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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

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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Biden announces additional $500 million in direct aid to Ukraine

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

Axios

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.

Al Jazeera

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

Biden and Zelensky spoke for an hour

The Independent UK

Germany girds for gas rationing, Europe on edge in Russian standoff

Germany triggered an emergency plan to manage gas supplies on Wednesday that could see Europe's largest economy ration power if a standoff over a Russian demand to pay for fuel with roubles disrupts or halts supplies.

Reuters

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Russian hackers targeted NATO, eastern European militaries - Google

Russian hackers have recently attempted to penetrate the networks of NATO and the militaries of some eastern European countries, Google's Threat Analysis Group said in a report published on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hires U.S. law firm for sanctions advice

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office has hired an American law firm to advise on Western sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion and help engage with U.S. officials on policy matters, according to a filing with the U.S. Justice Department.

Reuters

Zelenskiy talks defence aid, new Russia sanctions package in call with Biden

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed specific defensive support with U.S. President Joe Biden in an hour-long call on Wednesday, Zelenskiy wrote on Twitter.

Reuters

U.S. opted to vacate warships from Black Sea before Ukraine war, general says

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration made a policy decision to keep U.S. warships out of the Black Sea prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the top U.S. military commander in Europe, Air Force General Tod Wolters, told Congress on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine-Russia talks offer glimmer of hope in fifth week of war

Ukraine has offered a detailed proposal for neutrality, but both sides are pressing their advantages on the ground.

Al Jazeera

US intel determines Vladimir Putin's advisors are misleading him about Russia's performance in Ukraine

Intelligence suggests there is now tension between the president and his senior defence officials

Wales Online

US Astronaut Returns To Earth After 355 Days In Space

The threat by the head of the Russian space agency to leave U.S. astronaut Mark Vande Hei stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) came to naught as he traveled back to Earth with two Russian cosmonauts, ending a record-breaking time in space.

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Al Jazeera

Russia hits Kyiv outskirts, Chernihiv despite pledge to pull back

The intensified bombardment comes a day after Moscow said it would scale down military operations in the cities.

The Independent UK

Ukrainians stranded in Hawaii get help from canoe paddlers

A Ukrainian family who came to Hawaii for a long-awaited vacation before Russia invaded their country watched from the islands in shock as bombs started dropping on their nation

Reuters

Russia says forces near Kyiv and in north "regroup" to focus on Donbas

Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday its forces were regrouping near Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv to focus on other key areas and complete the "liberation" of the breakaway eastern Donbas region.

AAP

Australia sends $25m for Ukraine military

Australia has announced further military aid for Ukraine and economic measures targeting Russia as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses parliament.

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The Conversation

Ukraine war: Turkey's unique role in peace negotiations

After more than a month of fighting, a fresh round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine has begun in Istanbul in the hope that progress can be made. Following weeks of fruitless talks in Belarus, negotiations were hosted by the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who made a short opening…

Benzinga

Russian Hackers Continue To Target Viasat In Ukraine, Europe; Hackers Also Targetting US Energy, Critical Infra

Hackers are crippling tens of thousands of satellite modems in Ukraine and across Europe continue to target Viasat Inc (NASDAQ: VSAT) as it struggled to bring back users online, Reuters reports. U.S. analysts held Russia's military intelligence agency responsible for the attack. A cyberattack remotely disabled Viasat's satellite modems just as Russian forces pushed…

Reuters

EU readying new Russia sanctions, may retaliate over rouble payments for gas - sources

The European Commission is readying new sanctions against the Kremlin over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, EU sources told Reuters on Wednesday, with the magnitude of the new measures depending on Moscow's stance on gas payments in roubles.

The Guardian - UK

Russian oligarchs on UK sanctions list were granted ‘golden visas’

Eight unnamed individuals were awarded right to live in Britain under controversial investor visa scheme

The Independent UK

American released after being held in Russia for similarity to James Bond

‘Russians believe in this myth that 007 — the legend — his cover story is being an English teacher’

Reuters

Russian forces shelling settlements and using phosphorus ammunition in eastern Ukraine: governor

Russian forces are using phosphorus ammunition and shelling settlements on the front line separating Ukrainian-controlled territory from areas held by Russian-backed forces in the eastern Donetsk region, the local governor said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Peace deal "at gunpoint" will not end EU's Russian sanctions - Rutte

A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine will have to respect the territory and sovereignty of Ukraine in order to ease European sanctions against Moscow, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

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