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US arms will make ‘real difference’ to Ukraine’s defence, Blinken says in Kyiv

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought Tuesday to rally the spirits of glum Ukrainians facing a fierce new Russian offensive, assuring them that they are not alone and that billions of dollars in American military aid on its way to the country would make a “real difference” on the…

France 24

US warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west

Official suggests US funding could be pulled as new ‘Kremlin-inspired’ law provokes mass protests

The Guardian - UK

Georgia protests: Thousands close major intersection in Tbilisi – as it happened

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MPs urged to change law so frozen Russian assets can help aid Ukraine

Kremlin critic Bill Browder says US-style legislation would give UK power to confiscate money to support Ukrainian military efforts

The Guardian - UK

Russia Must Beat Ukraine With 'Minimal Losses': New Defence Chief

Russia's incoming defence minister on Tuesday said that Moscow's priority was to secure victory on the battlefield against Ukraine while minimising human losses.

International Business Times

Putin Demotes Patrushev And Elevates Younger Allies In Kremlin

Putin reshuffles Kremlin leadership, demoting Patrushev and promoting Medvedev and Ivanov for new priorities.

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Russia's Putin replaces defence minister Shoigu in post-inauguration reshuffle

Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as defence minister in a cabinet shakeup that comes as the leader begins his fifth term in office.

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Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Loses Appeal Against Treason Sentence

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza's failed appeal against treason sentence in Russia sparks international concern over political dissent and human rights.

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Russian corruption probe widens as senior defence official arrested

Yuri Kuznetsov, the second senior official arrested in the case, is accused of bribery after being found holding $1m.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s defence rejig: ‘Unfortunately for Ukraine, a very effective move’

Analysts predict Andrei Belousov will boost Russia’s military-industrial complex as Kyiv’s forces struggle on the front.

Al Jazeera

Repression Grips Remote Russian Region Months After Shock Protests

Since a Russian court in January sent his older brother, environmental activist Fail Alsynov, to prison for four years, Idel says he has lived in "fear of the unknown".

International Business Times

Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministry

Loyalist economist who ‘thinks years ahead’ inherits Kremlin’s biggest challenge as it prepares for the long haul in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin Appoints Economist As Defense Minister Amid Military Reshuffle

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu replaced by Andrei Belousov to align military spending with economy amidst Ukraine conflict. Belousov's appointment signifie...

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Georgian lawmakers approve 'foreign agents' bill, as country braces for more protests

The bill faces a likely veto from Georgia's president, which parliament can override. Protesters who oppose the measure say it is modeled on a Russian law used to clamp down on dissent.

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France 24

Could Russia take Ukraine's second city? Putin on the offensive

Moscow has opened a new front with Ukraine after taking several villages near Kharkiv. Russia’s spring offensive takes form as President Vladimir Putin replaces defence minister Sergei Shoigu with another Kremlin loyalist – Andrei Belousov, the deputy prime minister in charge of the economy.

The Guardian - UK

‘The whole country will strike’: protesters vow to keep fighting Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill

As draft law described by the US as ‘Kremlin-inspired’ nears its final vote, opposition and youth groups say they will keep defending civil liberties

France 24

Putin defence minister shake-up a sign of plans for ‘long confrontation’ with West

President Vladimir Putin's nomination of top economic official Andrei Belousov as defence minister is a sign of the importance the Russian leader places on the war economy in gaining the upper hand in what he expects will be a long conflict against Ukraine, analysts say.

The Guardian - UK

Russians having ‘tactical success’ in advance on Kharkiv, Ukraine says

Kyiv replaces commander overseeing north-eastern Kharkiv frontline in effort to turn the tide as fighting continues

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International Business Times

Putin's Defence Shake-up: 'Preparing For A Long Confrontation'

Al Jazeera

‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?

President’s surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister’s role.

The Guardian - UK

Georgia police accused of beating protesters against ‘foreign influence’ bill

Unrest came as demonstrator who was attacked near his home says government is trying to intimidate critics

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Ukrainian Troops Battle Russian Army In Border Areas

Updates on intense battles between Ukrainian and Russian forces, casualties, and strategic moves in border areas.

Evening Standard

Putin's new defence minister is a 'puppet' and a sign of long Ukraine war plan

Russia’s president caught military experts by surprise with his plan to make Andrei Belousov defence minister

The Times of India

Why Putin replaced Russia's defense minister

In a surprise reshuffle of Russia's cabinet, President Vladimir Putin has ousted long-serving defense minister Sergei Shoigu and replaced him with Andrei Belousov, an economist without military experience. This change is announced as Putin begins his fifth term, and comes amid ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as defence minister

President proposes Andrei Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.

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