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Russia kills 25 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months

Russia hurled missiles at cities across Ukraine as people slept on Friday, killing at least 25 civilians in the first large-scale air strikes in nearly two months, as Kyiv said it was nearly ready to launch a huge assault to retake occupied land.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war live: death toll rises in Uman and Dnipro after intense Russian strikes – as it happened

More than 20 people confirmed dead in wake of Russian aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities on Friday morning

The Guardian - AU

How Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine may have turned Kyiv's ancient monastery into a 'nest of spies'

Within the walls of an extraordinary 1,000-year-old complex of caves, crypts and chapels, a brutal political game is playing out.

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Ukrainian editor hails bravery of her journalists in covering Russia war

Olga Rudenko, editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent, said her publication became the 'world’s eyes' on the brutal war and Ukraine ’s 'voice in the world'

Daily Mirror

Ukraine recap: diplomatic manoeuvres intensify in advance of a possible spring offensive

A quick check of the Met office forecasts for Ukraine suggests that over the next week or so the weather is going to get steadily warmer. The rising mercury has fuelled speculation that Ukraine’s much discussed spring offensive is just around the corner, the only questions being when and where…

The Conversation

France welcomes Xi-Zelensky phone talks on Russia-Ukraine conflict

France says it supports all dialogue aimed at ending the conflict sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This comes in the wake of phone contact between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Radio France Internationale

Russia says Ukraine peace call with China won’t change its aims

Russia says it welcomes anything that could bring the end of the Ukraine conflict closer when asked what it thought of China's peace call.

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Ukraine war: as Kyiv prepares counteroffensive it needs to convince allies it is up for the fight

After a long campaign of attritional warfare in the east of Ukraine over the winter months, things appear to be stirring in the south where there have been multiple reports of preparations for the long-awaited Ukrainian spring offensive.

The Conversation

Ukraine PM invites pope to visit, seeks help repatriating deported children

Ukraine's prime minister said on Thursday he had invited Pope Francis to visit Ukraine and asked for help in repatriating thousands of children taken to Russia or Russian-occupied land since Moscow's invasion.

Reuters

An unexpected friendship: A barbershop bond amid the Ukraine war

How a former Zelenskyy adviser and a Kyiv-based barber struck up a unique friendship just hours before the war began.

Al Jazeera

Russia digs in as Ukraine prepares to attack

The anti-tank ditches near Ukraine's occupied southeastern town of Polohy stretch for 30 km (19 miles). Behind are rows of concrete "dragon's teeth" barricades. Further back are defensive trenches where Russia's troops will be positioned.

Reuters

Xi holds first call with Zelensky since Russia’s invasion – and promises delegation to Kyiv

Beijing is trying to bolster its claim to be a neutral peacemaker, but in reality, China’s president has provided plenty of diplomatic cover for Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy and Xi hold first talks since Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes the talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping as ‘long and meaningful’.

Al Jazeera

Western anger over China’s ambiguity on Ukraine cannot hide growing divisions in EU over support for Kyiv

Much like Washington’s stance on Taiwan, China’s position on the invasion of Ukraine has been one of “strategic ambiguity”. China has consistently emphasised the importance of sovereignty and territorial integrity while failing to condemn the invasion and reassuring Moscow of its “friendship without limits”.

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Italy aims to play leading role in Ukrainian reconstruction

Italy on Wednesday said it aimed to play a major role in the reconstruction of Ukraine and urged European Union bodies to back the rebuilding of a country battered by over a year of war with Russia.

Reuters

Wartime surge of Ukrainian language brings boons for those who switch

On the day Russia invaded Ukraine, Vlada Belozorenko, a Kyiv theatre director and public speaking coach who grew up speaking Russian, decided that all of her business would now be carried out exclusively in the Ukrainian language.

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.

Evening Standard

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

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The Independent UK

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

Daily Record

Mourners pay final respects to brave Ukrainian woman who came to Scotland fleeing Russian Invasion

Stirling rallied to give a moving farewell to a Ukrainian woman who settled in the region after fleeing the Russian invasion. Olga Borovska, 70, from Kyiv, passed away at Forth Valley Royal Hospital after a short illness - with her only relative, a

The Week

Russia unveils new T-14 battle tank in Ukraine

Russia has deployed its new T-14 Armata battle tank for the first time in Ukraine, a move it hopes will turn the tide of the ground war ahead of an expected spring offensive by Kyiv’s forces.

Al Jazeera

Five key moments that shaped Biden’s presidency so far

As Biden announces re-election campaign, Al Jazeera looks at some of the major issues his administration has handled.

Evening Standard

Russian forces ‘forcibly evacuating’ civilians in Kherson as Ukraine troops ‘cross Dnipro river’

The move comes amid the reported advances of Kyiv’s troops

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Defense Ministry Says Ukraine Attacks Threaten grain deal

Russia’s defense ministry on Monday accused Ukraine of attempting to attack its ships in the Black Sea, which it said was threatening prospects for a deal on grain exports. “The terrorist actions of the Kyiv regime jeopardize the next extension of the grain deal beyond May 18 this year,” it…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv admits it was behind Sevastopol drone attack – as it happened

But officials reject Russian claims attack had put operation of the grain corridor at risk

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