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Russian forces close in on takeover of eastern Ukrainian province

DNIPRO, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces desperately tried to block a complete Russian takeover of one of the country’s two eastern provinces Tuesday, with Russian troops clawing out incremental gains even as European leaders agreed to a partial oil embargo aimed at starving Moscow’s mammoth war machine.

Los Angeles Times

U.S. will again urge U.N. sanctions if North Korea carries out nuclear test

The United States will again push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea if it carries out a seventh nuclear test, despite opposition by China and Russia, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Do sanctions work? EU bets on oil embargo while Moscow blocks grain exports

It took one month of haggling for the European Union to agree on a Russian oil embargo that offers an exemption for holdout Hungary. How big or how small a caveat? After all, the EU is reducing dependency on Russian oil by 90 percent. In the long run, it's a…

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‘We don’t know our fate’: Residents in fear of Russian advance as Putin’s missiles kill civilians

Kim Sengupta finds a city targeted by Russian missiles as Putin sets sights on eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK

U.N. had 'constructive' talks in Moscow on Russian grain, fertilizer exports

A senior U.N. official had "constructive discussions" in Moscow with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov on facilitating Russian grain and fertilizer exports to global markets, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russian forces control most of Sievierodonetsk, says Ukraine regional governor

Russian forces now control most of the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk but have not surrounded it, the governor of Ukraine's Luhansk province said on Tuesday after days of fighting.

Reuters

Russia could wipe out US with just four Satan II missiles, state media claims

Yesterday hosts on RussiaOne - the Kremlin's prime mouthpiece - boasted of the country's military prowess and its flagship Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, the world-ending Sarmat II

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The Guardian view on the EU’s oil embargo: ramping up the cost of Putin’s war

Editorial: Amid talk of division in the west, this week’s summit offered a show of unity

The Guardian - UK

OIC, Russia Discuss Int'l Challenges

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Ibrahim Taha held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Talks focused on regional and international challenges, with the officials stressing the importance of coordination and consultations to serve international peace efforts and stability in the world. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Agrees Gradual Russian Oil Embargo, Gives Hungary Exemptions

European Union leaders have agreed an embargo on Russian crude oil imports that will take full effect by the end of the year, but Hungary and two other landlocked Central European states secured exemptions for the pipeline imports they rely on. The ban, agreed overnight after weeks of wrangling, aims…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Military group connected to Russian Government 'laid banned landmines in Libya'

Lama Fakih, Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch, said the Wagner Group added to the “deadly legacy” of mines and booby traps scattered across Tripoli’s suburbs

Daily Mirror

Key talking points ahead of Scotland vs Ukraine World Cup play-off semi-final

The eyes of the world will be on Hampden as Ukraine play their first competitive match since their territory was invaded by Russia three months ago.

The Independent UK

Ukraine war: Russian state TV claims Nato has started ‘World War 3’

Now Russia must ‘demilitarise’ all western powers, says Kremlin cheerleader

The Independent UK

Former Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann found not guilty of lying to FBI

The not guilty verdict is a significant blow to Special Counsel John Durham, who was tasked with undermining a previous investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign’s ties to the Russian government

The Independent UK

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Decries Journalist’s Death in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed France will continue to "fight against impunity" after a French journalist was killed by shell shrapnel while covering a Ukrainian evacuation operation. The French national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office opened an investigation for war crimes. Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff, 32, was killed Monday as he was covering a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gazprom to Cut Gas Supplies to Denmark’s Orsted, Germany via Shell Deal

Russia's Gazprom said on Tuesday it would cut off gas flows to Denmark's Orsted and to Shell Energy for its contract to supply gas to Germany, after both companies failed to make payments in roubles. The cuts will be effective from June 1, Gazprom said. Russia has already cut off…

Axios

John Durham investigation: Clinton-linked lawyer acquitted of lying to FBI

It's special counsel John Durham's first trial loss in his review of the Trump-Russia probe.

Benzinga

Russia Estimates That Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto Mining Consumes 2% Of Total Electricity

A recent government estimate shows that nearly 2% of the total electricity consumption in Russia goes into crypto mining.

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Ukraine's president welcomes new sanctions but criticises "unacceptable" delay

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday welcomed a sixth package of European Union sanctions against Russia but criticised what he called an "unacceptable" delay in the bloc agreeing the latest measures.

Reuters

In wary Finland, Santa's grotto is also bomb shelter

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has not caught Finland unprepared.

The Guardian - UK

‘The west can change the outcome’: plea for heavy weapons on Ukraine frontline

People under constant fire in southern city of Mykolaiv say they can beat Russia with more help

Reuters

German "Zeitenwende" to materialize in encrypted radios, ships and air defence

Germany will use a 100 billion euro special fund set up for its military to buy encrypted radios, new frigates and corvettes and a short range air defence system, according to a draft seen by Reuters and a defence source.

Zenger

Pro-Russian Forces Share Footage Showing First Freight Vessel Arriving In The Port Of Mariupol

Russian troops invaded Ukraine on February 24 in what the Kremlin is still calling a "special military operation".

Evening Standard

How war in Ukraine has sparked an ‘unprecedented’ global food crisis

Scattered grain sits inside a warehouse damaged by Russian attacks in Cherkaska Lozova, outskirts of Kharkiv

The Guardian - UK

Africa warns of food crisis due to Russian blockade of Ukraine’s ports

African Union chair calls on EU leaders to do all they can to release grain stocks amid ‘perfect storm’ for global supply chain

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