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Ultimatum ignored in Mariupol as attacks intensify in east Ukraine

RUBIZHNE, Ukraine — Russia tightened its grip Wednesday around Ukraine’s last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, whose desperate defenders, holed up in underground shelters beneath a massive steel plant, pleaded for international help, declaring that they were “probably facing our last days, if not hours.”

Los Angeles Times

Kremlin insiders fear Putin could use nukes as Ukraine invasion was 'a mistake'

A damning report from Bloomberg has exposed divisions amongst top Kremlin insiders who secretly think Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a complete disaster amid fears Putin could use nukes in his failing war

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson casts doubt on possibility of negotiated peace in Ukraine

PM made comments on plane en route to India where he will seek to deepen trade ties

The Guardian - UK

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Satellite firm OneWeb signs deal with India as Johnson begins visit

The agreement aims to tackle disruption cause to the launch programme caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Russian oligarch Oleg Tinkov criticises Putin’s ‘insane war’

Oleg Tinkov has ‘lost billionaire status’ since Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Negotiating with Putin like dealing with a crocodile, UK PM Johnson says

(Refiling to fix quote to make it "its jaws" instead of "your jaws" in 3rd paragraph)

Reuters

Ex-Ukraine president says Russia will end up like 'big North Korea' unless Putin goes

Petro Poroshenko, who was in office between 2014 and 2019, called on world leaders to 'de-Putinize' Russia, and called on the Russian public to 'do their best to save Russia'

Daily Mirror

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Emmanuel Macron and Marine le Pen clash over Putin & cost of living in French election debate

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen clashed over the cost of living and foreign policy in a fiery debate ahead of the French election.

Evening Standard

PM strikes back in row with Church of England over Rwanda asylum seeker plan

Lambeth Palace issued a defence of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach says there will be a shortage of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees by the end of April

It comes as refugees were being placed in mass emergency accommodation for the first time on Wednesday night in Millstreet Arena in Cork.

Irish Mirror

India trade deal will mean accepting increased migration to UK, PM indicates

Boris Johnson said he was hopeful that a free trade agreement can be struck by the end of the year.

The Independent UK

Negotiations with Russia doomed to fail, says Johnson

The PM said Vladimir Putin may only seek to negotiate in earnest if he manages to seize a significant portion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Expect inflation to worsen, not lessen

The economic theory is clear. Inflation always precedes a recession. Investors also think similarly. A recent Market Live Poll conducted by Bloomberg shows that 15% of investors are expecting a US recession to begin in 2022, 48% in 2023, 21% in 2024 and 16% looking at 2025 or later. Deutsch…

Bangkok Post

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy calls for more weapons

Ukraine news from April 21: Addressing Portuguese parliament, Ukraine president says Kyiv needs arms to defend itself.

Al Jazeera

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Morning mail: leaders clash over China security deal, coal export boom to bust, UK thirsty for vampires

Thursday: Labor leader Anthony Albanese wins the first leaders’ debate. Plus: Russia tests new missile from its nuclear arsenal

The Independent UK

Russia's Navalny accuses Le Pen of Kremlin ties before vote

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny waded into France’s tight presidential campaign, urging voters to back incumbent Emmanuel Macron in Sunday's runoff and alleging that far-right challenger Marine Le Pen is too closely linked to Russia

Los Angeles Times

Ultimatum ignored in Mariupol as attacks intensify in east Ukraine

RUBIZHNE, Ukraine — Russia delivered what it said was a last-chance surrender ultimatum Wednesday to Ukrainian forces in the besieged port of Mariupol, whose desperate defenders, pleading for international help, declared that they were “probably facing our last days, if not hours.”

Evening Standard

ATP criticise Wimbledon decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus

The ATP have criticised Wimbledon’s decision to ban all players from Russia and Belarus.

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Reuters

A false start and a Russian loan: Macron-Le Pen debate takeaways

French President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen locked horns in front of a live television audience on Wednesday for their only debate ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

Los Angeles Times

Ultimatum ignored in Mariupol as attacks intensify in east Ukraine

Mic

Russia just debuted “Satan II,” a missile that can carry 10 nuclear warheads

The new missile will provide “food for thought” to any of Russia’s enemies, according to Vladimir Putin.

The Conversation

How long can Vladimir Putin hold on to power?

As the war in Ukraine drags on and sanctions start to bite, key questions are being asked. How long can President Vladimir Putin remain in power? Will he be overthrown in a palace coup, as recent rumours have suggested? And can the system of centralised rule he built outlast him?

Al Jazeera

Officials walk out of G20 meeting over Russia’s participation

US, Canadian and British officials leave Group of 20 meeting in Washington as Russian delegates speak, UK minister says.

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian commander begs world for help as terrified civilians trapped in steel plant

Major Serhiy Volyna’s plea came as there was a successful partial evacuation of Mariupol during a temporary ceasefire. Russia said it had hit 1053 Ukrainian military facilities

The Independent UK

Russia test-fires new intercontinental ballistic missile

The Russian military says it has successfully performed the first test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon President Vladimir Putin said would make the West “think twice” before harboring any aggressive intentions against Russia

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