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U.S. offers deal to Russia for release of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American Paul Whelan

The Independent UK

The message for Biden — West Asia has moved on

The U.S. President’s visit could serve his domestic interests to some extent, but it has made no difference to the region

The Hindu

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Police officer killed by 'resistance' in Russia-occupied city - Ukraine

A police officer in the Russian-occupied city of Kherson was killed on Wednesday by an explosive device planted by the Ukrainian "resistance movement" and another one was injured, Ukraine's defence ministry said.

Reuters

The Guardian view on Russian gas: a compelling reason to go green

Editorial: Vladimir Putin’s cynical extortion makes as eloquent a case for the clean energy transition as any environmental idealist

The Guardian - UK

Brittney Griner says she was forced to sign papers in Russian without proper translation, told: ‘You’re guilty’

The WNBA star faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner testifies about her medical marijuana prescription and chaotic arrest

The WNBA star took the stand in Russian court Wednesday to explain why she had vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened after they were discovered.

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Russia ‘One of Last Imperial Colonial Powers,’ Says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to Benin Wednesday, branded Russia "one of the last imperial colonial powers" for its invasion of Ukraine. "Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine. It's a territorial war, the likes of which we thought had disappeared from European soil.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia ‘has definitively lost initiative’ in battle for Donbas

It is not thought Moscow will take the Ukrainian eastern industrial heartland in the ‘immediate future’.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner testifies at her drugs trial in Russia

Here are some quotes from Wednesday's testimony by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to a Russian court trying her for possession of drugs, after she was detained at a Moscow airport in February with vape cartridges containing hashish oil.

Reuters

Russian disposable incomes drop in Q2 as economic data paints gloomy outlook

Real disposable incomes in Russia fell 0.8% in the second quarter of 2022, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, with rising prices and restrictions linked to the conflict in Ukraine stifling Russians' purchasing power.

Reuters

Didn't think of changing my mind on not playing Olympiad: Viswanathan Anand

CHENNAI: India chess legend Viswanathan Anand is happy being an "enthusiastic mentor" and never thought of reconsidering his decision of not playing in the Olympiad after it was moved out of Russia and allotted to Chennai.

The Times of India

Can either Russia or Ukraine reasonably claim to be 'winning' the war in Ukraine?

As the war in Ukraine drags on, both Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy say it’s going their way.

The Conversation

US official warns Asian aggressors will face Western might

The U.S. secretary of the Navy has warned that any Asian aggressor who violates the sovereignty of other countries in the region risks punitive counter actions just like what Russia is confronting for its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert mourns the end of Choco Taco: ‘The only dessert with as much real beef as Taco Bell’

Late-night hosts discuss Klondike’s Choco Taco, Russia pulling out of the International Space Station, and Elon Musk’s alleged affair with a Google co-founder’s wife

The Independent UK

Online searches for ‘Ukrainian refugee porn’ and ‘Ukrainian rape’ surge 300% as Russian war rages

Researchers claim the surge in the search terms is linked to growing trafficking of refugees

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner testifies that she received poor translation during her arrest in Russia

Along with the interpreter who provided an incomplete translation, Griner said she received neither an explanation of her rights nor access to a lawyer and was instructed to sign documents without an explanation of what they implied.

The Guardian - UK

Germany accuses Russia of ‘power play’ as gas pipeline supply drops by half

State-run Gazprom reduces flow through Nord Stream 1 to around 20% of its capacity

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Radio France Internationale

Rare pink diamond to boost Angola's troubled mining sector

Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond, believed to be the largest found in 300 years. Following the US ban on imports of Russian gems, "Lulo Rose" could give Angola's troubled diamond mining industry a welcome boost.

The Conversation

Inflation is spiking in Zimbabwe (again). Why high interest rates aren't the answer

The central bank of Zimbabwe has raised its benchmark rate from 80% to a fresh record of 200%. This increase comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is driving global commodity prices higher, exacerbating inflation in many countries around the world, including Zimbabwe.

The Independent UK

European gas prices soar after Russia cuts supplies to Germany

Market nears March record as pressure builds on continent

Daily Mirror

Mum-of-two killed as crane cockpit plunges 40ft after being blown over by wind

Single mum-of-two Elvira Demidova, 31, who has become a celebrity in Russia for TikTok videos of her operating cranes, was killed instantly when the machine's cabin plunged 40ft to the ground after being blown over by strong winds

The Independent UK

Bulgaria to hold early election after coalition talks fail

Bulgaria is heading to a new parliamentary election this fall after the largest three parties in parliament failed to find common ground for a coalition government

Tribune News Service

Russian gas cuts risk reviving old EU divisions this winter

Russia’s gas cuts risk fracturing the unity of the European Union this winter as strained budgets and supply issues limit the bloc’s capacity to cope with a sudden, severe energy shortage.

Axios

WNBA star Brittney Griner testifies at Russian drug trial

Griner said Wednesday that her rights were not read to her when she was arrested at a Moscow airport.

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