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Guterres in Senegal: ‘Triple Crisis’ in Africa Aggravated by War in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis,” across Africa, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022

Putin has ‘significantly weakened’ Russia’s forces with his invasion of Ukraine, says UK

British defence chiefs said Russia has not succeeded in ‘translating numerical strength into decisive advantage’

Evening Standard · May 3, 2022

Europe prepares fresh Russia sanctions as US warns Moscow plans to annex parts of east Ukraine

European Commission expected to propose sixth package of sanctions this week as hopes rise of more Mariupol evacuations

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022

Asean tackling aid for Myanmar people

Despite setbacks due to the unsettled domestic conditions inside Myanmar since the coup in February 2021, Asean is moving ahead to explore practical ways to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the affected peoples of Myanmar, the number of which will soon reach one million.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2022

"It's all gone": Mariupol residents describe terrifying life under Russia's onslaught

"The citizens who left the city say that hell exists, and it's in Mariupol."

Axios · May 2, 2022

Myanmar's Suu Kyi charged with bribery as new trial opens

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has gone on trial in the latest corruption case filed against her

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Mariupol steelworks evacuees head to Ukraine-held city as Russia ‘resumes shelling civilians’

Evacuees described the dire conditions in the Mariupol bunkers, where up to 200 reportedly remain trapped

The Independent UK · May 2, 2022

Ukraine fighter says civilians remain trapped in Mariupol steel works

A Ukrainian fighter holed up the city of Mariupol said on Monday that up to 200 civilians remained trapped inside bunkers in the Azovstal steel works after an evacuation operation led by the United Nations to save civilians from the site.

Reuters · May 2, 2022

Children in Mariupol 'drank rainwater from puddles' as families cowered from bombs

When her home was destroyed by Russian bombs, mum-of-three Yuliia found shelter in a communal basement, where she struggled to feed her young daughters after the port city of Mariupol was targeted by Russian forces

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022

Putin does not care how many Russians are killed

Letters: Anne Maclennan thinks western rhetoric will not deter the Russian president, while Stephen Smith is terrified by the apparent lack of concern over the risks of this crisis. Plus letters from Andrew Seber, Darra McFadyen and Margaret Owen

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022