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In Russia, comedian's satirical song about Ukraine war draws complaints

A new song by a well-known Russian comic that satirises Moscow's war in Ukraine and its supporters has been referred to prosecutors by a patriotic organisation which believes it discredits the army, now a criminal offence.

Reuters

Anthony Yarde rubbishes ‘underdog’ tag before bout with unbeaten Artur Beterbiev

The Russian champion has won all 18 of his professional fights by way of knockout as he prepares to take on the Londoner at Wembley Arena on Saturday

The Independent UK

Germany ‘sorry’ for leopard jibe at Russia’s foreign minister that upset some Africans

The tweet and emoji played on Germany’s decision to send some of its advanced Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

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Ukrainian authorities detain alleged spy in security service

Investigators have detained a Ukrainian security official on suspicion of spying for Russia, authorities said on Thursday, part of an effort by Kyiv to weed out moles nearly a year into a war with Russia.

Reuters

France's foreign minister visits Odesa to show support for Ukraine

The French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, visited Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Thursday to discuss how France can help Ukraine as it fights Russia's attack on its independence – though she did not say there were plans to send French-made tanks.

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Anthony Yarde not bothered about being underdog against unbeaten Artur Beterbiev

The Russian champion has won all 18 of his professional fights by way of knockout.

The Independent UK

Experts to advise Govt on autonomous sanctions regime

An independent group will look at how New Zealand can best punish human rights violators overseas, as the "complexities" of the Russia sanctions regime are outlined.

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Is Biden right to send tanks to Ukraine? Our panel reacts

As the war continues to slowly escalate, the question remains: how does this end?

The Guardian - US

Russia slams new EU mission to Armenia, says it will stoke tensions

Russia sharply criticised on Thursday a decision by the European Union to establish a new civilian mission in Armenia, saying it would only further stoke "geopolitical confrontation" in a region plagued by tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Reuters

Watch live: Ukraine war testimony to be given to US Congress

US officials are set to give testimony on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia as the conflict enters its twelfth month.

The Independent UK

U.S. toughens sanctions against Russia's Wagner mercenary group

The United States on Thursday stepped up sanctions against the Wagner Group, labeling the Russian mercenary company fighting in Ukraine as a transnational criminal organization responsible for widespread human rights abuses.

Reuters

UK government hits out at decision not to ban Russian athletes from Paris 2024 Olympics

It appears as though the International Olympic Committee are leaning towards allowing Russians to compete at the 2024 Games but a key UK government figures disagree

Daily Mirror

Paris Olympics bosses plan to include 'neutral' Russian and Belarusian athletes

Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have confirmed they are thrashing out plans to allow Russian athletes into the event as "neutrals", despite calls from the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ban them due to the conflict between the two countries.

Radio France Internationale

Germany apologizes for leopard jibe that upset some Africans

Germany has apologized for using a leopard emoji in a jibe at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Twitter that ended up offending some Africans

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Novak Djokovic lifts lid on suspicious white bottle after being accused of rule break

As Novak Djokovic prepares for his 44th career Grand Slam semi-final tomorrow he opened he cleared the confusion around a mysterious object first seen earlier in his Melbourne Park campaign

The Conversation

Ukraine has a mixed record of treating its citizens fairly – that could make it harder for it to maintain peace, once the war ends

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the dominant Western media narrative has been clear – Russia is the “global villain,” and Ukraine a model country victimized by an unjust war. But while the war may be unjust, Ukraine had its share of problems before the conflict with Russia intensified…

Al Jazeera

Ukraine wakes up to deadly attacks after securing battle tanks

Eleven people were killed in a nationwide strike a day after Russia warned Western tank deliveries signal an escalation.

Al Jazeera

Fighting on two fronts: Zelenskyy battles corruption and Russia

Ukraine restarts the war on graft, and Western nations promise battle tanks. Could the two events be linked?

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Today's Interview: Checking in on Ukrainians in central Kentucky nearly a year after the Russian inv

An interview with Victor Selepina with the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church in Lexington

The Independent UK

British Government criticises decision to allow Russian athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics

The IOC says the “vast majority” of Olympic stakeholders support the creation of a pathway for Russian athletes to return as neutrals.

Reuters

Olympics-OCA offers Russian, Belarusian athletes opportunity to compete at Asian Games

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Thursday it has offered to let Russian and Belarusian athletes take part in the Asian Games, a first step towards them competing at the Paris 2024 summer Olympics.

Reuters

Olympics-Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions - IOC

Russian and Belarusian athletes could participate in Asian events with the International Olympic Committee looking at options for their return to international competitions.

Evening Standard

IOC accused of ‘endorsing’ invasion of Ukraine over U-turn on Russians competing at Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of “endorsing” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after it said it would “explore a pathway” for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at next year’s Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

Nobel laureate wants more to help probe Russian war crimes

A Ukrainian human rights lawyer who shared last year’s Nobel Peace Prize is calling for more international investigative and legal help to deal with the staggering amount of war crimes cases since Russia invaded its neighbor almost a year ago

Reuters

Holocaust survivor finds refuge from Ukraine war in Poland

Iya Rudzitskaya, a 92-year-old Ukrainian Jew, has fled Kyiv twice. First, in 1941, when she was just 10 years old and German bombs started falling on the then Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. The second time came last year, when Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.

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