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Black Sea grain deal could start winding down next week ahead of 'expected' closure

A deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain could start winding down next week after Russia said it will not approve any new vessels unless their operators guarantee the transits will be done by May 18 - "the expected date of ... closure."

Reuters

Russian official warns of 'uncontrollable' arms race - RIA

A Russian official warned on Friday of an "uncontrollable" arms race involving multiple nuclear powers, the state-owned RIA news agency said.

Reuters

How ‘Putin’s chef’ and his Wagner Group are cashing in on conflicts around the world

They’ve drawn most attention in eastern Ukraine, but it seems wherever war breaks out – from Syria to Sudan – this group of mercenaries can be found profiting from bloodshed, writes World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta

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Russia says its air force accidentally bombed its own city near Ukraine

A Russian fighter jet had an "accidental discharge" of its payload over the Russian city of Belgorod on Thursday, according to Russia's Defense Ministry, causing injuries and damaging buildings.

WEKU

France's economy minister extends electricity subsidies to 2025

The French government will continue subsidising electricity bills into 2025 as prices suffer from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and part of the country's nuclear reactor fleet remaining offline, the finance minister said Friday.

Radio France Internationale

Russia downbeat on Black Sea grain deal as Kyiv tries to unblock exports

Ukraine's prospects of unblocking grain shipments to eastern Europe improved on Friday as Romania opted against a unilateral ban on food imports, but there was no progress on extending a deal on Black Sea exports.

Reuters

When and how will Ukraine start counteroffensive against Russia?

Western weapons pour into Ukraine as officials in Kyiv promise new attacks will start soon.

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Five people sanctioned over imprisonment of British-Russian dissident

Vladimir Kara-Murza was jailed for 25 years on Monday in a process the UK says breached his human rights.

The Independent UK

All Nato members have agreed Ukraine will eventually join, says Stoltenberg

Secretary general says countries have agreed Kyiv will join military alliance when war with Russia is over

The Guardian - UK

Britain sanctions Russians linked to jailing of Putin critic Kara-Murza

Britain on Friday sanctioned a Russian judge and four others linked to the arrest and alleged poisonings of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza who was jailed for 25 years this week for treason and other offences.

Reuters

Russia Says Ukrainian Actions Show Need to Continue ‘Special Military Operation'

Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that recent actions and rhetoric from Ukraine show that Russia needs to continue what it calls the "special military operation" in Ukraine. The operation will continue until its stated aims of "denazification and demilitarisation" are complete, and threats to Russian security…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Belgorod: Three in hospital as Russian supersonic warplane ‘accidentally’ fires on its own city

Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov declares state of emergency

The Independent UK

All Nato members want Ukraine to join military alliance, says chief Jens Stoltenberg

Russia has used Ukraine’s bid to join Nato as one of its justifications for going to war

Evening Standard

Macron, Biden search for China reset after French leader's comments on Taiwan

US President Joe Biden and French leader Emmanuel Macron have been attempting to ease tension between Paris and Washington in the wake of Macron's recent remarks on Taiwan and the European security relationship with the United States.

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Russia watching for new Western sanctions, says they would hit world economy

The Kremlin said on Friday it was monitoring reports of a possible ban on exports to Russia by Western countries, and that new sanctions would damage the global economy.

Reuters

Allies move to bolster Ukrainian tank forces ahead of counteroffensive

The United States said it will soon start training Ukrainian troops to use its Abrams tank and Germany announced a deal to establish a Polish hub to repair tanks as the U.S. hosted a meeting of allies on Friday.

Reuters

Russia crosses new lines in crackdown on Putin's enemies

With virtually all the Kremlin's opponents already jailed or in exile, and liberal press outlets and human rights groups forced to shut down, it might have appeared that years of repression in Russia had achieved their objective.

The News Lens

Leaked Documents Show How Russia, China Collaborate on Censorship

In some of the leaked materials, Chinese officials appear to ask Russia for advice on dealing with popular dissent and regulating media.

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Lula to drop criticism of West over Ukraine in Europe visit, sources say

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to avoid criticism of the U.S. and European role in the Ukraine war when he visits Portugal this weekend, two Brazilian officials told Reuters on Thursday.

WEKU

A woman gets 21 years for trying to kill her doppelganger with poisoned cheesecake

Viktoria Nasyrova was convicted in February and sentenced this week in New York. Her lawyer says she'll eventually likely get deported back to Russia — where she's wanted for a 2014 murder.

WEKU

This Ukrainian widower's superpower is repairing the home he shared with his wife

"He's giving us hope this neighborhood will come back to life," says a neighbor in the apartment building in Kharkiv damaged during Russia's invasion.

Asharq Al-Awsat

G7 Nations Considering Near-total Ban on Exports to Russia

The Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing Japanese government sources. Bloomberg news on Thursday also reported that the United States and Ukraine's allies were considering "an outright ban on most exports to Russia".

Reuters

Canada to send rifles, radios in new C$39 million Ukraine aid package

The Canadian government on Friday announced C$39 million ($28.9 million) in new military assistance for Ukraine that will include 40 sniper rifles, 16 radio sets and a donation to a NATO fund to help Kyiv in its war against Russia.

Wales Online

'I used to sleep on flea-infested sofas, now I'm worth £14million'

Victoria grew up in a cold and crumbling flat

Reuters

NATO's Stoltenberg reaffirms Ukraine to eventually join alliance

All NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine will eventually become a member of the alliance but the main focus now is to ensure the country prevails against Russia, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.

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