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The Latest Breaking News from Volodymyr Zelenksyy

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

The battle for Soledar; Putin reshuffles his military top brass again; west considers giving tanks to Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

‘Looking for publicity’ in a war zone: Ex-military chiefs warn ‘loose cannon’ Boris Johnson against Ukraine trip

Exclusive: Ex-PM told he should stay ‘in the background’

The Independent UK

Russia is touting a rare military victory, but Ukraine disputes that claim

Control of Soledar could allow Russia to cut off Ukrainian supply lines to nearby Bakhmut, another fiercely contested city seen as central to Russia's struggling efforts to control eastern Ukraine.

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Zelensky Promises 'Everything Necessary' to Defend Soledar from Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed that Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut and Soledar in the east will be armed with everything they need to keep Russian troops at bay in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. Kyiv said its troops were fighting to retain control of the now-battered industrial…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has captured the city of Soledar

Russia's defence ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of the eastern Ukrainian mining town of Soledar on Thursday, state media reported. Kyiv, however, denied that this was the case, saying heavy fighting was still ongoing. Read our live blog below to see how the day's events…

France 24

Russia claims capture of Ukraine's Soledar, but Kyiv says still fighting

Russia said on Friday that its forces had taken control of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, in what would be a rare success for Moscow after months of battlefield reverses, but Kyiv said its troops were still fighting in the town.

Reuters

Zelenskiy: Ukraine forces are holding Soledar positions, inflicting big losses

Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Soledar are holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on Russia troops, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video address on Thursday.

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Other countries may follow Poland's example on tanks, says Ukraine's Zelenskiy

The support offered to Ukraine by Poland and Lithuania may mean that other countries will follow their example, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, after Poland's president said Warsaw would give Kyiv Leopard tanks.

Reuters

Boris Johnson plans to visit Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ukraine

Exclusive: Senior Tories are concerned the trip could undermine Rishi Sunak’s authority, and say ex-PM just wants to boost his speaking profile

The Guardian - UK

Putin replaces infamous ‘General Armageddon’ after just three months in Ukraine military shake-up

Kyiv officials say intensity of fighting comparable to Second World War, with Russia’s Wager mercenary group claiming ‘complete liberation’ of mining town

The Independent UK

Zelensky vows to give troops ‘everything’ to defend critical Bakhmut and Soledar

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday vowed to give the Ukrainian forces defending the cities of Bakhmut and Soledar “everything necessary” to keep Russian troops at bay. The fall of the key salt-mining town of Soledar could offer Russian forces an inroad for conquering other areas of Donetsk province that remain…

France 24

Ukraine says its forces hold out after 'hot' night in Soledar

Ukraine said on Friday its forces were still holding out in the eastern salt mining town of Soledar after a "hot" night of fighting in what has become one of the bloodiest battlefields of the entire war.

Reuters

Zelensky claims there will be 'no WW3' as troops defend Ukraine against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said 'the tide is turning' and it is clear his country will win the war against Russia. However, he warned there are 'still battles and tears ahead'

Daily Mirror

Putin authorises military shake-up in Ukraine – as Zelensky mocks claims town of Soledar has been seized

Kyiv officials say intensity of fighting comparable to Second World War, with Russian mercenary group claiming ‘complete liberation’ of town

The Independent UK

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Poland plans to give Ukraine Leopard tanks as part of coalition

Poland has decided to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine as part of an international coalition, the Polish president said on Wednesday, as Warsaw seeks to play a leading role in reaching a consensus among Western allies on such support.

Daily Mirror

Russian army on ropes after dramatic 75% plunge in artillery fire in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin's boys are only firing artillery at around 75 per cent of their wartime high, a massive drop, which could be due to dwindling stockpiles of rockets or a reassessment of tactics

Evening Standard

Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 40 prisoners of war each after talks

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a significant prisoner of war swap deal as both sides reportedly gear up for a major spring offensive.

Evening Standard

UK could send ‘game-changing’ tanks to Ukraine, Number 10 says

Downing Street said the UK was looking to ‘accelerate’ its support to Kyiv

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Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Must ‘Be Ready’ at Belarus Border

Ukraine must "be ready" at its border with Russian ally Belarus even though it sees only "powerful statements" coming from its neighbor, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday. Zelenskiy made his comments after visiting the Lviv region, where he discussed border protection and the security situation in northwestern Ukraine. Kyiv…

Reuters

Zelenskiy says Ukraine must 'be ready' at Belarus border

Ukraine must "be ready" at its border with Russian ally Belarus even though it sees only "powerful statements" coming from its neighbour, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Russia using old Ukrainian weapons sent in goodwill on front line

During a disarmament campaign after fall of Soviet Union, Moscow received weapons as payment for Kyiv’s gas debts.

Evening Standard

Golden Globes 2023: The biggest moments from the film and TV awards ceremony

From donkey shout-outs to misjudged jokes, the highlights of the awards’ big night

The Independent UK

Ukraine says mining town holding out against Russian assault

The fate of a devastated salt-mining town in eastern Ukraine is hanging in the balance

Asharq Al-Awsat

At Rehabbed Globes, ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Banshees’ Triumph

The Golden Globes returned to the air Tuesday with a red carpet flush with celebrities, comedian Jerrod Carmichael as a hesitant emcee and top awards for Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans" and Martin McDonagh's "The Banshees of Inisherin," as the beleaguered award show sought to rekindle its pre-pandemic and pre-scandal glamour.…

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy revokes Ukrainian citizenship of Putin ally Medvedchuk

Ukraine’s president has stripped four people of citizenship, including a Kremlin ally transferred in a prisoner swap.

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