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Armenian protesters block government buildings in bid to force out PM

Thousands of demonstrators blocked access to government buildings in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Friday in the latest of a spate of protests demanding the resignation of the prime minister.

Reuters

Brittney Griner Seen For The First Time Since Arrest In Russia, Pre-Trial Detention Extended

Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian courtroom for the first time since she was arrested in February for allegedly carrying cannabis oil cartridges in her bag while entering an airport near Moscow. First Appearance And It Was Sad

Benzinga

Erdogan says Turkey opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO membership

Ankara could block the pair from joining the US-led military alliance, with unanimous agreement needed on new members.

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Vladimir Putin's bloated look with 'head too big for body' in virtual meeting

Some said Vladimir Putin appeared to be photoshopped in as he conducted a virtual Russian security council meeting as his health continues to be questioned

Daily Mirror

Ukraine band favored in Eurovision Song Contest final

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra and its members' folk-hip hop anthem to their war-torn nation is the oddsmaker’s favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest

The Independent UK

Russia loses 73 military vehicles trying to cross Ukraine river, drone footage shows

The footage appears to show the Russian military losing 73 pieces of equipment including tanks and infantry fighting vehicles at the Seversky Donets river near the village of Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast

Daily Mirror

Erdoğan: Turkey ‘not positive’ about Sweden and Finland joining Nato

Turkish president says he is following developments as two Nordic nations plan applications

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Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention another month

Griner’s lawyer said he believed the relatively short extension of the detention indicated her case would come to trial soon. She has been in detention for nearly three months.

Chicago Sun-Times

India abstains in UNHRC resolution on deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine due to Russian aggression

In the resolution as orally revised, the Human Rights Council reiterated its demand for an immediate cessation of military hostilities against Ukraine.

The Hindu

EU insists Russia oil embargo will go ahead

BRUSSELS: The European Union still aims to agree on a phased embargo on Russia oil this month despite concerns about supply in eastern Europe, four diplomats and officials said on Friday, rejecting suggestions of a delay or watering down of proposals.

Bangkok Post

Questions over Russian-registered profile picture app

Hundreds of thousands of users have uploaded their photos to the app, which was first registered in Moscow

Evening Standard

Ukrainians can feel Europe losing interest – Eurovision is our chance to rally support

When I competed in 2010, I could not have imagined I’d be forced to flee a Russian invasion with my young children, says the Ukrainian performer Olena Topolia, aka Aloysha

The Guardian - UK

Moldova says some in breakaway Transdniestria trying to destabilise region

There are internal elements in Moldova's pro-Russian separatist region which are trying to destabilise the area and stoke tensions, Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said on Friday, as his country presses ahead with efforts to join the European Union.

Reuters

VIDEO: Rubble Vision: Ukrainian Bombs Destroy Russian Base

A Russian command post was reduced to rubble in a bombing blitz by Ukrainian marines.

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VIDEO: Pov Gunfight: Videogame Moment Ukrainian Fighters Shoot At Russian Troops In Azovstal Plant

The footage was filmed at the Azovstal iron and steel plant in the under-siege Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

Salon

Rand Paul blocks $40B in Ukraine aid

Both parties' leaders stressed that Ukraine urgently needs more aid but Paul delayed the package over his demands

Reuters

Russian court fines Radio Liberty nearly $200,000 over 'fakes' -Interfax

A Moscow court has fined U.S.-backed broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) 12.8 million roubles ($196,621) for not deleting what Russia calls "fake" content about its operation in Ukraine, Interfax news agency reported on Friday.

Bangkok Post

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

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Troubles mount in China ahead of Xi's bid to stay in power

TAIPEI, Taiwan — When Xi Jinping strode into the Bird's Nest Olympic stadium in the winter, waving and bundled in a black jacket and mask, hundreds of Chinese spectators and performers cheered in what was meant to be the start of a victorious year for their nation's president.

Al Jazeera

EU pledges $520m in Ukraine funds at G7 meetup

European Union’s foreign policy head says the funds would be allocated for the purchase of heavy weapons.

The Independent UK

Russia defends arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner: ‘She was caught red-handed’

Comments came ahead of detention hearing in Moscow for Olympic gold medalist

WEKU

WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia is extended by a month

The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.

Los Angeles Times

Russian commanders taking risks under growing pressure, report says; Ukraine puts soldier on trial

KRAKOW, Poland — As fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, Russian commanders are under growing pressure to make battlefield gains even if it means taking risks that can backfire, a British military intelligence assessment said Friday.

Zenger

VIDEO: Siege Nightmare: Ukrainian Fighters Haunting Video On Agonies Of Wounded

A Ukrainian fighter has described the nightmarish condition of wounded soldiers inside the besieged Azovstal steel plant.

Axios

Russian authorities extend Brittney Griner's detention

Griner appeared Friday in a Moscow court for a hearing on her detention.

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