The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Germany for ‘solidarity’ during visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and thanked his government for its "fantastic solidarity".

The New Daily · May 14, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing a counteroffensive designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory, while two Russian commanders are killed in fighting near Bakhmut.

ABC News · May 14, 2023

‘There was so much yellow and blue’: throwing a Eurovision viewing party in Kyiv

With the contest finishing long after the midnight curfew, most in the city watched the event at home

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023

Jacob Rees-Mogg claims Brexit stopped Russian invasion of Ukraine from succeeding

Hardline Tory Eurosceptic Jacob Rees-mogg suggested a 'mucky compromise' would have been made with the Kremlin if the UK had still been tied to Brussels when Russia invaded Ukraine

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

This year’s Eurovision is most watched final in song contest’s history, says BBC

During a five-minute peak in the UK, 11m people were watching, while the average viewing figure was 9.9m

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023

Zelenskiy: Ukraine, West can make Russia's defeat 'irreversible' this year

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Kyiv and its Western supporters could make Russia's defeat in the war in Ukraine "irreversible" this year, as he thanked Germany for its military support.

Reuters · May 14, 2023

Russia down to ‘poorly trained mobilised reservists’ and ‘reliant on antiquated equipment’ in Ukraine, says UK

Despite having superior military strength at the start of the war the UK’s Ministry of Defence said Russia’s army has become significanctly weaker since the invasion

Evening Standard · May 14, 2023

Sweden celebrates Eurovision win; Ukrainian duo defiant after Russian strike on hometown

Liverpool is cleaning up after the Eurovision Song Contest, as Sweden celebrates victory

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

Large numbers tune in to watch Eurovision as Mae Muller finishes second-bottom

The live BBC broadcast saw an average of almost 10 million people tune in on Saturday night.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

Arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong have inflated migration figures – Shapps

The minister stressed the importance of post-Brexit controls over immigration, amid speculation net migration figures could hit a record high.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023