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Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova calls for end to 'fratricidal' war in Ukraine

In an extraordinary show of dissent, journalist Marina Ovsyannikova held up an anti-war poster on Russian state television on Monday before being arrested, fined and later released by authorities. In an interview with FRANCE 24, she spoke out against Russian state "propaganda" and called for an end to the "fratricidal"…

France 24

Russian soldiers 'shooting themselves in the legs to avoid fighting in Ukraine'

Intercepted audio from Ukrainian soldiers suggest they are hunting around for Ukrainian ammunition to shoot themselves in the legs with so they are sent home from the brutal war

Daily Mirror

Ukraine Recap: Putin's plans explained – at home and abroad

The image that I can’t get out of my head this week is that of Marina Ovsyannikova. The brave Russian television producer risked a lengthy jail sentence when she burst into a live news bulletin going out on state-owned broadcaster Channel 1, where she had worked for some years, carrying…

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Ukraine: Poland reminds the EU how vulnerable its border nations really are

When a Russian airstrike hit a large military base in Ukraine just 15 miles from the Polish border, it drew instant international attention. The attack stood at strategically given its proximity to the territory of a Nato member. Any attack on Polish soil would trigger an automatic response from Nato…

The Conversation

Vladimir Putin’s tirade against Russian ‘traitors’ draws comparisons with Stalin

Kremlin watchers fear Putin’s remarks are a ‘prelude to ugly repression’

The Independent UK

'Good always wins over evil' - Ukrainian national and Salford councillor delivers emotional speech on Russian invasion

"Ukraine will arise out of the ashes"

Manchester Evening News

Man joins Ukraine relief effort with 700 boxes of 'wonky bread' to feed refugees

James Eid has joined food suppliers in providing relief to Ukrainian refugees amid the ongoing Russian conflict - by sending 700 boxes of 'wonky bread' to Poland

Daily Mirror

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House gives Russia trade bill strong backing after Zelenskyy speech - Roll Call

The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a trade bill to punish Russia the day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's address.

Roll Call

Harrods 'mistakenly' sells luxury Russian vodka despite Ukraine war sanctions

The department store admitted there was an 'error' after Labour MP Chris Bryant said they were selling Beluga vodka 'literally underneath the counter'

Daily Mirror

Full-scale Russian attack on Kyiv would be very ‘costly’ for Putin’s forces, Western officials say

Russia’s plans to launch a full-scale attack on Kyiv have become so bogged down that any attempt to take the Ukrainian capital would be a “very costly business”, western officials have warned.

Evening Standard

Russia says it transferred bond payment to avoid default

Russia’s Finance Ministry said it transferred a $117 million bond interest payment in an attempt to avoid a default on government debt but left it open if the money actually reached foreign investors by the deadline

The Independent UK

Journalist who protested war on Russian TV remains defiant after arrest: ‘It was impossible to stay silent’

Marina Ovsyannikova faces 15 years in prison under new laws criminalising ‘fake news’ against the Russian military

The Independent UK

Russian invasion of Ukraine derails a vital mission to find alien life on Mars

The war in Ukraine and subsequent international sanctions on Russia have forced the European Space Agency to suspend collaboration with Russia on missions to space.

Inverse

From Churchill to Pearl Harbor, Zelenskiy’s speeches push the right buttons abroad

Analysis: Ukrainian leader’s addresses to foreign legislatures focus on each country’s history

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Putin's not a fascist, totalitarian or revolutionary – he's a reactionary tyrant

Talk of a “new cold war” in this century began in the time between the war in Iraq and the global recession of 2008. It roughly coincided with the attention focused on the murder of Alexander Litvinenko by polonium-210 poisoning at the hands of Russians in London.

Reason

"We'll Withstand the Horde"

A new humorous song of Ukrainian defiance, in Russian.

Reuters

Russia abstains on U.N. Afghan mission vote over 'ignorance' of new realities

The U.N. Security Council on Thursday renewed the world body's assistance mission in Afghanistan for another year, but Russia abstained from the vote over what it called a "stubborn ignorance of the new realities" after the Taliban seized power.

Reuters

Kremlin tells Biden: U.S. has no right to lecture Russia on war crimes

The Kremlin said on Wednesday Joe Biden's claim that President Vladimir Putin was a "war criminal" for invading Ukraine was an unforgivable remark by the leader of a country which had killed civilians in conflicts across the world.

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Curious Kids: Why did Putin invade Ukraine now? Is it for the U.S.S.R. again?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Send it to CuriousKidsCanada@theconversation.com.

The Independent UK

No European Mars mission this year, due to war in Ukraine

Because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Europe will no longer be attempting to send its first rover to Mars this year

Benzinga

The Conflict Between Russia And Ukraine Could Trigger A Global Food Shortage

This is due to the fact that the countries are major exporters of agricultural products.

Benzinga

Moscow Court Extends Brittney Griner's Russia Detention To May 19, Reports Tass

At least there's news although it's not particularly positive. A Moscow court has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.

France 24

Zelensky addresses US Congress: Ukrainian president invokes 9/11 in virtual speech

As Russia continues to bombard Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky made a landmark virtual address to the US Congress this week. US lawmakers gave him a standing ovation the moment he showed up on screen. Speaking almost three weeks after the Russian invasion first began, Zelensky showed a graphic video of…

The Guardian - UK

‘It is not possible to stay quiet’: Putin’s first victim of ‘fake news’ law speaks out

Socialite and food blogger Veronika Belotserkovskaya says she is both amused and shocked to be charged

Daily Record

Russia risk to Falkirk Council's pension fund is 'miniscule'

Falkirk Council's pensions committee was told they have no direct investments in Russian companies, but the turmoil created by the invasion could affect the fund.

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