‘I miss Ukraine’: the real-life stories behind UK immigration statistics Some are fleeing persecution and war. Some are studying. Others are bringing their professional skills to the benefit of society The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
Russian-installed official says Kyiv struck port city with British Storm Shadow missiles A Russian-installed official in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region said on Sunday that Kyiv had struck the Russian-held port city of Berdyansk with British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Reuters · May 21, 2023
Zelensky’s visit to G7 ‘historically significant’, says Sunak The presence of the Ukrainian president at the conference in Japan shows a ‘powerful message’ to Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister said. The Independent UK · May 21, 2023
Zelenskiy secures fresh US military aid at G7 as Russia hails ‘liberation’ of Bakhmut Joe Biden says US doing everything possible to strengthen Ukraine’s defences in war with Russia The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
At a G7 summit high on ambition, nuclear disarmament takes a backseat to Zelensky's diplomatic appeals Hiroshima, the site of this year’s G7 summit, is one of just a handful of places in the world that provides a stark reminder of the horrors of war. The Conversation · May 21, 2023
Zelenskyy denies Moscow's claims that Russian forces are occupying Bakhmut Russia has claimed victory in the invasion's longest battle, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the fight for Bakhmut was not over. "We are not throwing people (away) to die," he said. WEKU · May 21, 2023
Rishi Sunak hails F-16 fighter jet ‘breakthrough’ and insists ‘any peace settlement must be on Ukraine’s terms’ Rishi Sunak hailed the “international coalition to provide” Ukraine with crucial F-16 fighter jets on the final day of the G7 summit in Japan. Evening Standard · May 21, 2023
Biden unveils new $375 million U.S. military aid package for Ukraine U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new $375 million package of military aid to Ukraine on Sunday and told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States was doing all it could to strengthen Ukraine's defense for the war with Russia. Reuters · May 21, 2023
Canada will keep training Ukrainian soldiers, maybe pilots -Trudeau Canada will support Ukraine for as long and as much as necessary in its conflict with Russia, including the training of Ukrainian soldiers and possibly pilots, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday. Reuters · May 21, 2023
Russians ‘destroyed everything’ in Bakhmut: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy His spokesman denies reports attributed to the Ukrainian president that the city was captured by the Russian forces. Al Jazeera · May 21, 2023
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy denies Russia's claim it has won the bloody battle for Bakhmut Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists the city of Bakhmut is not occupied by Russian forces. It comes after he secures a pledge of further military aid from the US on the sidelines of the G7. ABC News · May 21, 2023
Zelenskiy meets South Korea's Yoon at G7 Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and discussed Kyiv's efforts in its war with Russia. Reuters · May 21, 2023
Zelenskiy seeks G7 support for Kyiv's 'peace formula' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy sought global support on Sunday for Kyiv's plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine, telling G7 leaders it was "an obvious expression of rationality". Reuters · May 21, 2023
Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with some of his biggest backers at the Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima on Sunday, hoping to add to the momentum for his country’s war effort even as Russia claimed a symbolic victory on the battlefield The Independent UK · May 21, 2023
Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023 G7 stiffens resolve to thwart Russia, engage warily with China HIROSHIMA: The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations signalled to Russia their readiness to stand by Ukraine for the long haul while giving President Volodymyr Zelensky a chance to win over countries such as Brazil and India on the last day of a summit in Japan.
France 24 · May 21, 2023 Zelensky compares Bakhmut's 'total destruction' to Hiroshima in 1945 Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky compared Bakhmut's "total destruction" after months of continuous battles and shelling to the Japanese city of Hiroshima after the nuclear strike of 1945. This comes following conflicting reports on the status of Bakhmut, as Russia claimed having taken the city while Ukraine denied it had fallen.…
Reuters · May 21, 2023 Ukraine conflict shows need for defence pact with U.S. - Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea said it will sign a defence agreement with the United States, ahead of a deal with Australia and despite opposition party concerns it could upset China, because the Ukraine conflict shows the need for military capability.
The New Daily · May 21, 2023 ‘Unwavering support’: World leaders rally around Zelensky and Ukraine at G7 summit World leaders have hiked pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, making Volodymyr Zelenskiy the focus on G7's summit final day
Reuters · May 21, 2023 Scholz: F-16 pilot training a message to Russia, not game changer for now Potential allied training programmes for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets were a message to Russia not to expect to succeed in its invasion of Ukraine even in a prolonged conflict, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday.
The Hindu · May 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine crisis an issue of humanity: PM Modi at G7 session Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 21 said he does not consider the current situation in Ukraine to be an issue of politics or economy attending the annual summit of the G7 advanced economies in Hiroshima.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2023 Japanese atomic bomb survivors worry Zelenskyy's G7 visit overshadows nuke disarmament message Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s participation in the Group of Seven summit is making some atomic bomb survivors feel the visit is overshadowing their pursuit of nuclear abolishment
Reuters · May 21, 2023 France's Macron: G7 is opportunity to convince Global South over Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan is an opportunity to convince big emerging states such as India and Brazil regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Hindu · May 21, 2023 Morning Digest | Deep concern over Ukraine war, and “coercion” in the Indo-Pacific: Quad leaders; Ordinance is an insult to Supreme Court, we will challenge it: Kejriwal, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
Reuters · May 20, 2023 Russia says supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine would carry 'colossal' risks for West - TASS Western countries will run "colossal risks" if they supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, TASS news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying on Saturday.
Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023 Putin staffer's fear-mongering claim of 'radioactive cloud' drifting over Europe debunked Former KGB and security boss Nikolai Patrushev told of a 'radioactive cloud' drifting across Europe after Russian strikes hit a uranium supply - the claim has since been debunked as propaganda