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Filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov on Russia’s climate of violence

His latest film “Tchaikovsky’s Wife” is a surreal and stylish historical drama, shining a light on a woman overshadowed by her famous composer husband. Director Kirill Serebrennikov tells us how Antonina Miliukova railed against the anti-woman climate in 19th century Russia, and how institutional violence and propaganda have become features…

France 24

Vladimir Putin deploys supersonic nuclear bombers over sea just north of UK in threat

It is the second time this week that Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed his strategic aircraft in the Norwegian Sea in what has been interpreted as a warning to the West

Daily Mirror

Infographic: How much have NATO members spent on Ukraine?

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 30 members of the alliance have committed at least $80bn of aid to Kyiv.

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Ukraine defence minister confident West will send jets

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Wednesday he was "absolutely" confident Western countries will supply fighter jets to Kyiv to help fight Russia's invasion even though some have been cool on the idea so far.

Reuters

'Executed' Russian Wagner fighter shown unharmed in new video

A Russian mercenary shown on video this week ostensibly being executed for desertion by the Wagner private militia has appeared, unharmed, with Wagner's chief on another clip aired on Wednesday.

Reuters

Security guard filmed images of colleagues’ families inside embassy, court told

David Smith has admitted sending classified documents to the Russian Embassy anonymously in May and November 2020.

The Independent UK

India's imports from Russia up 384% in April-January

NEW DELHI: India's imports from Russia has jumped about five times to $37.31 billion during April-January this fiscal on account of increasing inbound shipments of crude oil from that country, according to the commerce ministry data.

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EU seeks new Russia sanctions package, targets Iran's drones

The European Union is considering a new set of sanctions totaling 11 billion euros to against Russia and also some third countries providing vital equipment that Moscow uses to boost its troops on the battlegrounds in Ukraine

The Independent UK

British embassy guard ‘endangered colleagues when spying for Russia as Ukraine war loomed’

At the Old Bailey David Ballantyne Smith faced claims he had put embassy staff “in danger”

Evening Standard

Russia general who led crackdown on dissent ‘kills himself’ after being fired by Putin

Vladimir Makarov described as main organiser in ‘hunt’ for Kremlin opponents

The Independent UK

Ukraine says Russians mounting constant attacks, pouring in forces

Russian troops are mounting constant attacks on Ukraine's positions in the east and pouring troops into the region, although forces loyal to Kyiv are holding on, senior Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia’s New Foreign Policy to Focus on Ending Western ‘Monopoly’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow would focus on ending what he called a Western "monopoly" over global affairs as part of a new foreign policy, accusing the West of suppressing rival centers of power. Russian state media reported last week that President Vladimir Putin was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine news – live: Russia failing to ‘punch through’ despite 97% of army at war

‘That has come at a huge cost to the Russian army,’ UK defence secretary says

The Independent UK

Russian journalist gets six years for accusing Russia of Ukraine theatre bombing

A Russian journalist was sentenced to six years in a penal colony on Wednesday for accusing the Russian air force of bombing a theatre in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol last April where women and children were sheltering.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Calls on UN, Türkiye to Prevent Russia from Obstructing Grain Deal

Ukraine appealed on Wednesday to the United Nations and Türkiye to press Russia to immediately stop hindering Ukrainian grain shipments that supply millions of people and not to use the food as a weapon. After an almost six-month blockade caused by the Russian invasion, three Ukrainian Black Sea ports were…

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U.N. agencies seek $5.6 billion to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad

The U.N.'s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's invasion.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Reports Battlefield Advances as Ukraine Urges Faster Military Aid

Russia said on Wednesday its troops had broken through two fortified lines of Ukrainian defenses on the eastern front, as Kyiv described the situation there as difficult and demanded faster military aid ahead of a predicted Russian offensive. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Ukrainians had retreated in the face…

Reuters

Ukraine urges financial crime watchdog to expel Russia

Ukraine issued a new appeal on Wednesday to the global financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to exclude Russia and blacklist it as a high-risk jurisdiction, the finance ministry said.

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The Independent UK

Ukrainian Olympic head on Russian rival: 'He is my enemy'

The presidents of Ukrainian and Russian Olympic committees fought together as teammates at the 1992 Barcelona Games and won a gold medal in fencing for the post-Soviet Unified Team

Reuters

Ukraine says it has repelled Russian attacks in Luhansk region

Ukrainian forces have repelled some Russian attacks in the eastern region of Luhansk but the situation there remains difficult, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office said on Wednesday.

Reuters

U.N. agencies appeal for $5.6 billion to help war-stricken Ukrainians

Two agencies at the United Nations on Wednesday made an appeal to raise $5.6 billion to support the Ukrainians most affected by the Russian invasion.

The Independent UK

Russian forces struggle to make headway in eastern Ukraine

The Ukrainian General Staff says Russian forces are still trying to punch through Ukraine’s defenses in eastern areas of the country, as Moscow’s invasion struggles to gain momentum almost a year after it began

The Independent UK

Ukraine war has exposed Europe’s vulnerability, says Wallace

The Defence Secretary said the conflict with Russia has underlined the need for a long-term increase in armed forces funding.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU to Sanction Iran Entities Involved in Russian War in Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the EU will propose sanctions targeting for the first time Iranian economic operators involved in the Russian war in Ukraine. "For the first time we are also proposing to sanction Iranian entities including those linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard," von…

The Guardian - UK

Labour peer calls on Uefa to ban Belarus from Euro 2024 qualifying

Uefa’s president Aleksander Ceferin is the subject of calls to ban Belarus from European Championship qualifying this year, in an extension of the row over Russian participation in international sport

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