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Football’s back in Kyiv, where a goalless draw is a ‘very nice’ escape from life

The new Ukrainian Premier League season got under way on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Weary but Uncowed, Ukraine to Mark Independence Day amid New Strike Fears

Ukrainians reveled at a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armor laid out as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark 31 years of independence this week, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind the show of defiance. The sense of an eerie calm before the storm grew…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mine clearance charity marks six months of Ukraine war with special visit

The British ambassador to Ukraine visited an area near Kyiv where the charity the Halo Trust is working to remove landmines.

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Zelenskiy Vows Tough Response to Any Russian Attack on Independence Day

With Ukraine set to mark both its independence from Soviet rule in 1991 and six months since Russian forces invaded, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed that any Russian attacks in or around the date would provoke a powerful response. Zelenskiy, who has led his country's resistance since Russian troops poured over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Symbolism, Empty Seats: Football Returns to Ukraine amid War

With two teams playing in an empty stadium hundreds of miles away from their hometowns, the Ukrainian football league started its new season Tuesday after a poignant ceremony paying tribute to those fighting in the war with Russia. The opening match at Kyiv’s 65,500-seat Olympic stadium — where spectators were…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Weary but uncowed, Ukraine to mark Independence Day amid new strike fears

Ukrainians revelled at a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armour laid out as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark 31 years of independence this week, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind the show of defiance.

Reuters

Macron says EU ready to support Ukraine 'for the long term'

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Tuesday that the EU's support for Ukraine as it struggles against Russia's invasion would continue "for the long term".

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Football returns to war-torn Ukraine as Shakhtar draw with Metalist 1925

Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 played out a 0-0 draw in Kyiv’s empty Olympic Stadium on Tuesday as competitive football returned to war-torn Ukraine with the start of the country’s new Premier League season.

Reuters

Ukraine football returns amid ongoing Russia invasion with bomb shelters for players

Football in Ukraine resumed for the first time since Russia invaded the nation six months ago as Shakhtar Donestk played Metalist Kharkiv in the capital city of Kyiv

Irish Mirror

Ukraine vows ‘powerful’ response to any Independence Day attacks

Ukrainian president warns of the risk of ‘brutal strikes’ by Russia, says any attack would provoke a strong response.

Al Jazeera

Zelenskiy vows to restore Ukrainian rule in Russia-annexed Crimea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Tuesday to restore Ukrainian rule over Russia-annexed Crimea, a move that he said would help re-establish "world law and order".

Reuters

Ukraine war news - latest: Kyiv warns of increased Russian attacks around Independence Day

National holiday comes nears six-month mark

The Independent UK

Ukraine warns of powerful response to Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Moscow on Tuesday of a powerful response if Russian forces carry out attacks on or around Ukraine's Independence Day.

Reuters

Daughter of Russian nationalist hailed as martyr

Russian politicians bade farewell at a service on Tuesday to Darya Dugina, the daughter of one of Russia's most prominent nationalist ideologues, hailing her as a martyr whose death must inspire Russian forces fighting in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war - live: Kyiv warns of increased Russian attacks around independence day

National holiday comes nears six-month mark

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: 6 months of war told in shutter clicks

During six months of war in Ukraine, Associated Press photographers have captured images that are both succinct and eloquent

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv’s apparent return to normality is deceptive on eve of independence day

Celebrations commemorating freedom from Soviet rule have been banned in Ukrainian city as spectre of war looms large

Al Jazeera

Ukraine football season kicks off amid threat of Russian attacks

Games to be played behind closed doors amid heavy security, mostly in stadiums in Kyiv and the west.

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U.S. embassy issues new security alert for Ukraine, urges U.S. citizens to leave

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, warning of an increased possibility of Russian military strikes on Ukraine in the coming days around Ukrainian independence day, has again urged U.S. citizens to leave if they can.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Six Months On, Ukraine Fights War, Faces Painful Aftermath

Danyk Rak enjoys riding his bike, playing soccer and having quiet moments with the family’s short-legged dog and two white cats, Pushuna and Lizun. But at age 12, his childhood has been abruptly cut short.

Axios

U.S. warns Russia "stepping up efforts" against civilians in Ukraine as independence day nears

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has urged American citizens to leave amid concerns Putin may launch a fresh offensive in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Six months on, Ukraine fights war, faces painful aftermath

Six months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine and with no end to the conflict in sight, The Associated Press revisited Danyk Rak, a 12-year-old looking after his wounded mother, as well as a police officer and an Orthodox priest whose lives have been upended by war

Reuters

Polish President Duda in Kyiv to discuss more aid for Ukraine

Polish President Andrzej Duda offered more support for Ukraine and called for an end to the Russian occupation of Crimea during his visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia's invasion of the country approached the six-month mark.

France 24

Macron vows ‘long term’ EU support for Ukraine on eve of Independence Day

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday joined other Western leaders in voicing ongoing solidarity with Ukraine as the country nears its anniversary of independence from Soviet rule and the Russian invasion nears its six-month mark. Read about the day's events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Accuses Ukraine over Car Bomb Assassination

Russia on Monday accused Ukraine over the assassination of the daughter of a leading hardliner, as Kyiv said nearly 9,000 of its soldiers had been killed since Moscow launched its invasion. The FSB security services pointed the finger at Ukraine for Saturday's shock car bombing in Moscow's outskirts that killed…

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