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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

In the context of the present decline in the idea of democracy, there is a need to reflect on the changing political dynamics in a post-industrial age

The Hindu

Ukraine claims to have shot down multiple ‘unstoppable’ Russian missiles during barrage on Kyiv

Officials say six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles were intercepted during early-morning assault. If confimed, it highlights the impact Western-supplied defence systems can make

The Independent UK

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of African heads of state to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Ursula von der Leyen steps up calls for tribunal for Russia’s ‘crime of aggression’

Speaking before Council of Europe summit, European Commission president says ‘accountability for Russia’ will be big topic

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Zelensky 'agree to meet African leaders' to discuss plan to end war

The war in Ukraine has been going on for 15 months

Wales Online

Factbox-What do we know about Kinzhal, Russia's hypersonic missile?

Russia fired hypersonic Kinzhal missiles at Kyiv on Tuesday, with Ukraine saying it had shot down all six, and Russia claiming one got through air defences to destroy a U.S.-built Patriot surface-to-air anti-missile defence system.

Reuters

Russian Duma votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

The lower house of Russia's parliament has voted unanimously to formally pull out of a Cold War-era security deal more than eight years after Moscow halted its participation

The Independent UK

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What is the Wagner Group? The mercenaries offering ‘muscle to dictators’

The head of the shadowy Wagner Group of mercenary fighters allegedly offered to reveal Russian military positions to Ukraine in exchange for Kyiv withdrawing its troops from the city of Bakhmut.

The Week

International Criminal Court is using digital evidence to investigate Putin – but how can it tell if a video or photo is real or fake?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 was reminiscent of wars long past, where a country invades another with little provocation.

The Conversation

Turning away from the West, Russia seeks to strengthen economic ties with the Muslim world

The Russia-Islamic World Forum will begin in Kazan, southwest Russia, on Thursday. The two-day event was first held in 2009 and aims to strengthen economic ties between Russia and Muslim countries. In the wake of a rupture between Russia and the West, these ties are now part of a shifting…

France 24

Putin gave Orthodox Church famed icon because of its importance to believers: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to hand over the historic 15th-century Trinity icon from a museum to the Russian Orthodox Church because of its importance to believers, the Kremlin's spokesman said on Tuesday.The Church, whose conservatism Putin has espoused as part of his vision for Russia's national identity, is…

Reuters

Russia, Ukraine to receive African mission on potential peace plan, Pretoria says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy had agreed to meet a group of African leaders to discuss a potential peace plan for the conflict.

Reuters

The EU should start planning now for Russia after Putin

Political destabilisation could lead to armed conflict within Russia itself, say Alexander Clarkson and Kirill Shamiev

The Guardian - UK

Russia launches 'exceptional' missile attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv in bombardment

Moscow is enraged by the British supply of missiles but Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said it would “not affect” the course of the war "but will lead to retaliatory actions by the Russian Federation”

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The Guardian - UK

Sunak must be firm. Ukraine’s fate will be decided by war and diplomacy – not by sanctions

The western response has been blighted by stupidity, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Al Jazeera

S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December.

Daily Mirror

'Plunging living standards are number one issue for millions abandoned by Tory party'

We want to see many solutions offered, such as supermarkets guaranteeing cheaper own-brand products in every shop

France 24

France ‘not getting the credit it should’ for Ukraine support

There was an amicable mood between Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron as the two leaders met in Paris on Sunday – a far cry from the diplomatic storm created by Macron’s warning against “humiliating” Russia last year. Analysts say France is still much more cautious than the US and the…

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The Independent UK

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart have discussed “military cooperation” while meeting in Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Images of Lukashenko released after rumours over Belarusian leader’s health

Authorities posted photographs and video on Telegram channel after authoritarian ruler missed events

Newsroom.co.nz

Democracy on the line in Turkey

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's most serious political opponent for years, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, has promised to reverse Erdoğan’s presidential system and return Turkey to parliamentary democracy if elected, writes Oliver Hartwich

Manchester Evening News

Rishi Sunak promises UK will play ‘big part’ in training Ukraine’s pilots

Ukrainian president Zelensky visited England just days after Liverpool hosted Eurovision on the country's behalf

The Independent UK

Photos of Belarus leader emerge after days of absences that sparked health rumors

For nearly a week, the whereabouts of Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko have been a mystery

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s change of heart is now pivotal to the war in Ukraine. Here’s why

Olaf Scholz’s about-turn on military aid policy will be transformative, says author and broadcaster John Kampfner

The Independent UK

Fears over Russia using chemical weapons if Ukraine counter-offensive succeeds

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK is ‘very much on our guard about what happens next’.

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