Ukraine’s Kalusch Orchestra wins Eurovision; Republican leader pledges sustained US support in surprise Kyiv visit.

Ukraine’s Kalusch Orchestra wins Eurovision; Republican leader pledges sustained US support in surprise Kyiv visit.
Ukrainian forces reportedly prevented Russian troops from encircling the second-largest city and then expelled them.
G7 nations also call on China not to help Russia, including by undermining international sanctions.
Lithuania’s president discusses how European leaders had the ‘illusion’ they had to do business with the Kremlin.
Separatist region’s self-declared president says South Ossetia will hold a referendum to be part of Russia.
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 80th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Ukraine news for May 14: Army says Russian troops are withdrawing from Kharkiv after weeks of heavy bombardment.
US says Lloyd Austin urged ‘immediate ceasefire’ in first talks with Russia’s defence minister since Ukraine war began.
US basketball star’s lawyer says he believes one-month extension indicates the case would come to trial soon.
Ankara could block the pair from joining the US-led military alliance, with unanimous agreement needed on new members.
Moscow expels 10 Romanian and a Bulgarian embassy staff in retaliation for Russian diplomats’ expulsion.
The war in Ukraine has curbed global access to staple crops and fertilizers and sent commodity prices up.
European Union’s foreign policy head says the funds would be allocated for the purchase of heavy weapons.
Trapped in a legal limbo, thousands of third-nation students risk seeing their years-long education vanishing into air.