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Vladimir Putin 'plans to hand over power as cancer rumours grow' after Russia nuclear Ireland threat

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent public appearances - as his troops continue his barbaric invasion of Ukraine - show him looking shaky and puffy-faced

Irish Mirror

Putin 'bracing for coup' as army officials and FSB 'look to oust Russian leader'

Rumours are swirling in the Kremlin that several former generals and KGB officials want to oust the Russian President and bring an end to the war.

Daily Record

Why Victory Day in Russia Is Different This Year

The invasion of Ukraine means that fewer Russian tanks and other military hardware will rumble through Moscow’s Red Square on Monday, when the country marks its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The patriotic fervor associated with the sacred holiday, however, could be as strong as ever. This…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 71

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 71st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Mariupol Steel Mill Battle Rages as Ukraine Repels Attacks

Heavy fighting raged Thursday at the shattered steel plant in Mariupol as Russian forces sought to finish off the city’s last-ditch defenders and complete the capture of the strategically vital Ukrainian port. The bloody battle came amid growing suspicions that President Vladimir Putin wants to present the Russian people with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EXPLAINER: Why Victory Day in Russia is different this year

The invasion of Ukraine means fewer Russian tanks and other military hardware will rumble through Red Square on Monday, when the country marks its victory in World War II

The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

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Russian strikes try to disrupt delivery of Western weapons

Russia moved to obstruct the flow of Western weapons to Ukraine by bombarding rail stations and other supply-line targets across the country

The Independent UK

Putin 'plans to hand over power as cancer rumours and signs of ill health grow'

Telegram channel General SVR - allegedly run by an ex-intel officer - claims Vladimir Putin is prepared to hand over power to an aide amid surgery rumours

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin facing possible coup as senior generals 'look to push out Kremlin boss'

Kremlin boss under scrutiny as many aides are reported to consider the invasion a mistake and economic disaster for Russia

Wales Online

Dirty money from Russia and Europe flooding Dubai real estate, researchers say

Oligarchs, mobsters and embezzlers among owners of billions’ worth of real estate in the glittery city-state

The Independent UK

UK lawyers still able to work for Russian clients despite new services sanctions

Sanctions on accountancy, consultancy and PR advice will not come into force for several weeks

The Guardian - UK

EU targets Russian Patriarch Kirill in new round of proposed sanctions - diplomat

The European Commission has proposed freezing the assets of Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, a diplomat said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Putin cancer rumours grow amid signs of ill health, as ‘insider’ report suggests he could hand over power

Amid rumours that Putin is planning to take a temporary leave of command due to ill health, experts are anticipating a big announcement on Russia’s 9 May ‘Victory Day’

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EU weighs ban on Russian oil as missiles hit west and east Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — In its biggest step yet to wean itself off Russian fossil fuels, the European Union proposed a plan Wednesday to phase in an embargo on Russian oil to sever a major source of revenue for the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

Daily Record

Putin has 'no way back but to fire nuclear weapons', Kremlin reporter says

Alexander Sladkov, a works as a "propagandist" for the Kremlin, has urged the Russian leader to detonate an atomic bomb and cause “a crater the size of several regions”.

The Conversation

What makes religious relics – like pieces of the 'true cross' and hair of saints – sacred to Christians

A Russian missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of its Black Sea fleet, sunk after it was heavily damaged in April 2022. Kremlin officials said that a fire on board caused munitions to explode, while Ukrainian officials claimed they had attacked the Moskva. Several media reports noted that the ship might…

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's personal cameraman QUIT after recording his Ukraine invasion speech

Ilya Filatov’s departure led to strong speculation that faced dismissal because of a negative attitude to the war - before prominent Russian TV journalist Inna Afinogenova, 33, quit ‘propaganda channel’ RT specifically blaming the war

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The Independent UK

Russian businesses banned from using UK accountants as new sanctions announced

The Government has also announced sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes for individuals linked to Russian media outlets.

Daily Mirror

Russia accuses Ukrainians of black magic as 'Satanic seal' found at battle post

Russian soldiers reclaimed a battered artillery post on the outskirts of a village called Trekhizbenka, where they found a document smeared with blood and a crude sigil daubed on the exterior wall

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What's the impact if Europe cuts off Russian oil?

The European Union's executive commission has proposed phasing out imports of Russian oil within six months

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin 'bracing for coup' as generals and FSB 'look to push out Kremlin boss'

The Federal Security Service is said to be so annoyed with the lack of military progression in Ukraine that they've contacted generals and former army officials to try and push Vladimir Putin out

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin Dismisses Speculation Putin to Declare War on Ukraine on May 9

The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed speculation that President Vladimir Putin planned to declare war against Ukraine and declare a national mobilisation on May 9 when Russia commemorates the Soviet Union's victory in World War Two. Commenting on speculation that Putin will declare war against Ukraine on May 9, Kremlin spokesman…

Reuters

Kremlin says no agreement reached on possible meeting between Putin and Pope Francis

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that no agreement had been reached on a possible meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Pope Francis for talks about Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Inside Ukrainian drone factory that crushed 40-mile Russian 'death convoy'

Ukraine's Aerorozvidka drone unit claims to have destroyed almost 100 Kremlin vehicles, including tanks, armoured personnel carriers, fuel trucks and Grad missile launcher systems, since the start of the Russian invasion

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