A Russian bomb has hit a supermarket in Kharkiv, say officials. More than 200 people were reportedly inside. At least two dead so far.

NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg tells The Economist allies which supply weapons to Ukraine should lift their bans on them being used on targets inside Russia.

His words are aimed at President Biden, but he listen? Kyiv will be hoping so.

economist.com/europe/2024/05…

President Zelensky has visited the Kharkiv printing factory which was hit by a missile yesterday. Seven people were killed.

He’s spending more time in the city as it ensures more air strikes with approaching Russian forces.

War in Ukraine: Is Russia winning? The latest incisive ep from The Global Story is out w ⁦James Waterhouse⁩ and ⁦Vitaly Shevchenko⁩👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

Good to debut on Katya Adler's The Global Story podcast.

A deeper discussion with Vitaly Shevchenko on Russia's current dominance, and whether Ukraine can counter it.

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

Of all the battlegrounds between the Conservatives and Labour for the upcoming UK election, support for Ukraine seems to be a common one.

Rishi Sunak has promised £3bn of military aid every year. Labour says British support is “ironclad”, if elected.

A police officer was killed and another injured after their car was hit by a Russian drone in Vovchansk.

They’ve become the lethal innovation of this war, and dominate the skies over front lines.

Authorities say the men were on their way to evacuate civilians.

A revolution is rising across Myanmar, our latest after spending almost a month inside with the Karenni armed opposition .

If it was peacetime, President Zelensky’s term would have expired today.

But, of course, it’s not.

At look at how this war and his enduring popularity have kept him in power:

bbc.com/news/articles/…

If it was peacetime, President Zelensky’s term would have expired today.

But, of course, it’s not.

At look at how this war and his enduring popularity have kept him in power:

bbc.com/news/articles/…

Great thread…and wardrobe!

Back in beautiful Georgia, 30 years after I first moved here as a young freelance journalist. Plenty has changed for the better. But you can't change geography: bbc.com/news/articles/…

“Glory to Ukraine”

Oleksandr Usyk becomes the first undisputed heavyweight eight men’s 🥊 world champion in almost 25 years.

5 a side in modern Kyiv, with an old bomb blast as a backdrop.

(Yes I need a custom bib)

#Ukrainecast - Mike Pompeo: how cld Trump end the war ‘in 24 hours’

Ex-Secretary of State to Donald Trump, Mike Pompeo reveals what his old boss really thinks abt Ukraine, & what another Trump Presidency cld mean for the conflict

With Vitaly Shevchenko & me

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Vladimir Putin has told Russian state TV there are no plans to take Kharkiv city.

Probably needs a 'for now' on the end.

A post aimed at the govt by Dnipro’s mayor Dnipro Filatov:

“You fucked up (on mobilisation)

“Public transport will stop, no-one to work in water & power plants

“Critical workers make it possible to live a normal life in the rear”

Ukraine’s challenges go beyond the frontline.

Kharkiv struggles are fuelling a diplomatic urgency in Kharkiv.

All the while a confident Vladimir Putin announces more funding for a war he thinks he can win.

Our piece for the BBC News (UK) at 10:

🎥 Xavier Vanpevenaege Mohamed Madi

Blinken: “We haven’t encouraged strikes outside of Ukraine, but ultimately Ukraine needs to make decisions for itself.”

Has the Kharkiv assault forced the West to relax its stipulation that its missiles can’t be used on targets inside Russia?

A big shift in policy if so.

Ukraine says its troops have 'moved to more advantageous positions' in the Kharkiv region, because of continued pressure from Russian forces.

Not yet clear if a withdrawal, but they're still struggling to contain this incursion.