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Ukraine hails gains in Bakhmut as Zelenskiy wins more weapons in Europe

Ukraine on Monday hailed its first substantial battlefield advances in six months as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy won pledges for new long-range drones in Britain to add to a haul of Western arms for a counteroffensive against Russian invaders.

Reuters

Sunak promises UK will play ‘big part’ in training Ukraine’s pilots

The UK is unlikely to supply jets directly to Ukraine as Kyiv is focused on the F-16 which is not operated by the RAF.

The Independent UK

Zelensky pleads for jets as Sunak promises pilot training school for Ukrainians

The Ukrainian President desperately wants warplanes so his forces can reclaim control of the air as Kyiv prepares for its highly-anticipated counter-attack

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EU exec backs Kyiv peace plan as China starts 'political settlement' tour

The European Union's chief executive said on Monday that Kyiv's own peace plan should serve as the starting point for any efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, in comments timed to coincide with the start of China's "political settlement" tour of Europe.

Reuters

Wagner boss offered up Russian positions to Kyiv: Washington Post

US newspaper report, denied by mercenary group leader, says locations were offered in exchange for a Bakhmut withdrawal.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskiy seeks positive decision on Ukraine NATO bid at July summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a new appeal to NATO on Monday to make a "positive political decision" on Kyiv's membership bid at a July summit.

Reuters

UK will train Ukraine pilots, Sunak tells Zelenskiy; Russia and Iran appear to be expanding cooperation, US says – as it happened

Ukraine president meets British prime minister in UK; Iran has sent more than 400 attack drones to Russia since August, US says

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Zelensky promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.

The New Daily

Two of Putin’s commanders killed as Ukraine launches fresh Bakhmut offensive

Zelensky claims Kyiv can defeat Russia ‘irreversibly’ by year’s end

The Independent UK

'Liverpool did UK and Kyiv proud - but fears of public war fatigue are growing'

Public support in Britain for Ukraine similarly remains strong but MPs report enthusiasm is waning with more gripes about the cost heard on doorsteps.

Daily Mirror

Ukraine can defeat Russia by end of year with western help, Zelenskiy says

President travels to Berlin to meet German chancellor, who announces new military aid package including Leopard tanks

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing a counteroffensive designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory, while two Russian commanders are killed in fighting near Bakhmut.

ABC News

‘There was so much yellow and blue’: throwing a Eurovision viewing party in Kyiv

With the contest finishing long after the midnight curfew, most in the city watched the event at home

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy: Ukraine, West can make Russia's defeat 'irreversible' this year

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Kyiv and its Western supporters could make Russia's defeat in the war in Ukraine "irreversible" this year, as he thanked Germany for its military support.

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Al Jazeera

Germany pledges almost $3bn in new military aid to Ukraine

New military aid includes 30 Leopard 1 A5 tanks, 20 Marder armoured personnel carriers, and 200 reconnaissance drones.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian President Zelensky’s five-word greeting for Pope Francis

Ukrainian president is told Rome behind him ‘as long as necessary’, amid reports of Russian air losses

France 24

Parties at Kyiv nightclubs amid the war? Watch out for these misleading images

A video compilation circulating since May 3 claims to show that – despite the war – the party is in full swing at Kyiv's nightclubs, with revelers taking advantage of foreign aid meant for Ukraine's war effort. Most of these images date from before the war, however, and some of…

The Independent UK

Volodymyr Zelensky meets Pope Francis, as Italy pledges full support against Russia

Rome tells Ukrainian president country is behind him for ‘as long as necessary’

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‘I was born to do this’: Ukraine’s 2016 Eurovision winner Jamala on why Putin fears her people, Crimean Tatars

Jamala tells how her 2016 song shone a light on Stalin’s deportations and helped to dispel the myths that Crimea is historically Russian

Al Jazeera

‘Moving forward’: Ukraine claims gains on Bakhmut front

Russia acknowledged its forces had fallen back north of the ruined eastern city after months of relentless fighting.

The Independent UK

Germany announces $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine before possible Zelenskyy visit

Germany says it's providing Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion) including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition

The Guardian - UK

As a Ukrainian musician and a combat paramedic, the UK’s Eurovision efforts have lifted my heart

One day we will host the competition on our sovereign soil, but until then, solidarity means everything, says Taras Topolia, singer with the band Antytila

Reuters

Zelenskiy asks pope to back Kyiv peace plan, help return children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Pope Francis on Saturday to back Kyiv's peace plan, and the pope indicated the Vatican would help in the repatriation of Ukrainian children taken by Russians.

ABC News

What is Ukraine waiting for before beginning the much-anticipated 'spring offensive'?

Ukraine has been saying for months that it's planning a "spring offensive" in a bid to recapture territory from Russia and end the winter deadlock in the conflict. But with spring already sprung, what is Kyiv waiting for and what will they hope to achieve when the offensive finally begins?

Reuters

Six children, Russian official reported hurt in Luhansk missile strike

Russian-installed officials on Friday said missiles fired by Ukrainian forces had injured six children and a Russian parliamentarian and damaged two disused factories in eastern Luhansk region's main city, about 100 km (60 miles) behind the frontlines.

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