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Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar speaks to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

India, U.S. leaders discuss Ukraine and bilateral ties ahead of 2+2 ministerial meet

The Hindu

Russia waged deliberate campaign to commit atrocities in Bucha - Blinken

Russia waged a deliberate campaign to commit atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, and the United States is supporting the efforts of the Ukrainian authorities in their investigation of these acts, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.

Reuters

First Thing: Zelenskiy calls Russian forces ‘butchers’ over Bucha massacre

Ukraine president says worse atrocities may yet be uncovered as satellite images show mass grave near church in Bucha. Plus, scientists urge end to fossil fuel use

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Blinken says ruble’s recovery is ‘not sustainable,’ sees decline

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the ruble’s rebound is fueled by “a lot of manipulation” by Russian authorities and won’t be sustainable.

Tribune News Service

Europe warns Russia faces new sanctions for ‘war crimes’

Some European Union governments are pushing for the bloc to quickly impose new sanctions in response to multiple reports that Russian troops executed unarmed civilians in Ukrainian towns, according to diplomats familiar with the discussions.

Tribune News Service

Images of dead in Ukrainian town of Bucha a 'punch in gut,' says Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said images of dead Ukrainian civilians found in the town of Bucha after Russian troops left were a "punch in the gut" and those responsible for any war crimes must be held accountable.

Reuters

Blinken: growing evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine a ‘punch to the gut’

Secretary of state promises US will join allies in documenting atrocities and hold perpetrators accountable

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Peace proposals ‘verbally’ accepted by Moscow, except on Crimea, says Ukraine – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 38 of the Russian invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is trying to recruit conscripts from Crimea, as Kyiv denies being behind oil depot attack

The Guardian - AU

Blinken, Britain's Truss discuss additional actions in response to Ukraine invasion - State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Minister Liz Truss on Friday discussed additional possible actions to ratchet up their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said.

Reuters

Is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine? A human rights expert looks at the warning signs

There’s a real threat that Russia will commit genocide in Ukraine. As evidence of war crimes emerges, there is reason to believe it may already be taking place.

The Conversation

Israel Suggests that Washington Ramp Up Sanctions on Iran to Level Imposed on Russia

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Senate close to COVID-19 aid deal; global funds in question

Tribune News Service

China’s crackdown on Hong Kong democracy intensified, US says

China’s crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong intensified in the past year as authorities blocked the pro-democracy opposition from playing a meaningful role in the city’s governance while criminalizing peaceful political expression, according to a U.S. State Department report released on Thursday.

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Reuters

U.S. officials circle globe to keep pressure on Putin as rouble rises

Senior U.S. officials fanned out this week to press world leaders to keep piling pressure on Moscow or join the campaign of sanctions and other measures, as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth week and the initial economic shock to Russia seems to be ebbing.

Mic

You can start using an X gender marker on your passport in just a few days

Starting April 11, the Biden administration’s long-promised policy change will kick in.

Tribune News Service

State Department to allow American citizens ‘X’ gender on passports

American citizens who do not fit into traditional male or female gender roles will be permitted to choose a third option on their U.S. passports.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Imran Khan loses majority after key partner sides with Opposition; PM Modi moots free trade agreement for BIMSTEC, and more

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The Independent UK

Blinken urges Algeria re-think on Russia, Western Sahara

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation tour of the Middle East and North Africa with an appeal for Algeria to limit its ties with Russia and look to improve relations with neighboring Morocco

AFP

Ukraine war has 'deadly' impact on Arab region: US top diplomat

Algiers (AFP) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having a "deadly" impact and threatening security in the Arab world, particularly through spiralling wheat prices, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Algiers Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Misled by Advisers on Ukraine, US Intel Determines

US intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about his nation's forces’ poor performance in Ukraine, according to a US official. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a 55 minute call on Wednesday that an additional $500 million…

Reuters

Blinken says talks with UAE leader did not focus specifically on energy

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he discussed Iran and the war in Ukraine in a meeting with the United Arab Emirates' de facto leader but did not focus specifically on energy.

AFP

Israel mourns 5 shot dead by Palestinian, PM warns of terror 'wave'

Bnei Brak (Israel) (AFP) - Israelis on Wednesday mourned five people killed by a Palestinian gunman, the third deadly attack in a week, as Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned of a "wave of murderous Arab terrorism".

AFP

Blinken visits Algeria in shadow of Ukraine war

Algiers (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Wednesday in Algeria, a Moscow ally and major gas producer that has faced calls to boost exports to Europe after prices soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Says Supports King Mohamed VI’s Reform Agenda

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Rabat on Monday and met with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhanouch, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and civil society leaders. His official visit to Morocco was the first since President Joe Biden has taken office. In a joint press conference with Bourita, Blinken said…

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