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The US was prepared to bomb the Middle East into shape. In Ukraine, it seems no less self-serving

Washington split with old allies in order to pursue its own interests in Iraq, says Guardian chief leader writer Randeep Ramesh

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

Analysis: Touting friendship and peace, China's Xi takes 'diplomatic dance' to isolated Russia

Xi Jinping walks a diplomatic tightrope as he heads to Moscow, seeking to present China as a global peacemaker while strengthening ties with his closest ally, President Vladimir Putin, who faces criminal charges over his Ukraine war.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2023

Germany, Japan Seek Cooperation on Economic Security amid Supply Chain Strains

Germany and Japan agreed to cooperate closely on economic security on Saturday during their first ever high-ministerial government consultations, held amid tensions over global supply chains and economic disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, accompanied to Japan by six ministers, is looking at ways to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2023

Russian attacks continue in wake of Putin arrest warrant

Widespread Russian attacks have continued in Ukraine following the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin visits Crimea to mark anniversary of annexation – as it happened

Russia seized Crimea in 2014, eight years before launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2023

Ukraine refugee, 7, returns to warzone for dentist appointment to beat NHS delay

‘The doctors are good here, but it is bad because of the queues’

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

‘Clearly committed war crimes’: Joe Biden backs Putin arrest warrant

The Hague-based international court said it was issuing the warrant for the arrest of the Russian leader over the alleged abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2023

Are Russian transfers of Ukrainian children to re-education and adoption facilities a form of genocide?

Throughout Russia’s war against Ukraine, there have been countless reports of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Now, there are also allegations of genocide involving the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2023

Ukraine war – latest news: Biden says Putin ‘clearly committed war crimes’ after ICC arrest warrant

Putin allegedly responsible for unlawfully deporting children to Russia, says ICC

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Putin visits Crimea to mark anniversary of Russian annexation from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the peninsula's annexation from Ukraine. Earlier, US President Joe Biden welcomed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for his Russian counterpart, saying the leader has "clearly" committed war crimes in Ukraine.…

France 24 · Mar 18, 2023