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Berlin blockade 75 years on: how Russian occupation tactics in Ukraine echo Soviet actions in East Germany

A Soviet blockade of the three western sectors of Berlin started on June 24 1948. At that point, the city, like the rest of Germany, was split into areas of Russian, British, US and French control as part of the post-second world war settlement that was shaped in allied conferences…

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Russia's FSB opens criminal probe into Wagner chief Prigozhin for 'armed mutiny'

Russia's FSB security services launched a criminal probe into calls to stage "armed mutiny" after the head of the Wagner mercenary group vowed to resist Moscow's military leadership, officials said Friday. The announcement follows statements from Yevgeny Prigozhin accusing Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of ordering a rocket strike on…

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EU and Western allies commit to Ukraine's post-war reconstruction

The European Union and Ukraine's Western allies have promised to make Russia pay for its invasion, as governments and private investors met in London this week look at funding the country's reconstruction from the ravages of war.

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Infighting among Putin’s lieutenants reveals signs of ‘deep dysfunction’

After spending more than two decades building a rigidly controlled political system, Vladimir Putin is watching increasingly raucous infighting that has emerged among top members of his entourage

The Independent UK

Democratic backsliding, counter to China: How US media looked at Modi’s visit

Amid prime minister Narendra Modi’s four-day state visit to the US, most of the western media was riveted on his journey from being prohibited from visiting the country for almost 10 years for “severe violations of religious freedom” to US president Joe Biden rolling out the red carpet for him…

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Australia says Russian squatting at embassy site ‘not a threat’

Suspected diplomat was first seen at the site last Sunday and is said to be living in a portable cabin.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Furious Putin calls Wagner mutiny ‘treason’ and ‘mortal blow’ to troops

‘This is a stab in the back for everyone in Russia’

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Western countries commit billions to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine

Homes, hospitals and key infrastructure lie in ruins nearly 16 months since Russia began its full scale invasion.

Al Jazeera

Suspected Russian diplomat is occupying the nation's vetoed embassy site in Australia's capital

A suspected lone Russian diplomat is apparently squatting on the site of Moscow's proposed embassy that the Australian government has vetoed

The Independent UK

Labor rejects report it has thrown in the towel on multinational tax reform – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Russia launches high court challenge to keep embassy site near Australian parliament

Australia is confident cancellation of lease on national security grounds will withstand legal challenge

The Guardian - AU

Russia on UN ‘list of shame’ for killing children, Israel absent

UN chief Antonio Guterres criticised for ‘disservice’ to Palestinian children by leaving Israeli forces off list.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 485

As the war enters it 485th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 485 of the invasion

Russia killed 136 children in Ukraine last year, says UN report; Kyiv accuses Moscow’s forces of hiding bodies in aftermath of Kakhovka dam breach

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Russian digs in at building site after embassy decision

A Russian diplomat has been squatting at a Canberra building lot after the Albanese government ruled it out as the site for a new Russian embassy.

The Independent UK

Robert F Kennedy Jr wildly claims Russia ‘acted in good faith’ in Ukraine invasion

White House hopeful has previously made statements defending invasion

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Russian cosmonauts toss old equipment overboard on ISS spacewalk

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin worked outside of the International Space Station to remove and toss overboard a trio of outdated devices, including a spent science experiment.

France 24

South African minister Naledi Pandor on African peace mission for Ukraine

Last week, a quartet of African leaders headed out to Russia and Ukraine on a peace mission aimed at helping resolve the war between the countries that began last February with Russia's invasion of its neighbour. South Africa's International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor speaks to Georja Calvin-Smith about the mission's…

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The Independent UK

UN puts Russian forces on blacklist for killing children and attacking schools in Ukraine

The United Nations has put Russian forces on its annual blacklist of countries that violate children’s rights in conflict for killing boys and girls and attacking schools and hospitals in Ukraine

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Why the U.S. Continues to Pay Russia $1 Billion Annually

Despite the war in the Ukraine, U.S. companies continue to buy Russian Uranium.

The Guardian - UK

Carlo Ancelotti held talks over Everton bonus fund with Alisher Usmanov

Carlo Ancelotti, who is suing his former club Everton, held discussions with the controversial Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov about a series of incentive payments

Al Jazeera

Syrian gov’t bombs kill three people near Aleppo: White Helmets

At least six people are injured in attack on village of Kafr Nouran, according to the Syrian Civil Defence volunteers.

The Conversation

Ukraine recap: counteroffensive makes slow progress while diplomacy fails to make any ground at all

So the Ukrainian counteroffensive is well and truly underway, even if progress is measured in metres rather than the rapid advances that characterised Ukraine’s highly successful push last autumn. Volodymyr Zelensky himself has confirmed this, saying progress has been “slower than desired” and noting that the Russian invaders have mined…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: Kremlin attempt to control private militaries like Wagner Group fails to address rivalry between factions

One of the most notable features of Russia’s war in Ukraine has been Moscow’s increasing reliance on what are known as private military companies. Forces such as the Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin have borne the brunt of much of the fiercest fighting, especially during the bloody battle for…

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin ramps up nuclear war threats and says exactly how he'll press the button

Dmitry Muratov's claim came as the head of Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin alleged Vladimir Putin is being told "monstrous" lies by his military chiefs over Russia's "colossal problems" in its resistance to Ukraine’s counteroffensive

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