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Ex-separatist commander says Russian military chief 'criminally negligent'

A former commander of pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine accused Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday of "criminal negligence" over Moscow's stuttering military campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia accused of food theft as G7 seeks to unblock Ukraine ports

Russia is being accused of large-scale grain theft as top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy nations gather in northern Germany for three days of talks on the global impact of the Ukraine war on food and energy prices.

Radio France Internationale

Sweden sets out benefits of NATO as membership bid looms

Swedish membership in NATO would boost national security and help stabilise the Nordic and Baltic regions, Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Friday, a day after neighbour Finland said it would seek to join the U.S.-led military alliance without delay.

Reuters

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Putin and Scholz discuss 'blocked' Ukraine peace talks - Kremlin

(Makes clear in second paragraph that the Kremlin said talks between Russia and Germany, not Russia and Ukraine, would continue on various levels)

Reuters

Kremlin dismisses Polish PM's criticism of Putin as 'shocking'

The Kremlin hit back on Friday at calls by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to "root out" Russia's "monstrous ideology".

Reuters

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case

A Russian soldier has gone on trial in Ukraine for the killing of an unarmed civilian

The Independent UK

UK says new sanctions hit Putin's network including ex-wife and cousins

Britain said on Friday its latest round of sanctions targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's financial network, including his ex-wife and cousins.

Reuters

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UN chief tells Putin: ‘Open Black Sea ports, if you have any heart for rest of world’

David Beasley, head of the United Nations World Food Programme, pleaded with the Russian president to end the blockade of Black Sea ports

Evening Standard

Vatican number two says giving Ukraine weapons legitimate, with conditions

The Vatican's number two said on Friday that supplying weapons to Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russian aggression is morally legitimate under certain conditions, citing the Catholic Church's teaching on "just war".

Reuters

Relatives of Mariupol steel mill fighters plead for help: ‘They’re abandoning our soldiers’

Azovstal steelworks is final stronghold in Mariupol, which has been bombarded by Russian troops for weeks

The Independent UK

Jaguar Land Rover posts £455m loss due to computer chip shortage and war in Ukraine

The losses included an 'exceptional charge' of £43m for its business in Russia

Liverpool Echo

First Russian soldier goes on trial in Ukraine for war crimes

Vadim Shysimarin accused of killing civilian on 28 February while fighting in Sumy region in north-east Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Inflation inequality: Soaring prices weigh on low-income households

Inflation is at its highest level in decades in many parts of the world. In the US, consumer prices were 8.3 percent higher in April than a year earlier. In the eurozone, they rose by around 7.5 percent. Energy prices have been driving the surge, with Russia's war in Ukraine…

France 24

Japan says Russia should be held accountable for atrocities-Japan official quoting foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told his Ukrainian counterpart on Friday Russian atrocities in Ukraine were totally unacceptable and Moscow should be held accountable for its action, a Japanese government official told a media briefing.

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Los Angeles Times

Commentary: What is Ukrainian music, and what does it say about the war?

LOS ANGELES — The first week of May, I attended four concerts. All four, whether by chance or intent, had a connection with Ukraine. That was obvious the first day of May at a benefit concert for Ukraine put on by the Wende Museum and Jacaranda Music at the Robert…

The Independent UK

Ukraine: Russian soldier goes on trial in first war crimes case

Some 10,700 potential war crimes involving more than 600 suspects are being investigated by Kyiv

Tribune News Service

Ukraine caucus leaders still on a ‘war footing’

WASHINGTON — Their loyalties to Ukraine are diverse and run deep. They’re not unified on every issue stemming from the war but are operating in lockstep agreement that the Biden administration can and should do more to help the young democracy defend itself against Russian aggression.

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2022: Why is Russia not competing this year?

Forty countries will compete in the contest in Italy this week

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Reuters

Ukraine begins first war crimes trial of Russian soldier

A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing on Friday in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's Feb. 24 invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian.

The Independent UK

G7 invoke 'unity' against Russia; EU pledges Ukraine funds

The European Union's foreign affairs chief says the EU is giving Ukraine another $520 million to buy heavy weapons to fend off the Russian invasion

The Independent UK

War crimes: How are they defined, investigated and punished?

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has already announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as invasion continues and atrocities are alleged in Bucha

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 79

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 79th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Reuters

EU to provide new 500 million euro military aid to Ukraine - Borrell

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday the bloc would provide a further 500 millions euros worth of military support to Ukraine and that he was confident a deal could be reached in the coming days to agree an embargo on Russian oil.

Los Angeles Times

Mark Z. Barabak: In Ukraine, using an anti-Trump playbook to go after Putin

Over the last two decades, Mike Madrid has battled Democrats, Republicans, Donald Trump and a pesky family of squirrels that assumed residence in the eave of his Midtown Sacramento home.

Los Angeles Times

LZ Granderson: The nation is still hung over from the Tea Party. Don't let 2022 midterms be a repeat

There's a Twitter game that routinely starts whenever a new, frightening revelation about the Trump administration becomes public: Clips of Hillary Clinton predicting that specific horror are resurrected. It's really quite remarkable. From President Donald Trump's affinity for Russia's Vladimir Putin to his refusal to accept the election results. ("Every…

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