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Syria's Assad 'creates a problem but presents himself as a solution,' analyst says

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been shunned internationally for over a decade, due to the brutal repression of anti-government protesters and the use of chemical weapons by his regime during the country's civil war. Despite numerous reported atrocities, the leader has clung onto power with the sole support of two…

France 24

Australia imposes fresh sanctions on Russia as PM arrives for G7 summit in Hiroshima

Australia has imposed fresh sanctions against Russia and the country's entities as well as an export ban on machinery and related parts.

The New Daily

Assad gets warm reception as Syria welcomed back into Arab League

Syrian president attends first regional bloc summit since suspension over crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks support for peace plan at Arab League summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged countries attending an Arab League summit on Friday to support his peace initiative for ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Inside Putin's Black Sea bunker - complete with church, casino and ice rink

The Gelendzhik Palace is warmonger Putin's £1 billion palace hideaway in southern Russia - complete with its own church, ice rink, casino and hookah lounge

Daily Mirror

From sunglasses to milking machines, US halts more exports to Russia

The Biden administration halted the export of a wide range of consumer goods to Russia on Friday and added 71 companies to a trade blacklist, as the Group of Seven wealthy nations announced new sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Hungary steps up threat to block EU weapons aid for Ukraine

Foreign minister’s comments at odds with unity G7 nations want to project at summit in Hiroshima

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Poland urges China to pressure Russia to end war in Ukraine

Poland called on China to exert pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine during a meeting between two top officials in Warsaw, the Polish foreign ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

G7 prepares new Russia sanctions as Zelenskiy to attend summit in person

Ukrainian president to take part in Hiroshima talks on Sunday as leaders target exports to Russia

The Guardian - UK

‘I want to express rage’: Ukrainian punks Death Pill take fury on tour

The trio are back in Kyiv, preparing to kick off their first European tour, raging against Putin – and doing a lot of hugging

The Guardian - UK

Russian PM to visit Beijing as China renews criticism of Western arms sales to Ukraine

China says Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Beijing next week for talks, marking the latest exchange in a relationship in which Russia is becoming increasingly reliant on China for economic and diplomatic support

The Independent UK

Putin ally accuses U.S. of involvement in deadly attacks inside Russia

A powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the United States of coordinating with Ukraine to kill two pro-war nationalists in Russia and to carry out attacks on critical national infrastructure in an effort to undermine stability.

Reuters

The secret network of tunnels under ‘paranoid’ Putin’s bunker

Russian president understood to have huge underground lair built beneath his palace by the Black Sea

The Independent UK

Factbox-Key excerpts from G7 leaders' statement on Ukraine

Leaders of the world richest democracies agreed on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia and pledged financial support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.

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After fleeing Russia over war in Ukraine, Chicago family joins asylum-seekers in legal limbo

Aleksei Eremenko is among those struggling to find legal aid as his family searches for stability in a new country.

Evening Standard

New wave of sanctions will ensure pain for Vladimir Putin, vows Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak ‘hopeful and confident that our partner countries will follow’ in taking stand against Russia

Evening Standard

What sanctions has the UK put on Russia?

Imports of Russian diamonds and Russian-origin copper, nickel and aluminium to the UK are subject to new sanctions

Reuters

Kremlin: Last remnants of US-Russia arms control are disappearing

The Kremlin said on Friday that the "last remnants" of arms control agreements between Russia and the United States were disappearing, after a group of U.S. Republican lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill to scrap the New START treaty on nuclear arms.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Saudi, seeks Arab League support for his people

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attended a summit of the Arab League in Saudi Arabia on Friday to canvas support for his people, while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his readiness to mediate in the war between Moscow and Kyiv.

Reuters

Former Russian mayor fined $3,245 for 'discrediting' army

Russian opposition politician Yevgeny Roizman was fined 260,000 roubles ($3,245) on Friday after a court found him guilty of "discrediting" the Russian army, Russian news agencies reported.

The Independent UK

Watch: World leaders visit Itsukushima shrine during G7 summit

World leaders visited the Itsukushima shrine in Hiroshima as they gathered for the G7 summit in Japan on Friday, 19 May.

Evening Standard

Russian fintech and Kalashnikov owner added to UK’s sanctions list

Oil and gas tycoons, Russia’s biggest fintech and the owner of the company behind the AK-47 are among those listed as part of a fresh wave of sanctions as the UK ramps up its economic offensive against Russia.

The Independent UK

It’s the safe haven surrounded by jihadist radicals, Russian mercenaries and madcap dictators. Can it cling on?

Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum tells Kim Sengupta his beacon of democratic stability wants to forge deeper partnerships with the UK and other Western powers

Reuters

India's Modi to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on sidelines of G7 summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, India's foreign ministry said on Friday, their first meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Reuters

G7 leaders' statement: Ukraine has budget support for 2023 and early 2024

Group of Seven (G7) leaders on Friday said they had ensured that Ukraine had the budget support it needs for this year and early 2024 as they renewed their commitment to provide financial and military support in its fight against Russia.

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