The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Germany unveils 2.7 billion euro military package to Ukraine, biggest yet

Germany on Saturday announced 2.7 billion euro ($3.0 billion) of military aid to Ukraine, its biggest such package yet since Russia's invasion, and pledged further support for Kyiv for as long as necessary.

Reuters · May 13, 2023

Mae Muller: ‘Eurovision 2023 is the year of the pop girlies!’

Following Sam Ryder’s Eurovision success last year, Mae Muller is the artist hoping to continue the UK’s high-scoring streak in Liverpool. She talks to Isobel Lewis about novelty acts, criticising the Tories and why the wacky song contest is finally being taken seriously

The Independent UK · May 13, 2023

As a Ukrainian musician and a combat paramedic, the UK’s Eurovision efforts have lifted my heart

One day we will host the competition on our sovereign soil, but until then, solidarity means everything, says Taras Topolia, singer with the band Antytila

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023

UK act Mae Muller to finally take to Eurovision stage as grand final approaches

Preparations have been dampened by the news that Volodymyr Zelensky has been barred from making an address.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2023

Time for Eurovision: Here’s how the exuberant song contest works

What began in 1956 with just seven countries, has grown into a festival drawing millions of viewers around the world.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 444 of the invasion

Russia admits to Ukrainian advances in Bakhmut; two Russian pilots killed as helicopter crashes in Crimea

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 444

As the war enters its 444th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2023

South Africa probes US claim it shipped covert arms to Russians in Ukraine

US ambassador to South Africa says he is confident a Russian ship under US sanctions loaded weapons destined for Putin's forces in Ukraine.

The New Daily · May 13, 2023

Zelenskiy asks pope to back Kyiv peace plan, help return children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Pope Francis on Saturday to back Kyiv's peace plan, and the pope indicated the Vatican would help in the repatriation of Ukrainian children taken by Russians.

Reuters · May 13, 2023

Ukraine obliterates £11m Russian missile system as Vladimir Putin's frontline crumbles

A Russian Pantsir-S1 missile system has been struck near Bakhmut as the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the devastating attack on the the edge of Bakhmut, signalling fresh misery for Putin's troops

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023