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Russia again targets Kyiv after warship sinks; Zelenskyy calls Moscow’s war ‘suicidal’

SEVERODONETSK, Ukraine — Thunderous blasts echoed in the capital, Kyiv, and in Ukraine’s eastern battle zone on Friday, a day after Russia’s most important warship in the Black Sea sank while being towed to port, marking a humiliating wartime setback for Moscow.

Los Angeles Times

EU sanctions on Russia: Increasing pressure on Putin as cost of living bites in Europe

The past few days have delivered more reports of atrocities committed by the Russian military in Ukraine: women and girls raped, civilians locked up and shot, plus reports of chemical weapons being deployed in Mariupol. Calls continue for more to be done to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the…

France 24

Russia expels 18 from EU's Moscow mission in retaliatory move

Moscow has expelled 18 employees of the European Union's delegation to Russia in retaliation at Brussels' expulsion of 19 Russians earlier this month, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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Ukraine braces for revenge attacks from Russia after Moskva sinking

Kremlin yet to release details of possible casualties on Black Sea flagship, as Ukrainians hail its demise

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy reportedly asks Biden to name Russia a state sponsor of terrorism – as it happened

Washington Post reports request made in recent phone call between two leaders – follow the day’s news

The Guardian - US

Russia near to defaulting on overseas debts, says rating agency

Attempts by Moscow to pay creditors in roubles as a result of being cut off from foreign currency reserves could breach loan terms

The Guardian - UK

Russia again targets Kyiv, Zelenskyy denounces Kremlin’s ‘suicidal’ war

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Thunderous blasts echoed in the capital, Kyiv, and in Ukraine’s eastern battle zone on Friday, a day after Russia’s most important warship in the Black Sea sank while being towed to port.

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Spy games: expulsion of diplomats shines light on Russian espionage

The war in Ukraine has prompted an exodus of Russian ‘diplomats’. Does it mark the end of an era?

The Guardian - UK

Russia threatens to up Kyiv strikes over cross-border attacks

Moscow says it hit a ‘military’ factory outside of Ukraine’s capital in response to ‘sabotage’ in Russia.

Al Jazeera

Russians unlikely to leave Libya, despite Ukraine war

Despite rumours that Russia’s Wagner will fight in Ukraine, analysts expect the paramilitary group to stay in Libya.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine's port of Mariupol holds out against all odds

Unbroken by a Russian blockade and relentless bombardment, the key port of Mariupol is still holding out, a symbol of staunch Ukrainian resistance that has thwarted the Kremlin’s invasion plans

The Independent UK

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

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

The Independent UK

Flashpoint: Russia Fires Cruise Missiles Off Coast Of Japan

The Kremlin's footage of the "mock attack" shows Russian submariners leaving an unnamed port and preparing for the operation.

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For Japanese fishing town of Nemuro, Moscow holds key to survival

Japanese fisherman Tsuruyuki Hansaku was barely out of high school when he served 10 months in a Soviet prison, arrested at sea on his father's boat for catching cod in what the Russians considered their territory.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

As Russia Loses Warship, Zelenskyy Hails Ukrainians’ Resolve

On a day that saw Moscow suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine’s president hailed his people for their resolve since Russia invaded in February and for making "the most important decision of their life - to fight.” In his nightly address,…

The Times of India

Russian troops risk repeating blunders if they try for May 9 win

French President Emmanuel Macron has become the latest leader to warn a major Russian assault in eastern Ukraine is imminent. If that’s the plan, its troops risk repeating at least some of the mistakes made in trying to take the capital, Kyiv.

Daily Mirror

Fears Russian flagship Moskva had NUKES on board when it sank after missile attack

The Moskva was Russia's flagship in the Black Sea and had already played an important role in the war, however Ukrainian sources claimed to have damaged the ship in a missile attack that Moscow claimed was an ammunition explosion

The Guardian - AU

Germany announces military aid for Ukraine – as it happened

Senior US defence officials confirmed Ukrainian missile strikes on Moskva; more than 900 civilians’ bodies discovered in Kyiv region with claims they were executed

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The Independent UK

Zelenskyy hails Ukrainians' resolve 50 days into invasion

On a day that saw Russia suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine’s president has hailed his people for their resolve since Russia invaded in February and for making “the most important decision of their life – to fight.”

Wales Online

Ukraine morning round-up: Russian flagship sinks, Zelensky marks 50 days of invasion

Meanwhile, the mother of a UK soldier in Ukraine reportedly detained by Russians has called for his release

Tribune News Service

Russia’s sunken warship dents both its pride and capabilities

LONDON — The loss of the flagship vessel of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet goes beyond wounded pride, robbing the military of important protection and capabilities as the war in Ukraine enters a crucial phase for Moscow.

Reuters

Ukraine says fighting rages in Mariupol, blasts rattle Kyiv

Ukraine said on Friday it was trying to break Russia's siege of Mariupol as fighting raged around the city's massive steel works and port, and the capital Kyiv was rocked by some of the most powerful explosions in two weeks.

Reuters

Germans should save energy to put pressure on Russia, says minister

Germans should start saving energy now to become more independent from Russian fossil fuels, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said, as Europe's top economy looks for ways to cut gas and oil imports from Moscow in response to the war in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's flagship with 500 on board has SUNK after limping back to harbour

Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship the Moskva, built in the Soviet era, has sunk following a fire which Ukraine claims was caused after it was hit with a missile

The Independent UK

Russian Black Sea flagship Moskva ‘sinks’ after claims of Ukrainian missile strike

Ukraine earlier claimed it struck the ship with its Neptune missiles.

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