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Russia’s Actions Appear to Be War Crimes, EU’s von der Leyen Says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that Russian forces appeared to have committed war crimes by targeting civilians in Ukraine, but she said lawyers must investigate the alleged incidents. Leaving Ukraine after a visit, she said she had seen with her own eyes on Friday the…

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Scotland vs Ukraine World Cup playoff date identified as UEFA get creative to ease manic June fixture list

The delayed play-off semi-final is set to take place on May 31 or June 1 and it's up to the away side what day would suit best.

Daily Record

Russia's actions appear to be war crimes, EU's von der Leyen says

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In France, a Nail-Biting Election as Macron’s Rival Surges

From the market stall outside Paris that she's run for 40 years, Yvette Robert can see first-hand how soaring prices are weighing on France's presidential election and turning the first round of voting on Sunday into a nail-biter for incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. Shoppers, increasingly worried about how to make…

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Call for ‘urgent’ four-nations talks on impact of Ukraine war on food security

Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has written to her UK counterpart on the issue.

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In France, a nail-biting election as Macron's rival surges

For months, President Emmanuel Macron looked certain to become France’s first leader in 20 years to win a second term

The Independent UK

Philippines’ Duterte, China’s Xi Call for to Restraint in South China Sea

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the need to exercise restraint to maintain peace in the South China Sea, Manila's presidential office said on Saturday. The two leaders held an hour-long telephone summit on Friday, discussing a broad range of topics including concerns over the Ukraine crisis…

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France says deadly strike on Ukraine railway station is a crime against humanity

A strike blamed by Ukraine on Russia against a railway station in the east of the country that left at least 50 people dead can be classified as a crime against humanity, France said on Friday.

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Waive visa requirements for Ukrainian refugees, British Red Cross chief says

Mike Adamson said only a ‘small trickle’ of Ukrainian families had arrived in the UK and urged the Government to make the process ‘much easier’.

The Independent UK

Tiny UK village offers homes to dozens of Ukraine refugees – but visa red tape prevents anyone coming

Rothbury – population 2,100 – has seen at least 43 households apply to host those escaping the war. But red tape means not a single Ukrainian has yet made it here

The Independent UK

Russian forces destroy ammo depot at Ukrainian air base - Interfax

Russian forces have destroyed an ammunition depot at the Myrhorod Air Base in central Ukraine, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, quoting the Russian Defence Ministry.

Reuters

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Leo Varadkar shares 'incredible' picture from Ukraine as Putin raises nuclear fears in Russia

It comes as Vladimir Putin has been seen arriving at a funeral in Moscow with a military officer carrying what was suspected to be the Russian nuclear briefcase.

Irish Mirror

NHS nurse ‘on her hands and knees’ over Homes For Ukraine delays

Lauren Corbishley applied to the scheme on March 18 to bring three members of a Ukrainian family to the UK and is still waiting to hear back.

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Commentary: Why pictures of the horrors in Ukraine can strengthen our political will

On Tuesday, in a dramatic and furious speech to the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented graphic atrocity photographs from Bucha — including close-ups of dead children and clumps of corpses, some with their hands tied behind their backs. “The chamber fell silent,” the New York Times…

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Radical honesty is the antidote to Russian disinformation

Much of the Western world has been horrified by recent reports of Russian atrocities in cities like Bucha, which have included widespread bombings of homes and public buildings like hospitals; sexual assaults of Ukrainians by Russian soldiers; and the systematic murder of civilians, including people who were bound before being…

The Independent UK

Live Updates | Evacuation routes to open in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk says that 10 humanitarian corridors for civilian evacuations are to open in Ukraine’s east on Saturday

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian students blocked in Ukraine

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Ramaphosa, Biden Talk after South Africa Abstains from UN Russia Vote

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held telephone talks Friday with US President Joe Biden, a day after the continental powerhouse abstained from voting on a resolution suspending Russia from a UN rights body over its aggression in Ukraine. Ramaphosa, whose government has been criticized for refusing to condemn Moscow's bloody…

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British Defense Ministry Says Russia Targeting Civilians

Britain's defense ministry said on Saturday that Russian forces were targeting civilians, a day after a missile attack on a train station crowded with women, children and the elderly killed at least 52 people, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia was focusing its offensive, which included cruise missiles launched by its…

The Guardian - UK

French presidential election could see historically low turnout, pollsters say

80% of those polled felt the campaign was ‘poor quality’, with many complaining of a lack of ideas or vision

The Guardian - UK

Understanding Vladimir Putin, the man who fooled the world

The Russian president has always shown us exactly who he is. So why did it take the invasion of Ukraine for us to believe him?

Evening Standard

Zelensky demands tough global response to Russian ‘war crime’ after missile strike on train station in Ukraine

Survivors of Russian missile strike in Kramatorsk that killed 52 have described “horror’ of atrocity

The Independent UK

Japan, Philippines seek pact to further defense cooperation

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to start talks toward a possible defense agreement that would allow closer cooperation between their militaries amid regional tensions with China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Zelensky Calls for 'Firm Global Response' to Train Station Bombing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a "firm global response" Friday after a missile strike killed 52 people at a train station in eastern Ukraine where civilians had gathered to flee a feared Russian offensive. "This is another Russian war crime for which everyone involved will be held accountable," Zelensky…

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