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Ukraine war briefing: Next stop Istanbul after Trump scatters ceasefire choreography

Zelenskyy schedules Turkey trip, challenging Putin to attend, with US president saying he might go too; UN body blames Russia for MH17. What we know on day 1,175

The Guardian - AU

France derides Russia’s false claim of drug use by Macron, Merz and Starmer

Élysée warns against Kremlin’s disinformation efforts after ‘cocaine’ conspiracy theory spreads online

The Guardian - UK

Spies for Russia embedded in the UK jailed for more than 50 years over operations for Putin

Six spies have been jailed over espionage activities

Evening Standard

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Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

Euronews

Russia’s contradictory messaging on Pope Francis’s death — and the strategy behind it

Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent found inconsistent messaging across Russian state-run outlets in the days following the death of Pope Francis, which analysts say could have been part of a geopolitical strategy

The Independent UK

Will Zelensky empty-chair Putin in front of Trump after calling Russia’s bluff on peace talks?

ANALYSIS: As Turkey offers to mediate between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday and Donald Trump hints he may come too, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at how the week might unfurl

The Independent UK

Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by France’s enemies’

France claims Russia’s military intelligence has stepped up efforts to spread disinformation about European leaders online

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Macron condemns 'cocaine train' fake news pushed by Russia as conspiracy theory goes viral

‘This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation,’ the Élysée Palace posted on X

Evening Standard

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

International Business Times

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews

Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.

Euronews

Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal

The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year war

The Independent UK

Honeytrap Russian agent 'victim of lies by narcissist lover', says mother

Katrin Ivanova is due to be sentenced alongside six fellow Russian spies

Evening Standard

The 'fact check' network waging a war on truth

A Russia-backed "fact-check network" has listed a controversial Australian academic among its contributors as the Kremlin shifts its information war efforts.

AAP

Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks

The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting Monday, and that he was prepared to meet with his Russian counterpart in Turkey on Thursday for direct talks to end Moscow's war, now in its fourth year.

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Evening Standard

President Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey after Trump demands they negotiate an end to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin “personally” in Turkey on Thursday, after Trump insisted Ukraine agree to talks with Russia.

The Guardian - US

Is Russia co-opting US far-right groups to attack western democracies?

Startling allegations that the Base’s leader is a Russian spy lead to suggestions that the Kremlin is playing the ‘long game’

Euronews

Slovak protesters condemn PM Robert Fico's Moscow visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin

Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the capital, Bratislava, to voice their objection to PM Fico and oppose his anti-Europe, pro-Russian policies.

International Business Times

Putin, Xi, Steven Seagal And Missiles: Russia's Red Square Parade

Vladimir Putin chatted easily with China's Xi Jinping as a pro-Kremlin US actor sat nearby watching tanks and missiles roll across the cobblestones of Red Square.

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The Conversation

I watched the Kremlin’s new Putin documentary (so you don’t have to) − here’s what it says about how the Russian leader views himself

As the chances of President Donald Trump’s peace deal in Ukraine seemingly recede, attention turns back to the question of Vladimir Putin and his war aims. What does the Russian president want to achieve from the conflict? And when – and under what conditions – will he be willing to…

Euronews

Ukraine's allies endorse special tribunal to prosecute Putin, with legal limitations

The special tribunal will be able to impose sentences of life imprisonment when justified by the extreme severity of the crime of aggression.

Al Jazeera

After minerals deal, Trump approves arms to Ukraine, plays down peace plan

Trump has approved a $310m sale of F-16 parts and support, and told Russia and Ukraine to sort out their own ceasefire.

Euronews

Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv's side?

As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for Zelenskyy to finally show Trump that Kyiv does want Russia’s war to end?

The Independent UK

Watch live: Putin leads Russia’s Victory Day celebrations with military parade in Moscow

Watch live as Vladimir Putin leads Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on Friday (9 May).

International Business Times

Putin Gears Up To Host World Leaders At Lavish Army Parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a lavish World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, an event the Kremlin hopes will rally patriotism at home and project strength abroad as its troops fight in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Putin evokes WWII victory to rally Russia behind Ukraine offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday evoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany to rally his country round the Ukraine offensive at a grand military parade in Moscow in front of his key allies.

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