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Russia sentences Griner to 9 years in prison, White House calls for her release

A Russian court sentenced U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on Thursday after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia, a ruling that U.S. President Joe Biden called "unacceptable."

Reuters

Explainer-Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate in Russia?

Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate?

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Russia to open duty-free shops selling western imports to foreign diplomats

Goods must be paid for in foreign currency, a practice reminiscent of Soviet-era beryozka stores

The Guardian - US

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Ukrainian Soldiers Find And Destroy Poorly Hidden Russian T-72 Tank

The footage was obtained from the 35th Separate Marine Brigade, named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrogradskyi, on Monday.

Zenger

Ukrainian Border Guards Pummel Russians On Front Lines In Donetsk Region

The footage shows Ukrainian troops - from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

Zenger

Ukrainian Tanks Neutralize Russian Fighting Vehicles Hiding In Building With Well-Aimed Hits

The footage was obtained from the 'Kakhovka' Operational Group of Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday.

Zenger

Uri Geller warns Putin: ‘Your nukes are no match for my mind power’

Uri Geller has warned Vladimir Putin he will use “every last molecule” of his mind power to prevent any Russian nuclear attack.

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First Ukraine grain ship passes inspection in Istanbul

The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain to world markets since Russia’s invasion leaves Turkey en route for Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

With eye on Russia, U.S. Senate backs Finland and Sweden joining NATO

The U.S. Senate approved on Wednesday Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s as it responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Shell hands staff big bonuses after energy firm reports record profits

It comes as gas prices have risen significantly across Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Wales Online

Exclusive-Coach Hammon, once a star in Russia, urges Putin to free Brittney Griner

A top coach for U.S. women's pro basketball who once represented Russia at the Olympics has made a plea for Russian President Vladimir Putin to "do the right thing" and quickly release American star player Brittney Griner

Reuters

Blast that killed Ukraine PoWs was Kremlin operation, Kyiv claims

Officials cite satellite data and phone intercepts and say Wagner Group mercenaries carried out atrocity

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Scattering Mines In Donetsk In Propaganda Move

Members of the People's Militia and Russian soldiers purportedly cleared the streets of Donetsk of PFM-1 'petal' mines.

Zenger

Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said Mrs Higgins has clarified the matter after she issued a statement in defence of the letter.

The Independent UK

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Azov Special Forces Troops Hunted Down And Destroyed Two Russian BMP-3s In One Day

The Azov Regiment is a notorious group of soldiers who were officially incorporated into the National Guard of Ukraine in 2014.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schröder under fire for meeting Putin

Schröder, who is facing investigation over Kremlin links, says he has nothing to apologise for over friendship with Russian leader

The Guardian - UK

In Taiwan, as in Ukraine, the west is flirting with disaster

It’s one thing to declare yourself ‘rather dead than red’, quite another to inflict that decision on the rest of us, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Hindu

India to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism in October

Meeting to bring representatives of 15 countries, including China and Russia, for talks on emerging threats

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Ukraine starts pullout of peacekeepers from Kosovo - report

Ukraine will start the pullout of its peacekeepers from the NATO-led mission in Kosovo, the RBK-Ukraine news portal reported on Wednesday citing sources from Ukraine's military command.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin plays down possible winter fuel rationing as concerns grow over Ukraine-Russia war fallout

The Fianna Fail leader was speaking as he opened a new facility in Cork

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin does not think Sabina Higgins' letter scandal has caused embarrassment

The President’s wife has faced sharp criticism for a letter she had printed in the Irish Times in which she did not criticise the Russian invasion of Ukraine but called on both sides to negotiate and agree a ceasefire.

Salon

Vladimir Putin's "Hitler moment"

The Ukrainian summer is almost over. As the Nazis found out in 1941, the cold seasons bring misery and defeat

Reuters

Ukraine brushes off Schroeder war comments, tells Russia to withdraw troops

Ukraine said on Wednesday that any negotiated peace settlement with Moscow would be contingent on a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops, brushing off comments by ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.

Evening Standard

What is Powassan virus? Boy contracts rare illness from tick

Powassan virus has been found in the US, Canada, and Russia.

Reuters

Ukraine says Russia creating strike force aimed at Zelenskiy's hometown

Ukraine said on Wednesday that Russia had started creating a military strike force aimed at President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown of Kryvyi Rih and warned that Moscow could be preparing new offensive operations in southern Ukraine.

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