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Putin's Russia: people increasingly identify with the Soviet Union – here's what that means

The view that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, wants to restore territories of the Soviet Union has been a big part of the commentary on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But how much is he in tune with the wishes of the Russian people? Our research suggests that while Russian citizens…

The Conversation

Germany irritated by Ukraine's snub of a presidential visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized a diplomatic snub by Ukraine for his country’s president and defended Berlin’s record on delivering weapons to Kyiv

The Independent UK

Abramovich hit by multibillion-pound crackdown on assets in Jersey and France

More than £5.4bn of Chelsea FC owner’s assets frozen in Jersey and 12 luxury French properties seized

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Just Dropping In: Ukrainian Bomb Drone Blitzes Russian Tank

US President has called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, a "dictator" and has accused him of "genocide" in Ukraine.

Zenger

Boris Johnson ‘made a mockery’ of UK’s Covid sacrifices, says Ruth Davidson

Former Scottish Tory leader renews calls for PM to resign, in split from current leader Douglas Ross

The Guardian - UK

France's Le Pen outlines foreign policy vision, leaving Russia door ajar

Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen sought on Wednesday to play up her leadership credentials on the world stage, urging a break with France's recent diplomatic past to make what she called a country that "still counts."

Reuters

Kremlin says Biden's 'genocide' comments are wrong and unacceptable

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it categorically disagreed with U.S. President Joe Biden's description of Russia's actions in Ukraine as "genocide", and it accused Washington of hypocrisy.

Reuters

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Russia tells Ukraine to 'watch out' after it captures pro-Kremlin politician

Russia on Wednesday told Ukraine to "watch out" after its former Soviet neighbour captured pro-Kremlin politician Viktor Medvedchuk, turning down Kyiv's offer of a swap with a warning that those holding him might soon be detained themselves.

Reuters

UK imposes sanctions on another 206 Russians after Ukraine railway attack

Foreign secretary says 178 of those targeted helped prop up self-proclaimed republics in Luhansk and Donetsk

The Guardian - UK

Explainer-Finland, Sweden weigh up pros and cons of NATO membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership and abandoning a belief held for decades that peace was best kept by not publicly choosing sides.

Reuters

Russia's war in Ukraine: how South Africa blew its chance as a credible mediator

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

Putin building Russian troops to outnumber Ukrainians '5 to 1' and takeover east

Russian forces are regrouping on their side of the border with Ukraine, in areas in the east of the country, as experts predict the battle for the Donbass region to start soon

Daily Mirror

Putin's massive fail: He's no commander

Putin's no master strategist: He's incompetent at warcraft, and Ukrainians and Russians are paying a terrible price

Salon

Russia claims 1,000 POWs captured in Mariupol; Ukraine says fight for city continues

DNIPRO, Ukraine — Russia asserted Wednesday that more than 1,000 Ukrainian troops in Mariupol had surrendered, dealing what would be a heavy blow to defenders’ desperate efforts to hold the strategic southern port city. But the claim could not be verified, and Ukraine said the battle continued.

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Wimbledon Shouldn’t Ban Russian Athletes

In our latest mailbag, we look at Canadian tennis’s recent slump, the legacy of Steffi Graf and Nick Kyrgios’s recent behavior.

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Ukraine war: the key role played by volunteer militias on both sides of the conflict

One of the features of modern warfare is the role played by non-state militias, and Ukraine is no exception. Reporting of the war has highlighted the role of the Wagner Group on the Russian side, for instance. This 6,000 strong mercenary force, which is usually based in Africa and recently…

The Guardian - UK

More than 1,000 Ukraine marines have surrendered in Mariupol, says Russia

Moscow makes claim as leaders of four countries bordering Russia arrive in Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia warns it will view NATO and US vehicles moving weapons in Ukraine as targets

Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov told the TASS News Agency that all US and NATO vehicles transporting weapons were considered fair targets by the Kremlin

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Al Jazeera

Who is Viktor Medvedchuk, Putin’s main man in Ukraine?

Medvedchuk was recently captured by Ukrainian forces having fled house arrest soon after the war began.

Evening Standard

Ukraine was a land of liberty — its fight to be free again unites us all

What can the world learn from the courage and wisdom of everyday Ukrainians? Their country has resisted a much larger and better equipped invasion force, defying most predictions while displaying the kind of heroism normally reserved for Hollywood movie productions. What are the lessons?

The Guardian - UK

Will Putin face genocide charges over Ukraine atrocities?

Joe Biden has accused the Russian president of ‘trying to wipe out the idea of even being Ukrainian’

The Guardian - UK

‘I cry every day’: in the stands with Ukrainians as Dynamo Kyiv play again

Club started ‘match for peace’ series in Warsaw watched by thousands of refugees from Russia’s attack on their homeland

Reuters

Factbox-Who is Ukraine's Viktor Medvedchuk, a prominent Putin ally?

Viktor Medvedchuk, a fugitive who was the most prominent representative of pro-Russian political factions in Ukraine and a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been found and arrested by Ukraine's secret services.

The Independent UK

UK and EU sanction 178 Russian separatists ‘aiding and abetting’ Putin in Ukraine

Leaders behind so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republic targeted

The Guardian - UK

Netflix subscribers in Russia launch class action for loss of service

Users sue after firm halted streaming and stopped developing Russian-made shows following invasion of Ukraine

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