Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko gives us the latest on the ground in Kyiv and we hear an update on Russia’s military strategy. Plus: the Philippines prepares for next month’s presidential elections, and transport news.

Former first lady of Ukraine Kateryna Yushchenko discusses the human and economic costs of Russia’s war on her country. Plus: South Korea’s foreign policy objectives, the IMF and World Bank spring meetings and a flick through today’s papers.

The latest from Ukraine after the sinking of Russia’s ‘Moskva’ warship. Plus: the French elections, what central banks can do about inflation, Sri Lanka, the Venice Biennale and what Andrew Mueller learnt this week.

We give you the latest on the fight for the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. Plus, a closer look at John Lee’s bid for Hong Kong’s top job and an interview with Dr Sian Proctor, the first black female space pilot.

We assess Moscow’s military strategy amid warnings of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. Plus, a look ahead to Australia’s federal election, a review of today’s papers and aviation news.

Nataliya Gumenyuk gives us the latest on the war in Ukraine. Plus: Finland and Sweden gear up for a historic Nato decision, China battles a major coronavirus surge in Shanghai and a review of today’s papers.

We discuss France’s presidential elections. Plus: the latest on the war in Ukraine, Mexico’s curious referendum and a review of today’s papers.

We look at the polls ahead of the first round of this weekend’s French elections. Plus: the latest on the war in Ukraine, an update on Yemen as its president cedes power and Monocle’s Andrew Mueller on the week’s under-reported stories.

Ukrainian member of parliament Yaroslav Yurchyshyn gives us the latest on the war in his country. Plus: a flick through today’s papers and a look at Peru’s political crisis.

We hear the latest from Ukraine after Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the UN Security Council. Plus: the view from Sri Lanka as the government faces growing unrest, the environment and the return of Hay Festival.