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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 · May 21, 2022

Swedish billionaire developing Aspen hotel sues Colorado newspaper over “oligarch” label

A Swedish billionaire who is developing a controversial luxury hotel in Aspen, Colorado, is suing one of the city’s newspapers for defamation, claiming The Aspen Times wrongly portrayed him as a corrupt Russian oligarch amid that country’s war on Ukraine.

The Denver Post · May 21, 2022

Russia declares final victory at steel plant in Mariupol and fights for more territory in eastern Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — With its grip tightened along Ukraine’s southern coast, including full control of the steel plant that held the world’s attention for months, Russia redoubled its assault Friday on the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

‘Critical weeks’ in war for Ukraine as Vladimir Putin steps up assault in east

Attacks in Donbas intensify as Russia claims ‘complete liberation’ of Mariupol steelworks

Evening Standard · May 20, 2022

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Mariupol, city of resistance, falls … underground life of the last child in the village … Putin micromanaging conflict, sources in west believe

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022

ATP and WTA strip Wimbledon of ranking points following bans for Russian players

Wimbledon chairman Ian Hewitt said the UK Government had left them with “no viable alternative” following the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

Vladimir Putin's chilling warning about 'real aggression' against Russia in new speech

The leader claimed that there had been a surge in foreign attacks against Russia since the beginning of his "special operation" in Ukraine

Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022

Wimbledon stripped of ATP ranking points after decision to ban Russian players

Wimbledon chairman Ian Hewitt said the UK Government had left them with “no viable alternative” following invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

'Drained' Vladimir Putin showing signs of 'physical weariness’ amid Ukraine military failures

The Russian tyrant was seen addressing a Security Council meeting earlier today, in which he discussed Moscow's need to break away from relying on Western software to protect itself from cyber attacks

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2022

Editorial: Joining the club: Welcoming Sweden and Finland to NATO

On Feb. 24, when Putin (like other would-be conquerors we’ll be mentioning today, he only needs one name) invaded Ukraine, the Russian despot wanted to change history. That he did: Rather than divide and weaken NATO, he united and strengthened the Atlantic Alliance that has kept the peace in its…

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022