Russian war effort runs into diplomatic, military hurdles Russia's military is bogged down in a grinding conflict in eastern Ukraine The Independent UK · May 16, 2022
Russia loses a third of the ground forces it sent to invade Ukraine, intelligence reveals Vladimir Putin’s troops have suffered heavy losses and a host of military setbacks since Kremlin tanks and soldiers rolled over the border in late February. Daily Record · May 16, 2022
Ukraine news – live: More than 260 Azovstal defenders evacuated from Mariupol plant ‘We hope that we will be able to save the lives of our guys,’ president Zelensky said The Independent UK · May 16, 2022
How are people reacting to Eurovision 2022? Were there voting irregularities? Will Ukraine host next year's competition? All eyes are on Ukranian band Kalush Orchestra, who won the annual song contest by a landslide. Here's how some are reacting to the win — and your other Eurovision questions. ABC News · May 16, 2022
Finland and Sweden formally seeking entry into NATO alliance as US welcomes move LVIV, Ukraine — Signaling what they called a “new era,” leaders of Finland and Sweden said Sunday they will seek membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization within days, a move almost certain to escalate geopolitical tensions arising from the Russian war in Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 82 of the invasion Sweden follows Finland in application to join Nato; Nato pledges open-ended military support to Ukraine; British intelligence estimates Russia has lost a third of invasion force The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2022
Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra will celebrate ‘after the war’ in Ukraine Ukraine had been the competition favourite since Russia’s invasion. The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
McConnell sees swift Ukraine aid passage, backs NATO expansion WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said after a visit to Kyiv that he expects the Senate to pass a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine with broad bipartisan backing on Wednesday, and countered what he called the “isolationist voices” in his own party. Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022
McConnell sees swift Ukraine aid passage, backs NATO expansion WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said after a visit to Kyiv that he expects the chamber to pass a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine with broad bipartisan backing on Wednesday. Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022
Finland formally seeking entry into NATO alliance LVIV, Ukraine — Leaders of Finland said Sunday that the Nordic nation plans to seek membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a move almost certain to escalate geopolitical tensions arising from the Russian war in Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · May 15, 2022
Front lines shift in Donbas as Ukraine mounts counteroffensive KYIV, Ukraine: The front lines in the Ukraine war had shifted on Sunday as Russia made some advances in the fiercely contested eastern Donbas region and the Ukrainian military waged a counteroffensive near the strategic Russian-held city of Izium. Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022
Russia has lost one third of ground force and is 'significantly behind schedule' Since Russia's invasion on February 24, Ukraine's military has forced commanders to abandon an advance on the capital Kyiv and they are way behind schedule Daily Mirror · May 15, 2022
Ukrainian Band Kalush Orchestra Wins Eurovision amid War Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest, a clear show of popular support for the group's war-ravaged nation that went beyond music. The band and its song “Stefania” beat 24 other performers early Sunday in the grand final of the competition. Asharq Al-Awsat · May 15, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vows to host next Eurovision contest in embattled city after country's win Ukraine won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with a performance from the band Kalush Orchestra Manchester Evening News · May 15, 2022
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 Eurovision: Will Ukraine host 2023 song contest after winning? Country won after receiving overwhelming support in public vote
Daily Mirror · May 15, 2022 Ukraine's President Zelensky vows Eurovision will be held in besieged city of Mariupol 'one day' Ukraine's hero leader President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed Kalush Orchestra's morale-boosting win in the Eurovision Song Contest
Reuters · May 15, 2022 Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas Russia pummelled positions in the east of Ukraine on Sunday, its defence ministry said, as it sought to encircle Ukrainian forces in the battle for Donbas and fend off a counteroffensive around the strategic Russian-controlled city of Izium.
Evening Standard · May 15, 2022 Nato chief says ‘Ukraine can win this war’ as Sweden and Finland edge closer to joining alliance The Nato chief’s comments come as Finland and Sweden step closer to joing the alliance
France 24 · May 15, 2022 Blinken 'confident' Finland and Sweden will join NATO despite Turkey's concerns US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced confidence on Sunday that Sweden and Finland would join NATO once they formally apply despite Turkey's voiced concerns. Earlier, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said he was confident of finding common ground and consensus on how to move on membership issues. Read our live…
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskyy defiant as Russia retreats from Kharkiv Fresh off his country’s Eurovision win, a defiant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to one day host the song contest in the embattled city of Mariupol, which is almost entirely in Russian hands aside from a stalwart group of a few hundred Ukrainian fighters who continue to hold out in…
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022 Boris Johnson is using Ukraine crisis to launch a British comeback in Europe UK’s revival of old alliances in eastern Europe and Scandinavia to help deter Russia fuels new tensions with the EU as Northern Ireland row looms
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Putin likely to have lost third of his invasion force, says MoD Surviving Russian troops have struggled with ‘continued low morale’ and ineffectiveness, it added
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 15, 2022 Fierce Fighting in Ukraine's East but Eurovision Win Lifts Spirits Ukraine's forces were fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught on the east of the country Sunday, after a Eurovision victory gave the country a much-needed boost of morale. President Volodymr Zelensky warned on Saturday that the war in his country risked triggering global food shortages, adding that the situation in…
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022 Zelenskiy hails Ukraine’s Eurovision win and plans to ‘one day’ host final in Mariupol Ukraine president said ‘victorious chord’ in war with Russia was not far off as nation celebrates Kalush Orchestra’s win
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2022 Cyber attack on Lviv city council – as it happened Finland and Sweden confirm intention to join Nato, prompted by Russian invasion of Ukraine