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Ukraine mounts effort to rescue last fighters at steel mill

Ukrainian officials say the fighters who have doggedly defended a steel plant in the ruined city of Mariupol have completed their mission, and efforts are underway to rescue the last of those defenders who remain inside

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Russia says hundreds of Ukrainians surrender at Azovstal as Kyiv urges swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the gala opening ceremony of the 75th Cannes Film Festival as a surprise guest by video link from Kyiv, asking for the cinema world's solidarity with his people in the face of the Russian invasion. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All…

France 24 · May 17, 2022

North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn seeks nomination after missteps

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing seven challengers in North Carolina’s Republican primary, an early test of whether voters will grant the pro-Donald Trump firebrand another term despite his personal and political stumbles

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Azovstal: We hope to save 'lives of our guys'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said early on Tuesday that he hoped the lives of the servicemen defending the besieged Azovstal steel plant will be saved.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Young Ukrainian designer puts his stamp on the country's war effort

LVIV, Ukraine — One of the most iconic episodes of the nearly 12-week-old war in Ukraine took place in its first few hours, when the crew of a massive Russian missile cruiser demanded the surrender of a small contingent of Ukrainian troops stationed on Snake Island, a rocky Black Sea…

Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022

With echoes of Trump, GOP splinters over $40B for Ukraine

Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Why NATO formed and why Finland and Sweden want to join the alliance

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put NATO on a path towards further expansion.

Axios · May 16, 2022

The Leader podcast: Can Ukraine win this war?

The Evening Standard reports Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s troops have captured so much territory they’ve now reached the border with Russia.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2022

Ukraine's president discusses need for financial support with IMF's Georgieva

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had discussed the need for financial support for Ukraine's economy during a video conference with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Russia warns Finland and Sweden over NATO as strikes pummel east Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — Russia on Monday warned Finland and Sweden that plans to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization were a "grave mistake," as Moscow's forces stepped up attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022