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Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU · Apr 17, 2023

Offshore cash and huge loans: leak reveals how Roman Abramovich funded Chelsea’s success

Exclusive: Network of companies used to route fortune made from the oil fields of Siberia into Stamford Bridge

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

Wife of jailed Putin critic says 25-year sentence is 'recognition' of his work

The wife of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza said on Monday that the 25-year prison sentence a Russian court handed him was recognition of the effectiveness of his work and showed that authorities fear him.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Russia to fly nuclear bombers to middle of Pacific Ocean as it flexes military muscles

Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that strategic missile carriers will fly to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to imitate strikes on ship groups of a mock enemy

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Slovakia joins Poland, Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain

Slovakia's government on Monday approved a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and other food products, following similar moves by Poland and Hungary. The news came after US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said she had made a first visit in jail to Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter…

France 24 · Apr 17, 2023

Russia rejects Japanese criticism of Pacific naval drills

Russia on Monday brushed off Japanese criticism of naval exercises by its Pacific Fleet, saying it needed to be on guard against a variety of regional threats while focusing on Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Chinese Defense Minister, Putin Discuss Deepening Military Ties

Li Shangfu tells the Russian president that Beijing is willing to continue working together on maintaining international order, during a visit to Moscow

Caixin Global · Apr 17, 2023

Wife of jailed British-Russian opposition leader ‘baffled’ by sanctions delay

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly paid tribute to Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr for ‘bravely’ denouncing Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Factbox: Kara-Murza becomes latest Putin opponent to get long jail term

Sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison on charges including treason, Vladimir Kara-Murza joined a growing list of Russians who have received long jail terms after speaking out against President Vladimir Putin or the invasion of Ukraine. Here are some of the most prominent cases.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 418 of the invasion

A court in Moscow has sentenced the opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years prison; Slovakia will temporarily halt imports of grains and other selected products from Ukraine

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023