Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s troops abandon positions in Bakhmut amid Kyiv’s counterattack Kremlin says ‘difficult operation’ continues amid hopes of capturing and controlling mining city The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
AFP journalist killed in rocket attack in Ukraine He's "at least the 15th journalist to be killed while reporting" on Russia's war on Ukraine, journalism nonprofit CPJ says. Axios · May 10, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 441 As the war enters its 441st day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
France calls on EU to list Wagner as ‘terrorists’, UK considering French parliament told that Wagner mercenaries follow the geopolitical policies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
Fearsome Russian Wagner mercenaries to be labelled terror group like Isis and Al Qaeda Labour has demanded that Government ministers should formally label the notorious Wagner Group a terror outfit after accusing it of committing “appalling atrocities” Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023
Britain set to ban Russia's Wagner Group - The Times Britain is set to formally classify Russian mercenary force Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation as a way of increasing pressure on Russia, The Times newspaper reported on Tuesday. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Russia’s show of weakness at scaled-back Victory Day parade President Vladimir Putin has taken centre stage at a markedly scaled-back Victory Day parade while declaring Russia's future "rests on" winning the war in The New Daily · May 9, 2023
Russia stages Victory Day concert for Estonian Russians across the river After Estonia banned Soviet Victory Day celebrations, several hundred people in the Russian-speaking town of Narva watched celebrations across the river which separates it from Russia. Reuters · May 9, 2023
French journalist killed in Russian rocket strike in Ukraine AFP video coordinator Arman Soldin, 32, who was ‘totally dedicated to his craft’, died in attack near Bakhmut The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Outbound inspections resume under Black Sea grain deal - UN The United Nations said inspections resumed on Tuesday of outbound vessels under a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, which Moscow has threatened to quit on May 18 over obstacles to its own grain and fertilizer exports. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Cyprus handed 800-page US dossier on Russia sanctions breaches Report details how local people and firms helped Alisher Usmanov’s conceal immense wealth The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
The Guardian view on Putin’s home front: new vulnerabilities Editorial: A muted Victory Day parade reflects a sense of unease after recent attacks on Russian soil The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Russia's wildfire death toll rises to 21 in Ural Mountains The death toll from wildfires in Russia’s Ural Mountains has risen to 21, according to Russian state news agency Tass The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
British-led coalition hopes to supply longer-range missiles to Ukraine UK opens tender for rockets akin to those denied by US, which could enable strikes deep into Crimea The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Irish Mirror · May 9, 2023 Jameson Irish whiskey bottled in Dublin spotted for sale in Russia despite war in Ukraine Senator Garret Ahearn called for French drinks company Pernod Ricard to be added to the EU sanctions list
ABC News · May 9, 2023 Annual Victory Day parade in Moscow a rare scaled-back event Russia's annual Victory Day parade is ordinarily an impressive show of military might. This year, a lone vintage tank rattled through Red Square.
Axios · May 9, 2023 American extremists linked to Russian sites The online postings of far-right extremists keep turning up on Russia's loosely moderated social media platforms.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Philp: Insulting to compare coronation policing to Vladimir Putin’s Russia The Commons Home Affairs Committee is expected to examine the policing of the coronation, including the arrest of members of Republic.
Reuters · May 9, 2023 FBI says it has sabotaged hacking tool created by elite Russian spies The FBI has sabotaged a suite of malicious software used by elite Russian spies, U.S. authorities said on Tuesday, providing a glimpse of the digital tug-of-war between two cyber superpowers.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 A single tank, fewer soldiers and no flypast: Putin gives angry speech at stripped-back Victory Day parade Address from Red Square comes after Moscow fires latest barrage of cruise missiles at Ukraine
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Why North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Russia aren’t competing at Eurovision this year Thirty-seven countries are competing at Eurovision this year – the lowest number since 2014
France 24 · May 9, 2023 Putin 'celebrates 1945 victory while attacking Kyiv': Zelensky adviser Podolyak In an interview with FRANCE 24, a top adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech in Moscow on Tuesday, saying Putin celebrated the 1945 victory against the Nazis even while "attacking Kyiv", referring to a barrage of cruise missiles lobbed at the Ukrainian…
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from computer networks in dozens of countries, including the U.S. and other NATO members
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Cleverly says he would welcome Xi Jinping role in Ukraine-Russia peace process The Foreign Secretary also urged the West to stand by Kyiv even if its spring offensive fails to make a decisive breakthrough.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 What to know as UK hosts Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine The Eurovision Song Contest is returning to the U.K. for the first time in 25 years, but its heart will be in Ukraine