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New surrender ultimatum in Mariupol as attacks intensify in east Ukraine

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Russia delivered what it said was a last-chance surrender ultimatum Wednesday to Ukrainian forces in the besieged port of Mariupol, whose desperate defenders, pleading for international help, declared that they were “probably facing our last days, if not hours.”

Los Angeles Times

Moscow has deported 500,000 people to Russia, Ukraine lawmaker says

Moscow has deported 500,000 people from Ukraine to Russia, a leading member of the parliament in Kyiv told European lawmakers on Wednesday, calling on the Red Cross to establish contact with those missing.

Reuters

Why freezing the Arctic Council is bad news for global security

For the past quarter-century, the Arctic has been a unique zone of cooperation among the eight countries of the high north: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and the United States. Even when relations between Moscow and the West soured, the Arctic Council’s work was a reminder that multilateral…

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Liberal Russian radio station loses appeal against being taken off air

A Moscow court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by liberal radio station Ekho Moskvy, one of the leading current affairs channels in Russia, against the authorities' move to take it off air over its coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Japan Formally Revokes Russia's 'Most Favored Nation' Status

Japan formally revoked Russia's “most favored nation” trade status Wednesday over its invasion of Ukraine, as Tokyo steps up sanctions amid revelations of the Russian military's widespread atrocities against civilians. The stripping of Russia’s trade status is Japan's latest move against Moscow and was part of a list of sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine news - live: Mariupol troops face ‘last hours’ in Azovstal steel plant

Kyiv has accused Kremlin of bombing a hospital sheltering up to 300 people in besieged port city

The Independent UK

Russian forces have taken the first city in the 'battle for Donbas'. Here's what we know

Russian forces have seized the city of Kreminna in eastern Ukraine, a sign the "battle for Donbas" has well and truly begun as Russia shifts focus to claim Ukraine's industrial heartlands.

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Ukraine Set to Dominate G20 Finance Chiefs Summit

Finance officials from the world's richest countries will meet on Wednesday to address global challenges like rising debt and a possible food crisis -- if they can overcome boiling tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Moscow's attack on its neighbor is set to dominate the meeting of G20 finance ministers…

Asharq Al-Awsat

As all-important French election approaches, Le Pen’s ties to Putin come under intense scrutiny

A victory for the far-right hopeful in France’s presidential election could have truly a global impact

The Independent UK

Ukraine Gets Warplanes as Mariupol Officer Warns Facing 'Last Days'

Ukraine received fighter jets to help resist the Russian invasion, as Moscow intensified its offensive in the east where a besieged officer in Mariupol warned Wednesday his forces were facing their "last days, if not hours". The West has responded to a renewed Russian push into the Donbas region with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine repelling intense Russian offensive in east, UK says, as Mariupol troops face ‘last hours’

Shelling and strikes in Donbas increasing but Russians hampered by logistical problems, Ministry of Defence claims

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine gets warplanes as Mariupol warns facing 'last days'

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine: Ukraine received fighter jets to help resist the Russian invasion, as Moscow intensified its offensive in the east where a besieged officer in Mariupol warned Wednesday his forces were facing their "last days, if not hours".

Bangkok Post

Russia intensifies its assault with fresh strikes on eastern Ukraine

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Determined to seize control of Ukraine’s industrial heartland, Russia on Tuesday intensified its assaults across the country’s east while keeping up the bombardment of Ukrainian forces in the besieged southern port of Mariupol.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine seeks Mariupol evacuation talks after surrender-or-die ultimatum expires

Ukraine proposed talks with Moscow over evacuating troops and civilians from Mariupol after a Russian surrender-or-die ultimatum expired on Wednesday, leaving many trapped at a steel plant, the last main stronghold of resistance.

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Brazil's Guedes condemns war in Ukraine, but is against economic sanctions on Russia

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Tuesday the country clearly condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but is against economic sanctions imposed on Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Mariupol evacuation attempt fails

Ukraine news for April 20: ‘Occupiers unable to ensure a proper ceasefire’ for a humanitarian corridor, deputy PM says.

Los Angeles Times

Fresh strikes rock eastern Ukraine as Russia intensifies its assault

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Determined to seize control of Ukraine’s industrial heartland, Russia on Tuesday intensified its assaults across the country’s east, and again gave a fruitless surrender ultimatum to Ukrainian forces in the besieged southern port of Mariupol.

Daily Mirror

Russia not planning to use nukes in Ukraine war 'at this stage', Kremlin minister claims

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview with India Today, has said that Moscow is currently not considering using nuclear weapons 'at this stage'

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine may unfold

Russia’s new offensive in eastern Ukraine reflects Moscow’s hope to reverse its battlefield fortunes after a catastrophic seven weeks of war

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden, Allies Hold Video Call on Ukraine amid Russia Assault

US President Joe Biden consulted with US allies on Tuesday on the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said on Tuesday as Moscow launched an all-out assault on eastern Ukraine. The purpose of the call was "to discuss our continued support for Ukraine and efforts to…

Reuters

Britain to avoid some G20 meetings with Russia - UK source

British finance minister Rishi Sunak will boycott some G20 meetings in Washington this week if Russia attends, as part of diplomatic efforts to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, a British government source said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Italy says Western leaders agreed to step up pressure on Moscow-statement

Western leaders agreed on the need to put more pressure on Russia and to increase Moscow's international isolation following its invasion of Ukraine, an Italian government statement said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia will retaliate if its Warsaw embassy cannot work, Russian envoy says

Russia will retaliate against Poland if its embassy in Warsaw stops working because it cannot receive fresh funds from Moscow, its ambassador warned on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia needs to prepare as NATO reinforces its borders, TASS reports

A senior Russian official said on Tuesday that NATO's reinforcement of its borders with Russia was no longer a figure of speech and Moscow should be prepared for possible aggressive action, Russia's TASS news agency reported.

Reuters

Russia suspends financing of Bosnia peace envoy's office

Russia said on Tuesday it has suspended its financing of the Office of the High Representative to Bosnia, a body set up to help the war-ravaged Balkan country establish political stability, because Moscow regards the current envoy to be illegally appointed.

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