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Putin signs law seeking to help Russian investors ditch frozen assets

Russian investors will have the right to ask foreign institutions holding their frozen securities to transfer depositary accounting rights to a Russian organisation, according to a law signed by President Vladimir Putin late on Thursday.

Reuters

Russia escalating attacks on civilians, says top Ukrainian official

Head of national security council says ‘more and more civilian targets’ being hit, after deadly Vinnytsia attack

The Guardian - UK

Lawyers say Brittney Griner had doctor’s note for cannabis use

The defense on Friday also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, which didn’t detect any prohibited substances in her system.

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‘Gas blackmail’: how Putin’s weaponised energy supplies are hurting Europe

After gas supplies through Nord Stream 1 stopped on Monday, European leaders plan for a future without Russian energy

The Guardian - UK

Factbox-New deputy PM, new budget deadline - key points from Russian Duma's extraordinary session

The lower house of Russia's parliament, the State Duma, considered a series of bills at an extraordinary session on Friday. Here are the key points.

Reuters

Truss demands Russia bears ‘responsibility’ over ‘death of British aid worker’

Paul Urey, 45, was reported to have died in captivity on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Russian ambassador summoned over reported death of British aid worker

The Foreign Office has summoned Russian ambassador Andrey Kelin to express “deep concerns” over the reported the death of a British national in captivity in eastern Ukraine.

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Russia confirms it carried out Vinnytsia strike as fears grow in east Ukraine

Moscow claims missile attack on civilian area was directed at building where Ukraine air force officials were meeting suppliers

The Guardian - UK

Brittney Griner’s lawyers tell Russian court she was prescribed medical cannabis

Griner provided with prescription in Arizona to handle chronic injury, attorneys tell court

The Independent UK

What happened to Russia’s anti-war movement?

Thousands have been arrested on charges related to demonstrating, forcing many to find new ways to protest.

Al Jazeera

UK summons Russian envoy over Briton's death in breakaway east Ukraine region

Britain's foreign office on Friday summoned Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin to express "deep concern" over reports of the death of a British aid worker.

Reuters

Germany's gas crisis generates nuclear dilemma for ruling Greens

German conservative politicians have revived debate on extending the life of the country's three remaining nuclear power plants, and polls show a rise in public support for the energy source in the face of a possible cut-off of Russian gas.

Reuters

Ukraine Recap: Russian threats, Europe frets and China rises

Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions in Ukraine, dressed up for domestic consumption as a “military operation” to “de-Nazify” the country, have sent a shiver of apprehension through the rest of the region. In Moldova, particularly, where the small breakaway enclave of Transnistria gives Russia a foothold, many fear their country could…

The Conversation

Ukraine Destroys Second Russian Ammo Dump With Rockets Made In USA

Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed a second Russian ammunition warehouse in the city of Nova Kakhovka using American-made HIMARS multiple rocket launcher vehicles.

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Russian court sentences opposition activist Andrei Pivovarov to 4 years in jail

A Russian court sentenced opposition activist Andrei Pivovarov to four years in jail on Friday for running an outlawed political movement, the court's press service said in a statement.

Reuters

Briton dies in detention in breakaway east Ukraine region

A Briton who was detained by Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine and accused of being a mercenary has died, an official in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) said on Friday.

Reuters

Russia sanctions 384 Japanese lawmakers

Russia on Friday imposed sanctions against 384 members of Japan's parliament, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Reuters

EU executive proposes new gold import ban on Russia - statement

The European Union's executive, the European Commission, formally proposed on Friday new sanctions on Russia, including a new import ban on Russian gold.

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NASA, Russian space agency sign deal to share space station flights - Roscosmos

NASA and Russia's space agency Roscosmos have signed a long-sought agreement to integrate flights to the International Space Station, allowing Russian cosmonauts to fly on U.S.-made spacecraft in exchange for American astronauts being able to ride on Russia's Soyuz, the agencies said Friday.

The Independent UK

Russia's information war expands through Eastern Europe

As Russia's war in Ukraine rages on, the Kremlin is expanding its information war throughout Eastern Europe, spreading propaganda and disinformation blaming NATO and the West for its Ukraine invasion

Zenger

Ukrainian Forces Take Out Two Russian Uragan Multiple Rocket Launcher Vehicles

Ukrainian forces took out two Russian Uragan multiple rocket launcher vehicles, as can be seen from these images.

Reuters

Russia not interested in nationalising foreign enterprises, says minister

Moscow is not interested in nationalising foreign-owned enterprises operating in Russia, Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday, in comments likely to provide only limited reassurance to Western businesses.

Zenger

Ukrainian Special Forces Hit Russian Troops Occupying Civilian Buildings With Mortar Fire

Ukrainian special forces hit Russian troops with mortar fire after they were found to be occupying civilian buildings, as can be seen from these images.

France 24

Biden tries to revive Saudi alliance amid Ukraine war – but will MBS reciprocate?

Joe Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia for a two-day visit on Friday, as the war in Ukraine and the Middle East’s vexed geopolitics have prompted the US president to reverse course after having vowed to make the Wahhabist monarchy a “pariah” because of the 2018 killing of exiled journalist Jamal…

The National (Scotland)

Russia loses appeal against FIFA and UEFA decision to ban teams from competition

A suspension was imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.

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