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India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources say

India and Russia are nearing a critical minerals deal. The agreement will cover exploration, processing, and technology for vital resources like lithium and rare earths. This move aims to reduce India's reliance on China. Corporate investments will also be facilitated.

The Economic Times · May 12

Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks after mysterious explosions off Spain

A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank off Spain after explosions on December 23, 2024, carrying suspected nuclear reactor components possibly for North Korea. The vessel, previously used in Syria, experienced multiple blasts, leading to its sinking and the death of two crew members. A Russian military ship later…

The Times of India · May 12

Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending

ANALYSIS: Russia’s leader is showing increasing signs of weakness, while Ukraine is growing in confidence as the war turns Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · May 12

Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires, one dead: authorities

Russia resumed strikes on Ukraine as a three-day truce expired on Tuesday, attacking the capital with drones and killing one person in the eastern region of Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian authorities said. Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded at least four others, regional military authorities said.

The Economic Times · May 12

Russia launches strikes at Ukraine, hours after expiration of 72-hour truce

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would retaliate if Russia decided "to return to a full-scale war."

Euronews · May 12

Teen bedroom art installation shines spotlight on Ukraine’s stolen children

Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by Russia

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Putin tests new nuclear ballistic missile and claims it could enter combat this year

The claim comes as a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv expired

The Independent UK · May 12

The ex-German chancellor and Putin’s ‘buddy’ who Russia want to mediate Ukraine peace talks

Schröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office

The Independent UK · May 12

Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions officials for child abductions; Kyiv under drone attack as ceasefire expires

About 20,500 children unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-held territory; alert sirens sound in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,539

The Guardian - AU · May 12

Europe rejects Putin’s pick for peace mediator after claim war is ‘coming to an end’

Putin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea

The Independent UK · May 12