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Word war: In Russia-Ukraine war, information became a weapon

In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, disinformation and propaganda have emerged as key weapons in the Kremlin's arsenal

The Independent UK

Ukraine defends front, Putin talks up nuclear arsenal on war anniversary eve

Ukraine said its forces had repelled Russian assaults along the length of the front line on Thursday on the eve of the war's anniversary, as President Vladimir Putin, empty-handed after a bloody winter offensive, talked up Russia's nuclear arsenal.

Reuters

Analysis-Nuclear risk seen rising as Putin unpicks last treaty with U.S.

The last remaining treaty that limits Russian and U.S. nuclear weapons was already in grave peril before President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday that Moscow was suspending its participation.

Reuters

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Russia Condemns Israeli Syria Strikes as Tel Aviv Implicitly Admits Them

The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli air strike on Damascus and its environs, saying it was a "flagrant violation" of international law. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia "urges Israel to stop armed provocations against the Syrian Arab Republic and refrain from steps fraught with dangerous consequences for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A call for peace: Why Canada should tone down demands for Russian regime change

In late 2022, a frightening escalation occurred in the war in Ukraine. During a large Russian bombardment operation, a missile struck the Polish city of Prezewodów, six kilometres from the Ukrainian border, killing two civilians.

The Conversation

Vladimir Putin demotes Russia’s top commander ‘General Armageddon’ as his forces suffer major setbacks in Ukraine

Experts have described the move as a "significant" development.

Fortune

Vladimir Putin replaces top Ukraine commander 'General Armageddon' after just 3 months

While overseeing troops in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin was crediting with strengthening coordination, reinforcing control and introducing a campaign of knocking out Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Daily Mirror

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Syrian Regime Warplane Crashes in Aleppo Countryside

A Syrian regime warplane crashed in the northern countryside of Aleppo on Thursday, Russia’s Sputnik news agency reported. “During a routine training, a jet of the Syrian Arab Air Force crashed near the Kuweires Military Aviation Institute, the main training facility of the air force, as a result of a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin hits out at internet ‘fakes’ during meeting with Russian soldiers’ mothers

The Russian President said some news about the conflict in Ukraine could not be trusted

Evening Standard

Putin to meet the mums of Russian soldiers on Mother’s Day

Move may be attempt to revive weakening Russian offensive

The Independent UK

Algeria, Russia Kick Off Military Exercises Near Border with Morocco

Joint military exercises between the Algerian and Russian armed forces kicked off in Algeria on Wednesday and will continue until Nov. 28. The joint anti-terrorist drills dubbed Desert Shield 2022 were launched at the Hammaguir testing ground in Bechar Province near the border with Morocco. They involve about 200 soldiers…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Vladimir Putin seen with 'IV track marks' on hand amid rumours he has cancer

Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows Vladimir Putin holding onto a soldier's arm with a blemish similar to IV track marks seen on his right hand

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin is safe in power for now, but risks lie ahead, sources say

Vladimir Putin's grip on power in Russia remains firm despite military setbacks in Ukraine, a botched mobilisation, and political infighting, eight well-informed sources said, but some said that could change fast if total defeat beckoned.

Reuters

UK ‘likely already wargaming’ response to potential Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine

Experts believe Vladimir Putin is planning how he could escalate the conflict in Ukraine following humbling defeats

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Putin seeks to kindle anti-Western sentiment among Asian leaders

President Vladimir Putin used a speech to Asian leaders on Thursday to develop a theme that he has pressed more intensely as Russia's military fortunes have waned: that Moscow is fighting the West to establish a fairer world.

Daily Mirror

Top Vladimir Putin general rips into military chiefs as Russia descends into infighting

General Andrei Kartapolov has lambasted military chiefs in Moscow over their performance in the war in Ukraine and called for an end to "lies" being perpetrated by the Kremlin

Inverse

65 years ago, “simple satellite” Sputnik redefined space science — and sent a sinister message

Earth’s first-ever artificial satellite Sputnik launched on October 4, 1957. In that moment, the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union transformed into a race to dominate not only Earth but also space.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Denies Making New Concessions to Iran to Revive Nuclear Pact

The US National Security Council denied on Thursday reports that Washington has made new concessions to Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Earlier, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch suggested in a tweet that the United States was considering giving Iran guarantees that included ending the International…

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Al Jazeera

Putin accuses US of trying to ‘drag out’ war in Ukraine

The Russian leader says US using Ukrainian people as ‘cannon fodder’ as he slams the US for supplying arms to Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, big tech firms and the European Union moved to ban the country's main propaganda and disinformation channels

Al Jazeera

European court upholds broadcasting ban on Russia’s RT

The Kremlin warns of retaliatory measures against Western media after the ruling by Luxembourg-based General Court.

The Independent UK

Western nations cannot cut Russia off from the rest of the world, says Putin

Putin said Russia would not ‘give up’ and stay ‘in a state of disarray’

The Hindu

The Sputnik V conundrum

Why the Supreme Court could have heard the plea seeking modification of the Indian government’s COVID-19 policy

Dynamite News

Russia: Plane crashes near Ryazan; 7 injured

A plane crashed on Friday near the Russian city of Ryazan, leaving seven people injured, a spokesperson for the city hospital told Sputnik. Read more on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

Mum dubbed ‘Putin’s childcatcher’ over kidnapping of Ukrainian kids sanctioned by UK

Russia have finally doubled down on a move to impose a new identity on children in Ukraine as the country were warned that they cannot just 'assume' youngsters they find are orphans

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