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China's Ukraine envoy due to start Europe trip

A Chinese envoy is preparing to visit Ukraine and Russia, but there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to end the 15-month-long invasion

The Independent UK

Top Ukraine commander hails ‘first successful offensive operation’ in Bakhmut

A top Ukrainian commander on Monday hailed the “first successful offensive operation” in Bakhmut after his forces seized back ground in recent days.

Evening Standard

France pledges weapons to Ukraine following surprise Zelensky visit

France has promised Ukraine dozens more light tanks and armoured vehicles after President Emmanuel Macron met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Sunday. Earlier, Zelensky was awarded awarded Europe's Charlemagne prize for services towards European unity.

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Ukraine hails its first offensive success in defence of Bakhmut

Ukraine's military on Monday hailed recent advances around Bakhmut as its first successful counterattack in the battle against Russian forces fighting for control of the eastern city.

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

The Guardian - AU

Top Chinese envoy heads to Ukraine, Russia in Europe ‘peace’ tour

Li Hui is the most senior Chinese official to visit Ukraine since Russia began its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Al Jazeera

Biden, India's Modi out to deepen their bonds, but geopolitical friendships have their limits

President Joe Biden has made it a mission for the U.S. to build friendships overseas — and the next few weeks will offer a vivid demonstration of the importance he’s placing on a relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Ukrainian artist Dmytro Moldovanov: ‘I try to explain the meaning of this Russian fascism’

Ukraine’s leading primitivist painter recalls moment of Russian invasion and says conflict has spurred his creativity

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 446

As the war enters its 446th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Top Chinese envoy to visit Ukraine, Russia on 'peace' mission

A top Chinese envoy will begin a tour of Ukraine, Russia and other European countries on Monday in a trip Beijing says is aimed at discussing a "political settlement" to the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters

Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia

During this week’s summit of the leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima, you’ll also see eight other guest nations engaging in a flurry of diplomacy with Japan and others

The Independent UK

Eurovision under the shadow of war: how the 2023 contest highlighted humanitarianism, empathy and solidarity

In 2022, Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest in a landslide victory. Traditionally, the winner hosts the following year but due to the significant security issues posed by the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine was unable to host.

The Conversation

Belarus PM replaces Lukashenko at ceremony, sparks speculation

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has not been seen in public since Tuesday, did not appear on Sunday at a ceremony in the capital, Minsk, triggering speculation that the veteran leader is seriously ill.

Reuters

Russia says European armed forces treaty contrary to its security interests

The European armed forces treaty from which Moscow is to withdraw is contrary to Russia's security interests, Russia's envoy in charge of the withdrawal said in remarks published early on Monday.

Reuters

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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.

Reuters

Exclusive-G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps -sources

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort, said officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.

Daily Mirror

Terrifying moment fireball erupts into mushroom cloud over Ukraine as Russia attacks

A thick cloud of smoke was sent billowing into the skies above the city of Khmelnytskyi in Ukraine as Russia attacked with reported drones including four spotted in the centre

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Zelenskiy arrives in France to meet Macron after Germany visit

Ukrainian president will hold talks with French president over dinner following rip to Berlin

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Moldova minister says Russia's Gazprom only interested in separatist region

Russian state-owned Gazprom is still shipping supplies to Moldova's indebted separatist enclave Transdniestria without receiving payment purely because it wants to prop up the region, Moldova's energy minister said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

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

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

Reuters

US unlikely to sanction South Africa in Russia weapons dispute -Bloomberg News

(This May 14 story has been refiled to clarify comments were made at a press briefing, not in a statement, in paragraph 5)

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Jacob Rees-Mogg: Brexit stopped Ukraine invasion from succeeding

The Russian invasion of Ukraine would have succeeded if the UK had remained in the EU, Jacob Rees-Mogg has claimed.

The New Daily

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Germany for ‘solidarity’ during visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and thanked his government for its "fantastic solidarity".

ABC News

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.

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