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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 377 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy commits to defending Bakhmut and pays tribute to executed soldier

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023

India overcomes leadership limitations

If anything, the outcome of the G20 foreign ministerial meeting was a good barometer of the true nature of India's potential as a global power. On its own turf, it still was not able to garner support from all the G20 members to agree on the joint ministerial statement last…

Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2023

Ukraine launches probe into shooting of man it says was prisoner of war

Ukraine's top prosecutor said on Monday that a criminal investigation had been launched into what he called the "brutal and brazen shooting of an unarmed person" depicted in a video shared on social media, and accused Russia of ignoring the laws of war.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2023

Wagner boss suggests Russian ‘betrayal’ in bloodiest battle

The founder of Russia's mercenary force has suggested "betrayal" as he demands ammunition from Moscow for the grinding battle in Bakhmut. Just days ago

The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023

Russia gives fertilizer to Malawi, seeks African support

The Russian government has donated 20,000 tons of fertilizer to Malawi as part of its efforts to garner diplomatic support from various African nations

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Ukraine’s forces say they are holding out in ‘utter hell’ of fight for eastern city of Bakhmut

It comes as the head of the Russian Wagner merecenary group complains that their frontlines around the city could collapse without ammunition

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Ukrainian victims of war with Russia deserve justice, Garland says

On his way to Ukraine for an unannounced visit last week, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke about upholding the rule of law inside the U.S. and overseas in an exclusive interview with NPR.

WEKU · Mar 6, 2023

The Soviet spy films that inspired a young Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin grew up in "brute, almost Darwinian conditions". But his skills as a master manipulator would take him far.

ABC News · Mar 6, 2023

Drone footage shows how a Ukrainian city has been ‘completely destroyed’ by Russian army

Aerial footage show how the city of Marinka, in Donetsk, which once housed 10,000 people, has been left in ruin, with remains of buildings now surrounded by debris

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

After 70 years, Stalin’s shadow still looms over Russia and Ukraine – but Putin is a tyrant in his own right

Joseph Stalin took his last breath 70 years ago. He died of a cerebral haemorrhage on March 5 1953, aged 74, at his dacha – or country house – west of the Kremlin in a leafy pocket of Moscow’s urban sprawl.

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2023