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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 2)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU

Putin does not care how many Russians are killed

Letters: Anne Maclennan thinks western rhetoric will not deter the Russian president, while Stephen Smith is terrified by the apparent lack of concern over the risks of this crisis. Plus letters from Andrew Seber, Darra McFadyen and Margaret Owen

The Guardian - UK

Is Russia About To Expand Its Warmongering?

Russia’s threats to reach into Transnistria could be a cheap distraction or an expansion of the conflict.

Reason

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Estonia hosts NATO-led cyber war games, with one eye on Russia

Estonia is host to one of the world's largest annual interactive cybersecurity drills. Russia is always considered the main threat, but this year, the war in Ukraine has only added to the stakes.

WEKU

Denmark and Sweden summon Russia’s ambassadors after Russian spy plane violates air space

‘Totally unacceptable and particularly worrying in the current situation’

The Independent UK

Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12: newspaper

HELSINKI: Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported late on Sunday, citing anonymous government sources.

Bangkok Post

After the War

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's time for Europe to step up and America to step back.

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Ukraine-Russia war: What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how might the crisis impact it?

Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression

The Independent UK

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin vehemently opposed to neighbouring state signing up to western military alliance

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia maps: Where is the invasion taking place?

Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ brings bloody warfare to cities of western neighbour

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 Independent UK

Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12, says Iltalehti newspaper

Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership on May 12, Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported late on Sunday, citing anonymous government sources.

Reuters

Sunak ignored Wallace’s warning over missing Nato spending commitment – report

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace sounded the alarm over a real-terms cut in security spending in a letter according to The Sun.

The Independent UK

Ukraine: the reversal of expectations

Two months ago, when Russian tanks first rolled into Ukraine, every message from Washington or Nato about the invasion included a prominent passage saying what the western alliance would not do.

Bangkok Post

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Reuters

Finland almost certainly to apply for NATO membership, says Swedish Foreign Minister

Finland will almost certainly apply for membership in NATO, Sweden's Foreign Minister Ann Linde told Swedish television on Sunday.

The Hindu

Third World War talk that could be hyperbole

Apart from the grave consequences in an unlikely West versus Russia nuclear stand-off, there are other inhibiting factors

Al Jazeera

Denmark, Sweden summon Russian ambassadors over spy plane flight

The move comes after both Swedish and Danish authorities reported a violation of their airspace by Russian plane.

Tribune News Service

Swedish premier says joining NATO will help Baltic safety

Sweden’s prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, told party members that joining NATO would give the country “a special responsibility” for security in the Baltic Sea, according to an article by news agency TT.

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The Independent UK

Senator Bob Menendez says ‘real concern’ Ukrainian military success could increase chance Putin will turn to nukes

‘The potential of a chemical, biological or tactical nuclear weapon may grow’, US senator says

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war will not affect independence poll date, says Sturgeon

First minister refuses to rule out court action after being ordered to publish legal advice on second referendum

WEKU

Russia is starting to cut natural gas supplies off

Ayesha Rascoe discusses Russia's threats against NATO countries and the decision to cut off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria with Agnia Grigas, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

The National (Scotland)

Scots should 'thank lucky stars' we can openly debate indyref2, says FM

NICOLA Sturgeon has said Scots should “thank their lucky stars” that they live in a democracy and can have an open debate on independence

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ignoring Putin's Threats, US Boosts Support for Ukraine

In rallying global arms supplies and asking Congress for $33 billion more to support Ukraine, Washington is choosing to ignore Vladimir Putin's threats to use nuclear arms, and instead is openly testing the Russian leader's limits. After the United States brought 40 countries to a US base in Germany last…

The Guardian - UK

What is to be done? Lenin would tell the west it must take risks to win

By many measures, Nato is already at war with Russia. The allies must now act decisively or stop stoking the fire

Wales Online

Newport's changing identity: The city that always seems to take one step forward and two steps back

With a brand new market and the promise of major investment, where is Newport headed?

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