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Explainer-Finland, Sweden weigh up pros and cons of NATO membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership.

Reuters

‘Don’t let them die’: Wives of last remaining Azovstal fighters plead with Pope Francis for help

‘Don’t let them die,’ the women said pleading with the Pope for support

The Independent UK

Eurovision: If Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra triumph it won't be a sympathy vote, says an expert

Voting in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on May 14 in Turin may look different for one specific reason – neither Russia or Belarus are taking part.

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UK and Sweden say relations with Putin can never be normalised

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Swedish counterpart said that relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin can never be normalised following the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Bitcoin, Ethereum Save The Day For Russian News Outlet Critical Of Vladimir Putin

A Russian-language independent news outlet has raised more than $250,000 in cryptocurrency donations to continue reporting independent news under the Russian government crackdown and censorship.

Benzinga

Vladimir Putin appears with mysterious marks on cheeks after missing annual hockey match

Vladimir Putin missed Russia's Night Hockey League where he usually skates across the ice but he instead appeared in a video with dark marks on both his cheeks

Daily Mirror

Macron phone call to Putin ally Xi Jinping underlines deep differences

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday had a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Comparing the French and Chinese reactions to the meeting gives an indication of the distance separating the priorities of Beijing and Paris.

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‘This game is up’: Serbia urged to take a stand on Ukraine’s war

Belgrade enjoys warm ties with Moscow but in recent weeks, pro-government tabloids have turned on Putin.

Al Jazeera

What would be the impact of Finland joining Nato and how could Russia react?

Adding new Nato members typically take months and the decision will need to be ratified by the alliance’s 30 members

Evening Standard

Olympic boxing at risk, IOC warns Iba chief amid fresh governance worries

The IOC has warned the Russian president of amateur boxing that it still has ‘significant concerns’ over the governance of the organisation he leads in an intervention just days before he faces re-election

The Guardian - UK

UK will not hesitate to act after signing security agreement with Sweden – PM

Boris Johnson deployed some of his strongest language yet to condemn Russian president Vladimir Putin.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian propaganda: how Zelensky is winning the information war against Russia

As well as success on the battlefield, wars are often won or lost through information advantage. In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we might have expected Russia -– an old hand at propaganda -– to have bested Ukraine early on.

The Conversation

Britain vows to defend Sweden if Russia attacks over NATO bid

Vladimir Putin's Kremlin has threatened to respond if Sweden applies to join the alliance

Daily Mirror

Russian troops 'shoot themselves to escape horror of war', claims surrendered soldier

While some soldiers had reportedly wanted to escape the war altogether, others wanted to go home classified as Cargo 300 - meaning wounded

Daily Mirror

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How one of Russia's neighbors is dealing with Putin's propaganda

On the border with Russia, the Estonian town of Narva has strong cultural and linguistic ties with Russia. That makes it a target of Russian disinformation; something Estonians are trying to combat.

The Independent UK

Pussy Riot band leader escapes Russia disguised as a food delivery driver

She described it as a ‘big kiss-off’ to Russian authorities

Daily Mirror

Inside Mariupol steel plant as army chief describes horror of being bombed for 73 days

Ilya Samoilenko is in charge of the Ukraine army intelligence and reconnaissance in the factory. He says they risk their lives even when doing simple actions such as washing their teeth

Evening Standard

UK would help Sweden and Finland if Russia attacked, Boris Johnson warns Putin

The Prime Minister signed a mutual security assurance with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Sweden on Wednesday morning

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Reuters

'Please don't let them die' wives of Azov fighters beg pope

The wives of two of the last remaining Ukrainian fighters holed up in Mariupol's steelworks asked Pope Francis on Wednesday to help get soldiers to a third country, with one telling him: "please don't let them die".

Evening Standard

Evening Standard Comment: Vladimir Putin wanted less Nato — he’s likely to end up with more

One of the major objectives of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine was to have less Nato. He is likely to end up with more. Today, Boris Johnson is visiting Sweden and Finland to discuss the war, European security and the two countries’ desire to join the alliance.

Reuters

The underground networks of Russians helping Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian refugees who reluctantly find themselves under Moscow’s rule are receiving help from an unlikely quarter: networks of Russian volunteers helping those displaced by the war to leave Russia.

Reuters

Pro-Moscow leaders of Ukraine's occupied Kherson seek to join Russia - TASS

The Russian-occupied region of Kherson in Ukraine plans to ask President Vladimir Putin to incorporate it into Russia by the end of the year, TASS news agency reported on Wednesday, citing an official from the Russian-controlled administration there.

The Independent UK

Johnson signs security assurances with Sweden and Finland

The move follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin sculpture with gun in his mouth titled 'Shoot Yourself' appears in Kyiv

Sculptor Dmitry Iv has laid claim to the 20ft steelwork titled 'Shoot Yourself' which features Vladimir Putin's head with a gun in his mouth. It was on display in Kyiv for a few hours

Daily Mirror

Pussy Riot singer's 'spy novel' escape from Russian police disguised as delivery driver

Maria Alyokhina was facing a sentence in a penal colony under harsh laws banning criticism of warmongering President Vladimir Putin, but has managed to evade Russian police in Moscow

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