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Russia's war aims in Ukraine widen, U.S. says any annexations will be challenged

Russia's military "tasks" in Ukraine now go beyond the eastern Donbas region, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, as its forces shelled eastern and southern Ukraine.

Reuters

Putin endorsed by Iran for invasion of Ukraine but clashes with Turkey at summit

Tehran meeting saw discord over Erdoğan’s plan to intervene in Syria but ‘progress’ on shipping Ukrainian grain

The Guardian - UK

Putin warns EU that gas supplies could keep dwindling

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the flow of Russian natural gas to the European customers has dwindled due to the West’s own fault and warned that it could continue ebbing

The Independent UK

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Putin meets Raisi, Erdogan in Iran for talks overshadowed by war

The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Tehran to discuss the conflict in Syria but with the turmoil caused by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine far more in focus.

Tribune News Service

White House says Russia planning to annex large swaths of Ukraine

This would be a massive gamble for Vladimir Putin.

Axios

Ukraine’s First Lady meets with Jill Biden on second day of US visit

Ms Zelenska’s meeting with First Lady Jill Biden this week marks the second time the two women have met since Russia invaded Ukraine in February

The Independent UK

Putin’s Iran trip shows how isolated Russia has become - White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran this week shows how Russia has become isolated in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House's chief National Security Council spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday.

Reuters

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White House says Russia laying groundwork to annex Ukraine territory

Russia is laying the groundwork for the annexation of Ukrainian territory and is installing illegitimate proxy officials in areas there under its control as it seeks to exert total control over its gains in the east, the White House said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Secure “unconditional observance” of ship’s crew rights: Russia tells India

The Russian mission has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs seeking "explanation of the circumstances of the incident"

The Hindu

US says Russia preparing sham vote as pretext to annex Ukrainian territory

‘Annexation by force will be a gross violation of the UN Charter, and we will not allow it to go unchallenged or unpunished’ said National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby

The Independent UK

'Clumsy' Vladimir Putin hobbles down steps with arm stiff by side as he arrives in Iran

Bizarre footage of the Russian leader shows his right arm completely rigid and not moving as he walked down the red carpet which was rolled out at Mehrabad airport

Daily Mirror

Ukraine wants to avoid winter war, says top presidential aide

Ukraine's top presidential aide said on Tuesday that Ukraine does not want the war to last into winter, as this would give Russian forces time to dig in and make any Ukrainian counter-offensive more difficult.

Reuters

US hits out at Russia, China in annual human trafficking report

State Department cites Russia amongst worst offenders in human trafficking, criticises China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Al Jazeera

Explainer: What Putin wants from Iran and why Tehran might be cautious

A budding courtship between Russia and Iran is an unwelcome development for the West that the United States will watch with concern, but it falls well short of a geopolitical game changer.

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The Guardian - UK

Germany worries about gas rationing as supply from Russia halted

Temporary closure of Nord Stream 1 prompts fears for private consumers as well as industry

Roll Call

Senate support builds to seize, liquidate Russian oligarch assets - Roll Call

Senators are pushing legislation giving the Justice Department new authority to seize assets of Russian oligarchs.

Reuters

Iran's Raisi supports political solution to Syrian crisis - TV

Iran supports a political solution to Syria's crisis, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said in a televised speech to a three-way summit with Russia and Turkey on the Syrian conflict in Tehran on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Nuke fears as Vladimir Putin jets into Tehran for talks with Iran's Supreme Leader

Vladimir Putin claimed Russia and Iran, both subject to sanctions, were bolstering links on areas including international security, trade and 'the settlement of the Syria crisis'

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Can Europe keep the heating on this winter amid Russian gas crunch?

While Europe scorches in the heatwave, some of its leaders are securing new gas suppliers to try to ensure the heating stays on this winter as the war in Ukraine forces the continent to confront its dependence on Russian gas. But analysts warn that new gas sources will not solve…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on diplomacy in the Middle East: friends with what benefits?

Editorial: Visits by Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden have thrown relations in the region into the spotlight

Al Jazeera

NATO would have eventually started Ukraine war: Khamenei to Putin

Meeting of Iranian, Russian leaders in Tehran came shortly ahead of trilateral summit with Turkey’s President Erdogan.

Reuters

Iran's Khamenei seeks long-term Moscow, Tehran cooperation

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Tehran and Moscow needed to stay vigilant against "Western deception," calling for long-term cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, state TV reported on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Zelenska accepts award for Ukrainian people before WH visit

Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, has accepted a human rights award on behalf of the people of Ukraine in recognition of their fight against Russia's invasion of their country

The Guardian - UK

Question of what now for Syria remains as vexed as ever

Analysis: while diplomatic efforts continue over Ukraine, Syria risks becoming entrenched as the conflict that was

The Guardian - UK

‘Monumental’: Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina praised for coming out as gay

Activists and athletes say it is an important and symbolic moment for rights of LGBTQ+ people in Russia

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