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‘Child abductions’ are Russian plan to weaken Ukraine, says UK envoy

Melinda Simmons claims alleged kidnappings are designed to remove next generation of defenders

The Guardian - UK

UK names new ambassador to Ukraine as Melinda Simmons’ four-year term ends

Martin Harris, who has experience in both Kyiv and Moscow, will take over the role.

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin accuses Kyiv of trying to intimidate civilians with Moscow drone attack – as it happened

Buildings sustained ‘minor’ damage, says Kremlin, in first large-scale drone attack on Moscow during 15 months of war

The Guardian - AU

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Russia’s most potent hypersonic weapon neutralised, says Ukraine

Intense night-time bombardment of Kyiv damaged Patriot air defence system, air command confirms

The Guardian - UK

Russia attacked the hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision band just before its performance

Ukrainian band Tvorchi competed in the Eurovision grand final in Liverpool on Saturday, minutes after Russian missiles struck their hometown of Ternopil. Two people were injured in the attack.

WEKU

Ukraine Eurovision act’s home city of Ternopil hit by Russian missiles before performance

Officials said missiles hit the western city, several hundred miles from the front lines of the Russian invasion, damaging buildings and injuring two civilians

Evening Standard

Russian missiles strike home town of Ukraine’s Eurovision entry during contest

University town of Ternopil, home of Tvorchi, targeted by missiles with two people injured

The Guardian - UK

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US denies involvement in Kremlin drone attack and says Moscow lacks strength to mount large attacks – as it happened

After Moscow accuses US of being behind Kremlin drone attack, White House says: ‘We had nothing to do with this’

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: death toll rises in Uman and Dnipro after intense Russian strikes – as it happened

More than 20 people confirmed dead in wake of Russian aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities on Friday morning

The Guardian - AU

Kyiv ambassador Dame Melinda Simmons pays tribute to Ukraine during investiture

Dame Melinda spoke to Charles about the bravery of the Ukrainian people as she received her damehood for services to British foreign policy.

The Independent UK

British citizens and officials receive honours for response to war in Ukraine

Several diplomats at the Kyiv and Moscow embassies have been made OBEs.

The Independent UK

UK ambassador to Ukraine: ‘My hands were shaking. It was the adrenaline’

Melinda Simmons on life in Kyiv, Putin’s motives, and learning to tell the difference between a boom and an explosion

The Guardian - UK

Praise for Thornhill-based charity helping remove landmines from Ukraine

The UK's Ambassador to Ukraine, Melinda Simmons, observed the team from The HALO Trust in action

Daily Record

Mine clearance charity marks six months of Ukraine war with special visit

The British ambassador to Ukraine visited an area near Kyiv where the charity the Halo Trust is working to remove landmines.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy rebukes Amnesty for accusing Ukraine of endangering civilians

Ukrainian president and British and US ambassadors criticise report that says soldiers should not be based in empty schools

The Guardian - UK

Grain ship leaves Ukraine port for first time since Russia blockade

Attack on Odesa port had cast doubt on deal negotiated by Turkey and UN to avoid widespread famine

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine waiting for UN go-ahead to get grain ships away

Kyiv waiting for UN as news about insurance cover adds to hopes of shipments leaving soon

The Independent UK

Welsh diplomat witnesses ‘a changed city’ as she returns to war-torn Ukraine

Political adviser Kate Davenport is part of the team reopening the embassy to offer humanitarian and political support to Ukraine.

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The Independent UK

‘Buying milk will never be the same’: UK ambassador to Ukraine hugged at supermarket

Melinda Simmons, the UK’s representative in Kyiv, says she was hugged by a resident to say thank you for Britain’s help

Evening Standard

‘Extraordinary’ to be back in Kyiv, says UK ambassador to Ukraine

Melinda Simmons’ return comes after Moscow threatened a ‘proportional response’ against Britain for backing Ukrainian strikes behind Russian lines

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv is ‘the right place to be’, says UK ambassador after returning to city

In an interview after travelling back to Ukraine, Melinda Simmons said she believed Vladimir Putin still intends to seize the capital

The Independent UK

UK ambassador to Ukraine feeling ‘comfortable’ on return to Kyiv

Melinda Simmons’ return comes after Moscow threatened a ‘proportional response’ against Britain for backing Ukrainian strikes behind Russian lines.

WEKU

Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult

Widespread allegations of rape at the hands of Russian soldiers have been coming out of Ukraine. Experts say rape in conflict is often used to pursue strategic aims.

Wales Online

Zelensky: Support for Ukraine proves freedom is still able to defend itself against tyranny - full speech in English

He spoke on the 65th day of the conflict

Wales Online

Russian state TV channel accuses UK of pinning war crimes on Vladimir Putin's army

Channel One Russia wrongly quoted Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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