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The Observer view on the US-Russia prisoner swap: release brought joy but there is a downside too

Joe Biden has demonstrated international diplomacy of the highest calibre, but this was America publicly bowing to blackmail

The Guardian - UK

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González's double life

Among the Russians freed in this week's historic exchange of prisoners between Russia and the West was a Russian-born freelance journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland since 2019

The Independent UK

Ukraine Claims Sinking Russian Submarine In Crimea Port

Ukraine claims to have sunk a Russian submarine in Crimea, targeting Kalibr missiles. Ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia in the region.

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Putin Vows Support To North Korea After Devastating Floods

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered condolences to North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un over devastating floods that caused untold casualties and damaged thousands of homes, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

International Business Times

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy hails strikes on Russian targets as Moscow reports drone barrage

Kyiv steps up aerial attacks on airfields and oil depots; Russia says it ‘intercepted and destroyed’ 75 drones over regions on border with Ukraine. What we know on day 893

The Guardian - AU

‘Soul-crushing’: US families of those left out of Russia prisoner swap dispirited

As many as 20 Americans have been left behind after the multi-country swap with western allies

The Guardian - US

Russian Nationals Claim Abduction By Al-Qaida In Niger

Two Russian nationals allegedly kidnapped by militants in Niger, highlighting security challenges in the Sahel region.

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Death toll from apartment block collapse in Russia's Ural Mountains reaches 10 as search ends

A total of 10 people died after an apartment block in Russia’s Ural Mountains partially collapsed following a gas explosion earlier this week, Russia’s Emergency Ministry said on Saturday, announcing the completion of a search and rescue operation after two days

The Independent UK

Banned governing body that's fueling outcry on Olympic boxers has Russian ties and troubled history

The allegations that Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting failed an eligibility test for women's competition have been made by only the International Boxing Association

The Independent UK

Ukraine says it targeted Russian airfield, fuel depots in three regions

Russia says air defence systems ‘intercepted and destroyed’ 75 drones over a number of regions.

Al Jazeera

Olympics chief slams ‘unacceptable’ hate speech against boxers in gender row

International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach condemned the "hate speech" targeting Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-Ting, saying that a wider, Russia-led "defamation campaign" against the IOC and the Paris Games was fueling the controversy.

France 24

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 890

As the war enters its 890th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Two more men charged in connection with Russian-inspired arson attack on Ukrainian business in London

Six arrests have been made in connection with the investigation

Evening Standard

Putin's Strategic Swap: Spies, Dissidents, And Diplomacy

Putin welcomes spies in a significant exchange, highlighting Russia's commitment to protecting operatives.

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Americans Detained In Russia Reunite With Families At Base

Three Americans released from Russian detention face challenges of readjustment and reintegration into society after historic prisoner exchange.

The Independent UK

Voices: Should we be worried by the Russian business links of the man trying to buy Royal Mail?

With an interest in a pipeline for Russian gas, the Czech billionaire is now facing ministerial scrutiny. But that might be the least of the problems facing anyone running Britain’s postal service, writes Chris Blackhurst

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Waves of Russian bombings and infantry assaults drive major gains in east

Russian military intensifies pressure on key Ukrainian transport hub of Pokrovsk; Kyiv receives bodies of 250 slain soldiers in exchange with Moscow. What we know on day 892

AAP

'The war is not finished': Ukrainians urge more support

A delegation from the Ukrainian front line says Australia's support is vital to repel the Russian invasion and beat back the spread of totalitarianism.

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Russian-American Journalist Released In Historic Prisoner Swap

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva released from Russian detention in a historic prisoner swap, reuniting with family on daughter's birthday.

The Guardian - UK

After 16 months behind bars, my friend Evan Gershkovich is free

We exchanged letters on a weekly basis and throughout his time in a Russian prison the journalist in him never faded

The Guardian - UK

Russian dissidents freed in prisoner swap speak of deal ‘dilemma’

Activists say they never agreed to leave their homeland and vow to continue fighting for democracy in Russia

The Independent UK

Freed prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza: I told the Russians ‘I’ll be back sooner than you think’

Dissident says his removal from Russia was illegal and that he will return to his motherland soon

Evening Standard

Released prisoner Yashin: I was expelled from Russia against my will, not exchanged

‘This is my expulsion from Russia against my will,’ Ilya Yashin told reporters on Friday

International Business Times

Freed Russian Dissidents Bittersweet On Historic Swap

Russian dissidents freed as part of a prisoner swap between Moscow and the West this week shared their mixed feelings Friday about the deal at a news conference in Germany.

The Guardian - UK

Russian prisoner swap deal was to have included Alexei Navalny

Negotiations, which began months earlier, originally included release of late opposition leader

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