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Russia acknowledges retreat north of Bakhmut as Ukraine claims advances

Moscow acknowledged on Friday that its forces had fallen back north of Ukraine's battleground city of Bakhmut after a new Ukrainian offensive, in a retreat that the head of Russia's Wagner private army called a "rout". The rare acknowledgement came after Ukraine said its forces had made significant advances around…

France 24

Rishi Sunak ‘disappointed’ by President Zelensky’s ban from addressing Eurovision Song Contest final

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) barred the Ukrainian leader from making a video appearance over fears it would ‘politicise’ the competition

Evening Standard

Putin’s troops have retreated from one area near eastern town of Bakhmut, Moscow admits

But Russia’s defence ministry denies swirl of reports that Ukrainian forces have broken through in various places along the front lines

Evening Standard

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Friday briefing: What will Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive look like?

In today’s newsletter: After a long winter froze combat for months, Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s next move could be crucial to his country’s future

The Guardian - UK

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Kyiv says it destroys incoming missiles

Ukraine said it had shot down six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow has touted as a next-generation hypersonic missile that was all but unstoppable.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy thanks UK for Storm Shadow missiles; Kremlin denies ground lost in Bakhmut – as it happened

Ukrainian president says he thanked Rishi Sunak for long-range missiles in telephone call

The Guardian - AU

‘I must work. I can’t cry’: capturing Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians

Dmytro Pletenchuk, a press officer, took photos in the aftermath of last week’s devastating shelling in Kherson

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President Zelensky blocked from addressing Eurovision Song Contest final

President Zelensky's request to address viewers of Eurovision Song Contest during the competition's final has been denied due to organisers arguing the event is non-political

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 443

As the war enters its 443rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia denies Ukraine push in Bakhmut, UK to send cruise missiles

The UK announced it will provide Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine for its defence against Russia.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine's Zelenskiy promises legal overhaul to aid EU entry bid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said he had approved a plan to reform criminal and law enforcement systems, a key element in plans to secure quick membership of the European Union.

Reuters

Eurovision organisers rebuff Zelenskiy request to give video speech at final

European Broadcasting Union, which oversees song contest, says appearance by Ukrainian president could politicise the event

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine president Zelensky expected to meet Pope

The Vatican is yet to confirm reports that the Pope will host Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky this weekend.

The New Daily

Ukraine's Zelenskiy expected to meet pope on Saturday -sources

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday, diplomatic sources said on Thursday, days after the pope said the Holy See was involved in a peace mission to try to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

Pope could meet with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy on Saturday at Vatican, officials say

A Vatican official says Pope Francis might meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican this weekend

The Hindu

The problem with India’s multi-alignment stand

The geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific and the Ukraine conflict are in many ways inter-connected

The Independent UK

UK donates long-range cruise missiles to help defence of Ukraine

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed the announcement in the House of Commons.

Daily Mirror

UK sending Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine ahead of counter-offensive

The Defence Secretary confirmed the long-range weapons system was being donated to Kyiv as President Volodymyr Zelensky's regime prepares to launch its counter-attack against Russian invaders

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The New Daily

Ukraine president says more time needed before counteroffensive

Ukraine is holding fire until more armoured vehicles arrive before it starts its long-awaited counteroffensive to recapture territory.

The Independent UK

Britain gives Ukraine new missiles in boost for Zelensky’s counteroffensive

The Ukrainian government has assured Britain, the US and Nato allies that the Storm Shadow will not be used outside ‘Ukrainian sovereign territory’

France 24

UK becomes first country to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles

Britain on Thursday became the first country to begin supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles, which will allow Kyiv's forces to hit Russian troops and supply dumps deep behind the front lines. The development comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country’s military needed more time to prepare an…

The Independent UK

Inside Ukraine’s ‘D-Day’ counteroffensive

On the frontline of Zaporizhzhia, soldiers are poised. In Kyiv’s corridors of power, plans have been drawn up to end Putin’s occupation. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew talks to the key players as Ukraine prepares to strike back against Russia – and break the war’s brutal deadlock

The Independent UK

Watch as defence secretary Ben Wallace makes statement on war in Ukraine

Watch as Ben Wallace makes a statement on Ukraine in the House of Commons on Thursday 11 May.

Reuters

Wagner boss Prigozhin says situation on Russian flanks near Bakhmut is bad

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Thursday that his forces' flanks were under pressure near the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, resulting in the loss of ground that his men had captured at heavy cost.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine needs more time before its counter-offensive, says Zelenskiy

Losses would be unacceptable without more heavy weapons promised by west, says president

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