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Ukraine lawmaker calls on Germany to urgently back Kyiv with arms

Western countries such as Germany must overcome reluctance to supply Ukraine with modern weapons as Kyiv risks running out of stocks in the war with Russia, lawmaker Anastasia Radina said.

Reuters

To Ban, or Not to Ban, That Is the Question

After Putin invaded Ukraine, do sports sanctions make sense?

Sports Illustrated

Ireland urged to convince EU ‘sceptics’ of importance of Ukraine membership

Leading Ukrainian politician Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze praised consistent Irish support for her country’s bid to join the EU.

The Independent UK

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Foreign companies exiting Russia echo the pressure campaign against South Africa's racist apartheid system

McDonald’s provided many Russians with their first taste of capitalism three decades ago. Now, the global fast-food giant is exiting the country. Starbucks is also on its way out.

The Conversation

Russian assault on eastern Ukraine threatens to encircle Sievierodonetsk

Zelenskiy calls situation in Donbas ‘extremely difficult’ as Russia tries to carve up Ukrainian-held territory

The Guardian - UK

Time for Ukraine grain exports ebbing as harvest looms says lawmaker

Time is running out to get some 22 million tonnes of grain out of Ukraine ahead of the new harvest as Russia continues to blockade the country's Black Sea ports, Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniia Kravchuk said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Tanks, but no ammo – Germany's Ukraine pledges show military muddle

Four weeks ago, Germany agreed to send dozens of anti-aircraft tanks to help defend Ukraine from Russia's invasion, part of what it called a turning-point after decades of military restraint. Berlin says it can deliver the first Gepard tanks in July.

Reuters

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French green activists block TotalEnergies general meeting over climate inaction

More than 100 activists tried to block oil giant TotalEnergies' annual general meeting in central Paris on Wednesday to protest the energy firm's climate policies and continued presence in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. But investors approved a controversial shareholder resolution by 88.89 percent.

Radio France Internationale

Morning Brief: Top Financial Stories Dominating on Wednesday, May 25

Reuters Ford To Pay $19.2M In Multi-State Settlement For False Advertising Claims

Benzinga

Russian rockets hit eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk

The Russian rocket strikes came early in the morning in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk

The Independent UK

Moscow says it is preparing measures against English-language media in Russia

Moscow is working on measures against English-language media in response to "unfriendly actions" by foreign governments towards Russian media, foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Moldova vows opposition leader graft probe will be in line with law

Moldova on Wednesday vowed to ensure a corruption investigation into detained pro-Russian opposition leader Igor Dodon would be in strict accordance with the law after he accused the government of a politically motivated attack.

Reuters

VIDEO: War In Ukraine: Russian Troops Scramble In Fear After Ukrainian Drone Drops Bomb On Trench

Video captured the moment a Ukrainian drone drops a bomb on Russian soldiers in a trench and sends them scrambling in fear.

Zenger

VIDEO: War In Ukraine: Ukrainians Drive Away ‘Trophy’ Tanks After Rout At River

This footage shows Ukrainian troops driving away “trophy” military vehicles following their rout of Russians at the Seversky Donets river.

Zenger

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EU to make breaking sanctions against Russia a crime, seizing assets easier

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to make breaking European Union sanctions against Russia a crime, a move that would allow EU governments to confiscate assets of companies and individuals that evade EU restrictions against Moscow.

The Independent UK

Pope greets Russian patriarch amid criticism of 'naivte'

Pope Francis has sent a protocol greeting to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, assuring him of prayers on his patron's feast day and stressing the value of human life and of wisdom

Zenger

VIDEO: War In Ukraine: ‘Kamizake’ Drone Turns Russian Tank Into Ball Of Smoke

This remarkable footage shows a Ukrainian ‘kamikaze’ drone smashing into a Russian tank and turning it into a ball of smoke and fire.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner's wife tells ABC she wants WNBA star home

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner’s release, doing whatever is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia where she has been detained for more than three months

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Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday simplifying the process for residents of Ukraine's Russian-occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to acquire Russian citizenship and passports.

Daily Mirror

ATP-Wimbledon relationship branded “toxic” by Andrey Rublev and could “destroy tennis”

After being banned from competing at Wimbledon, Russian Andrey Rublev has warned the "toxic relationship" between major tournaments and governing bodies like the ATP could "destroy tennis"

Benzinga

Nike Yet To Renew Franchise Agreements In Russia: Report

Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) has not renewed agreements with its largest franchisee in Russia, Reuters reported, quoting Vedomosti daily newspaper. The U.S. sportswear maker suspended its Russia operations temporarily in March due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The head of Inventive Retail Group (IRG), which operates Nike-branded stores in Russia, reportedly said Nike…

Evening Standard

Wimbledon consider legal action against ATP and WTA over loss of ranking points following Russian player ban

The All England Club is exploring the possibility of legal action against the men’s and women’s tennis tours over their decision to strip Wimbledon of its right to award ranking points.

The Independent UK

Ukraine shares video meme of ‘suicide’ drone attacking Russian tank set to Star Wars theme

Drones were provided by the Unted States as part of Biden’s military aid following the Russian invasion

France 24

Two Italian steelworks see starkly different impact from war in Ukraine

An Italian factory that works in conjunction with the Ukrainian steelworks Azovstal is currently at a standstill, as steel from Ukraine is no longer arriving. But just down the road, a factory partially owned by a Russian oligarch is operating at full capacity, using Russian steel. Our correspondents report from…

Reuters

Russian lawmakers vote to scrap upper age limit for military

Russia's State Duma approved a law on Wednesday removing the upper age limit for contractual service in the country's military.

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