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As Russia menaces Ukraine’s east, Putin says peace talks hit ‘dead end’

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces pressed ahead Tuesday in their drive to seize the strategic southern port of Mariupol and encircle Ukrainian defenders in the country’s east, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his invasion as a noble cause.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine's Zelenskiy can't say for sure if Russia used chemical weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday said it was not possible to draw 100% firm conclusions about whether Russian forces had used chemical weapons in Mariupol, noting it was not possible to conduct a proper probe in the besieged city.

Reuters

Kremlin dismisses Ukraine’s offer to free Putin ally in prisoner exchange

Viktor Medvedchuk captured after escaping house arrest on treason charges days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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‘The war is not finished’: Children who survived Bucha’s horror now know what death is

At least 16 children were among the hundreds of people killed in the Russian attack on the town on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, authorities say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ukraine's Zelenskiy proposes swapping pro-Russian politician for prisoners

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed swapping senior pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk for male and female prisoners of war being held by Moscow's forces.

Reuters

Biden says Putin’s Russia committing ‘genocide’ in Ukraine

US president previously described Russian actions as ‘war crimes’ but stopped short of genocide declaration

The Independent UK

Biden boosts ethanol to lower US fuel prices amid war in Ukraine

With gas prices surging amid Russia’s invasion and inflation rising, US president unveils new plan for corn-based fuel.

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Fake news story claims Chanel stores in Paris were vandalised with Hitler stickers

A fake "Le Figaro Live" news report on social media claims to report on Chanel stores in Paris being vandalised with Hitler images. The stickers reference Coco Chanel's Nazi connections during World War II. The backlash against the brand has emerged in protest at Chanel's sale ban in Russia amid…

France 24

Renewables key to 'independence'

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shaken many long-held Western assumptions about the foundations of peace in Europe. Among other things, it has renewed policymakers' focus on energy dependence as a key strategic issue.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Ukraine's Deputy PM accuses Russia of violating ceasefire and blocking humanitarian corridors — as it happened

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk says humanitarian corridors will not open in Ukraine on Wednesday because the occupying Russian forces have violated a ceasefire arrangement.

ABC News

US inflation hits 40-year high of 8.5%

Consumer prices in the US surged by 8.5 percent in March, the fastest pace since 1981. The inflation spike was fuelled by a 32 percent jump in energy costs, linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. Many American consumers are struggling to keep up with the price rises. Also in the…

France 24

Colombia's leader touts peace efforts, says drugs are enemy

In a farewell appearance at the U.N. Security Council, Colombian President Ivan Duque is touting his government’s accomplishments in building peace, including steps to reintegrate more than 12,800 former rebels into society

The Independent UK

Betting Against U.S. Treasury Bonds Pays Off: Seizing Russia's Dollar Assets Doesn't Seem To Have Made U.S. Treasuries More Attractive To Foreign Buyers

A Bearish Bet On U.S. Treasury Bonds Last Month

Benzinga

U.S. to announce $750 million more in weapons for Ukraine, officials say

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is expected to announce as soon as Wednesday another $750 million in military assistance for Ukraine for its fight against Russian forces, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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The Independent UK

US, allies aim to force Russia to shift money away from war

A Treasury Department official says the United States and its allies are pushing ahead with sanctions aimed at forcing Vladimir Putin to spend Russia’s money propping up its economy rather than sustaining its “war machine” for the fight in Ukraine

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at ‘dead end’ and vows war will go on

Putin has said peace talks with Ukraine have hit a “dead-end” as he vowed to continue his unprovoked invasion of the country despite significant Russian losses.

Benzinga

Ukraine War Has Uranium Prices Soaring, Analyst Says Buy This Uranium Producer

Uranium prices have skyrocketed since Russia invaded Ukraine, and one analyst said Tuesday that investors can expect upward pricing pressure on uranium to persist for the foreseeable future.

The Guardian - UK

UK military vaults upgraded to store new US nuclear weapons

A US 2023 budget request shows a UK is one of several European countries where investment is under way at ‘special weapons’ storage sites

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Daily Mirror

All you need to know on chemical weapons as Russia uses 'unknown substance' in Mariupol

Yesterday evening, a Ukrainian MP said Russia used an 'unknown substance' in the besieged city of Mariupol. She claimed the substance used could be chemical weapons. Here's everything you need to know

Benzinga

Here's Why BofA Views Nvidia As Leading Growth Company In Semis

BofA analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a Buy rating and a $375 price target (71.1% upside) on NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) and a Top Pick designation. Arya saw the Baird downgrade-related selloff as likely done. Truist also slashed the price targets on the chipmakers. Arya acknowledged that Nvidia's gaming business was vulnerable to weaker demand from Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine…

The Hindu

In the shadow of war: On Modi-Biden virtual summit

Modi and Biden must work to ensure that there is no further erosion of the rules-based international order

Tribune News Service

US sees Russia as a prime offender as human rights decline

An annual human rights report by the U.S. State Department contends that authoritarianism around the world is threatening human rights and democracy, most strikingly as Russia continues its attack on Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Russia’s own state media proves it is committing war crimes in Ukraine, says US expert on Putin

President Voldomyr Zelensky has called for Nuremberg-style hearings

The Conversation

Russia isn't likely to use chemical weapons in Ukraine – unless Putin grows desperate

Reports emerged from Ukraine on April 11, 2022, alleging that Russia had used a drone to drop an unknown chemical agent in the besieged southern city of Mariupol.

Reuters

Pentagon asks top 8 U.S. weapons makers to meet on Ukraine -sources

The Pentagon will host leaders from the top eight U.S. weapons manufacturers on Wednesday to discuss the industry's capacity to meet Ukraine's weapons needs if the war with Russia lasts years, two people familiar with the meeting said on Tuesday.

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