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Russia acknowledges retreat north of Bakhmut as Ukraine claims advances

Moscow acknowledged on Friday that its forces had fallen back north of Ukraine's battleground city of Bakhmut after a new Ukrainian offensive, in a retreat that the head of Russia's Wagner private army called a "rout". The rare acknowledgement came after Ukraine said its forces had made significant advances around…

France 24

Rishi Sunak ‘disappointed’ by President Zelensky’s ban from addressing Eurovision Song Contest final

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) barred the Ukrainian leader from making a video appearance over fears it would ‘politicise’ the competition

Evening Standard

Eurovision represents everything that is nonsensically termed ‘woke’ – that’s what makes it so special

The high-camp contest, hosted this year by the UK on Ukraine’s behalf, is diverse, unifying, tolerant – all things we need more of, says the Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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Ukrainian artists hope for more support after ‘wonderful’ Liverpool Eurovision

Two Ukrainian artists told of their ‘truly wonderful’ time at the Xpresia Festival as part of the Eurovision Culture Village.

The Independent UK

Putin’s troops have retreated from one area near eastern town of Bakhmut, Moscow admits

But Russia’s defence ministry denies swirl of reports that Ukrainian forces have broken through in various places along the front lines

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: What will Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive look like?

In today’s newsletter: After a long winter froze combat for months, Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s next move could be crucial to his country’s future

The Guardian - UK

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Kyiv says it destroys incoming missiles

Ukraine said it had shot down six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow has touted as a next-generation hypersonic missile that was all but unstoppable.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy thanks UK for Storm Shadow missiles; Kremlin denies ground lost in Bakhmut – as it happened

Ukrainian president says he thanked Rishi Sunak for long-range missiles in telephone call

The Guardian - AU

‘I must work. I can’t cry’: capturing Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians

Dmytro Pletenchuk, a press officer, took photos in the aftermath of last week’s devastating shelling in Kherson

The Guardian - UK

President Zelensky blocked from addressing Eurovision Song Contest final

President Zelensky's request to address viewers of Eurovision Song Contest during the competition's final has been denied due to organisers arguing the event is non-political

Daily Mirror

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin launches fresh wave of deadly strikes on Kyiv

Russia fires ‘exceptional’ number of missiles on Ukrainian capital

The Independent UK

US, Spain collaboration on migration looms large as Biden, Sánchez hold talks at White House

President Joe Biden and Spain's Pedro Sánchez are set to hold talks as their countries are collaborating along with Canada to establish migration hubs in Latin America where asylum seekers fleeing poverty and violence in their home countries can go to apply for protection

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 443

As the war enters its 443rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia denies Ukraine push in Bakhmut, UK to send cruise missiles

The UK announced it will provide Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine for its defence against Russia.

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The Independent UK

Is Russia banned from competing at Eurovision?

The country first performed at the contest in 1994.

Al Jazeera

Russian woman convicted of ‘desecrating’ grave of Putin’s parents

Irina Tsybaneva, 60, left a note on the grave of Putin’s parents that said they had raised a ‘monster and a murderer’.

The New Daily

South Africa accused of providing arms to Russia

The US ambassador to South Africa has accused it of breaching its claimed neutral stance on the war in Ukraine, by providing weapons and ammunition to Russia.

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy promises legal overhaul to aid EU entry bid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said he had approved a plan to reform criminal and law enforcement systems, a key element in plans to secure quick membership of the European Union.

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Daily Mirror

All countries set to compete in the Eurovision Final have been confirmed

The line-up of countries that will compete in the Eurovision 2023 grand final on Saturday have been confirmed following last night's semi-final

Daily Mirror

Eurovision bosses 'very confident' with plans to prevent Russian cyber attack

Organisers for this year's Eurovision Song Contest feel 'very confident' they have enough plans to prevent at Russian cyberthreat at the competition as the UK host on behalf of Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Pentagon withholding evidence in Russia war crimes case: Senators

Defence chief grilled on not cooperating with International Criminal Court prosecution, cites wariness of ‘reciprocity’.

Liverpool Echo

Eurovision final 2023 running order and countries - when does Mae Muller perform?

Eurovision 2023 final countries, running order, time and TV channel

The New Daily

Ukraine president Zelensky expected to meet Pope

The Vatican is yet to confirm reports that the Pope will host Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky this weekend.

The Independent UK

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule

U.S. officials say the Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule, and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks

Evening Standard

President Zelensky to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican this weekend

President Zelensky to meet with the Pope this weekend

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