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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 433

As the war enters its 433rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2023

Morning Digest | India leads ‘Laundromat’ countries buying Russian crude, selling refined products to Europe; U.S. projected to hit debt ceiling as soon as June 1, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Griner embraces growing platform at Met Gala months after return from Russia

American basketball star Brittney Griner stepped onto the red carpet at the star-studded Met Gala on Monday, embracing a larger spotlight months after returning home from detention in a Russian penal colony.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine invasion since December, says White House

US officials say Russian attempted offensive in Donbas ‘has failed’ and come at ‘terrible cost’

Evening Standard · May 1, 2023

US believes 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

Casualties come amid intense fighting in eastern Ukraine over the past five months, according to US estimates.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

After fleeing war in Ukraine last year, these Australian teachers have now returned to Kyiv

Rachel Lehmann Ware and her husband, Duncan, made a chaotic escape from Ukraine with their three cats after the Russian invasion last year. Now the Tasmanian teachers have returned to Kyiv, where lessons are often taught in an air raid shelter.

ABC News · May 1, 2023

US believes Russians in Ukraine have suffered 100,000 casualties in 5 months

The White House on Monday estimated that Russia's military has suffered 100,000 casualties in the last five months in fighting in the Bakhmut region and other areas of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Artemis Moon Missions Are Still a Priority in NASA's Latest Budget

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testified this week before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Inverse · May 1, 2023

US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

The White House says it now estimates that just since December Russia has suffered 100,000 casualties, including 20,000 killed, as Ukraine has rebuffed a heavy-assault in eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

US Speaker McCarthy: Russia must pull out of Ukraine

Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Russia should “pull out” of Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023