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Russia’s contradictory messaging on Pope Francis’s death — and the strategy behind it

Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent found inconsistent messaging across Russian state-run outlets in the days following the death of Pope Francis, which analysts say could have been part of a geopolitical strategy

The Independent UK

Setback for Europe after Trump insists Ukraine has ‘immediate’ peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy had no choice but to accept Putin’s invitation to talks, diplomats say

The Guardian - UK

Will Zelensky empty-chair Putin in front of Trump after calling Russia’s bluff on peace talks?

ANALYSIS: As Turkey offers to mediate between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday and Donald Trump hints he may come too, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at how the week might unfurl

The Independent UK

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Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by France’s enemies’

France claims Russia’s military intelligence has stepped up efforts to spread disinformation about European leaders online

The Independent UK

France Condemns 'Fake News' Over Europe Leaders' Cocaine Accusation

The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.

International Business Times

Poland to close Russian consulate in Kraków over Warsaw fire

Ministers say investigation proves Russian intelligence services were behind shopping centre blaze last year

The Guardian - UK

Diplomatic spat ignites as Poland accuses Russia of sabotage

Russian ambassador summoned, consulate closed, as probe confirms Moscow’s involvement in Warsaw shopping centre fire.

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Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.

Euronews

Macron condemns 'cocaine train' fake news pushed by Russia as conspiracy theory goes viral

‘This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation,’ the Élysée Palace posted on X

Evening Standard

Ex-UK home secretary: Trump unlikely to yield peace between Ukraine, Russia

Charles Clarke and another Cambridge University expert argue Europe could replace a failing US as Ukraine’s guarantor.

Al Jazeera

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

International Business Times

UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks Amid Ceasefire Call

The UK on Monday hosted European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

International Business Times

Ukrainians tell Putin ‘we don’t trust you’ ahead of Russia peace talks

Ukrainian residents have voiced scepticism at Vladimir Putin’s proposed direct peace talks with Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Ukraine says Russia launches barrage of drones amid calls for truce, talks

Ukrainian authorities say ceasefire proposals are being ‘ignored’ as new drone attacks damage civilian infrastructure.

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Evening Standard

Russia bombards Ukraine with drone attacks after European leaders joined Zelensky in demanding ceasefire

The assault came hours after the Ukrainian president agreed to meet Vladimir Putin ‘personally’ in Turkey this week

Euronews

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews

Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow

Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says is ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was responsible for a fire that destroyed a shopping center in Warsaw last year

The Independent UK

Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year war

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The Guardian - UK

Trump suggests he could join Putin and Zelenskyy for Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey on Thursday – as it happened

US president tells White House press conference he would fly to Turkey to join talks ‘if I thought it would be helpful’

Evening Standard

Honeytrap Russian agent 'victim of lies by narcissist lover', says mother

Katrin Ivanova is due to be sentenced alongside six fellow Russian spies

Radio France Internationale

France insists on ceasefire as Russia agrees to direct talks with Ukraine

France insists that Russia’s proposal for direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending must involve a unconditional, 30-day ceasefire.

Radio France Internationale

French cyber agency warns TikTok manipulation could hit Romania's vote, again

A French cyber security agency that helped expose Russian interference in Romania’s cancelled presidential vote last year has warned the same tactics could be used again, as the country prepares for a second round of elections on 18 May.

The Guardian - UK

Norway hands over Arctic Council intact after ‘difficult’ term as chair

Ukraine conflict and Trump’s threat to seize Greenland have caused internal tensions within intergovernmental body

International Business Times

UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks After Ceasefire Ultimatum

The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

The Independent UK

Lammy to host European counterparts for Ukraine talks

The Foreign Secretary will also welcome counterparts from France, Italy, Germany Spain and Poland for a meeting at Lancaster House.

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