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Putin Says Russian Culture Being 'Cancelled'

President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of trying to cancel Russia's rich musical and literary culture, including composers Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninov, in the same way he said it had cancelled "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. Speaking in a meeting with leading cultural figures broadcast on national…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pope leads global prayer for peace between Russia and Ukraine

Pope Francis led the world's Catholic bishops on Friday in praying for peace between Russia and Ukraine, saying the world had forgotten the tragedies of the 20th century and was still menaced by nuclear war.

Reuters

Mariupol theatre bombing killed 300, Ukrainian officials say

First death toll for deadliest single attack since invasion began, as mass graves reported in besieged city

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US to Increase Pressure on Iran If Nuclear Diplomacy Fails, Says White House

The United States is still pursuing talks on Iran's nuclear program but will work with allies to increase pressure on Iran if diplomacy fails, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday. The talks were close to an agreement until Russia made last-minute demands of the United States,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Johnson confronts China’s Xi over support for Russia in Ukraine

Nato leaders have called on Beijing to ‘abstain’ from backing the Kremilin’s war effort.

The Independent UK

Roman Abramovich statement issued by Vladimir Putin adviser as Chelsea takeover talks continue

Roman Abramovich was previously reported to have played a part in peace talks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and now a representative of Vladimir Putin has confirmed what role the Chelsea owner played

Football London

Mexico's president downplays U.S. claim of Russian agents in Mexico

Mexico's president on Friday said he had no information about comments from a U.S. general that Russian intelligence agents are based in Mexico, and reiterated Mexico's non-interventionist stance.

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Mariupol: Children 'dying of starvation' in surrounded city as 300 people killed in theatre strike

There is no food, water supply, electricity or heating in the city since at least three weeks. More than 100,000 people remain there under constant Russian shelling

Irish Mirror

Russian focus on ‘liberating’ Donbas hints at shift in strategy

Ukrainian resistance may mean that Russia is changing its strategy to more limited goals and focusing on Donbas.

Al Jazeera

Russian journalists quit over Putin 'propaganda'

While the Russian military seems to be failing to capture key cities, President Vladimir Putin is intensifying his two-decade crackdown on information. The Kremlin has shut down Russia's last three independent media outlets, barred major social media platforms, created new laws against journalists who defy its propaganda and insisted on…

France 24

How would those accused of Ukraine war crimes be prosecuted?

Even as the conflict in Ukraine rages, a vast apparatus is being built to gather and preserve evidence of potential violations of international laws of war that were written after World War II

The Independent UK

War Crimes Watch: Russia's onslaught on Ukrainian hospitals

Russian forces have repeatedly attacked Ukrainian medical facilities, striking at hospitals, ambulances, medics, patients and even newborns — with at least 34 assaults independently documented by the The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Chernobyl nuclear disaster fears as Russians shell Ukrainian town where staff work

G7 leaders have come together this week to warn that Russia's attack on the site in Ukraine could lead to another nuclear "catastrophe" as Russian forces destroyed a laboratory at the Chernobyl plant

Daily Mirror

Ukraine launches NFT 'Museum of War' in crypto crowdfunding push

Ukraine started auctioning off a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Friday in an expansion of a cryptocurrency fundraising push that Kyiv says has already collected more than $65 million for its war effort.

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Vladimir Putin defends JK Rowling as he accuses the West of 'trying to cancel' Russia

The Harry Potter author has been widely condemned for her comments and viewpoints surrounding transgendered people in recent years.

The Independent UK

Oleksandr Usyk leaving Ukraine to train for Anthony Joshua rematch

The heavyweight champion has been aiding his nation’s defence against the Russian invasion but will now prepare to defend the titles that he won from ‘AJ’ last year

The Guardian - UK

Putin says west treating Russian culture like ‘cancelled’ JK Rowling

President complains west ‘trying to cancel a whole 1,000-year culture’ after invasion of Ukraine

Los Angeles Times

Biden arrives in Poland as death toll rises for both Ukraine and Russia

LVIV, Ukraine — As President Joe Biden landed in Poland in a show of support for NATO’s eastern forces, the Ukrainian government said Friday that it had conducted its first prisoner exchange with Moscow during their month-long war, even as it accused enemy forces of forcibly sending people to Russia…

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Vilnius station confronts Moscow-Kaliningrad train with images from war

"Dear passengers of train no. 29, Moscow-Kaliningrad. Today, Putin is killing civilians in Ukraine. Do you support this?" an announcer repeats in Russian at Vilnius station while the service stops there.

The Conversation

Putin’s roubles-for-gas demand is no serious threat to US dollar reserve status – here's why

President Vladimir Putin’s demand that “unfriendly countries” henceforth pay for Russian gas in roubles has had several immediate effects. With the Europeans given one week to switch to paying in the Russian currency, it has driven up the price of natural gas, making it more expensive for them to maintain…

Evening Standard

Russian Colonel run over with tank ‘and killed' by his own soldiers in Ukraine

Western officials identified the commander as Colonel Medvechek of the 37th Motor Rifle Brigade

The Independent UK

Biden says he was told he wasn’t allowed to go to Ukraine as he praises ‘backbone’ of Ukrainian people

‘This is Tiananmen Square squared’

Evening Standard

JK Rowling hits back after Putin cites author in bizarre rant about the West cancelling Russia

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after he reportedly referenced her during a speech condemning “cancel culture” in the West.

Wales Online

Ukraine war: Before and after images show the scale of destruction

Cities near and far from the Russian front line have been affected

Reuters

China to 'dance' between Russia, Western economic ties - senior U.S. official

China is likely to offer some support to Russia's economy amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but will engage in a "dance" to maintain economic ties with Europe and the United States, a senior White House official said on Friday.

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