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Russia jails theater director amid crackdown on dissent

A Moscow court has ordered pretrial detention for a theater director facing charges of justifying terrorism,

The Independent UK

Moscow residents report sat-nav disruption before Victory Day parade

Residents of Moscow reported problems using satellite navigation in cars and on mobile devices this week, as the Kremlin stepped up security for the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9.

Reuters

Drones over Kremlin likely launched from inside Russia - US experts

The drones that crashed over the Kremlin earlier this week probably evaded an extensive number of defenses in and around Moscow, suggesting they might have been launched from inside Russia, U.S.-based drones experts said.

Reuters

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Ukraine says Moscow deploying Wagner fighters to Bakhmut from elsewhere

Ukraine said on Friday Russia was bringing Wagner mercenary fighters from other parts of the front line to fight in Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, and that Moscow wanted to capture the city in time for Victory Day celebrations next week.

Reuters

Why was the Kremlin attacked? In Russia, it depends who you ask

Pro-Kremlin commentators are sure the drone attack was an attempt on Putin’s life. Liberals are less convinced.

Al Jazeera

Kremlin attack ‘yet another justification of killings in Ukraine’

Analysts offer theories on this week’s drone attack, which Russia has blamed on Ukraine without providing any evidence.

Al Jazeera

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

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Violinist on Russian trains soothes weary commuters

The commuter trains that take wearied workers out of Moscow every day can be difficult — a long and slow trip in close quarters with strangers, some of them drinking alcohol or sprawled sleeping across the seats

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 436

As the war enters its 436th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin now has “no option” but to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Dmitry Rogozin - also a former deputy prime minister who is now close to the frontline - made clear Moscow is facing war defeat unless the dictator unleashes his atomic weapons

Daily Mirror

Drones attack Kyiv, Moscow blames US for Kremlin strike

Ukraine has declared an alert as its capital comes under fire from Russian drones as Moscow blames the United States for an earlier drone attack on the Kremlin.

The New Daily

Kremlin drones certainly don’t look like a cunning plan by Moscow

Incident may remain a mystery for some time, but despite Zelenskiy’s denials it mirrors Kyiv’s tactics

The Guardian - UK

Don’t expect an end to sabotage and retribution during the war in Ukraine

Alongside the fighting on the frontlines there have been clandestine campaigns against both infrastructure and people, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Analysis-Kremlin drone incident gives Putin cover to deepen Ukraine war

The humiliating spectacle for Russia of two drones flying over the walls of the Kremlin, its historic seat of power, has spawned conflicting theories about who did it and why - but for Vladimir Putin the incident could yet prove useful politically.

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Russia 'very unlikely' to use nuclear weapons, US intel chief

Russia is very unlikely to use its nuclear weapons, the top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday, despite past saber-rattling from the Kremlin and the heavy casualties that eMoscow is enduring in its invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Calls Russian Claim that Washington was Behind Drone Attack 'Ludicrous'

The United States dismissed Russia's allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was a drone attack on the Kremlin, saying Moscow's assertion was a lie. "Obviously it's a ludicrous claim," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said hours after Russia blamed the United States for what…

Al Jazeera

‘Ludicrous’: US denies involvement in Moscow drone attack

US officials say they are not aware of any details of the attack that Russia claims targeted President Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia news – live: Kyiv says it destroyed own drone as US denies involvement in Kremlin attack

UAV over Kyiv likely suffered technical snag

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The Conversation

Ukraine war: drone 'attack' on Kremlin – logic suggests a false flag to distract Russians ahead of Victory Day on May 9

Whether the alleged drone assassination attempt on the Russian president in the Kremlin was an audacious attack by Ukraine or a clumsy attempt at a false flag operation by Moscow may never be known. But from the Kremlin’s standpoint, at least Russia now has footage of its own, demonstrating its…

Reuters

U.S. calls Russian claim that Washington was behind drone attack 'ludicrous'

The United States dismissed Russia's allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was a drone attack on the Kremlin, saying Moscow's assertion was a lie.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's revenge as bombs marked with 'for Moscow' and 'for Kremlin' hit Ukraine

Explosions were heard in the capital and elsewhere during the night as Ukrainian air defences shot down 21 of the drones, but sadly 21 people died in attacks on civilian infrastructure

Reuters

Drones attack Ukrainian capital, Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone

Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday evening, the fourth assault in as many days subjecting residents to spasms of gunfire and explosions, and at least one drone was shot down.

ABC News

Russia says United States ordered Ukrainian 'drone strike' on Kremlin, as 23 die in Kherson

Moscow steps up strikes on Ukraine as Kyiv prepares for a counteroffensive in which it is expected to try to retake occupied territory in the Kherson region.

Bangkok Post

Russia and Ukraine report drone attacks

KYIV: Kyiv and Moscow reported drone attacks on Thursday including two that sparked fires in Russian oil refineries, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited The Hague to lobby for more support.

The Independent UK

What we know about the drone attack on Kremlin: False flag operation or Putin’s humiliation?

Drone attack has sparked Russian calls for elimination of Zelensky, as experts say it could be pretext to escalate violence in Ukraine

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