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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 393 of the invasion

Nine people killed in Russian strike on Kyiv region; Ukrainian general says Russia continues to try and take Bakhmut ‘at any cost’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

First Thing: situation at Zaporizhzhia plant ‘perilous’, UN warns

Nuclear plant relies on single backup power line; EU leaders to discuss Ukraine’s armament needs; plus, 10 writers face their fiercest food fears

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

Ukraine war – live: Russia will bomb any country that attempts to arrest Putin, says Medvedev

Former Russian leader earlier warned ‘nuclear apocalypse’ was nearing

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Editorial: China is not a credible peacemaker in Ukraine war

Whatever else it produced, this week’s visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow did not advance the cause of a just peace in Ukraine. If anything, Xi’s cordial courtship of Vladimir Putin provided the Russian president with a publicity coup days after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023

Any attempt to arrest Putin would be declaration of war on Russia, ally says

Any attempt to arrest President Vladimir Putin after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the Kremlin chief would amount to a declaration of war against Russia, his ally Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

ICC regrets Russia’s ‘threats’ over war crimes arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Russia launches criminal case against ICC prosecutor while ex-president warns of hypersonic missile attack

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Beijing, Moscow Pledge to Shape New World System… Washington Describes Their Relationship as ‘Marriage of Convenience’

As Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday wrapped up a three day visit to Moscow where he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, air raid sirens have blared across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and in northern and eastern Ukraine with reports of drone attacks. The General Staff of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2023

What are depleted uranium munitions the UK is sending to Ukraine?

Armour-piercing ammunition emits low levels of radiation after exploding but is not considered a nuclear weapon.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023

Editorial: As Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping bond, so must the West

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Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023

Ukrainian army ‘repel round-the-clock’ Russian attacks on Bakhmut

Ukrainian forces are repelling “round-the-clock” Russian attacks in the east including on the town of Bakhmut amid signs that Vladimir Putin’s offensive there may be stalling, it was reported on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023