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Pope Francis says visit to Kyiv ‘on the table’ and implicitly criticises Putin

Head of Catholic church invited to Ukrainian capital by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Mayor Vitali Klitschko

The Guardian - UK

Elite Russian regiment seen as 'best of the best' has 39 members slaughtered in Ukraine

The 331st Guards Parachute Regiment, which was deployed to move from Belarus towards capital of Ukraine Kyiv, has reportedly suffered heavy losses during the invasion

Daily Mirror

‘I don’t like bullies’: British volunteers tell why they’re fighting for Ukraine

UK recruits to the legion of foreign fighters are heading for the frontline – fully aware of the horrors that may lie ahead

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Pope Says He’s Studying Possible Trip to Kyiv

Pope Francis said he is studying a possible visit to Kyiv and he blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin for launching a “savage” war. This came as he arrived in Malta and delivered his most pointed and personalized denunciation yet of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Francis didn’t cite Putin by name,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pope considering trip to Kyiv

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Francis said on Saturday that he was considering a trip to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.

Bangkok Post

Pope implicitly criticises Putin on invasion, considers Kyiv trip

Pope Francis said on Saturday he was considering a trip to Kyiv and implicitly criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine, saying a "potentate" was fomenting conflict for nationalist interests.

Reuters

Zelensky: Retreating Russians Leave Many Mines Behind, Creating ‘Complete Disaster’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his people early Saturday that retreating Russian forces were creating “a complete disaster” outside the capital as they leave mines across “the whole territory,” even around homes and corpses. He issued the warning as the humanitarian crisis in the encircled city of Mariupol deepened, with…

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Fears for 'forgotten refugees' as France embraces displaced Ukrainians

Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion of their country are being greeted with open arms in France – provided with food and water, help with paperwork, and offers of housing. However aid groups, who welcome the support for Ukrainians, worry that refugees from other countries are being forgotten.

Radio France Internationale

Russia planting mines around homes and corpses, Zelensky warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned his people that retreating Russian forces are creating a “complete disaster” by leaving mines around homes and dead corpses.

Evening Standard

Ukraine news - live: Russia fires missiles at Odesa as civilian atrocities ‘found in Kyiv region’

Thick smoke and flames seen in port city as Ukraine says some missiles ‘shot down by air defence’

The Independent UK

To Katya, aged seven, in a bomb shelter in Kyiv

In a new poem, the novelist and poet Ben Okri writes about what hope can grow out of the destruction in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Live updates | Chinese diplomat suggests moves to end war

A Chinese diplomat has a suggestion for resolving the Ukraine conflict: U.S. President Joe Biden should call Russian President Vladimir Putin and promise there will be no further NATO expansion, no deployment of strategic weapons in Ukraine and that the country will remain neutral

The Independent UK

Ukraine continue to advance against Russian forces near Kyiv, UK says

Ukrainian forces continue to advance against withdrawing Russian forces in the vicinity of Kyiv, British military intelligence said on Saturday.

Reuters

Peace proposals ‘verbally’ accepted by Moscow, except on Crimea, says Ukraine – as it happened

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Zelenskyy: Russians create 'complete disaster' with mines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning his people that retreating Russian forces are creating “a complete disaster” outside the capital as they leave behind many mines, even around homes and corpses

Reuters

Ukraine claims control over Kyiv region as Russia looks east

Ukraine said on Saturday its forces had seized back all areas around Kyiv, claiming complete control of the capital region for the first time since Russia launched the invasion.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine reclaims territory and strikes inside Russia

LVIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces appeared to retreat from parts of northern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military reclaimed territory there and — in one of its boldest moves since the war began five weeks ago — entered Russia for the first time and bombed a fuel depot.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS on Day 37: Remnants of fighting left behind

On the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukrainian soldiers approach a trench used by Russian soldiers as they retake the area. One soldier embraces his wife after conducting a sweep for remnants of Russian troops after their withdrawal.

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Ukraine-Russia updates: Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of landmines in territory left by withdrawing Russian troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns dangers remain even in areas of the country where Russian troops have withdrawn, accusing the invaders of laying mines in houses, equipment and even the bodies of the dead.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says Russian forces pushed back around Kyiv

Officials say more territory around Kyiv retaken by Ukrainian forces, but fierce fighting continues in other areas.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy says Russia laying land mines

Russia-Ukraine news from April 2: Ukraine’s president says retreating Russian forces creating ‘catastrophic’ situation.

Evening Standard

Russia ‘loses nearly 18,000 troops’ as Ukraine ‘retakes’ town of Bucha

A Ukrainian military spokesman said there were currently insufficient Russian troops to attack Kyiv

Zenger

Agony Of Iprin: Grim Civilian Toll At The Heart Of Ukraines Fightback

Rescuers and police officers continue to help citizens who were unable to evacuate the previous day and remained in the city.

Zenger

Tough Nut: Hero Firefighter Who Rescued Wife From Ukraine Shrugs Off Shrapnel In Head

Hero Steve Meiling, 42 - from Borna left Germany to rescue his wife Anna, 33, from the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.

ABC News

Photos of death and destruction in Ukraine could be laying groundwork for war crime investigators

New York Times photographer Lynsey Addario's image of a family killed by Russian shelling while trying to evacuate from the city of Irpin could become crucial evidence in the prosecution of war crimes. Warning: This story contains graphic images that may be confronting for some readers.

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