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Russian forces are still trying to advance in the Donbass, a strategic region in the east, which Moscow has made its main objective since the withdrawal of its troops from the vicinity of kyiv at the end of March.
The increasingly critical humanitarian situation in the Lugansk region, according to its Ukrainian governor Serguiï Gaïdaï.
It “is constantly under chaotic fire (…) there is absolutely no gas, water or electricity”.
But the Russians are failing to make a "meaningful hold" in the east, said a US defense official.
The situation also seems to have tipped in favor of the Ukrainians around Kharkiv, the country's second city.
The victory of his country at the Eurovision Song Contest has galvanized the Ukrainian president.
“Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe”, reacted Volodymyr Zelensky, after the triumph of the group Kalush Orchestra on Saturday evening in Italy.
Outside Ukraine, Finland's imminent candidacy for NATO, which will be made official on Sunday, – and probably Sweden too – is the main point of tension with Moscow.
Most NATO countries have supported Helsinki membership, except Turkey, which is threatening to block.
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8:32 a.m .: Zelensky promises to organize Eurovision “one day” in Mariupol
The victory of his country at Eurovision has galvanized the Ukrainian president.
"Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe", reacted Volodymyr Zelensky, after the triumph of Kalush Orchestra.
Several European leaders have followed suit, hailing this highly symbolic success.
This victory is the "obvious reflection not only of your talent but also of Europe's unwavering support alongside Ukraine", declared British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, for his part, wished that the 2023 edition of Eurovision be held “in kyiv in a free and united Ukraine”.
Zelensky, on the other hand, wants a place that is even more symbolic than the capital.
He thus promised to organize “one day” Eurovision in a “free, peaceful and rebuilt” Mariupol.
“Please help Ukraine and Mariupol!
Help Azovstal”, launched on stage the singer of the Kalush Orchestra, Oleh Psiuk, whose performance was applauded.
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8:25 am: The G7 united against Russia
The heads of diplomacy of the G7 (Germany, France, Italy, Canada, United States, Japan and United Kingdom), meeting in Wangels in Germany, indicated on Saturday that they would "never" recognize the borders that Russia wants. impose on Ukraine.
They also called again on Belarus to "stop facilitating Russian intervention".
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By winning Eurovision on Saturday, Ukraine obtained a symbolic victory in this competition, very popular in Europe, and from which Russia was excluded. “Our courage impresses the world, our music conquers Europe”, reacted Volodymyr Zelensky. On the ground, Russian pressure remains strong in eastern Ukraine, by kyiv's own admission, convinced however of winning after setbacks from Moscow on the battlefield. The situation also seems to have changed around Kharkiv, the country's second city. The Russians had to withdraw from several localities northeast of the city, according to the Ukrainian general staff.
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