Russia-Ukraine live news: Russian forces hit east, south regions Russia strikes Ukraine’s east and south, pounding the Donbas and Mykolaiv regions with air attacks and artillery fire. Al Jazeera · May 21, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia's forces are not going to ‘regain their feet’ UKRAINE has “broken the backbone” of the Russian army – but the war will only come to an end through diplomacy, the country’s president has… The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky's wife says 'war has not changed him' in bombshell joint interview Volodymyr Zelensky has been forced apart from his wife Olena Zelenska for two and a half months as a result of Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine but now the couple are back together and vowing now to back down Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskiy talked to Italian PM, urged more Russia sanctions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he talked to Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Saturday and stressed the importance of more sanctions on Russia and unblocking Ukrainian ports. Reuters · May 21, 2022
Zelenskiy signals readiness for new talks if Mariupol troops are not harmed Ukrainian leader tells TV station ‘there are things that can only be reached at the negotiating table’ The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2022
Ukraine Warns Only Talks Can End War as Russia Cuts Finland Gas Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that only a diplomatic breakthrough rather than an outright military victory could end Russia's war on his country, as Moscow cut gas supplies to Finland. "There are things that can only be reached at the negotiating table," Zelensky said, just as Russia claimed its… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 21, 2022
Russia’s Claim of Mariupol’s Capture Fuels Concern for POWs Russia’s claimed seizure of a Mariupol steel plant that became a symbol of Ukrainian tenacity gives Russian President Vladimir Putin a badly wanted victory in the war he began, capping a nearly three-month siege that left a city in ruins and more than 20,000 residents feared dead. After the Russian… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 21, 2022
Ukrainian troops have ‘broken the backbone’ of the Russian army, says Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian president admitted victory would be ‘bloody’ but said diplomacy could bring an bring end to the war Evening Standard · May 21, 2022
Ukraine first lady Olena Zelenskyy says she was separated from her husband for months by war with Russia The first lady of Ukraine recounts how the outbreak of the war in February caused her "anxiety and stupor", adding that the conflict meant that she didn't see her husband, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for two-and-a-half months. ABC News · May 21, 2022
Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war, says Volodymyr Zelenskiy Country’s president emphasises need for talks to resume with Russia after previous negotiations stalled The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2022
Russia claims complete control over Mariupol after ‘capturing Azovstal steel plant’ Victory in port city a symbolic boost to Vladimir Putin in faltering war on Ukraine The Independent UK · May 21, 2022
Ukraine warns only talks can end war KYIV: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday that only a diplomatic breakthrough rather than an outright military victory could end Russia's war on his country, as Moscow cut gas supplies to Finland. Bangkok Post · May 21, 2022
Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · May 21, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 87 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 87th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 21, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 21, 2022 Russia Says Mariupol Battle at End as Ukrainian Defenders Surrender Russia has declared victory in its months-long operation to capture the strategic port of Mariupol after Ukraine ordered the last of its troops holed up in the city's Azovstal steelworks to lay down their arms. Moscow's flattening of Mariupol has drawn multiple accusations of war crimes, including over a deadly…
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022 Russia bans 963 Americans from country - as it happened Joe Biden among those banned after signing $40bn aid package for Ukraine; Finnish president says he held ‘open and direct’ talks with his Turkish counterpart. This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · May 21, 2022 In biggest victory yet, Russia claims to capture Mariupol In what would be its biggest victory yet in the war with Ukraine, Russia claimed to have captured the strategic port city of Mariupol
Reuters · May 21, 2022 As Russia intensifies push for Donbas, Ukraine rules out ceasefire Ukraine ruled out a ceasefire or concessions to Moscow on Saturday as Russia intensified an offensive in the eastern Donbas region and stopped providing gas to Finland.
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 87 of the invasion Last group of Ukrainian soldiers in Azovstal steelworks surrendered, Russia’s defence ministry said late Friday
Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022 Russia declares final victory at steel plant in Mariupol and fights for more territory in eastern Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine — With its grip tightened along Ukraine’s southern coast, including full control of the steel plant that held the world’s attention for months, Russia redoubled its assault Friday on the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas.
Reuters · May 20, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday proposed a formal deal with the country's allies to secure Russian compensation for the damage its forces have caused during the war.
Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022 Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy says only talks can end war Ukraine news from May 21: Ukraine president says diplomacy, not military victory can end Russia’s war on his country.
Evening Standard · May 20, 2022 ‘Critical weeks’ in war for Ukraine as Vladimir Putin steps up assault in east Attacks in Donbas intensify as Russia claims ‘complete liberation’ of Mariupol steelworks
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022 Intense fighting around Severodonetsk as Zelenskiy says Donbas is ‘hell’ Russian forces thought to be trying to cut one of the main supply routes to Ukrainian defenders in the area
Zenger · May 20, 2022 VIDEO: War In Ukraine: To Russia With Love As Ukrainians Paint Embroidery Day Messages On Missiles This is the moment thoughtful Ukrainian soldiers paint flowers and warm messages on their missiles for World Embroidery Day before launching a volley of them at their Russian foes.