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WHO condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine in rare vote

A World Health Organization assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a Western-led resolution condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine which it says led to a health emergency.

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Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad

The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s “open door” policy, Ankara’s veto reflects its aims to change the status quo and make…

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Ukraine looms over the US general charged with leading NATO - Roll Call

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Christopher Cavoli, Biden's pick to be the U.S. general at NATO.

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Black Sea ports still the best way to get Ukraine's grain moving fast

Ukraine is desperately trying to export its vast stores of grain by road, river and rail to help avert a global food crisis but has no chance of hitting its targets unless Russia's blockade of its Black Sea ports is lifted, a government official said.

Reuters

Russia uses Orwellian propaganda news vans in Mariupol

Large TVs play Russian state news in support of invasion in war-torn city still lacking electricity and water

The Guardian - UK

Oil Climbs on Tight Supply, Prospect of EU Ban on Russian Crude

Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending a cautious rally this week on signs of tight supply while the European Union (EU) wrangles with Hungary over plans to ban imports from Russia, the world's second-largest crude exporter, after it invaded Ukraine. Brent crude futures were up $1.60 cents, or 1.4%, to…

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Sweden: a history of neutrality ends after 200 years

Sweden’s application to join Nato in May marks a major shift away from its longstanding position as a neutral state, stretching back to 1812.

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UK government to allow councils to sever Russian contracts

Councils pushing to break ties had been prohibited from taking ‘non-commercial considerations’ into account

The Guardian - UK

Journalist-turned-fighter: I can’t stand aside as Ukraine bleeds

Yuriy Matsarsky was working as a local radio journalist when Russia invaded Ukraine but now fights on the front lines.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine's richest man plans to sue Russia for huge losses

Ukraine's richest man says he plans to sue Russia over what he said was $17 billon to $20 billion in losses caused by its bombardment of steel plants he owns in the devastated city of Mariupol.

Reuters

Finland ‘committed to Nato membership and will ‘stick with decision’, says ambassador

Exclusive: Finland’s ambassador to the UK Jukka Siukosaari says joining the alliance will ‘maximise’ security in the Nordic country

Evening Standard

Putin says 'Thank God' some foreign companies have left Russia

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was glad some foreign companies had left Russia because home-grown businesses could take their place, and he warned the West that Moscow would still find ways to acquire advanced technology and luxury goods.

Reuters

Russia "has the advantage" in Luhansk region, Ukraine says

A senior Ukrainian military official conceded at a briefing on Thursday that Russia had the upper hand in fighting in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region at present.

Reuters

Russian shelling kills at least four in Ukraine's Kharkiv - governor

At least four civilians were killed and several wounded in Russian shelling of the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on Thursday, local authorities said.

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How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace

Roman Abramovich's ownership of Chelsea is ending in a way unimaginable when he was on the field in February celebrating the team's FIFA Club World Cup triumph

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Our Mars rover mission was suspended because of the Ukraine war – here's what we're hoping for next

Just a few months ago, we were confidently expecting to launch our rover, Rosalind Franklin, to Mars in September as part of the ExoMars mission, a collaboration between Europe and Russia. The landing was planned for June 2023. Everything was ready: the rover, the operations team and the eager scientists.

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Bombs Away: Explosions All Around An Idyllic Coastal Village As Defenders Blast Russian Tank

A video recorded the moment bombs rain down on an idyllic coastal village in Ukraine and a Russian armored vehicle is destroyed, sending a ‘fireworks show’ high into the sky as its ammunition is detonated by the flames.

Los Angeles Times

Russians shell dozens of Ukrainian towns in fierce battle for the Donbas

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — Russia shelled more than 40 towns and villages in the Donbas region, Ukrainian officials said Thursday, as Moscow intensified attacks in Ukraine’s industrial heartland and attempted to encircle key eastern cities.

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The Guardian - UK

Russian forces have ‘upper hand’ in Donbas fighting, Ukrainian officials say

Governor of Luhansk says Ukrainian troops retreating in some areas, as city of Lyman reportedly captured

The Independent UK

‘This is a critical time’: Ukrainian soldiers pay a heavy price as they fight Russian barrage in the Donbas

Kim Sengupta speaks to some of those injured on the front line, who make clear that more weaponry from the west will help them counter Russia’s firepower

Wales Online

Russia's elite 'turns on Vladimir Putin and talks about potential successors'

Dissatisfaction at highest level among pro-war and anti-war factions, it's reported

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says money making some countries tolerant of Russia

The appeal of Russian money is making some countries tolerant of its aggression, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday as he rejected calls to accept territorial concessions to appease Moscow.

The Guardian - UK

The cold logic behind Russia’s crude, nihilistic tactics in Ukraine

Constant bombardment threatens to produce a stalemate that would cost Kyiv dear economically and politically, says Jack Watling of the Royal United Services Institute

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss warns the West against 'appeasing' Vladimir Putin as he seeks to weaponise hunger

Around 22 million tonnes of grain are stuck in Ukraine – one of the world’s biggest wheat producers – as a result of the Russian naval blockade.

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