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Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of African heads of state to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Did South Africa sell arms to Russia? Only a series of unlikely scenarios could have made it possible

On 11 May 2023 the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, claimed that South Africa had secretly exported arms to Russia in December 2022. The announcement rapidly fed into a popular narrative that South Africa was increasingly siding with Russia in relation to Moscow’s aggressive war in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Russian Duma votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

The lower house of Russia's parliament has voted unanimously to formally pull out of a Cold War-era security deal more than eight years after Moscow halted its participation

The Independent UK

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Council of Europe leaders gather to show united face against Russia

A year after kicking Russia out of the Council of Europe (CoE), the leaders of the 46-nation pan-continental rights body gather Tuesday in Iceland to show a united face against Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

Putin gave Orthodox Church famed icon because of its importance to believers: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to hand over the historic 15th-century Trinity icon from a museum to the Russian Orthodox Church because of its importance to believers, the Kremlin's spokesman said on Tuesday.The Church, whose conservatism Putin has espoused as part of his vision for Russia's national identity, is…

Reuters

Ukraine says it has shot down six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles

Ukraine says it has shot down six Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in a single night, thwarting a weapon Moscow touted as unstoppable.

The New Daily

Russia's crusade against neocolonialism in Africa: Fact or fiction?

In a push evocative of the Soviet Union's efforts to bring Africa into its sphere of influence, the Kremlin has stepped up its presence across the African continent in recent years. From military campaigns to involvement in domestic politics, few African nations have been spared Moscow's interest. Russia claims it's…

France 24

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The EU should start planning now for Russia after Putin

Political destabilisation could lead to armed conflict within Russia itself, say Alexander Clarkson and Kirill Shamiev

The Guardian - UK

Russia launches 'exceptional' missile attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv in bombardment

Moscow is enraged by the British supply of missiles but Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said it would “not affect” the course of the war "but will lead to retaliatory actions by the Russian Federation”

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 447

As the war enters its 447th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine claims to have retaken 20 square km of land around Bakhmut – as it happened

Deputy defence minister says Ukraine have taken back territory from around the eastern city but Russian forces had advanced ‘somewhat’ in the city

The Guardian - AU

Russia denounces Macron over China comments

MOSCOW (Russia) - Russian officials on Monday denounced comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that Moscow was becoming subservient to China, saying Western countries must get used to a world underpinned by the Kremlin's close ties with Beijing.

Reuters

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart have discussed “military cooperation” while meeting in Moscow

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Images of Lukashenko released after rumours over Belarusian leader’s health

Authorities posted photographs and video on Telegram channel after authoritarian ruler missed events

Reuters

US sees more indication of Russia, Iran defense cooperation

The United States is seeing more indications that Russia and Iran are expanding an unprecedented defense partnership that will help Moscow prolong its war in Ukraine as well as pose a threat to Iran's neighbors, the White House said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Photos of Belarus leader emerge after days of absences that sparked health rumors

For nearly a week, the whereabouts of Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko have been a mystery

Reuters

Russia's defence spending jumped 282% y/y to $26 billion in Jan-Feb -budget data

Russia spent 2 trillion roubles ($26 billion) on defence in January and February alone, a 282% jump on the same period a year ago, data on the budget portal showed, illustrating the spiralling costs for Moscow of its conflict in Ukraine.

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Belarus opposition told to 'be ready' for democracy push as rumours of leader's ill health swirl

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told her supporters on Monday to be ready to grab any chance to turn her country into a democracy as speculation about the health of veteran President Alexander Lukashenko swirled.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine strikes Russian forces in Luhansk before expected counteroffensive

Smoke seen rising in eastern city as Moscow says British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles were used

Reuters

Pro-Russian regional leader in Moldova seeks closer ties with Moscow

The new leader of a region in southern Moldova said on Monday she would seek closer ties with Moscow after winning a local election which the country's president said was marred by Russian meddling.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin sends woman, 23, to prison for 'high treason' of opposing Ukraine war

Tamara Parshina is just 23-years-old and she was seen being marched through the streets by armed male FSB officers and flown eight hours away to a Moscow jail

The Independent UK

China's Ukraine envoy due to start Europe trip

A Chinese envoy is preparing to visit Ukraine and Russia, but there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to end the 15-month-long invasion

The Guardian - AU

UK will train Ukraine pilots, Sunak tells Zelenskiy; Russia and Iran appear to be expanding cooperation, US says – as it happened

Ukraine president meets British prime minister in UK; Iran has sent more than 400 attack drones to Russia since August, US says

The Independent UK

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses key state event prompting ill health rumours

Putin’s ally has not been seen in public for the last five days after appearing unwell in Moscow

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