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Why Russia has put the rouble on a gold standard – but it's unlikely to last

The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, has surprisingly announced a fixed price for buying gold with roubles. With a price of RUB5,000 (£45.12) for a gram of gold, to my knowledge it’s the first time that a nation’s currency has been expressed in “gold parity” since Switzerland decided…

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Russian mercenaries and Mali army accused of killing 300 civilians

Human Rights Watch says deaths during anti-jihadist operation in Moura ‘the worst atrocity in Mali in a decade’

The Guardian - UK

Factbox-Seized or sailing away: What we know about oligarchs and their assets

The latest on Russia's oligarchs and their assets:

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President Volodymyr Zelensky tells of horror of Russian war crimes in UN Security Council address

Ukraine’s president has compared the Russian army’s actions to ‘other terrorists’

Evening Standard

Future peace negotiations a ‘challenge’ after Bucha killings, says Zelensky

EU and US set to announce more sanctions against Russia over massacre

The Independent UK

Using lies and disinformation, Putin and his team have been building the case for a Ukraine invasion for 14 years

As the invasion of Ukraine began in late February 2022, President Vladimir Putin offered several justifications for why Russia had no other option.

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Putin is staking his political future on victory in Ukraine – and has little incentive to make peace

Despite stop-and-start peace talks, a resolution to the brutal war in Ukraine appears distant.

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Ukraine, Russian-backed separatists trade accusations over acid tank explosion

Ukraine and Russian-backed separatist forces both reported on Tuesday that an industrial acid tank had been blown up in eastern Ukraine, creating a serious potential hazard for local people, and each pinned the blame on the other.

Reuters

NATO says Russia regrouping to try to take Ukraine's Donbas

Russia is likely to launch a new offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region in the next few weeks, NATO Secretary-General Jensen Stolen said on Tuesday, adding that allies had time to help prepare the Ukrainian military.

Reuters

Labour calls for Russian ambassador to be expelled after Bucha atrocities

Shadow foreign secretary condemns ‘sickening actions committed by Vladimir Putin and his cronies in Ukraine’

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian mother writes name and phone number on young daughter’s back in case they’re separated in war

‘Why didn’t I tattoo with this information to her’, the mother said

The Independent UK

Kosovo, Bosnia call for NATO membership as war rages in Ukraine

Kosovo’s president and Bosnia’s defence minister share their concerns about regional security and Moscow ally Serbia.

Al Jazeera

Experts claim 'Cadbury Free Easter Egg' WhatsApp scam may have been from Russia

The scam message was spread on social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp.

Irish Mirror

Ex-UFC champion Henry Cejudo rejects plea from Petr Yan ahead of world title fight

Yan called for Cejudo and Sean O'Malley to corner him at UFC 273 after his corner team were denied Visas, but Cejudo has rejected the Russian's offer

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The Independent UK

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

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

Evening Standard

Civilian ship sinking in Mariupol after Russian forces fire at it, Ukraine says

Ukraine has said a civilian ship is sinking in the port of the besieged city of Mariupol after Russian forces fired on it.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Hold Putin to account for war crimes

Justifying his call to try Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, President Joe Biden said on Monday that "what's happening in Bucha is outrageous and everyone sees it."

Reuters

Kremlin says Putin-Zelenskiy meeting only possible once document is agreed

Russia doesn't reject the possibility of a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but it can only happen once a document has been agreed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Expel Russian ambassador and set up tribunal to prosecute Putin for war crimes, Labour says

UK has allowed Andrei Kelin to stay, believing he helps ministers convey demands to Moscow

Reuters

France opens inquiries over possible war crimes in Ukraine

France's anti-terrorist prosecutor said it had opened three inquiries over possible war crimes in Ukraine, related to acts against French citizens in the country, which has been invaded by Russia since end February.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy tells UN Russian leaders ‘must be brought to justice for war crimes’

Ukrainian president addresses security council after apparently deliberate civilian killings come to light

Reuters

Malian, foreign soldiers allegedly killed hundreds in town siege -rights group

Malian troops and suspected Russian fighters allegedly executed around 300 civilian men over five days during a military operation in a central Mali town, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report on Tuesday, which the country's army refuted.

Benzinga

'Quite Stupid' To Be Buying Only Stocks Right Now, Says Founder Of 'India's Robinhood'

Despite a 14% return in the Indian stock market in the past month amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and other influential events, Nithin Kamath of Zerodha believes "It's quite stupid to be buying only stocks."

The Guardian - UK

Sunflower shortage: why cooking oil has become so expensive

Shoppers are in for a shock as the cost of kitchen essentials hits record highs

The Independent UK

Briton fears for friend ‘alone in a war zone’ amid Homes For Ukraine delays

Marcin Zawisza said he is worried about Olena Stadnik, who is stuck near the Russian-occupied city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.

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