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Girl, 7, rescued from rubble as Russia bombs Kyiv kindergarten, killing one

Ukrainian leaders have slammed the latest attack as an 'intimidation' stunt ahead of G7 and NATO summits this week after more than 20 days of relative peace in Kyiv

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin prepares for brutal barrel bomb campaign as Syrian experts sent to Moscow

Over 50 specialist technicians linked to the Syrian military’s brutal barrel bombs are in Russia working with officials from Vladimir Putin’s military

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin’s military chief moves towards war zone to try to boost Russian advances on Donbas

In some areas, they are believed to have slowed to one kilometre a day

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EXPLAINER: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine may unfold

Russia’s new offensive in eastern Ukraine reflects Moscow’s hope to reverse its battlefield fortunes after a catastrophic seven weeks of war

The Independent UK

Russia declares new phase of war on Ukraine: What to expect?

Having failed to capture Kyiv and other significant areas, Russia is focused on attacking eastern towns and cities.

Al Jazeera

Syrian Fighters Ready to Join Next Phase of Ukraine War

During a visit to Syria in 2017, Vladimir Putin lavished praise on a Syrian general whose division played an instrumental role in defeating insurgents in the country’s long-running war. The Russian president told him his cooperation with Russian troops "will lead to great successes in the future." Now members of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war

The next chapter of the war in Ukraine could see Russia bringing in greater numbers of battle-hardened fighters from Syria, observers say

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Putin ‘trying to centralise command and control’ in Ukraine under new top general Alexander Dvornikov

Gen Dvornikov has been brought in to lead an anticipated renewed Russian offensive in the eastern Donbas region

Evening Standard

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor says ‘Ukraine is a crime scene’ after visiting Bucha – as it happened

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EXPLAINER: New front, same challenges for Russian offensive

Russia is readying a massive, new offensive in eastern Ukraine, hoping to reverse its fortunes on the battlefield after a catastrophic start to seven weeks of war

The Independent UK

Who is the general leading Russia’s new war strategy in Ukraine?

Dubbed the ‘butcher’ of Aleppo and Grozny, Aleksandr Dvornikov, was honoured with a Hero of Russia medal in 2016.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on day 47

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 47th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainian Defenders Dig in as Russia Boosts Firepower

A showdown looms in Ukraine as Russia appointed a new military commander and looked to concentrate its attacks on the eastern part of the country, while Ukraine’s president said his troops will hold their ground, and urged Western leaders, in particular President Joe Biden, to do more. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian defenders dig in as Russia boosts firepower

Ukrainian forces dug in while Russia’s military lined up more firepower and tapped an experienced general to take centralized control of the war

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General who ran Syria operation to lead Russia troops in Ukraine

Russia has appointed a new commander for its operations in Ukraine as it refocuses its war effort in the east, having failed to secure territory around the capital, Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Who is General Alexander Dvornikov? The ‘brutal’ Russian commander now in charge of Ukraine invasion

The 60-year-old is known as the ‘butcher of Syria’ for ‘ruthless’ tactics during the Syrian civil war

The Guardian - US

New Russian war chief will bring more brutality in Ukraine, US warns

Moscow promotes Alexander Dvornikov, who led Russian troops in Syria, as it regroups for Donbas battle

Evening Standard

More attacks on civilians in Ukraine expected, says senior US diplomat

A senior US diplomat has warned the appointment of Russian general Alexander Dvornikov to oversee the war in Ukraine will lead to more crimes and brutality against civilians.

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The Independent UK

US official: Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander

After its striking post-invasion setbacks, Russia has appointed a new Ukraine war commander

Reuters

U.S. says Russian general put in charge of Ukraine to orchestrate brutality

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that he expects Russia's newly appointed general overseeing Ukraine, Alexander Dvornikov, to orchestrate crimes and brutality against Ukrainian civilians.

Dynamite News

Russia-Ukraine war: Amid failure to capture Kyiv, Putin appoints new commander for Ukraine

May 9 'Victory Day' is the most significant day in Russia as it marks the anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Germany in the Second World War. Full story

Evening Standard

Russian general ‘linked to atrocities in Syria placed in charge of Ukraine invasion’

A Russian general linked to atrocities in Syria has been placed in charge of the Ukrainian invasion, according to reports.

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