‘I want to express rage’: Ukrainian punks Death Pill take fury on tour The trio are back in Kyiv, preparing to kick off their first European tour, raging against Putin – and doing a lot of hugging The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Japan PM Kishida wants to abolish nuclear arms but build military Kishida may become the leader most singularly responsible for cementing Japan’s turn away from decades of pacifism. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: G7 leaders must continue to stand firm with Ukraine This is a G7 summit heavy on symbolism. On the morning of August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. Nearly 78 years later, the leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies have gathered in the city. Support for Ukraine will be top of the agenda. Evening Standard · May 19, 2023
Russian PM to visit Beijing as China renews criticism of Western arms sales to Ukraine China says Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Beijing next week for talks, marking the latest exchange in a relationship in which Russia is becoming increasingly reliant on China for economic and diplomatic support The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Putin ally accuses U.S. of involvement in deadly attacks inside Russia A powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the United States of coordinating with Ukraine to kill two pro-war nationalists in Russia and to carry out attacks on critical national infrastructure in an effort to undermine stability. Reuters · May 19, 2023
Factbox-Key excerpts from G7 leaders' statement on Ukraine Leaders of the world richest democracies agreed on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia and pledged financial support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion. Reuters · May 19, 2023
Does the west really want Ukraine to win the war? If so, increase military support For all the fine words, the current piecemeal system of donations is not enough to sustain Ukrainian efforts to retake their land, says barrister Frank Ledwidge The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
After fleeing Russia over war in Ukraine, Chicago family joins asylum-seekers in legal limbo Aleksei Eremenko is among those struggling to find legal aid as his family searches for stability in a new country. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023
New wave of sanctions will ensure pain for Vladimir Putin, vows Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak ‘hopeful and confident that our partner countries will follow’ in taking stand against Russia Evening Standard · May 19, 2023
Ukraine's president begins visit to Saudi Arabia, aims to enhance ties with Arab world Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that he has begun a visit to Saudi Arabia where Arab leaders are holding a summit The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy seeks Arab League support on Saudi visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on the Arab League to help protect ‘our people’ and the Ukrainian Muslim community. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023
BBC to review impartiality of its immigration and small boats coverage It will also assess topics such as the Government’s Rwanda policy, the impact of migration on communities in the UK, and refugees from Ukraine. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Saudi, seeks Arab League support for his people Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attended a summit of the Arab League in Saudi Arabia on Friday to canvas support for his people, while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his readiness to mediate in the war between Moscow and Kyiv. Reuters · May 19, 2023
India's Modi to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on sidelines of G7 summit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, India's foreign ministry said on Friday, their first meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Reuters · May 19, 2023
Reuters · May 19, 2023 G7 leaders' statement: Ukraine has budget support for 2023 and early 2024 Group of Seven (G7) leaders on Friday said they had ensured that Ukraine had the budget support it needs for this year and early 2024 as they renewed their commitment to provide financial and military support in its fight against Russia.
Reuters · May 19, 2023 Ukraine says it repels attacks as Russia tries to retake land near Bakhmut Ukraine said on Friday it had repelled attacks by Russian forces trying to recapture land they had lost around the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut, where Kyiv says it has inflicted heavy Russian casualties.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023 First Thing: Zelenskiy to attend G7 in person as leaders prepare new Russian sanctions Ukraine’s president will attend Hiroshima meeting on Sunday as leaders prepare to target exports to Russia. Plus, humanity’s first record of kissing
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023 Dreams shattered as war scatters Ukraine documentary’s teenage stars Alisa Kovalenko had recorded the hopes and dreams of teenagers in the Donbas growing up with conflict rumbling in the background. Then full-scale war broke out
Reuters · May 19, 2023 Russia strikes Zelenskiy's hometown, woman badly wounded - Ukraine Russia launched a new wave of overnight air strikes on Ukraine early on Friday, setting ablaze several buildings in President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown and seriously wounding a 64-year-old woman, Kyiv said.
Reuters · May 19, 2023 As world leaders meet, Ukraine urges allies to be bolder on Russia sanctions Ukraine wants its allies to be bolder in imposing sanctions on Russia, including by targeting banks that provide financial services to serving soldiers, a senior adviser told Reuters.
The Hindu · May 19, 2023 “We must send a clear message to Putin,” Russia will pay the price for Ukraine war: Japan Envoy to India On eve of G-7 Summit, Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki stresses on Ukraine focus, also aligning G7-G20 agendas with “key partner” India.
WEKU · May 19, 2023 Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan as leaders ramp up pressure on Russia On his arrival, Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram: "Japan. G7. Important meetings with partners and friends of Ukraine. Security and increased cooperation for our victory. Today, peace will be closer."
Reuters · May 19, 2023 France taking Ukraine's Zelenskiy to Arab League, G7 meeting - source A French government plane is taking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia and will later take him to the G7 leaders' summit in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 UK targets theft of Ukrainian grain in new wave of Russian sanctions The UK said it will continue ‘increasing the economic pressure’ on Russian President Vladimir Putin until peace in Ukraine is restored.
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to attend G7 as leaders up pressure on Russia Presence of Ukrainian president is likely to bolster G7 and NATO resolve to continue supplying weapons.