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Ukraine seeks more weapons after securing tanks from allies

Russia has stepped up attempts to break through Ukraine's defences with heavy fighting in the east of the country, underlining Kyiv's need of more Western weapons, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

Mystery billionaire who doesn't even have Wikipedia page named as UK's top taxpayer

The Russian-born billionaire named as the UK's biggest taxpayer grew up in a deprived area of Moscow and keeps such a low profile that he doesn't even have his own Wikipedia page

Daily Mirror

Kennan's Warning on Ukraine

Ambition, insecurity, and the perils of independence

Foreign Affairs

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EU official: Russia shifts war focus to 'NATO and the West'

A senior EU official says that Russia has taken its war against Ukraine to a “a different stage” by making indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets, while criticizing Moscow for triggering recent moves by Germany and the United States to send advanced tanks to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Idaho murders – news: Bryan Kohberger’s attorney’s ties to family of second student victim revealed

Kohberger is accused of the fatal stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow, Idaho, on 13 November

The Independent UK

Japan tightens Russia sanctions after deadly missile strikes in Ukraine

Japan tightened sanctions against Russia on Friday following its latest wave of missile attacks in Ukraine, adding goods to an export ban list and freezing the assets of Russian officials and entities.

Reuters

Ukraine war: Fighting heats up in east and north after tank pledges

Ukraine on Friday battled Russian troops trying to pierce its lines in the east and northeast, and artillery bombardments intensified after Western allies promised the Kyiv government it would send them tanks to repel the invaders.

Reuters

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Vladimir Putin body double 'spotted' after viewers notice clue in his shoes

The Russian leader appeared to smile for the camera in a rare visit in Moscow in which he could be seen in height-boosting footwear, but insiders claim the visitor was in fact a doppelgänger

Daily Mirror

Russia: NATO war involvement ‘growing’ with arms to Ukraine

War experts are divided on how effective Germany’s Leopard 2 and US Abrams tanks will be against Russian forces.

Al Jazeera

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Fresh US sanctions target Russia’s Wagner mercenary group

Washington says Moscow is relying on Wagner Group in Ukraine war amid biting Western sanctions and battlefield setbacks.

Al Jazeera

In Russia, comedian's satirical song about Ukraine war draws complaints

A new song by a well-known Russian comic that satirises Moscow's war in Ukraine and its supporters has been referred to prosecutors by a patriotic organisation which believes it discredits the army, now a criminal offence.

Reuters

Russia launches deadly barrage of missiles at Kyiv

Ukrainian officials see assault as Moscow’s furious response to the news that the US and Germany are sending tanks to help Kyiv fight Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

Why are Germany’s Leopard 2 tanks important to Ukraine?

Kyiv says the tanks are vital to it pushing back Russia’s invasion and reclaiming territory thas has been taken

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The Independent UK

Ukraine lauds Western move on tanks, while Russia attacks

The West's move to send tanks to Ukraine was greeted enthusiastically from Kyiv, Berlin and Washington

The Independent UK

Idaho murders – news: Victim’s mom slams ‘betrayal’ after attorney dropped her to represent Bryan Kohberger

Kohberger is accused of the fatal stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow, Idaho, on 13 November

Reuters

Russia unleashes missiles, drones at Ukraine after Kyiv secures tanks, 11 dead

Ukrainian civilians raced for cover on Thursday as Russia fired a barrage of missiles and drones across the country, killing at least 11 people, according to officials, a day after Kyiv won Western pledges of battlefield tanks to combat Moscow's invasion.

The Independent UK

Russian warship simulates hypersonic missile strike in the Atlantic Ocean

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the development of hypersonic missiles back in 2019

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Al Jazeera

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington’s ‘enduring commitment’ to Kyiv against Moscow’s invasion.

Daily Mirror

Russia installs anti-aircraft missiles on key Moscow buildings in sabotage fears

The missile systems have been set up on Russian government and political buildings, plus VIP homes in a sign of Kremlin paranoia over civil war breaking out over war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

ECHR says it can hear case against Russia over MH17 downing

The Netherlands and Ukraine are pursuing Moscow over its pre-February 2022 actions in eastern Ukraine.

France 24

Moscow court orders closure of Russia's oldest human rights group

A court in Moscow on Wednesday ruled to shut down Russia's oldest human rights organization, in the latest move amid a months-long, relentless crackdown on independent media, rights groups and opposition activists.

The Independent UK

European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible

Europe’s top human rights court has ruled that it can adjudicate cases brought by the Netherlands and Ukraine against Russia for alleged rights violations in eastern Ukraine in 2014, including the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17

Reuters

Putin ignores German tank decision, dispenses career advice on Moscow University visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin avoided commenting on Germany's landmark decision on Wednesday to supply tanks to Ukraine during a visit to Moscow State University, instead dispensing career advice to students and fielding questions on other topics.

The Independent UK

Russian court shuts down country's oldest rights group

A court in Moscow has ruled to shut down Russia’s oldest human rights organization

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