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War crimes trial — first of many — starts in Ukraine; Russian commanders taking risks under growing pressure

KRAKOW, Poland — The trial of a single Russian sergeant opened in Ukraine in what is expected to start a massive prosecution for war crimes in a monthslong conflict that on Friday saw fighting rage in the east as Russia appeared to suffer new losses when its forces attempted to…

Los Angeles Times

Vladimir Putin sent his 'Butcher of Syria' to tame Ukraine a month ago. Has it brought Russia any closer to victory?

When Vladimir Putin's original plan to take Kyiv fell apart, he brought in a battle-hardened army general to clean up the mess and finish the job. But the brutal tactics that saw him crowned the 'Butcher of Syria' have not played out the same in Ukraine.

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Vladimir Putin 'is using steroids' as his neck and head 'fill out', says medical expert

Vladimir Putin is said to be 'very ill with blood cancer, according to a Russian oligarch. His face has become puffy compared to what it was last year, which some experts say is the result of steroids

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Ukrainian Forces Thwart Russians at River as Fight Shifts to Donbas

Ukrainian forces destroyed parts of a Russian armored column as it tried to cross a river in the Donbas region, video from Ukraine's military showed on Friday, as Moscow appeared to be refocusing its assault in the east after a new pushback by Kyiv. Ukraine has driven Russian troops away…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Body doubles' believed to be on alert to stand in for Putin as he undergoes 'cancer surgery'

Obsessed with maintaining his 'strong-man' image, it is believed that body doubles have been put on standby for when the president undergoes surgery, according to a report

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin very ill with 'Parkinson's and schizoaffective disorder', insider claims

In recent days Vladimir Putin has been seen sat down at a public event with a blanket over his legs. The once powerful leader does not look in good shape and maybe gravely ill

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's new 'puppet governor' is YouTuber who swung BABY around his head

Kirill Stremousov, who was previously filmed throwing his infant daughter around by her limbs "to make her strong", has been appointed one of the governors of occupied Kherson

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Putin health update as secret recording allegedly claims he is seriously ill with blood cancer

An oligarch with close links to the president has reportedly been recorded as giving the information during a conversation with a Western venture capitalist

Wales Online

Vladimir Putin ‘very ill with blood cancer' according to 'top oligarch caught in secret recording'

He is believed to have spoken about Putin’s poor health during a conversation with a Western venture capitalist

Irish Mirror

Putin discusses Finland and Sweden's NATO plans with Security Council - RIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed Finland's and Sweden's potential NATO membership with his Security Council, the RIA news agency reported.

Reuters

Ex-separatist commander says Russian military chief 'criminally negligent'

A former commander of pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine accused Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday of "criminal negligence" over Moscow's stuttering military campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters

Putin and Scholz discuss 'blocked' Ukraine peace talks - Kremlin

(Makes clear in second paragraph that the Kremlin said talks between Russia and Germany, not Russia and Ukraine, would continue on various levels)

Reuters

Kremlin dismisses Polish PM's criticism of Putin as 'shocking'

The Kremlin hit back on Friday at calls by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to "root out" Russia's "monstrous ideology".

Reuters

Ukraine caucus leaders still on a ‘war footing’

WASHINGTON — Their loyalties to Ukraine are diverse and run deep. They’re not unified on every issue stemming from the war but are operating in lockstep agreement that the Biden administration can and should do more to help the young democracy defend itself against Russian aggression.

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Finland braces for Russian gas supply cut off after pledge to join Nato

The Kremlin has warned it will take ‘militatry steps’ against Sweden and Finland if they join the security alliance

The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia War Crimes Allegations Mount as Ukraine Refugees Top Six Million

Russia faced mounting accusations of war crimes in Ukraine Friday including forcing thousands of people into interrogation camps, as the number of refugees reported to have fled the conflict surpassed six million. The Russian invasion has also led to a seismic policy change by Finland, whose leaders said Thursday the…

The Independent UK

Kremlin warns of retaliation after Finland moves toward NATO

The Kremlin warned about taking retaliatory steps after Finland’s leaders came out in favor of applying to join NATO

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The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision as Russia threatens UK

Ukrainian president welcomes support from US Congress

Los Angeles Times

Finland’s leaders endorse NATO bid; Russia issues threats and continues airstrikes on eastern Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — As Finland’s leaders dealt him a blow by announcing their support for joining NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his determination to maintain Moscow’s sway over eastern Ukraine as Russian missiles pounded the area.

Daily Mirror

Putin ‘very ill with blood cancer says top oligarch caught in secret recording'

An oligarch with close ties to the Kremlin has been secretly recorded as saying that Vladimir Putin is "very ill with blood cancer" it is reported, with his identity not revealed for his safety

The Independent UK

Ukraine news — live: Russian navy ship ‘on fire’ in Black Sea

Kremlin threatens ‘retaliation’ if Finland joins Nato

The Guardian - UK

‘They were furious’: the Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine

Troops are saying no to officers, knowing that punishment is light while Russia is not technically at war

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin's fascinating love life - first wife, mother of four secret kids and current girlfriend

The warmonger’s serious love interests mostly appear to have one thing in common.

The Conversation

Ukraine recap: reality is beginning to rain on Putin's Victory Parade

This time last week, the world was anxiously awaiting the annual Victory Day celebrations in Russia for a clue as to what Vladimir Putin might be planning for his war in Ukraine. Victory Day, held every year on May 9, is a commemoration of the victory over Nazism in Europe,…

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