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All Russia’s Big Exports Could Soon Be in Roubles, Kremlin Signals

The Kremlin indicated on Wednesday that all of Russia's energy and commodity exports could be priced in roubles, toughening President Vladimir Putin's attempt to make the West feel the pain of the sanctions it imposed for the invasion of Ukraine. With Russia's economy facing its gravest crisis since the 1991…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What would give Vladimir Putin a face-saving way to exit Ukraine?

Soon after Russia embarked upon its invasion of Ukraine, I argued that Ukrainians and NATO shouldn’t rush to dismiss Vladimir Putin’s peace terms in order to bring an end to the war.

The Conversation

Separatist leader says 140,000 have left Mariupol for Russia or Donetsk

A Russian-backed separatist leader said on Wednesday that 140,000 people had left the Ukrainian city of Mariupol for Russia or the breakaway Donetsk People's Republic since Russian forces began besieging it, the Interfax news agency reported.

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Blinken urges Algeria re-think on Russia, Western Sahara

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a three-nation tour of the Middle East and North Africa with an appeal for Algeria to limit its ties with Russia and look to improve relations with neighboring Morocco

The Independent UK

Who wins the information war? Russia's Ukraine invasion sparks global airwaves battle

Can Russia still win the information war? Public opinion in the West was quick to swing solidly against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, with even the fringes of the far right and far left here muting their admiration of Moscow's strongman, but that doesn't mean Moscow's spin machine has gone…

France 24

Why is Russia’s military regrouping and can Ukraine forces disrupt them?

Analysis: Russian statements reflect a significant – but temporary – win for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Morning Joe hosts slam Trump for seeking dirt on Bidens from Russia

‘The United States has deemed that Putin and the Russian soldiers committed war crimes; and yet, Trump is asking him for help. It is truly staggering’

The Independent UK

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Hackers’ path eased as 600,000 US cybersecurity jobs sit empty

President Joe Biden has urged U.S. companies to “harden your cyber defenses immediately” amid a growing risk of Russian cyberattacks. For many, that won’t be easy.

Tribune News Service

Slight drop in California average gas prices could signal relief in the weeks ahead, experts say

Although Californians have typically paid the steepest gas prices in the U.S., the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has some Golden State drivers shelling out more than $6 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel in recent weeks.

Tribune News Service

Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe

A cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine’s government and military agencies shortly after Russia’s invasion also knocked offline tens of thousands of broadband internet users across Europe, the satellite owner disclosed Wednesday

The Independent UK

Putin Misled by Advisers on Ukraine, US Intel Determines

US intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about his nation's forces’ poor performance in Ukraine, according to a US official. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a 55 minute call on Wednesday that an additional $500 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany says to still pay for Russian gas in euros/dollars after Scholz-Putin call

Germany will continue to pay for Russian gas in euros or dollars, a government spokesman said, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin had told the German chancellor nothing would change for European partners despite his plan for rouble payments.

Reuters

Putin and Zelenskiy could meet soon, says Ukraine’s top negotiator

Kyiv official says he thinks Istanbul proposals could lead to summit, but Kremlin says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian Mayor feared he would be killed after being ambushed by Russian troops

Ruslan Martsinkiv, the Mayor of Ivano Frankivsk, had driven with bodyguards to Chernihiv to deliver vital aid to the stricken city, but his bus was ambushed by Moscow’s troops

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Chechen chief Kadyrov says Russia will make no concessions in Ukraine

Ramzan Kadyrov, the powerful head of Russia's republic of Chechnya, said on Wednesday that Moscow would make no concessions in its war in Ukraine and that Kremlin negotiator Vladimir Medinsky had been wrong to suggest otherwise.

Reuters

Several Russian servicemen seek help avoiding Ukraine war - lawyers

Several Russian servicemen are seeking legal help to avoid being sent to fight in the war in Ukraine, two lawyers said, after 12 members of Russia's National Guard were fired for refusing to go.

Daily Mirror

Russia bombs Red Cross building as Ukrainian officials warn of humanitarian disaster

A Red Cross building in Mariupol, Ukraine, was struck with artillery and targeted by warplanes. Russia attacked it even though its roof is marked with an internationally recognised Red Cross symbol

The Guardian - UK

Staff who work on yachts and planes of Russian oligarchs could face UK sanctions

Foreign Office also says it plans to extend sanctions to Russian-controlled territories of Donetsk and Luhansk

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Biden, Zelenskiy discuss sanctions, aid, talks with Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday discussed additional U.S. aid, sanctions and Kyiv's peace talks with Russia in an hour-long call, the two sides said.

The Independent UK

Russian woman and ex-husband spent £5m on lawyers in court fight, judge told

Mr Justice Mostyn heard that Alla Rakshina and Lazaros Xanthopoulos , who are both in their 40s, had spent the money in less than two years.

The Independent UK

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko says she plans to resume performing in late May after announcing in the early days of the war in Ukraine that she was taking a “step back” from the stage

Reuters

UK tightens sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs' jets and yachts

Britain put in place new legal powers on Wednesday to prohibit maintenance on aircraft and ships belonging to specific sanctioned Russian oligarchs or their businesses.

Axios

Biden announces additional $500 million in direct aid to Ukraine

Zelensky also updated Biden on the status of Ukraine’s peace talks with Russia.

Al Jazeera

What’s in a name? Russians in New York adapt amid Ukraine war

As some remove references to Russia from business names, others say it’s unfair to blame all Russians for Ukraine war.

The Independent UK

US will provide $500 million in support for Ukraine’s government

Biden and Zelensky spoke for an hour

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