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Canadian prime minister slams rise of ‘authoritarianism’

In a speech, Justin Trudeau called on ‘like-minded democracies’ to use economic incentives to combat authoritarianism.

Al Jazeera

Russia's Wagner group could soon cease to exist, founder tells blogger

Russia's private Wagner militia, which is leading the assault on Bakhmut in Ukraine and has been active in Africa, could soon cease to exist, founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in video remarks to a blogger that were released on Friday.

Reuters

On lethal aid to Ukraine, South Korean leader says Seoul considering its options

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Friday it was necessary to ensure Russia’s invasion of Ukraine does not succeed and that Seoul was considering its options when it came to lethal aid to Kyiv.

Reuters

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Cruise missile attacks on Ukraine that killed 19 were Russian 'intimidation strategy'

Ukrainian cities including Kyiv were targeted by 23 cruise missiles and two suicide drones. The strikes killed at least 19 people and wounded many others

Daily Mirror

Ukraine vows ‘iron fist’ assault after missile pounding

Ukraine is preparing to launch a huge counteroffensive against Russia using newly replenished Western weapons after Russian strike on cities

The New Daily

Brittney Griner says she went to Russia to make $1 million a year—and spent 10 months in detention

Brittney Griner made over $1 million per season while playing in Russia—more than quadruple her salary in the WNBA.

Fortune

At least 25 killed in Russian air raids on Ukraine cities

The wave of Russian missile attacks was the first since early March.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. concerned over illicit technology procurement by Russia for war: official

The U.S. is looking closely at export controls of technology companies around the world, including in India, in order to ensure that Moscow doesn’t “backfill” technology needed for manufacturing weapons during the Ukraine war.

The Hindu

Heads of state, top diplomats visit Ukraine to show support

Two heads of state and seven foreign ministers from a group of Ukraine’s European backers have visited the war-torn country to express support for Kyiv in its defense against Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

Russia's Putin signs decree introducing life sentences for treason

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree formally increasing the maximum sentence for treason to life in jail, part of a drive to suppress dissent since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

A small step across the Dnipro River, a giant leap for Ukraine’s counteroffensive?

The Ukrainian army not only succeeded in advancing across the Dnipro River in the Kherson region this week, it but also carried out strikes on Tokmak, a southern Ukrainian town occupied by Russia and at a strategic crossroads for a possible counteroffensive in the southeast.

France 24

Ukraine vows ‘iron fist’ counterattack as Russian missile strikes kill at least 25

‘This Russian terror must face a fair response from Ukraine and the world,’ says President Zelensky

The Independent UK

‘Brilliant’ former BBC journalist killed on front line in Ukraine

Oleksandr ‘Sasha’ Bondarenko began volunteering for Ukraine’s territorial defence following Russia’s invasion last year

Evening Standard

Attempts by West to pressure friendly countries to isolate Russia have failed: Russian Minister

Attempts by West to pressure friendly countries to isolate Russia have failed, says Russian Minister Sergei Shoigu at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers meet

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The Independent UK

Disunity and division helps Russia and China, says security minister

Tom Tugendhat accused the SNP not understanding ‘what the real threat is’.

Reuters

Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Syria and Turkey may meet in May -Ankara

The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Syria and Turkey may hold a meeting in May in Moscow, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday, as part of efforts to rebuild Turkey-Syria ties after years of animosity during Syria's civil war.

France 24

Russia has to 'find a way out of' its own mess, Portugal's foreign minister says

Talking Europe interviews João Gomes Cravinho, Portugal’s top diplomat. He discusses whether Portugal’s ally, Brazil, could have a role to play in talks between Ukraine and Russia one day – this after the president of Brazil, which has not imposed sanctions on Russia, nor sent ammunition to Kyiv, called for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Paves Way for Deportations from Annexed Ukrainian Regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that gives people living in parts of Ukraine under Moscow's control a path to Russian citizenship, but means those who decline or who do not legalize their status could be deported. The decree, which was reported by Russian news agencies on Friday,…

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What are the ‘dragon’s teeth’ defences being erected by Russia in Ukraine?

Concrete anti-tank barricades constructed in anticipation of major counteroffensive by Kyiv’s forces

Fortune

Russia and U.S. will continue working together on International Space Station through at least 2028

Global tensions won’t extend into outer space, for now.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Says Ukrainian Rocket Attack Kills Seven Civilians in Donetsk

The top Russian-installed official in Ukraine's occupied Donetsk region, Denis Pushilin, accused Ukraine in a social media post of killing seven people on Friday, including a child, with a rocket that set a minibus alight in the city of Donetsk. A Russian Investigative Committee officer who declined to give his…

Reuters

Russia says Ukrainian rocket attack kills seven civilians in Donetsk

The Independent UK

Harrowing Google Earth update reveals Ukraine before and after Russia’s attack

Satellite images capture aftermath of the siege of Mairupol

Daily Mirror

Woman, 22, who baked 'f*** Vladimir Putin' cakes detained by Russian police

There are fears Anastasia Chernysheva, 22, will face jail over her “anti-Vladimir Putin confectionary" after her home was raided and she was detained in

Reuters

Russia fixing power line from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to land it controls, IAEA says

Russia has informed the U.N. nuclear watchdog that equipment spotted at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which Russia controls, will be used to fix a power transmission line that leads to Russian-held territory, the watchdog said on Friday.

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