Russian troops continue to move through Ukraine and taking multiple locations around the country, with the capital city Kyiv under attack. Around the world, protests are taking place against the military actions in Ukraine. Eurovision News Events is offering live positions in various locations to help you cover this major news story including in Kyiv, Moscow, New York City, Washington DC, Brussels and along the Polish border. 

Pope Francis will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and to South Sudan from 31 January to 5 February 2023. This visit had originally been scheduled for summer 2022, but was postponed due to health issues. The Pope's schedule will include a visit with representatives from charitable organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and in South Sudan, a meeting with displaced persons and an Ecumenical Prayer. 

The 73rd Berlin International Film Festival will start on February 16th with the opening ceremony. with speeches expected from Claudia Roth, and the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Franziska Giffey. Executive Director Mariette Rissenbeek and Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian, together with Jury President Kristen Stewart will open the festival. The Award Ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

The 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC) will take place from February 17 to 19, 2023, almost one year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Under the new chairmanship of Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, the MSC invites heads of state and government, ministers, and leaders from international organizations, civil society, the private sector and the media.

The one year anniversary of the Russian invasion into Ukraine will take place 24 February. Eurovision News Events can provide live positions on Maiden Square with distribution via satellite, ENG cameramen and customized solutions.

The Coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey in London, where the ceremony has been held for 900 years. The televised ceremony - held by the Archbishop of Canterbury, will crown both King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.

The 67th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Liverpool, with the Grand Final taking place Saturday 13 May at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena. The UK is hosting on behalf of Ukraine, who won last year by Kalush Orchestra, with its song Stefania. It will be the first time in 25 years the UK has hosted the competition.

The next NATO summit will be held for the first time in Lithuania on 11-12 July 2023.  The Vilnius summit will focus on strengthening the Alliance’s collective defence and deterrence and on increasing support for Ukraine. It is expected that Finland and Sweden will participate in the summit as full-fledged NATO members for the first time in Vilnius.