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Ukrainian editor hails bravery of her journalists in covering Russia war

Olga Rudenko, editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent, said her publication became the 'world’s eyes' on the brutal war and Ukraine ’s 'voice in the world'

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

The 6 best moments from Brittany Griner’s first press conference since returning from detainment in Russia

Griner had an amazing quote about being resilient here that you need to see

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2023

Intelligence chief: Russian spy ring had 'source' in France

The French chief of counterintelligence has given new details about a Russian spy ring broken up last year by France

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent talks of delivering the truth from the frontline during London visit

Olga Rudenko gave the prestigious Cudlipp Lecture this week warning of freedoms under attack in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

Russian invasion of Ukraine highlights national identity issues in Lithuania

The Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked a rally-around-the-flag effect in Lithuania as the tiny Baltic state offered refuge to dissidents fleeing violence and oppression in neighbouring Belarus and Russia. But new restrictions on migrants threaten Lithuania’s liberal values.

France 24 · Apr 27, 2023

Ukraine recap: diplomatic manoeuvres intensify in advance of a possible spring offensive

A quick check of the Met office forecasts for Ukraine suggests that over the next week or so the weather is going to get steadily warmer. The rising mercury has fuelled speculation that Ukraine’s much discussed spring offensive is just around the corner, the only questions being when and where…

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

Top US newspapers call for Evan Gershkovich’s release in Russia

Russia’s foreign ministry says it denied a US consular visit request for journalist amid growing calls for his release.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023

Watch live: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release

Watch live as Brittney Griner holds her first news conference since being released from prison in Russia.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Chair of US Fed prank-called by Russians pretending to be Zelenskiy

Jerome Powell appears to address inflation and Russian central bank in video broadcast on Russian state television

The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2023

‘It was a joke’: Wagner group chief says Bakhmut ceasefire was just ‘humour’

Russia installs ‘Devil’s Teeth’ anti-tank defence barricade to thwart Ukrainian forces

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023