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In his daily address, Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky says that "today is a historical day" because Ukraine is "taking back Kherson". "As of now, our defenders are on the outskirts of the city. But special units are already in the city," Zelensky adds. Ukraine had earlier on Friday said its forces were entering the southern city of Kherson after Russia announced its troops had retreated from the only regional capital it has captured after nearly nine months fighting.
"Ukraine is fighting for the ideals of Europe" says Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, while on a symbolic visit to Kyiv on May 9, to mark Europe Day. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Von der Leyen accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of "attempting to destroy" European values with his invasion of Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the European Union's decision on Thursday to grant Ukraine official EU candidate status as "a unique and historic moment".
The Palestinian Authority has branded the signing of a deal between Israel, Bahrain and the UAE as a ‘dark day’ for the Arab world. Critics of the deal say the accord will push the Palestinian cause further down the list of priorities for Middle East countries. The deal is seen as a win for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as it requires no major concessions from Israel on the issue of Palestine.
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko arrives at Kiev's Saint Sophia Cathedral while several thousands of Ukrainians rally outside ahead of a historic synod expected to establish an Orthodox church independent from Russia. IMAGES
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