to have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine said long-range strikes have put more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action

Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack

Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack

Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight

Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated

Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated

By Andreas Rinke and Felix Hoske KYIV, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Germany will not be intimidated into dropping its support for Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday as he announced a further €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in military aid during a visit to Kyiv marked by Russian drone attacks.

Russian attack kills 6 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences

Russian attack kills 6 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences

By Vitalii Hnidyi KHARKIV, Ukraine, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Russian bombs struck a residential area of Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Monday, killing six people, injuring nearly 60 and shattering apartment buildings, officials said.

Oil steadies on rise in Middle East crude exports and G7 stocks release

Oil steadies on rise in Middle East crude exports and G7 stocks release

By Seher Dareen LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged higher in volatile trade on Monday after crude exports from the Middle East increased and the Group of Seven nations pledged to boost supplies, though selling was limited by ongoing disruption fears linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city

Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city

Oct 3 (Reuters) - Russia said on Saturday it would continue to carry out targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital.

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities

Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

Russia strikes Kyiv's northern bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital

A Russian strike has damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day

Exclusive-Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes

Exclusive-Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes

By Daniel Flynn and Olena Harmash KYIV, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, but will not target civilians, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.