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Live updates | UN Chief: War in Ukraine driving world hunger

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday he's in “intense contacts” with Russia and other countries to stop escalating global hunger exacerbated by the war in Ukraine by allowing the export of grain stored in Ukrainian ports and ensuring Russian food and fertilizers have unrestricted access to world markets

The Independent UK

Russian Australians are watching news from Moscow, but not everyone is falling for Putin's propaganda

There have been moves to block Russian propaganda in Australia since the invasion of Ukraine, but some Russian Australians are still consuming Russian news. Ukrainians are concerned about the message some people are hearing.

ABC News

Moscow Says More Mariupol Fighters Surrender; Kyiv Silent on Their Fate

Russia said on Wednesday nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters had surrendered in Mariupol but Kyiv was silent about their fate, while a pro-Russian separatist leader said commanders were still holed up in tunnels beneath the Azovstal steelworks. More than a day after Kyiv announced it had ordered its garrison in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russians blitz base where British troops trained Ukrainians in anti-tank warfare

The former Soviet Desna training base was hit by missiles launched from Russian bombers, killing eight and wounding 12, as Moscow is trying to subdue Ukraine’s defence forces

Daily Mirror

Ukraine President Zelenskiy’s Life Story Told in New Comic Book

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's life story - from comedian to war-time leader - has been given the graphic novel treatment in TidalWave Comics' latest biography, "Political Power: Volodymyr Zelenskyy." The 22-page glossy, set for release on Friday, tells the story of how Zelenskiy, who once played a fictional president in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Vladislav Shoot obituary

Other lives: Ukrainian-born composer who settled in the UK after becoming composer-in-residence at Dartington Hall in 1992

The Guardian - UK

With troops in Ukraine, Russia's defence spending leaps 40%

Russia's defence spending was up nearly 40% in the first four months of the year, according to preliminary data released by the finance ministry on Wednesday, almost three months into Moscow's large-scale military campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Russia could use new-age laser weapons to 'blind' satellites and blow up drones

Yury Borisov, Russia's deputy premier of military development, said new mobile system Peresvet - which can "blind" all enemy satellite reconnaissance systems - was already deployed with Moscow’s forces

Daily Mirror

Cannes 2022: 'Top Gun: Maverick' touches down on the Croisette

On day two of the Cannes Film Festival, FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear tells us why the première of "Top Gun: Maverick" has movie fans jostling to catch a glimpse of US actor Tom Cruise on the red carpet. We also take a look at the first films competing for the…

France 24

India, world's biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers

India is looking to domestic firms and eastern European nations for military gear and ammunition, as the world's biggest buyer of Russian arms seeks alternative suppliers at a time when Moscow is fighting a war with Ukraine and facing sanctions.

Reuters

EU unveils €210billion energy security plan to break with Russia, fast-track renewable sources

The European Commission has unveiled a €210 billion plan for Europe to end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027, and to use the pivot away from Moscow to quicken its transition to green energy.

Radio France Internationale

Russian soldier pleads guilty at Ukraine war crimes trial

A 21-year-old Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine has pleaded guilty to killing an unarmed civilian

The Independent UK

Russian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial in Ukraine

A Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Ukraine pleaded guilty on Wednesday to killing an elderly unarmed civilian.

Reuters

Russia Expels European Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move

Twenty-seven Spanish diplomats must leave Russia within a week, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Spain said in April it would expel some 25 Russian diplomats and embassy staff from Madrid, joining other European Union countries that have ordered Russian officials to leave. Russia's decision to expel Italian diplomats is…

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

Global logistics networks under pressure following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put much strain on logistics between Japan and other countries, as the war has not only forced suspensions in Trans-Siberian Railway freight service and maritime shipping to Russia, but has also required airfreight between Japan and Europe to make wide detours to avoid Russian airspace.

Reuters

Russia's expulsion of Italian diplomats "hostile act" - PM Draghi

Russia's decision to expel Italian diplomats is an "hostile act", Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Wednesday, warning diplomatic channels with Moscow must not be interrupted.

Reuters

Vandals daub Ukraine colours on Swiss monument to Russian soldiers

Vandals have daubed blue and yellow paint - Ukraine's national colours - on a Russian monument to soldiers who perished fighting Napoleon's forces in Switzerland in the 18th century, drawing a complaint from Moscow's diplomatic mission.

Radio France Internationale

Russia expels dozens of European diplomats in retaliatory move

Russia on Wednesday announced the expulsion of 85 French, Spanish and Italian diplomats in retaliation for moves by France to expel 41 Russians in April, in the wake of Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine.

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Reuters

Russia uses new laser weapons in Ukraine, Zelenskiy mocks 'wonder weapon'

Russia on Wednesday said it was using a new generation of powerful lasers in Ukraine to burn up drones, deploying some of Moscow's secret weapons to counter a flood of Western arms.

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The National (Scotland)

Inverness to Russia flight WAS approved by Tory government in defiance of ban, SNP claim

A FLIGHT from Inverness to Moscow in defiance of Russian sanctions was given the green-light by the Tories, it has been claimed.

Reuters

Russia says more Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol; U.S. reopens Kyiv embassy

Russia said on Wednesday nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters had surrendered in Mariupol, while the United States became the latest Western country to reopen its Kyiv embassy after a three-month closure.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine relinquishes Mariupol as Russia attacks both east and west

LVIV, Ukraine — With full control of the beleaguered port city of Mariupol in hand, Russian forces kept up their assault Tuesday on eastern Ukraine, now the focus of a grinding conflict that bears the hallmarks of a grim war of attrition.

Los Angeles Times

Ukraine relinquishes Mariupol as Russia attacks both east and west

Tribune News Service

US set to block Russian debt payments, raising odds of default

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is poised to fully block Russia’s ability to pay U.S. bondholders after a deadline expires next week, a move that could bring Moscow closer to the brink of default.

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