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The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Russia's Prigozhin: Ukrainian counter-offensive is 'inevitable'

The head of Russia's private Wagner militia, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said Ukraine was preparing for an "inevitable" counter-offensive and was sending well-prepared units to the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut, for many months the focal point of fighting.

Reuters

Ukraine condemns Russian nuclear 'blackmail' on Chornobyl anniversary

Ukraine marked the 37th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster on Wednesday by urging the world not to bow to Russian "blackmail" over nuclear facilities it has seized during its invasion.

Reuters

German defence minister makes speed top priority in military procurement

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has made speed the top priority in military procurement, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday, in a push to overhaul procedures previously criticised as slow and ineffective.

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Chernobyl anniversary rouses specter of Ukraine nuke threat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is using the 37th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear disaster to repeat his warnings about the potential threat of a new atomic catastrophe in Ukraine amid his country’s war with Russia

The Independent UK

Alexei Navalny says Russia investigating ‘absurd’ terrorism charges with potential 30-year sentence

Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny says investigators have opened what he calls an "absurd" terrorism case against him.

The New Daily

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny to face new trial

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is set to face a new trial on extremism charges that he has described as a Kremlin-ordered effort to extend his time behind bars

The Independent UK

Iran court orders US, Obama to pay $313m for ‘terrorist’ attacks

Court names US entities and officials – including ex-President Obama – ruling they played a role in directing ISIL.

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Iran court issues $312.9M judgment against US amid tensions

An Iranian court has issued a $312.9 million judgment against the United States over a 2017 Islamic State-claimed attack on Tehran

The Independent UK

Security, Troops Withdrawal Top Syria-Türkiye 'Normalization' Talks

The Defense Ministers of Russia, Syria, Türkiye and Iran held a new round of consultations in Moscow on Tuesday, which focused on security and military presence near the border areas in northern Syria. The results of the closed-door meeting constituted preparations for holding upcoming talks at the level of foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rainy weather hits spring sowing in Ukraine but favours winter crops

Rainy and cool weather has slowed sowing of spring crops in Ukraine but was favourable for the development of key winter cereals, most of which are in good or perfect conditions, Ukrainian state weather forecasters said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin ‘abandons’ efforts to take more territory in Ukraine ahead of ‘landmark’ counter-offensive

Head of Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia has switched to defensive positions ahead of Kyiv’s long-awaited counterattack

Evening Standard

Zelensky, Xi speak for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had had a “long and meaningful” phone conversation on Wednesday, their first known contact since Russia invaded Ukraine more than a year ago. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris…

France 24

How ‘Putin’s chef’ and his Wagner Group are cashing in on Sudan

They’ve drawn most attention in eastern Ukraine, but it seems wherever war breaks out – from Syria to Sudan – this group of mercenaries can be found profiting from bloodshed, writes World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Sudani Tests Political Parties with Determination to Reshuffle the Cabinet

Two remarkable statements were made on Tuesday in the Iraqi capital.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Pope to visit Hungary amid diverging views on war, migrants

Pope Francis’ spiritual priorities will be on display during a trip to Hungary this week

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Ukraine launching tech cluster to boost military capability

The Ukrainian government is launching an initiative to streamline and promote innovation in the development of drones and other technologies that have been critical during Russia’s war in Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Authorities Re-Arrest Prominent Journalist Months after His Release

Iranian authorities have re-arrested prominent journalist Keyvan Samimi who called for the formation of a National Salvation Front months after his release from prison following two years of incarceration, announced his family. The family said the authorities did not provide any information about his place of detention or the party…

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Belarusians wary of being drawn into war with Ukraine

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has welcomed thousands of Russian troops to his country, allowed the Kremlin to use it to launch the invasion of Ukraine last year, and offered to station some of Moscow’s tactical nuclear weapons there

The Independent UK

As Assad returns to Arab fold, Syrians watch with hope, fear

Syrians living on opposite sides of the largely frozen battle lines dividing their country are watching the accelerating normalization of ties between the government of Bashar Assad and Syria's neighbors through starkly different lenses

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taliban Kill Mastermind of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport

A ground assault by the Taliban killed the ISIS militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 US troops and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, US officials said Tuesday. Initially, neither the US — nor apparently the…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Xi and Zelenskiy hold talks; Russian aircraft ‘intercepted in international airspace’ – as it happened

Ukrainian president reports ‘long and meaningful’ call with Chinese president

Al Jazeera

Putin signs decree to control two foreign firms’ assets in Russia

Move seen as sign that Moscow may take further action if Russian assets abroad are seized to pay for Ukraine war damage.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 427

As the war enters its 427th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

ISIL leader behind Kabul airport bombing killed, Taliban says

The leader has yet to be identified but may have been killed early in April amid Taliban operations against ISIL (ISIS).

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