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UK says no nuclear escalation in Ukraine after row over depleted uranium munitions

Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday there was no nuclear escalation in the Ukraine war after Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised Britain for supplying depleted uranium tank munitions to Ukrainian forces.

Reuters

Xi Ends Trip to Russia as China Grows More Emboldened

Despite Xi’s efforts to present China as a peacemaker in Russia’s war in Ukraine, some observers said Beijing’s priority is not for the war to come to an end. Instead, the main importance for China is to ensure the Russian regime remains in power.

The News Lens

China’s Xi tells Putin of ‘changes not seen for 100 years’

President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin bid each other farewell after talks in Moscow.

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The leaders of China and Russia have finished talks. Here are some takeaways

China's Xi Jinping says he has a peace plan for Ukraine and wants to mediate an end to the war. Ukraine and its neighbors are skeptical.

WEKU

Russian soldier's 300-man battalion 'slaughtered' in assault on Ukrainian city

Russia's war in Ukraine recently passed its one year anniversary, having displaced millions, and left tens of thousands dead with horror stories still regularly emerging from the fighting

Daily Mirror

France urges Chinese leader Xi to orchestrate peace deal in Ukraine

France has urged China to use its relationship with Russia to broker a deal between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Voldymyr Zelensky to end the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine counterattacks near Bakhmut as Putin’s army ‘losing momentum’, says UK

Ukrainian forces have launched a local counterattack to the west of Bakhmut where Vladimir Putin’s army may be losing its momentum to capture the town after months of fierce fighting, British defence chiefs said on Wednesday.

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China's Xi, Japan's Kishida end visits to Russia and Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left Moscow, wrapping up a three-day visit, shortly after Japanese PM Fumio Kishida left Kyiv

The Independent UK

Zelensky says Ukraine will 'respond to every blow' after Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said his country would "respond to every blow" after Russian strikes killed at least seven people in the Kyiv region, and claimed another victim in southern Zaporizhzhia. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

Xi’s Moscow trip shows peace in Ukraine isn’t China’s main concern

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow this week has been more about reiterating China and Russia’s shared interests, and less about any concrete pathway towards ending the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Western democracy is weaker in this new cold war than it was in the first one

For democrats, a stubborn economic malaise is more existentially threatening than any example set in Moscow or Beijing, says Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Sweden approves bill to allow country to join Nato; US says China is watching west’s response to Russia – as it happened

Sweden says membership of Nato is best way to safeguard security; Anthony Blinken warns reaction to war in Ukraine has impact in Asia

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Prince William makes surprise trip to Poland base near border

Prince of Wales thanks soldiers for ‘defending our freedoms

The Independent UK

Xi and Putin hail 'new era'

MOSCOW: After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin has pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 392

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 392nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

The Guardian - AU

A tale of two visits: Kishida and Xi tread starkly different paths on Ukraine

One voiced his anger as he saw first firsthand the destruction caused by Russia’s invasion. The other toasted a close friendship with Moscow

Al Jazeera

Putin warns UK over depleted uranium tank shells for Ukraine

UK will send Ukraine armour-piercing shells, containing depleted uranium, for use with its Challenger 2 battle tanks.

Tribune News Service

After talks with Xi, Putin hails China's proposals for Ukraine

After two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged even closer ties with Russia’s most powerful backer and hailed Beijing’s proposals for ending his war in Ukraine.

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Daily Mirror

MoD defends sending uranium shells to Ukraine after Russia's 'nuclear collision' threat

The Ministry of Defence has responded to furious threats by Russian warmonger Vladimir Putin who is unhappy at reports the UK is set to send ammunition to help Ukraine

Reuters

Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as 'dear friend' Xi departs

Russia blasted an apartment block in Ukraine with missiles on Wednesday and swarmed cities with drone attacks overnight, in a display of force as President Vladimir Putin bid farewell to his visiting "dear friend" and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Tribune News Service

After talks with Xi, Putin hails China proposals for Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Japan’s PM makes surprise visit to Ukraine in show of support

Fumio Kishida’s visit to Kyiv comes as rival China is visiting Moscow for talks with Russia’s president.

Bangkok Post

Ni hao, Mr Zelensky, it's Xi Jinping on the line

The two most fraught conversations this week both have Chinese President Xi Jinping on one side. In Moscow, he's currently talking to his Russian counterpart and host, Vladimir Putin. In a video conference or phone call that's assumed to follow within days, he'll then interface with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr…

Al Jazeera

Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow

Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership.

Axios

Xi and Putin stick to same Ukraine positions after summit

Xi offered Putin a significant show of solidarity by visiting Moscow this week.

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