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Vladimir Putin orders two 'Bear' nuclear bomber jets to border in chilling threat

Russian president Vladimir Putin sent two nuclear bombers nicknamed 'Bears' over the Bering and Okhotsk seas as tensions with the West continue over the war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Ukraine 'will choose for itself when to launch counter-attack against Russians'

Western officials admitted Kyiv would come under pressure over the timing of its long-awaited offensive - but insisted the regime must be left in charge of deciding when the time is right

Daily Mirror

India and Russia in ‘advanced talks’ over free trade agreement

Deal would build closer economic ties as most western states push to isolate Moscow over Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

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Putin stages surprise visit to troops in occupied Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited troops in two occupied regions of Ukraine, according to video released Tuesday by the Kremlin, marking the second time in a month he’s toured territory seized in the more than year-old invasion.

Tribune News Service

Russian parliament votes to introduce life sentences for treason

Russian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to introduce life sentences for those convicted of treason, part of a concerted drive since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine to step up punishment of dissenters and perceived traitors.

Reuters

Russia court rejects WSJ reporter’s appeal of spying arrest

The Moscow City Court Tuesday rejected an appeal by Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich against his detention on allegations of espionage in a high-profile case that’s highlighted the growing pressure on journalists in Russia.

Tribune News Service

Russia scraps popular WW2 processions this year because of security threat - lawmaker

Security concerns have prompted Russian authorities this year to cancel traditional nationwide Victory Day processions where people carry portraits of relatives who fought against Nazi Germany in World War Two, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Poland building electronic barrier on border with Russia

Poland says it is building a state-of-the-art electronic barrier at its land border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave, which is also a European Union external frontier

The Independent UK

Poland proposes fresh EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

Poland this month presented a proposal for a new set of sanctions against Russia for waging war against Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday, including a ban on pipeline oil and diamond imports.

Reuters

China's military chief vows to bolster ties with Russia

The Chinese defense chief has vowed to take military cooperation with Moscow to a new level, a statement that reflects increasingly close Russia-China ties amid the fighting in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia's Navalny faces new charges after prison 'provocation' - lawyer

Russia's leading opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, faces the prospect of new criminal charges after in effect being forced to break the rules of the maximum security penal colony where he is being held, one of his lawyers said on Tuesday.

Reuters

The Cyprus connection: the family firm that helped pour Abramovich’s millions into Chelsea

Exclusive: Limassol accountant helped Russian oligarchs hide their wealth offshore – now the firm is under UK sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how Cypriot firm helped the ‘Orthodox oligarch’ after he was placed under sanctions

Konstantin Malofeyev, accused of aiding pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine, appeared to continue moving money through the global system

The Guardian - UK

Russian court denies appeal from ‘wrongfully detained’ WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich

A Russian court is scheduled to hear a defense appeal of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest on espionage charges

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Russia not planning Wikipedia block for now, minister says

Russia is "not yet" planning to block Wikipedia, its minister of digital affairs said on Tuesday as a Moscow court handed the online encyclopaedia another fine for failing to remove content Russia deems illegal.

The Guardian - UK

Russian judge rejects WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal

US journalist to remain in detention until trial at end of May on charges of espionage

Reuters

Factbox-Russian general praised by Wagner boss briefs Putin in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin was shown on video on Tuesday, purportedly in the part of Ukraine's Kherson region controlled by Russian forces, meeting Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky, a commander who British military intelligence said had recently been restored to a major role in the Ukraine campaign.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: why WWI comparisons can lead to underestimates of Russia's strengths

The current conflict in Ukraine frequently elicits parallels with the first world war. It’s a comparison being made by politicians, journalists, analysts and military personnel.

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Daily Mirror

Inside Nikita Mazepin F1 axing as Guenther Steiner opens up on Ukraine invasion reaction

Guenther Steiner's new book Surviving to Drive, seen by Mirror Sport, comes out later this week and details the Haas chief's reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich seen for first time since spy arrest

Journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested last month and accused of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory. A judge in Moscow, Russia, today upheld his detention

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: West prepares for Putin to use ‘whatever tools he’s got left’ in Ukraine

Officials braced for nuclear threats and cyber-attacks as part of Russian response to predicted counteroffensive. Plus, what’s behind the disgusting food of TikTok?

Reuters

Moscow uses facial recognition cameras to track down draft evaders - TASS

Moscow authorities are using the Russian capital's vast system of facial recognition cameras to track down young men eligible for military service, the state-owned news agency TASS reported on Tuesday, citing the city's chief enlistment officer.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin visit dubbed ‘special tour of mass murders’

Russia is stepping up artillery bombardments and air strikes on Bakhmut

Space

Watch Russian cosmonauts make their 3rd try at a spacewalk tonight

Two Russian cosmonauts will exit the International Space Station tonight (April 18), after a spacesuit problem and a coolant leak held up two previous tries at this EVA.

The Independent UK

Putin meets with military commanders in occupied Ukraine

Russian president meets newly-promoted air service chief

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