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Russian assault on eastern Ukraine threatens to encircle Sievierodonetsk

Zelenskiy calls situation in Donbas ‘extremely difficult’ as Russia tries to carve up Ukrainian-held territory

The Guardian - UK

Fighting rages as Russia eyes prolonged war in Ukraine

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russia signalled on Tuesday it was bedding in for a long war in Ukraine as the conflict entered its fourth month with heavy fighting in the east but signs of some normality returning elsewhere.

AFP

Russia says it's deliberately slowing Ukraine offensive to evacuate civilians - RIA

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow was deliberately slowing its offensive in Ukraine in order to allow civilians to evacuate, RIA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Russia Says Mariupol Battle at End as Ukrainian Defenders Surrender

Russia has declared victory in its months-long operation to capture the strategic port of Mariupol after Ukraine ordered the last of its troops holed up in the city's Azovstal steelworks to lay down their arms. Moscow's flattening of Mariupol has drawn multiple accusations of war crimes, including over a deadly…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia says Mariupol battle at end as Ukrainian defenders surrender

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russia has declared victory in its months-long operation to capture the strategic port of Mariupol after Ukraine ordered the last of its troops holed up in the city's Azovstal steelworks to lay down their arms.

AFP

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Hindu

As Russia intensifies push for Donbas, Ukraine rules out ceasefire

Ukraine ruled out a ceasefire or concessions to Moscow on Saturday as Russia intensified an offensive in the eastern Donbas region and stopped providing gas to Finland.

Reuters

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Russia claims to have ‘completely liberated’ Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol

Russia's defence chief said on Friday the country's forces have taken full control of the steel plant in Mariupol that was the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city.

Evening Standard

Russia says troops close to claiming full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region

Russia's Defence Minister says Moscow has almost taken full control of Ukraine's south-eastern region of Luhansk, one of two regions it says are independent and has vowed to liberate.

ABC News

Ukraine orders end to defence of Mariupol

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine on Friday ordered its last troops holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks to lay down their arms, while Russia said its months-long operation to capture the strategic port city is now complete.

AFP

Russia vows ‘countermeasures’ as NATO looks set to expand

Russian defence chief says military units will be launched in response to Finland and Sweden’s attempt to join alliance.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine slams Russian attacks on Donbas 'hell'

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Incessant bombardment has turned Ukraine's Donbas region into "hell", President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as the first post-invasion trial of a Russian soldier for war crimes neared its closely watched climax Friday.

AFP

Russia taking "countermeasures" in response to Finland and Sweden joining NATO - Ifax cites minister

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Finland and Sweden joining NATO has led to an increase in military threats near the border and that Moscow is taking "adequate countermeasures", Interfax news agency reported on Friday.

Reuters

Russia says almost 2,000 Ukrainian fighters from Azovstal have surrendered so far

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that almost 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks have surrendered so far, TASS news agency reported on Friday.

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Daily Mirror

Coup to remove Vladimir Putin a 'realistic possibility' as top security officials rebel

A Russian expert believes the possibility of Vladimir Putin launching a nuclear strike are receding because it is likely his order would not be carried out by officials

AFP

EU hikes military aid for Ukraine as NATO expansion faces roadblocks

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Europe pledged another half billion dollars in military support for Kyiv on Friday as Sweden and Finland's moves toward joining NATO hit multiple hurdles.

Los Angeles Times

War crimes trial — first of many — starts in Ukraine; Russian commanders taking risks under growing pressure

KRAKOW, Poland — The trial of a single Russian sergeant opened in Ukraine in what is expected to start a massive prosecution for war crimes in a monthslong conflict that on Friday saw fighting rage in the east as Russia appeared to suffer new losses when its forces attempted to…

Reuters

In first since Ukraine invasion, Pentagon chief speaks with Russian counterpart

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine when he spoke by telephone to his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on Friday for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon said.

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Ex-separatist commander says Russian military chief 'criminally negligent'

A former commander of pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine accused Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday of "criminal negligence" over Moscow's stuttering military campaign in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Ukraine: ordinary Russian soldiers face war crimes charges but the big fish are likely to avoid punishment – here's why

Ukraine’s chief prosecutor has announced plans to hold the first war crimes trial over Russia’s invasion. Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, said more than 10,700 war crimes had been lodged by investigators and 600 suspects had been identified. Venediktova said a 21-year-old Russian sergeant had been charged with the murder…

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin sparks more health rumours as coughing president covers up with blanket

Vladimir Putin was spotted keeping warm with a heavy blanket as he oversaw the massive parade to mark the day when Russia effectively brought World War Two to a close

WEKU

Russia's Victory Day celebrations take on new importance for the Kremlin this year

Russians celebrate Victory Day on Monday, May 9. The annual event marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but it has taken on added importance this year because of Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Russian 'hero' who won tank war game killed in Ukraine as 'real war' proves 'different'

Bato Basanov, 25, performed well in front of Russian officials during an international tank warfare competition last year, but his luck ran out when he got to a real battlefield

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin expert reveals what would happen in Russia if tyrant suddenly died

It is unlikely Vladimir Putin will step down as he's cemented his role until at last 2036 - it follows speculation the Kremlin boss is in ill health

Al Jazeera

Explainer: How does conscription work in Russia?

Spring conscription is under way in Russia, fuelling anxieties that young men will be sent to Ukraine’s front lines.

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