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Russia becoming ‘more reckless’ as Moscow weakened by war – Yvette Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the peace dividend which began when the Cold War ended is ‘gone’.

Evening Standard · May 22

Russia becoming more reckless and dangerous as Ukraine war falters, foreign secretary warns

Yvette Cooper says the peace dividend which began when the Cold War ended is ‘gone’

The Independent UK · May 22

Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. India's support for the US is declining, with young Indians favoring Russia and Japan. Rubio will discuss energy, trade, and defense cooperation. The visit includes a Quad meeting.…

The Economic Times · May 22

Ukrainian protesters in Kyiv urge veto of a bill families fear could declare missing soldiers dead

Hundreds of Ukrainians have marched through Kyiv to demand that the government veto a bill they say could prematurely declare missing soldiers dead

AAP · May 22

‘We will not survive’: jailing of Daria Egereva highlights plight of Russia’s Indigenous people

Authorities are cracking down on rights activists fighting for Indigenous people threatened by authoritarianism, extractivism and climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Latvia: Standing with Ukraine

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Latvia has been providing massive support to war-torn Ukraine. Like Estonia and Lithuania, this small Baltic state is among the European countries hosting the highest number of Ukrainian refugees relative to its population. Our reporters Valentine Patry and Hugo Laridon went…

France 24 · May 22

Watch: Inside Nato’s London tube war drill

Nato’s UK-run command centre took over Charing Cross tube in London to test its ability to fight off Russia, amid continued criticism that Britain isn’t war ready.

The Independent UK · May 22

Nato tests ‘deep strike’ missile operations from London Tube station to prepare for Russian attack

Nato’s UK-run command centre took over Charing Cross Tube station to test its ability to fight off a Russian attack, amid continued criticism that Britain isn’t war-ready

The Independent UK · May 22

Rise in radiation levels after Russia arms missiles with uranium

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The Independent UK · May 22

Lukashenka offers to meet Zelenskyy as Ukraine warns of Russia's new offensive through Belarus

Zelenskyy earlier warned Belarus of “consequences” over possible deeper involvement in Russia’s all-out war amid growing concerns that Moscow is seeking to open a new front against Ukraine from Belarus, as it did in early 2022.

Euronews · May 22