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Zelensky meets Italy’s PM before talks with Pope Francis in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome for talks with Italian leaders and Pope Francis on Saturday.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2023

Zelenskiy and pope discuss peace in Ukraine as Russia retreats in Bakhmut

Pope Francis offers help repatriating Ukrainian children from Russia as Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets select leaders in Italy

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023

President Zelenskyy meets with the pope at the Vatican

The Ukrainian president held talks in Rome, where he received pledges of both open-ended military and financial support as well as stronger backing for Ukraine's aim to join the European Union.

WEKU · May 13, 2023

'Eurovision will be a chance to stand with the people of Ukraine as they battle invaders'

'That spirit of togetherness is more important than ever at a time when conflict has once again darkened the continent’s doors'

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Victory Day in Russia; Ukrainian counter-offensive on pause; French journalist killed in Bakhmut

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023

Sunak and Starmer criticise decision to deny Zelenskiy a Eurovision speech

Producers of event refuse Ukraine president’s request to speak over fears of politicising contest

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

Jameson Whiskey will no longer be exported to Russia

The decision by Irish Distillers to pull Jameson Whiskey from Russia came just days after Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn obtained a picture of the product for sale in Moscow

Irish Mirror · May 12, 2023

Putin, S.Africa's Ramaphosa discussed Ukraine in phone call-Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow had never refused the "diplomatic track" to resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a phone call with his South African counterpart, the Kremlin said.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Sunak and Zelensky stress need for West to keep up support for Ukraine ahead of counteroffensive

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Britain for its donations of long-range missiles

Evening Standard · May 12, 2023

Turkey’s foreign policy: From past to potential post-Erdogan era

Erdogan’s independent foreign policy put Turkey on the map – the opposition’s may be far more muted.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2023