Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 460 As the war enters its 460th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023
Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Kyiv President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Ukraine's air defence forces after Russia's largest drone attack on Kyiv. The New Daily · May 29, 2023
Inside South Korea's race to become one of the world’s biggest arms dealers South Korea is using a $13.7 billion arms deal with Poland - Seoul's biggest ever - to lay the groundwork for a military-industrial juggernaut that the two nations' defence companies hope will feed Europe's hunger for weapons far into the future. Reuters · May 29, 2023
‘They should be embarrassed’: Ukraine’s Kostyuk calls out French Open crowd after boos Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk took issue with the French Open’s notoriously fickle crowd, and players’ silence over the war in her home country, after she was booed off the court on Sunday for declining to shake hands with her Belarusian opponent on an otherwise unremarkable opening day at Roland Garros. France 24 · May 29, 2023
Who will take over when Putin regime ends? Let us suppose that the current Russian regime collapses, with or without a Ukrainian military victory to give it a final shove. Who would be the least objectionable candidate to take over in Moscow? Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023
Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 1 - war and work Imagine this for a living: you go to work and you are quizzed about your opinions on the war in Ukraine and then how you will inspire youngsters should you reach the top of your profession. Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘We haven’t started yet to act very seriously,’ says Kremlin ambassador – as it happened to UK Andrei Kelin tells BBC: ‘It is an idealistic mistake to think that Ukraine will prevail’ The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2023
Dismissing Russian criticism, U.S. Senator Graham praises Ukrainian resistance U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham disputed Russian criticism of his support for Ukraine on Sunday, saying he had simply praised the spirit of Ukrainians in resisting a Russian invasion with assistance provided by Washington. Reuters · May 28, 2023
Kyiv hit by Russia’s ‘largest drone attack’ yet since invading Ukraine; 1 killed Russia launched the attack overnight Saturday with Iranian-made Shahed drones, a senior Kyiv military official said. The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones. Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy introduces Iran sanctions bill Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has put forward a bill that would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Russian ally Iran for 50 years, Zelenskiy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak said on Sunday, a response to what Kyiv says is Tehran's weapons supplies to Moscow. Reuters · May 28, 2023
Ukraine's Kostyuk booed at French Open after no handshake with Belarus' Sabalenka because of war Aryna Sabalenka initially thought the boos and derisive whistles coming from the French Open crowd were directed at her after a first-round victory The Independent UK · May 28, 2023
Russia launches biggest drone attack yet on Kyiv as city marks its founding Ukraine says it shot down 52 Iranian-made devices but debris killed one person and injured two The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 459 of the invasion Man killed in Kyiv as Russia launches large drone attack; Russian ambassador to UK says Moscow has ‘yet to act very seriously’ The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023
Aryna Sabalenka beats Ukrainian rival Marta Kostyuk amid boos at Roland Garros Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka powered into the second round of the French Open with a 6-3 6-2 win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in a feisty clash. The New Daily · May 28, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023 Russian ambassador warns BBC host: 'Offend me once again we will stop this interview' Moscow's man in London repeatedly clashed with BBC presenter Laura Kuenssberg as she grilled him about his country's invasion of Ukraine
The Times of India · May 28, 2023 French Open: Sabalenka shrugs off 'hate' and jeers to make second round World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka comfortably secured her spot in the second round of the French Open on Sunday with a straight sets victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk. However, the match was overshadowed by the ongoing sporting fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, leading to a tense atmosphere at Roland Garros.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2023 Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk booed for refusing to shake opponent’s hand after French Open match Sabalenka was snubbed at the net by Ukraine’s Kostyuk after her 6-3, 6-2 win at Roland Garros
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 EU to step up support for Moldova at summit in face of threat from Russia Meeting of European Political Community in Chișinău will bolster existing aid by opening civilian mission staffed by up to 50 officials
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 Ukraine built more onshore wind turbines in past year than England Revelation about war-torn country is ‘terrible indictment’ of UK government, says Ed Miliband
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 David Miliband calls support for Iraq war one of his ‘deepest regrets’ Speaking at Hay festival, former foreign secretary says some may see the west as being hypocritical in its anti-Russia stance
Wales Online · May 28, 2023 Russia ambassador threatens war if UK keeps supplying weapons to Ukraine Andrei Kelin says Nato countries risk lengthening and triggering a 'new dimension' in the war
WEKU · May 28, 2023 Russia has launched its 'largest drone attack' of the war on Kyiv, killing one Ukraine's capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia's war, local officials said, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.
The Conversation · May 28, 2023 South Africa’s pact with Russia – and its actions – cast doubt on its claims of non-alignment Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 South Africa has proclaimed a policy of non-alignment in that conflict. This position was placed in doubt when US Ambassador Ruben Brigety claimed recently that he had evidence that South African arms and ammunition were loaded on a Russian ship in December…
Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023 Ukraine reports 'most important' drone attack on Kyiv since invasion KYIV, Ukraine: Russia unleashed the "most important" assault by drones on Kyiv overnight Saturday-Sunday since the start of the invasion, but nearly all were destroyed, military authorities said.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2023 Russia launched 'largest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed Local officials in Ukraine's capital say Kyiv has been subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war as the city prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding