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Oil prices dive as Biden weighs massive reserves release

SINGAPORE: Oil prices dived more than $5 a barrel on Thursday as the United States is considering the release of up to 180 million barrels from its strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) over several months to calm soaring crude prices.

Bangkok Post

Turkey leads pack of countries vying to mediate between Ukraine and Russia

The Nato member that arms Ukraine and will not impose sanctions on Russia seems respected enough by both sides to host talks

The Guardian - UK

UK spy chief says Russian soldiers disobey orders in Ukraine

A U.K. intelligence chief says demoralized Russian soldiers in the Ukraine are refusing to carry out orders, sabotaging their own equipment and accidentally shot down their own aircraft

The Independent UK

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Taiwan studying Ukraine war tactics, discussing with U.S.

Taiwan's defence ministry has set up a working group to study the tactics of the war in Ukraine, including how the country has been able to hold out against Russia, and has been discussing this with the United States, its minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

Ukrainian president says defense is at a 'turning point'

The Ukrainian president says his country’s defense against the Russian invasion is at a “turning point.”

The Independent UK

Russia against U.S., NATO military presence near Afghanistan - TASS

Russia considers the presence of any United States or NATO military infrastructure in countries bordering Afghanistan unacceptable, the TASS news agency cited Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Thursday.

Reuters

Australia to send money for more military aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy request

The $25 million is for "defensive military assistance" including radar systems, as well as food and medical supplies.

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Russia concerned at Islamic State's plans to destabilise Central Asia -report

Russia is concerned about the plans of militant group Islamic State to destabilise central Asia and spread instability to the country as well, the RIA news agency said.

Reuters

India-Russia explore a rupee-rouble payment scheme to bypass war

If this mechanism picks up, it could also open a window for Indian exporters to ramp up sales to Russia.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news - live: Russians leave Chernobyl as Zelensky says ‘difficult battles ahead’ in south and Donbas

More attacks will come as Kremlin shifts forces elsewhere in the country, says Stoltenberg

The Independent UK

DNC, Clinton campaign agree to Steele dossier funding fine

Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee have agreed to pay $113,000 to settle a Federal Election Commission investigation

The Independent UK

US criticizes India over Russia talks as Lavrov visits Delhi

The U.S. and Australia criticized India for considering a Russian proposal that would undermine sanctions imposed by America and its allies, showing a deepening rift between the emerging security partners as Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Delhi for talks.

Tribune News Service

Family of Texas veteran held prisoner in Russia meets with Biden at White House

FORT WORTH, Texas — A spokesperson for the family of Fort Worth native Marine veteran Trevor Reed confirmed President Joe Biden met with Reed's parents Wednesday about efforts to free their son from wrongful imprisonment in Russia.

Tribune News Service

Morning Digest | Imran Khan loses majority after key partner sides with Opposition; PM Modi moots free trade agreement for BIMSTEC, and more

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Wales Online

Ukraine will fight Russia for Donbas, says President Zelensky - full speech in English

He was speaking on the 35th day of the Russian invasion of his country

Wales Online

Ukrainian sisters flee war in tears of joy as UK family open up their home

Kateryna was forced to walk out of Kyiv as Russian troops invaded her home city

ABC News

British spy chief says Russian President underestimated Ukrainian defence and global response to war

The head of Britain's spy agency says Vladimir Putin has "massively misjudged" the difficulty of invading Ukraine, and Russian soldiers are sabotaging their own military equipment as morale in the army deteriorates.

The Guardian - AU

Major jewellers to cease buying Russian-origin diamonds after increased scrutiny

Several big name brands including Tiffany, Pandora and Chopard announce a pause on buying raw materials of Russian origin amid war in Ukraine

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Reuters

Biden meets with parents of former U.S. Marine being held in Russia

President Joe Biden met on Wednesday with the parents of Trevor Reed, a former U.S. Marine who is serving a nine-year prison term in Russia, the White House said.

The Independent UK

Parents of man jailed for years in Russia meet with Biden

The parents of a Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia have met at the White House with President Joe Biden and senior staffers

Foreign Affairs

Putin’s Pyrrhic Victory

Russia’s Setbacks in Eastern Ukraine Show Why It Can’t Win the Wider War

Reuters

Europe's Russian gas in jeopardy, Ukraine girds for new attacks

President Vladimir Putin threatened on Thursday to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency, his strongest economic riposte so far to crushing Western sanctions over his invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Amid new Russian attacks near Kyiv, White House says Putin misled by aides

LVIV, Ukraine — A day after Russia said it would “drastically” reduce attacks on strategic northern cities in its war against Ukraine, those regions came under fresh bombardment Wednesday, deepening Ukrainian and Western officials’ skepticism over any easing of the offensive.

The Independent UK

US intelligence thinks Putin feels misled by his own military after repeated failures during Ukraine invasion

‘We believe that Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about how badly the Russian military is performing ... because his senior advisers are too afraid to tell him the truth’

Wales Online

UK sends warning to China over Russia relationship

Sir Jeremy Fleming will warn of risks for Beijing in becoming too closely aligned with a Russia that ignores international norms

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