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Ukraine forces ‘recapture 20% of territory lost in Sievierodonetsk’ – as it happened

Ukrainian forces say they have pushed back Russians in the city

The Guardian - UK

Arms manufacturers are winning after 100 days of war in Ukraine

Friday 3 June marks day 100 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Moscow’s troops managed to occupy large stretches of the eastern Donbas region and secured a land bridge from Crimea. But Ukrainian troops have held their ground in the rest of the country, largely helped by weapons from the West.

Radio France Internationale

Ukrainians Hold Out as Russia Storms Eastern City on War’s 100th Day

Russian forces advanced deep into the ruined eastern factory city of Sievierodonetsk, but Ukrainian troops were still holding out on Friday as Russia's assault on its neighbour entered its 100th day. Ukraine's defense minister said his troops were already training in Europe to operate new, advanced missile systems pledged this…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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As it happened: Zelensky vows victory on 100th day of Russian invasion

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, on the 100th day since Russia's February 24 invasion, said his country will emerge victorious, as Russian troops pounded the Donbas region. Paris confirmed the death of a French national fighting as a volunteer in Ukraine. And at a meeting in Moscow on Friday, African Union…

France 24

MoD told troubled military vehicle project poses risk to national security

Five years from original deployment date, army’s new wheels still in development hell

The Independent UK

MoD told ‘fix or fail’ struggling Ajax programme or risk national security

The Ajax armoured vehicle programme has so far run for 12 years, cost £3.2 billion and delivered no deployable vehicles.

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin has ‘almost messianic belief in himself’, says Hillary Clinton

Former US secretary of state speaks of Russian leader’s dislike of critics and ‘goal of restoring imperial Russia’

The Guardian - UK

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Russia is stuck in a vicious circle while it plays bluff

The Russian war in Ukraine is a calamity -- for the people suffering through it, for Ukraine, for Russia, for China (which needs stability to develop faster than its competitors), and for most of the world (due to the resulting energy and food crises).

Bangkok Post

NATO chief on Ukraine war: We have to be prepared for ‘long haul’

Jens Stoltenberg says conflict is turning into ‘war of attrition’, and NATO is not seeking escalation with Russia.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine recap: bogged down in the bloody Donbas region

It’s now over 14 weeks since Vladimir Putin sent Russia’s military machine into Ukraine expecting a relatively easy victory. It’s fair to say that the “special military operation” is not panning out the way the Russian president or his planners had envisaged.

The Conversation

NATO chief says alliance in touch with Turkey over its concerns on Finland, Sweden

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that the alliance was in touch with Turkey to find a "united way" forward to address Ankara's concerns over Sweden and Finland's bid to join the pact.

Reuters

‘Unbelievable’: Turkey gives Lithuanian crowdfunders free drone for Ukraine

Gift comes day after Lithuania and Turkey tighten military bonds

The Independent UK

Swedish PM threatens to resign if justice minister is ousted in no-confidence vote

Sweden's prime minister threatened to step down if the opposition ousted the justice minister after the centre-right opposition earlier on Thursday threatened to do so in a vote of no-confidence.

Reuters

For Finland, a Border With Russia Is Bad. But It’s Better Than No Border at All

Since the invasion of Ukraine, Finns overwhelmingly support NATO membership. Here’s why.

Businessweek

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Former Estonian president speaks about the war in Ukraine and the way forward

Former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves wasn't surprised Russia invaded Ukraine. In an interview on his family's farm, he says he hopes the world is waking up to the dangers Russia poses.

Reuters

Sweden's ruling Social Democrats gain support ahead of September election

Support for Sweden's ruling Social Democrats has risen to a third of voters as the public seeks stability amid the war in Ukraine, an official poll showed on Thursday, but a fragmented parliament may make it hard to form a government after a national election in September.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: NATO should think twice before accepting Finland and Sweden

One of the ironies of Russia’s war against Ukraine — ostensibly fought to prevent that nation from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — has been its impact on two of Europe’s traditionally neutral states, Finland and Sweden. On May 18, just 84 days after the invasion, Swedish and Finnish…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Five Ways Russia's Ukraine Invasion Upended World Order

The 100 days since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine have seen Europe destabilized, the global economy weakened, and the world order turned upside down. But Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in power and despite the battering of the Russian economy and failures of the military campaign shows no sign…

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Russians Edge Closer to Taking Key Ukrainian City

Russian forces edged closer Thursday to taking a key Ukrainian city after days of intense fighting, tightening their slow squeeze on the eastern Donbas region as Washington warned the war could last months. The industrial hub of Severodonetsk has become a key target for Moscow, and the local governor said…

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine has had ‘some success’ in the battles in Sievierodonetsk, Zelenskiy says – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here

The Guardian - UK

Russia and the west compete to secure safe passage for Ukraine’s grain

Analysis: both sides agree grain must reach world markets soon but each wants to decide how

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy eyes 'inflection point' in war as Russia tightens grip on key target

Russia tightened its grip on a key target in a battle for control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region while President Volodymir Zelenskiy pleaded for more Western arms to help Ukraine reach an "inflection point" and prevail in the war.

The Times of India

As gas prices soar, Joe Biden likely to visit Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is likely to visit Saudi Arabia later this month as part of an international trip for Nato and Group of Seven meetings, according to people familiar with the matter, with record high US gas prices weighing on his party's political prospects.

Bangkok Post

Denmark set to join EU’s defence pact in response to Russia’s war

Danish voters approved joining the European Union’s defence pact in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, signalling a historic shift in the country that’s shunned deeper ties with the bloc.

Tribune News Service

Biden likely to visit Saudi Arabia as US gasoline prices spiral, sources say

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is likely to visit Saudi Arabia later this month as part of an international trip for NATO and Group of Seven meetings, according to people familiar with the matter, with record high U.S. gas prices weighing on his party’s political prospects.

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