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Brittney Griner spoke with US diplomats at court hearing in Russia

US basketball star and Olympian Brittney Griner spoke briefly with American diplomats on the sidelines of a court hearing in Russia, where she has been detained since February for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.

Tribune News Service

Ukrainian town copes with aftermath of Russian strike on community center/aid base

As his helpers retrieved a dust-covered sound system from inside this town's devastated community center, Roman Meleshenko vowed that the Russian missile strike that savaged the building early Wednesday would not deter him from staging his children's shows.

Reuters

China, Russia, Pakistan to attend SCO anti-terror meet in Delhi

First such official discussion since LAC stand-off and Ukraine invasion

The Hindu

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US basketball star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended by one month

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Brittney Griner will spend at least one more month being detained in Russia following her arrest at a Moscow airport in February

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin 'is using steroids' as his neck and head 'fill out', says medical expert

Vladimir Putin is said to be 'very ill with blood cancer, according to a Russian oligarch. His face has become puffy compared to what it was last year, which some experts say is the result of steroids

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian Forces Thwart Russians at River as Fight Shifts to Donbas

Ukrainian forces destroyed parts of a Russian armored column as it tried to cross a river in the Donbas region, video from Ukraine's military showed on Friday, as Moscow appeared to be refocusing its assault in the east after a new pushback by Kyiv. Ukraine has driven Russian troops away…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hungary 'holding EU decision makers hostage' over Russia oil embargo: Lithuanian FM

Hungary's government is "holding European Union decision makers hostage" by refusing to join an EU-wide embargo on Russian oil, according to Lithuania's foreign minister. This comes as EU leaders continue their efforts to gather support for a sixth sanctions package on Russia from all 27 EU member states. The government…

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Russian court extends WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention

US basketball star’s lawyer says he believes one-month extension indicates the case would come to trial soon.

Al Jazeera

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended by month

Lawyer for the Phoenix Mercury center expects cannabis case will be tried soon as the extension is relatively short

The Guardian - US

Lloyd Austin urges "immediate ceasefire" in call with Russia's defense minister

It was their first conversation since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

Axios

Armenian protesters block government buildings in bid to force out PM

Thousands of demonstrators blocked access to government buildings in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Friday in the latest of a spate of protests demanding the resignation of the prime minister.

Reuters

Brittney Griner Seen For The First Time Since Arrest In Russia, Pre-Trial Detention Extended

Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian courtroom for the first time since she was arrested in February for allegedly carrying cannabis oil cartridges in her bag while entering an airport near Moscow. First Appearance And It Was Sad

Benzinga

Erdogan says Turkey opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO membership

Ankara could block the pair from joining the US-led military alliance, with unanimous agreement needed on new members.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin's bloated look with 'head too big for body' in virtual meeting

Some said Vladimir Putin appeared to be photoshopped in as he conducted a virtual Russian security council meeting as his health continues to be questioned

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The Independent UK

Ukraine band favored in Eurovision Song Contest final

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra and its members' folk-hip hop anthem to their war-torn nation is the oddsmaker’s favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest

Daily Mirror

Russia loses 73 military vehicles trying to cross Ukraine river, drone footage shows

The footage appears to show the Russian military losing 73 pieces of equipment including tanks and infantry fighting vehicles at the Seversky Donets river near the village of Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast

The Guardian - UK

Erdoğan: Turkey ‘not positive’ about Sweden and Finland joining Nato

Turkish president says he is following developments as two Nordic nations plan applications

Chicago Sun-Times

Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention another month

Griner’s lawyer said he believed the relatively short extension of the detention indicated her case would come to trial soon. She has been in detention for nearly three months.

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The Hindu

India abstains in UNHRC resolution on deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine due to Russian aggression

In the resolution as orally revised, the Human Rights Council reiterated its demand for an immediate cessation of military hostilities against Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

EU insists Russia oil embargo will go ahead

BRUSSELS: The European Union still aims to agree on a phased embargo on Russia oil this month despite concerns about supply in eastern Europe, four diplomats and officials said on Friday, rejecting suggestions of a delay or watering down of proposals.

Evening Standard

Questions over Russian-registered profile picture app

Hundreds of thousands of users have uploaded their photos to the app, which was first registered in Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainians can feel Europe losing interest – Eurovision is our chance to rally support

When I competed in 2010, I could not have imagined I’d be forced to flee a Russian invasion with my young children, says the Ukrainian performer Olena Topolia, aka Aloysha

Reuters

Moldova says some in breakaway Transdniestria trying to destabilise region

There are internal elements in Moldova's pro-Russian separatist region which are trying to destabilise the area and stoke tensions, Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said on Friday, as his country presses ahead with efforts to join the European Union.

Zenger

VIDEO: Rubble Vision: Ukrainian Bombs Destroy Russian Base

A Russian command post was reduced to rubble in a bombing blitz by Ukrainian marines.

Zenger

VIDEO: Pov Gunfight: Videogame Moment Ukrainian Fighters Shoot At Russian Troops In Azovstal Plant

The footage was filmed at the Azovstal iron and steel plant in the under-siege Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

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