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New EU sanctions will target Putin's propagandists, von der Leyen says

New European sanctions against Russia will include new export bans worth more than 10 billion euros ($10.7 billion) and will take on Russian president Vladimir Putin's propagandists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters

Some EU leaders ready to give aircrafts to Ukraine - Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said several European Union leaders told a summit he attended on Thursday they were ready to provide Kyiv with aircraft to help it fight against Russia's invasion.

Reuters

‘Ex-comedian in a green shirt’: Russia lashes out at ‘pompous’ Zelensky

‘Russia will know how to respond to any unfriendly actions by the British side,’ embassy warns

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No 10 admits ‘escalatory’ risk in sending fighter jets to Ukraine after Russia threats

UK keeping eye on risk – as defence secretary Ben Wallace rules out sending planes in short term

The Independent UK

Zelenskiy aide edits own post, says fighter jets for Ukraine 'may be resolved'

A senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy edited his own social media post on Thursday to say the question of fighter jets for Ukraine may be resolved, after earlier writing that it had already been resolved.

Reuters

Putin waves a sarcastic goodbye to foreign business departing Russia

President Vladimir Putin waved a sarcastic farewell on Thursday to foreign businesses which have left Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, saying their departure would benefit Russian companies.

Reuters

Lula goes to Washington eyeing a ‘new era’ in US-Brazil relations

Brazil’s president will join Joe Biden for talks in US capital Friday amid political turmoil, deep divisions at home.

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Russia raps U.S. over lack of U.N. visas for its diplomats, seeks arbitration

Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of failing to issue visas to its delegates at the United Nations and restricting the movement of its diplomats, calling for arbitration over what it said were "violations" of U.N. law.

Reuters

IOC President Bach Urges Ukraine to Drop Paris Boycott Threat

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes after the IOC opened the door…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelenskyy: Ukraine intercepted plans to destroy Moldova

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discovered plans by Russian secret services to destroy Moldova

The Independent UK

SpaceX limits Starlink use in Ukraine, company president says

Use of space internet to help defend country from Russia deemed to go against terms of service

The Independent UK

Wagner Group in Africa: Russia's presence on the continent increasingly relies on mercenaries

Mercenaries have been a fixture in Africa since the second half of the 20th century. They have been used to protect incumbent leaders or install new ones in conflict zones.

The Conversation

Spain trains Ukrainian volunteers ahead of expected Russian offensive

When Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, Alona, a Ukrainian who has lived in Spain for 14 years, felt compelled to return home to defend her country.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin issues chilling warning for UK if they arm Ukraine with fighter jets

The Russian Embassy warned that the UK would have "blood on its hands" if they were to deliver fighter jets for Ukraine to use in their war against invading Russian forces.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Wrong side of history’: Ukraine athletes accuse IOC of ‘kowtowing’ to Russia

Ukraine athletes have sent a letter to the IOC, saying it ‘must choose a side in this war’, after moves to allow competitors from Russia and Belarus to take part in Paris 2024

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy wants jets. The west should think very carefully before giving them to him

To grant Ukraine’s request carries a huge risk – better to help it gain battlefield advantage as a basis for peace talks, says the Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

Sunak: Ukraine pilot training is ‘first step’ towards potential supply of jets

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said UK support would make a ‘big difference in the struggle against Russian aggression’.

The Independent UK

5 dead in apartment building fire in Novosibirsk, Russia

Authorities say a gas explosion in an apartment building in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk has killed at least five people including a 2-year-old child

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Al Jazeera

Russia attacks east Ukraine as milestone nears; Kyiv seeks arms

In the 50th week of war, clashes intensify along eastern front lines, as Kyiv claims heavy losses among Russian troops.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Thanks EU for Help, Set to Press Leaders for Jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked the European Union and its citizens on Thursday for the help Ukraine has been receiving to defend itself against the Russian invasion, before joining a summit of the bloc's leaders to ask for more weapons. Having won promises of Western battle tanks in recent weeks,…

Reuters

Zelenskiy says a victorious Ukraine will be part of EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that he believed his country would join the European Union after emerging victorious from its war with Russia.

Reuters

Kremlin dismisses claims Putin was involved in MH17 downing

The Kremlin dismissed on Thursday the findings of international prosecutors investigating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) who said they had found "strong indications" of Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in the incident.

The Guardian - UK

Could Russia really quit Uefa for Asian federation to reach 2026 World Cup?

Russia is weighing up following Australia’s example and joining AFC qualification route but significant obstacles remain

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov visits Sudan on diplomatic push in Africa's Sahel

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was due to meet officials in Sudan on Thursday, part of an African tour seeking to expand influence at a time when Western nations have sought to isolate Moscow with sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

At least 12 dead after gas explosion hits Russian housing block - Tass

At least 12 people were killed on Thursday in a gas explosion in a housing block in the city of Novosibirsk in Siberia, Tass news agency said, in Russia's second fatal gas explosion in three days.

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