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Semblance of normality returns to Kyiv despite war

Two and a half months after Moscow invaded Ukraine, signs of normality have begun to return to the capital Kyiv despite regular air strikes and Russia's ongoing attacks on the country's eastern regions. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports.

France 24

Senate advances $40 billion Ukraine aid bill with wide support

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move toward passage of $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, underscoring the broad Republican and Democratic support for the country as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion.

Tribune News Service

Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from steel plant to Russian-held territory

It's unclear if the soldiers have been taken prisoner or are under the protection of the U.N., but a Ukrainian official says they would be able to return home after a prisoner exchange with Russia.

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Putin's manic body movements in official meeting questioned as health rumours deepen

Vladimir Putin continually moved hit feet during a meeting with the Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon in Moscow as fresh health questions were raised about the Russian leader

Daily Mirror

Europe accused of `double-standard' on Ukrainian refugees

The head of the world’s largest humanitarian network says the quick acceptance of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s aggression puts a spotlight on Europe's “double standard” for migrants — compared to its nonwelcome for people fleeing violence in Africa, the Mideast and elsewhere

The Independent UK

Ukraine's soldiers leave Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks, declares end to longest battle in war with Russia

After 82 days, Ukraine's military says the mission to defend the besieged Azovstal steel plant in the strategic southern port of Mariupol is over, pledging to rescue servicemen still trapped inside.

ABC News

Mariupol defenders surrender to Russia but their fate is uncertain

More than 250 Ukrainian fighters surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol after weeks of desperate resistance, bringing an end to the most devastating siege of Russia's war in Ukraine and allowing President Vladimir Putin to claim a rare victory in his faltering campaign.

Reuters

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U.N. warns of 'catastrophic' child malnutrition due to price hikes, Ukraine war

The cost of life-saving treatment for the most severely malnourished children is set to jump by up to 16% due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pandemic disruptions, according to the United Nations' children's agency.

Reuters

Russia on verge of seizing Mariupol as besieged fighters evacuated to uncertain fate

The Ukrainian fighters will be investigated by a Russian committee, reports in Moscow claim

The Independent UK

Russia's military might fails in Putin's invasion of Ukraine - all you need to know

Chris Hughes answers all the key questions on the invasion so far and why Russia has failed to secure victory

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 83 of the invasion

Fate of Ukrainian soldiers unclear after evacuation from Mariupol; peace talks stall between Russia and Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

The Russian invasion of Ukraine made everyone nervous, upending trade patterns for exporting countries like New Zealand

Uncertainty in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has wreaked havoc with the international commodity markets.

The Conversation

Moscow says G7 attempts to isolate Russia make global food crisis worse

Russia's foreign ministry said on Monday that attempts by the West and the G7 group of nations in particular to isolate Moscow have worsened global food shortages.

Reuters

Young Ukrainian designer puts his stamp on the country's war effort

LVIV, Ukraine — One of the most iconic episodes of the nearly 12-week-old war in Ukraine took place in its first few hours, when the crew of a massive Russian missile cruiser demanded the surrender of a small contingent of Ukrainian troops stationed on Snake Island, a rocky Black Sea…

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 16)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

France 24

Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud wins presidency

In tonight's edition: There are celebrations in the Somali capital after long-delayed elections return former leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as president. Also, a tanker carrying Russian oil docks in a South African port. Pretoria has refused to take sides over the war in Ukraine as global sanctions on Russia mount.…

The Independent UK

Finland and Sweden ‘optimistic’ Turkey will agree Nato application bid

Sauli Niinisto, Finnish president, says Helsinki will have ‘contructive discussions’ with Ankara

Bangkok Post

Fresh start seeds new trade deals

The government is planning to import fertilisers from Saudi Arabia to ensure an adequate supply during the peak planting season, amid shortages in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

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U.S. backs U.N. push to get Ukraine grain back to global market

The United States supports efforts by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to get Ukrainian grain back into the international marketplace amid the war, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald's withdraws

Two months after the Berlin Wall fell, another powerful symbol opened its doors in the middle of Moscow: a gleaming new McDonald’s

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow, Kyiv trade blame as talks stall

Ukraine accuses Russia of failing to compromise as Moscow says Kyiv has ‘practically withdrawn’ from talks.

Reuters

Yellen links Russia sanctions to 1940 U.S. asset freezes aimed at Nazis

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday drew parallels between the financial pressure that the United States and its allies are imposing on Russia to the efforts of a 1940s Treasury secretary to deny financial resources to Nazi Germany.

The Independent UK

Biden praises Greece for leadership after Russia invasion

President Joe Biden is thanking Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country’s “moral leadership” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Ukraine is ‘winning’the war against Russia and will’ survive’, says top UK military officer

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin spoke as Putin’s forces have been pushed back but shelling has brought more civilian casualties

WEKU

Ukraine says it's downed 200 aircraft, a mark of Russian failures in the sky

Russia was expected to dominate the skies over Ukraine. But Ukrainians are still shooting down helicopters and planes, making Russian pilots very wary about venturing into Ukrainian airspace.

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