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Tara Reade, who accused Biden of sexual assault, says she has ‘defected’ to Russia at event with Kremlin spy

‘I feel very surrounded by protection and safety’

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Wednesday briefing: What’s behind the drone attacks on Russia

In today’s newsletter: Could yesterday’s assault on Moscow prompt a response that helps Zelenskiy’s long-trailed counteroffensive – or hurts it?

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

Are Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims about Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow part of a false flag strategy?

Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for the largest drone attack on Russia, but a warfare expert casts doubt on the claim and raises questions of a false flag strategy being deployed by the Kremlin.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Russia warns of harsh response as Vladimir Putin labels Moscow drone strike a terrorist act by Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow targeted civilians, accusing Ukraine of an attack that would warrant a "severe" response.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Moscow drone attack exposes Russia's vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military

A drone attack on Moscow has exposed breaches in Russia’s air defenses and underlined the Russian capital’s vulnerability amid expectations of a massive Ukrainian counteroffensive

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Putin’s war comes home as Moscow faces large-scale drone attack

One Russian politician says residents of the capital will need to adjust to ‘this new reality’

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

South Africa grants Putin and Brics leaders diplomatic immunity for summit

ICC warrant for Russian president’s arrest issued in March over alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

After drone attack, fears, anger and a sense of calm in Moscow

Russians reel from a rare drone attack which Putin says was aimed at civilian targets.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023

As drone war comes to Russia, Muscovites shrug their shoulders and carry on

After the biggest ever drone strike on Moscow brought the Ukraine war to the Russian capital, Muscovites carried on with their lives with the fatalism for which they are famous.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Ukrainians can’t sleep as Russia hits Kyiv, but morale stays high

Wartime noise from wailing drones to exploding missiles keeps Ukrainians up, and united against Moscow.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023