Heavy losses reported by Russia and Ukraine as battle for Bakhmut rages Both sides claim to have killed huge numbers of enemy soldiers, but have not given details of their own casualties Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023
Türkiye to Continue Normalization Talks with Assad Regime within Days Türkiye confirmed its intention to continue the normalization talks with the Syrian regime in the coming period, expressing its hope that Damascus would understand its concerns about the presence of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) near its borders. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar asserted that Ankara will continue the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023
Growing foothold: how Russia donates fertiliser to deepen African alliances Malawi is at the centre of a diplomatic tussle for influence, but as a food crisis looms, farmers are happy to accept desperately needed shipments The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023
Ukraine, Russia Locked in Brutal Battle in Bakhmut, Casualties Mount Ukrainian forces faced relentless Russian attacks on Bakhmut in its eastern Donetsk region on Monday, with both sides reporting mounting enemy casualties as they battled across a small river that bisects the ruined town and now marks the front line. The situation in the nearly deserted town was difficult, the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023
Ukraine is world’s third largest arms importer: SIPRI Fuelled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries are also increasing arms imports, the think tank says. Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023
France mulls nuclear revamp as Ukraine war prompts an energy mix rethink French lawmakers start examining a new bill on Monday aimed at speeding up the construction of new nuclear reactors, which President Emmanuel Macron says are crucial to bolstering France’s energy independence. Critics of the bill, however, say it ignores pressing concerns over the safety of the country’s ageing reactors as… France 24 · Mar 13, 2023
Long shadow of US invasion of Iraq still looms over international order ‘Tell me, how does this end?’ asked US general David Petraeus during first push to Baghdad in 2003 The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023
‘I hope I haven’t killed anybody’: the pacifist author fighting on Ukraine’s frontline Vlad Beliavsky dreamed that his new psychology book would help end wars. He has now spent a year in uniform, trying to catch saboteurs and fend off Russian cyber attacks The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Xi to visit Russia as early as next week; Moscow says it could agree to shorter Black Sea grain deal – as it happened China’s president planning to visit Moscow soon and also speak to Zelenskiy; hopes for possible grain deal extension but Russia wants 60-day limit The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023
Ukraine-Russia news – latest: Putin and Wagner group reach ‘boiling point’ in Bakhmut rivalry Power struggle set against bloody backdrop of battle for city in Donetsk The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
US turns to new ways to punish Russian oligarchs for the war The U.S. has begun an aggressive new push to inflict pain on Russia’s economy and especially its oligarchs with the intent of thwarting the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Sunak 'promises £5bn boost for defence' Increase in spending to counter growing threat of Russia and China Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023
‘Navalny’ wins the Oscar, and director Daniel Roher blasts Putin and the war in Ukraine LOS ANGELES — Daniel Roher just knocked Russian President Vladimir Putin off his high horse, dedicating his Oscar to political prisoners around the world. Los Angeles Times · Mar 13, 2023
‘Stay strong my love’: Alexei Navalny’s wife delivers heartfelt message to Russian opposition leader at Oscars ‘Alexei, I am dreaming of the day when you will be free and our country will be free’ The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023 Oscar-winning director and Putin critic sends 'vital' message to Russian President Navalny won the award for the Best Documentary Feature Film at tonight's Academy Awards, with director Daniel Roher dedicating the win to political prisoners around the world
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 'Navalny,' about dissident fighting Kremlin, wins doc Oscar “Navalny,” a look at a Russian opposition leader following an attempt on his life, has won the Oscar for best documentary feature
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 383 of the invasion ICC expected to open two war crimes cases; Xi Jinping planning to visit Putin in Moscow and also to speak to Zelenskiy
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023 France challenging Russia as second biggest arms exporter behind US Study shows French suppliers have more major export orders than Russia, while UK’s share has dwindled
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023 Sunak’s focus may be on China, but it’s Europe’s security that is vital for the UK The PM’s determination to stay faithful to the ‘Indo-Pacific tilt’ is vague, while Russia is still the greatest threat
The New Daily · Mar 12, 2023 Casualties mount as Ukraine stands ground in Bakhmut Ukrainian and Russian forces are both claiming to have killed hundreds of enemy troops as the battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut grinds on.
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023 Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record profit of $161bn It comes as energy prices spiked following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023 Russians putting down roots in kingdom Russian tourists have been flocking to Thailand since pandemic travel restrictions were eased, with many choosing to invest in the kingdom's real estate sector after an extended holiday in the country.
Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023 'So be it': Ukrainians despair as Russians hammer Chasiv Yar CHASIV YAR (UKRAINE) - In the embattled eastern town of Chasiv Yar, Valentyna is so exhausted by constant shelling she does not care if she dies.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023 Moldova police arrest members of Russian-backed network over unrest plot Police chief says seven people detained for their involvement in causing ‘mass disorder’ during a protest in Chisinau on Sunday
Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023 Russia turns to cruel flesh-melting weapon as thermite bombs rain down in Ukraine town Thermite munitions - which have been used previously during the war in Ukraine - are particularly deadly because they burn rather than explode, reaching temperatures exceeding 2,400C that can easily sear through steel