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Vladimir Putin mocked for sending 'body double' to Ukraine: 'What's up with your chin?'

Kyiv official Anton Gerashchenko analysed TV footage of Vladimir Putin meeting residents of a reconstructed apartment block in Mariupol, and wondered if it was a body double because he had a different chin

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Putin Flaunts Alliance with Xi as ‘Dear Friends’ Meet in Kremlin

Vladimir Putin hosted his "dear friend" Xi Jinping for dinner in the Kremlin on Monday, showing off his relationship with his most powerful ally just days after an international court called for the Russian President's arrest for war crimes in Ukraine. Washington denounced Xi's visit, saying the timing showed Beijing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

China Says ICC Should Take a ‘Just Position’ Over Putin’s Arrest Warrant

China's foreign ministry said on Monday the International Criminal Court (ICC) should take a just position, in response to a question on ICC's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. China will continue to take an objective and just role in the Ukraine crisis, and play…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Kremlin: ICC warrant for Putin shows 'clear hostility' towards Russia

The Kremlin said on Monday that the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin was a sign of the "clear hostility" that exists against Russia and against Putin personally.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

Report: Kremlin Tells Officials to Stop Using iPhones

Russia's presidential administration has told officials to stop using Apple iPhones because of concerns the devices are vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday. At a Kremlin-organized seminar for officials involved in domestic politics, Sergei Kiriyenko, first deputy head of the presidential administration, told officials to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Commentary: Ukraine wants Russia prosecuted for war crimes. Why is the US stalling in its support?

Should the U.S. do everything it can to help hold Russia accountable for its atrocity crimes in Ukraine? As Russian bombs and soldiers wreak havoc on the country, you would think so. The New York Times, however, recently reported that the Pentagon is blocking U.S. efforts to hand over important…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2023

Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones - Kommersant newspaper

The Kremlin told officials involved in preparations for Russia's 2024 presidential election to stop using Apple iPhones because of concerns that the devices are vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies, the Kommersant newspaper reported.

Reuters · Mar 20, 2023

Putin hails ‘good old friend’ Xi Jinping ahead of first Moscow meeting since Ukraine invasion

Xi in turn calls for ‘pragmatism’ as he pitches China as peace-broker in Ukraine conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Gianni Infantino’s actions at Fifa remain more dangerous than his words

Fifa’s Gianni Infantino has been reelected unopposed and has pushed through unpopular reforms like the enlarged, 48-team World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Compare Iraq with Ukraine. It’s clear the era of US global supremacy is over

Washington’s power is suddenly threatened by a newly confident China and disquiet among leaders in the global south, says former Guardian chief foreign correspondent Jonathan Steele

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023