Russia-Ukraine war: G7 leaders pledge to further isolate Moscow Latest show of support for Ukraine comes as Russia prepares to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. Al Jazeera · May 8, 2022
Canada's Trudeau announces new weapons for Ukraine in visit to Kyiv Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new weapons and equipment for Ukraine on Sunday after an unannounced visit to Kyiv, the capital. Reuters · May 8, 2022
Jill Biden visits Ukraine; dozens feared dead in school bombing in eastern battle zone KYIV, Ukraine — As air-raid sirens wailed repeatedly Sunday in the capital, Kyiv, and in cities and towns across Ukraine, first lady Jill Biden made a foray into the embattled country, meeting her Ukrainian counterpart near the Slovakian border. Los Angeles Times · May 8, 2022
Jill Biden, Justin Trudeau visit Ukraine; dozens feared dead in school bombing in eastern battle zone KYIV, Ukraine — As air-raid sirens wailed repeatedly Sunday in the capital, Kyiv, and in cities and towns across Ukraine, U.S. first lady Jill Biden made a foray into the embattled country, meeting her Ukrainian counterpart near the Slovakian border. Los Angeles Times · May 8, 2022
Ukraine will prevail as Europe did in 1945, Scholz to say in VE Day speech German chancellor will draw parallel with second world war defeat of Nazi dictatorship in TV address The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022
G7 Leaders Pledge Further Economic Isolation of Russia The Group of Seven leaders said in a joint statement on Sunday that they will reinforce Russia's economic isolation and "elevate" a campaign against Russian elites who support President Vladimir Putin. After meeting virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the leaders said they would cut off key services on which… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022
Russia ‘recreating Nazism’ as ‘darkness returns to Ukraine’, says Zelensky Mr Zelensky said ‘darkness has returned’ to Ukraine as Putin continues his brutal invasion Evening Standard · May 8, 2022
U2's Bono Gives 'Freedom' Concert in Kyiv Metro Irish rock group U2's frontman Bono and his bandmate The Edge performed a 40-minute concert in a metro station in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday and praised Ukrainians fighting for their freedom from Russia. "Your president leads the world in the cause of freedom right now ... The… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022
G7 leaders discuss support for Ukraine, mark VE Day British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from other Group of Seven countries are holding talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
Liz Truss condemns Russian ‘war crime’ after Ukrainian school destroyed Death toll of around 60 after school in Luhansk was bombed Evening Standard · May 8, 2022
G7 to phase out Russian oil, U.S. sanctions Gazprombank execs over Ukraine war Group of Seven (G7) nations committed on Sunday to ban or phase out imports of Russian oil and the United States unveiled sanctions against Gazprombank executives and other businesses to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine. Reuters · May 8, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: Azovstal troops say ‘surrender not an option’ The pledge comes as Russia’s most senior government official to visit Mariupol welcomes the city’s ‘liberation’. Al Jazeera · May 8, 2022
Justin Trudeau makes surprise visit to Ukraine Trudeau was "shocked" to see the burned homes of residents, the Irpin mayor said. Axios · May 8, 2022
Canadian PM Trudeau visits Ukraine for Zelensky meeting The Canadian leader visited Irpin, near Kyiv on Sunday The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
The Independent UK · May 8, 2022 Live updates | Canada's Trudeau in Ukraine to offer support Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a surprise visit to Ukraine amid Russia’s war on the country
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022 Sixty killed in Russian airstrike on Ukraine school Rescue attempts impossible due to constant shelling in Bilohorivka, says Luhansk governor
Reuters · May 8, 2022 U.S. first lady Jill Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine U.S. first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Sunday to show support for its people amid Russia's invasion, visiting a school that is serving as a temporary shelter and meeting Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2022 Truss condemns ‘war crime’ after Russian bomb hits Ukrainian school The Foreign Secretary said she was ‘horrified’ by the incident which is feared to have left dozens dead.
Dublin Live · May 8, 2022 U2 stars Bono and The Edge support Ukraine with gig in metro station The Dublin band were invited to perform by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
The Conversation · May 8, 2022 The use of deepfakes can sow doubt, creating confusion and distrust in viewers In early March, a manipulated video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was ciruclated. In it, a digitally generated Zelenskyy told the Ukrainian national army to surrender. The video was circulated online but was quickly debunked as a deepfake — a hyper-realistic yet fake and manipulated video produced using artificial intelligence.
WEKU · May 8, 2022 Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school Dozens of Ukrainians are feared dead after a Russian bomb destroyed a school sheltering about 90 people as Moscow's invading forces kept up their barrage of eastern and southern Ukraine.
Reuters · May 8, 2022 On World War Two anniversary, Zelenskiy says evil has returned Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday evil has returned to Ukraine as he gave an emotional address for Victory Day, when Europe commemorates the formal surrender of Germany to the Allies in World War Two.
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022 Surrendering land is not the same as defeat – if a stronger Ukraine emerges from the ruins At the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Putin will doubtless claim Russian dominance. But what would victory now look like for Zelenskiy?
Al Jazeera · May 8, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 74 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 74th day, we take a look at the main developments.
France 24 · May 8, 2022 As Russia prepares military pomp, Ukraine blames it for deadly school bombing About 60 people were feared to have been killed in the bombing of a village school in eastern Ukraine, while Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to mark the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Thank you for joining us during this live…