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Ukraine invasion a threat to Indo-Pacific, says Europe envoy

The European Union's special emissary to the region praises NZ's response to the conflict and promises stronger engagement.

Newsroom.co.nz

The complexities of pulling products from Russia

It's not illegal to send food products to Russia, but many exporters are boycotting the market. The Detail talks to an apple grower about what that means for business.

Newsroom.co.nz

Dispute over oversight is at heart of Senate’s Ukraine aid delay

WASHINGTON — To many observers on Capitol Hill and in foreign aid circles, Sen. Rand Paul’s lonely opposition to swift passage of a $40 billion package of military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine is nothing new. The Kentucky Republican has a well-known penchant for spending hawkishness mixed with dovishness…

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Ukraine President Zelenskiy's life story told in new comic book

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's life story - from comedian to war-time leader - has been given the graphic novel treatment in TidalWave Comics' latest biography, "Political Power: Volodymyr Zelenskyy."

Reuters

Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani reap windfall from surging oil, coal

NEW DELHI: Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani are profiting from a surge in global commodity prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, burnishing their fossil-fuel credentials even as Asia’s richest men publicly push their pivots toward greener energy.

The Times of India

In a war crimes trial, a Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian

Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin, 21, is facing the first war crimes trial since Russia invaded Ukraine. The Russian soldier could get life in prison for shooting a 62-year-old unarmed civilian in the head.

WEKU

World’s oceans at most acidic level in 26,000 years, climate report warns

The world's oceans grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, as United Nations officials warned that war in Ukraine threatened global climate commitments.

Reuters

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Why does the UK have the highest inflation in the G7?

Analysis: UK among hardest-hit countries thanks to perfect storm of war in Ukraine, Covid and Brexit

The Guardian - UK

UN drops forecast for global economic growth in 2022 to 3.1%

The United Nations is significantly lowering its forecast for global economic growth this year from 4% to 3.1%

The Independent UK

Hydrogen sulphide from Russian bombs 'could cause environmental disaster'

Mariupol City Council's mayor said today the bombing of the Azovstal steelworks could have dire consequences for local wildlife and cause a "world-class environmental catastrophe"

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin uses political prisoners to get even with West, claims Telegram account

In April two British soldiers were told they would face show trials unless Boris Johnson swapped them for one of Putin's long-time cronies, Viktor Medvechuk - who was arrested in Ukraine earlier the same month

Daily Mirror

Drought and soaring food prices from Ukraine war leave millions in Africa starving

A report finds 23 million people are experiencing extreme hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya, which face their worst drought in 40 years. Food prices hit record highs after Russia attacked Ukraine.

WEKU

With troops in Ukraine, Russia's defence spending leaps 40%

Russia's defence spending was up nearly 40% in the first four months of the year, according to preliminary data released by the finance ministry on Wednesday, almost three months into Moscow's large-scale military campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia will rebuild "freed" territories in Ukraine - RIA

Russia will finance the reconstruction of territories in Ukraine that it has taken control of and will repair roads that link those areas with Russia, RIA quoted Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin as saying on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Senate to test waters on money for restaurants, small businesses - Roll Call

The proposal includes $40 billion to backfill the so-called Restaurant Revitalization Fund for applicants who didn't receive any grant money.

Reuters

Human Rights Watch documents 'apparent war crimes' by Russia in Ukraine

A leading human rights watchdog said on Wednesday it had documented further cases of "apparent war crimes" by Russian troops in two regions in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Turkey: why it wants to block Sweden and Finland from joining Nato – and what it stands to lose

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has united the west in opposition. Nato member states have cascaded weapons into Ukraine, taken in Ukrainian refugees and imposed severe sanctions on Russia.

The Independent UK

Exiled Russian director returns to Cannes, decries war

The Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov, one of the few Russian filmmakers at this year's Cannes Film Festival, says “art is always against war."

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VIDEO: War In Ukraine: Russian Strikes Wipe Out Equipment, Ammo Dumps And Troops

This footage shows a Russian vessel launching a salvo of missiles into the night sky and plumes of smoke rising from a field after enemy targets are hit.

Reuters

Swiss court snubs Russian requests for legal assistance

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court has upheld two appeals by defendants arguing that Russia did not deserve legal assistance in criminal cases given its invasion of Ukraine, the court said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

EU urges members to work together to renew weapons stocks

The European Union is urging member countries to quickly replenish their depleted stocks of ammunition and military equipment

Reuters

Italy to lead NATO combat unit in Bulgaria, to send up to 800 troops

Italy will take over the leadership of a new NATO combat unit that is being set up in Bulgaria to bolster the alliance's defences on its eastern flank amid the war in Ukraine, the Bulgarian government said on Wednesday.

Reuters

India, world's biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers

India is looking to domestic firms and eastern European nations for military gear and ammunition, as the world's biggest buyer of Russian arms seeks alternative suppliers at a time when Moscow is fighting a war with Ukraine and facing sanctions.

France 24

'Don't trust Putin,' says Ukraine's ex-president Poroshenko after Azovstal evacuation

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko expressed concern over the fate of the Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in the eastern city of Mariupol, saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin should "never" be trusted. Ukrainian authorities say the fighters have been…

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Daily Dose Ep 1049: SC frees Rajiv Gandhi’s assassin, Hardik Patel quits Congress

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from the New Delhi, Supreme Court, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Ukraine.

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