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International investigators visit war-torn areas near Kyiv – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Live: Putin says attempts to hammer Russian economy have ‘failed’

The European Commission has recommended that Ukraine be granted European Union candidate status, its president, Ursula von der Leyen, said during a press conference on Friday, a day after the bloc's most powerful leaders visited Kyiv. The humanitarian situation across Ukraine and particularly in the eastern Donbas region is “extremely…

France 24

Zelensky looks grim-faced as Macron leans in for an awkward hug in Kyiv

President Zelensky looked away as Macron - who has been criticised for his recent comments on the conflict - repeatedly attempted to engage the Ukraine leader in gestures of friendship

Daily Mirror

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EU backs Ukraine's membership bid to 'live the European dream'

The European Union gave its blessing on Friday for Ukraine and its neighbour Moldova to become candidates to join the bloc, reaching out deep into the former Soviet Union for what would be a major geopolitical shift following Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Reuters

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

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

WEKU

France's Macron says up to Ukraine to decide on potential territorial concessions

Ukraine alone should decide whether or not to accept any territorial concessions towards Russia in view of ending the war, French President Emmanuel Macron told TF1 television in an interview as he visited Kyiv.

Reuters

Ready for the EU? Leaders in Kyiv pledge arms, candidate status for Ukraine

What does EU candidate status for Ukraine really mean, and what have Europe's leaders really offered Volodymyr Zelensky? In the end, it was more just than a photo op. On a visit to Kyiv, Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Mario Draghi and Klaus Iohannis backed the idea of Ukraine joining the…

France 24

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European leaders support fast-tracking Ukraine’s bid to join EU

European leaders have said they support Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union during a visit to Kyiv on Thursday.

Evening Standard

France, Germany, Italy and Romania back Ukraine's bid to join EU

French president Emmanuel Macron on Thursday pledged his support for Ukraine's campaign to join the European Union. His backing came during a visit to the country with the leaders of Germany, Romania and Italy.

Radio France Internationale

Zelenskiy after Meeting EU Leaders: The More Arms we Get, the Faster Ukraine Can Free its Land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's invasion amounted to aggression against all Europe and that the more weapons Ukraine receives from the West, the faster it will be able to liberate its occupied land. He told a news conference he had discussed the possibility of further sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Medvedev launches bizarre rant at ‘fans of frogs’ as Macron and EU leaders visit Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev, a close Putin ally, said the trip by EU leaders would have ‘zero use’

The Independent UK

Revealed: every football team will play each other twice next season

In today’s Fiver: Fixtures, flying subs and the French authorities

The Guardian - UK

French military spy agency celebrates 30th birthday as war rages on

On 16 June, French spy agency the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DRM) celebrates its 30th anniversary. Born during the first Gulf War in 1992, it reports directly to the French President and the Chief of Staff. But the agency is struggling with the increased complexity of cyber warfare in a…

Radio France Internationale

Macron or chaos: French ruling party flags red menace in tight election

Faced with the threat of a hung parliament, French President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling coalition has shifted its fire from the far right to a new left-wing bloc after a first round of parliamentary elections that exposed the inadequacy of its campaign and the narrowness of its support base.

France 24

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Los Angeles Times

Top European leaders visit Kyiv amid fierce Russian attacks in the Donbas

TORETSK, Ukraine — The leaders of the European Union’s three most influential countries arrived in Ukraine on Thursday in one of the biggest displays of support for the beleaguered nation after four months of Russian assault.

Al Jazeera

Divisions over EU policy persist as top leaders visit Ukraine

While Macron, Scholz and Draghi show solidarity, the bloc remains divided on how to confront Russia.

Reuters

Kremlin hopes EU leaders will not only discuss weapons in Kyiv visit

The Kremlin said it hoped the leaders of France, Germany and Italy would not only discuss weapons supplies in their visit to Kyiv on Thursday, but rather to "push President [Volodymyr] Zelenskiy to take a realistic look at the state of affairs".

The Independent UK

Kyiv Diary: European leaders bear witness to war's horror

Before meeting Ukraine's president, three European leaders took a tour of the devastation wrought by Russia

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The Guardian - UK

Scholz, Macron and Draghi vow support for Ukraine’s EU bid on Kyiv visit

Symbolic visit of German, French and Italian leaders comes as Russia continues attacks across country

Daily Mirror

Florentino Perez claims Real Madrid "don't want" Kylian Mbappe but keeps door open to move

Mbappe opted to snub a move to Real Madrid to instead extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain, with his rejection of the La Liga giants leaving Los Blancos president Perez furious

The Independent UK

Macron condemns Russian ‘barbarism’ as he travels to Ukraine with Scholz and Draghi

Germany’s Olaf Scholz says the war has brought about ‘unimaginable cruelty’

Axios

Leaders of Germany, France and Italy endorse Ukraine's EU bid after meeting Zelensky in Kyiv

The leaders said in a joint press conference they are in favor of granting Ukraine "immediate" European Union candidate status.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Bolster Ukraine to counter Russian gains

After Ukraine's initial, inspiring victories over Russian invaders in Kyiv and other critical western and central cities, its intrepid military faces fierce fighting and significant setbacks in eastern Ukraine.

WEKU

Ukraine welcomes more U.S. weapons and hosts a trio of European leaders

Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.

WEKU

Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons

Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.

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