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Ukraine says Bakhmut battle is grinding down Russia's best units, US says Russia stirring trouble in Moldova

Ukraine decides to fight on in the ruined city of Bakhmut because the battle is pinning down Russia's best units, while speculation spreads over a possible Russian shortage of ammunition and missiles.

ABC News

Moscow is betting big on its Arctic shipping route as the costs of invading Ukraine continue to mount

For the past decade, Vladimir Putin has been quietly pursuing his goal of transforming Russia's frozen northern coast into a global shipping hub to rival the Suez canal. It's a bet that appears to be paying off at a key moment.

ABC News

US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova

The White House says that U.S. intelligence officials have determined that people with ties to the Russian intelligence community are planning to stage protests in Moldova in hopes of toppling the Moldovan government

The Independent UK

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Russia plotting ‘insurrection’ in Moldova, White House says

National Security Council spokesperson says Russian intelligence services are ‘pursuing options to weaken the Moldovan government’ in hopes of stopping the country’s turn to the west

The Independent UK

Fake ‘nuclear bomb’ alert on TV and radio scares Russians

Moscow viewers and radio listeners spooked by fake warning

The Independent UK

Georgia’s parliament drops controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill

Meanwhile, Moscow accuses the US of stoking anti-Russian sentiment among the thousands who protested against the bill.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine Says Bakhmut Battle Pins Down Russia’s Best Units

Ukraine has decided to fight on in the ruined city of Bakhmut because the battle there is pinning down Russia's best units and degrading them ahead of a planned Ukrainian spring counter-offensive, an aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. The comments, by Mykhailo Podolyak, were the latest signal of a…

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Vladimir Putin: What is driving Russian leader’s relentless assault on Ukraine?

He sold the invasion as a collective decision with his military chiefs, but it is the president alone who will have to answer to history, writes Mary Dejevsky

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Russia fires hypersonic missiles and exploding drones in massive barrage against Ukraine

Russia fires rarely used hypersonic missiles and exploding Iranian-made drones into Ukraine as part of a major offensive targeting various Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv.

ABC News

Six killed as Russian missile barrage slams into Ukrainian cities

Russia fires dozens of missiles targeting residential buildings and critical infrastructure across Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Nuclear meltdown fears as Ukraine pummelled ‘like never before’

Russia has unleashed hypersonic missiles for the first time since the start of its Ukraine invasion, triggering a nuclear meltdown alarm.

The New Daily

Russia’s first missile barrage against Ukraine in weeks knocks nuclear plant off grid for hours

‘Each time we are rolling a dice. And if we allow this to continue time after time then one day our luck will run out,’ says head of UN nuclear watchdog

The Independent UK

Russia imposes sanctions on 144 citizens of Baltic states

Russia has introduced personal sanctions against 144 government officials, journalists, lawmakers and other public figures from the three Baltic states who are deemed "most hostile" to Moscow, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday.

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The Conversation

Georgia: 'foreign agent law' protests show disconnect between pro-Moscow government and west-leaning population

The Georgian government has been forced to withdraw its controversial “foreign agent” law after days of mass protests against what many saw as Russian-inspired legislation which would limit press freedom, making its chances of ever joining the European Union near impossible.

The Guardian - UK

Why did protesters in Georgia oppose the ‘Russian law’ bill?

Critics of withdrawn ‘foreign agents’ bill feared it would undercut bid for EU membership

Daily Mirror

Nuclear watchdog in terrifying warning after Ukraine plant hit by Russian missiles

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, is currently under the control of Russian forces - but has been in a state of blackout since it was captured, forcing it to rely on diesel generators

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Russian missile barrage knocks out power in Ukraine

Latest attack reported to include use of hypersonic missiles, of which Moscow is only believed to have a few dozen. Plus, the 10 worst places to live in the US for air pollution

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Breakaway Moldovan region says it foiled Ukraine plot against leader

Security services in the Moscow-backed breakaway Transdniestria region of Moldova said on Thursday they had thwarted a Ukrainian assassination attempt against the region's leader, Russian state news agencies reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moscow Hails 'Riyadh’s Role to Resolve the Conflict in Ukraine'

Saudi Arabia is keen on developing its relations with Russia on all levels, and is ready to help resolve the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday during a visit to Moscow. During a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Supports Rapprochement Between Türkiye, Syria

Iran said Wednesday it supports a rapprochement between Türkiye and Syria and the return of relations to their normal status. This came as Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced that the deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Türkiye, Syria and Iran are meeting in Moscow next week as part of the…

The Guardian - US

Blinken’s Moscow policy criticized by envoy who helped free Brittney Griner

Secretary of state’s reluctance to speak to Russian counterpart impedes US, says envoy who helped arrange WNBA star’s release

Asharq Al-Awsat

Murray Expects Russians and Belarusians to Play at Wimbledon This Year

Andy Murray said he expects Wimbledon organizers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam this year after they were banned in 2022 following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) barred players from the two countries from competing the grasscourt major…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Deputy FMs of Türkiye, Syria, Iran, Russia to Meet Next Week, Cavusoglu Says

The deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Türkiye, Syria and Iran are meeting in Moscow next week, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks between foreign ministers later. Cavusoglu said his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian wanted to join the talks between Türkiye, Syria and Russia, and…

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Russia’s totalitarian march in Ukraine has crushed many Russian lives

As Russia’s war against Ukraine grinds into its second ghastly year, I have gotten an upfront view on its impact on the lives of numerous ordinary people from both countries.

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