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Fears grow Russia could use US basketball star Brittney Griner as ‘hostage’

A Texas congresswoman has called for Russia to release Brittney Griner as fears grow Vladimir Putin could use the basketball star as a pawn during the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - US

Blinken: U.S. and EU allies eyeing Russian oil ban

The White House had been reluctant to take action against the world's No. 2 oil producer.

Axios

'Hero' Ukraine peace negotiator shot dead amid claims he was double agent

The unverified allegation was made by Ukrainian MPs following the death of Denis Kireev, 45, with mystery surrounding the circumstances of the passing of the man who was present during tense talks with Russia last week

Daily Mirror

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Ukrainian negotiator killed amid claims of spying

A member of Ukraine’s negotiating team has been shot dead hours before more peace talks amid claims he was a spy.

Evening Standard

From bombarded basement, Mariupol mayor tries to help besieged residents flee

A few weeks ago, the mayor of Mariupol, Vadym Boichenko, was working on a plan to revitalise the Ukrainian port city, appearing at public meetings in shirt and tie to talk about new investment in tech, medicine and education.

Reuters

Keir Starmer’s clarity on foreign policy will restore trust in Labour

After the Skripal poisoning, Starmer took a principled stand against Russia. He has shown the same decisiveness on Ukraine, says Ben Nunn, former communications director for Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine envoy to U.S. calls Russia 'terrorist state,' urges tougher sanctions

Ukraine's envoy to the United States on Sunday called on President Joe Biden's administration to impose tougher sanctions on Moscow and to step up arms supplies to Kyiv, saying Russia should be treated "as a terrorist state."

Reuters

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U.S., European allies discuss banning imports of Russian oil

The United States and European allies are exploring banning imports of Russian oil, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday, and the White House coordinated with key Congressional committees moving forward with their own ban.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin's health under scrutiny as claims Russian leader is 'dying from terminal cancer and in pain'

Vladimir Putin's health is currently being speculated and sources have alleged he has terminal cancer

Leeds Live

French official: Macron urged Putin to end military operations and protect Ukraine nuclear sites

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end Russia's military operations in Ukraine and to ensure the protection and security of Ukraine's nuclear sites, said an official from Macron's office.

Reuters

Liz Truss slapped down by Chief of Defence Staff after backing Brit fighters in Ukraine

The Foreign Secretary said she would 'absolutely' support UK volunteers in the Russia-Ukraine war - but has now been disowned by No10, the Defence Committee chairman, the Defence Secretary and the PM's top military advisor

Daily Mirror

'We're Russian - Putin doesn't speak for us': Russians in Newcastle protest after invasion of Ukraine

Vladimir Putin's government had cracked down on anti-invasion protesters at home - but these Russian ex-pats say plenty there oppose him

Chronicle Live

Clear picture of war in Ukraine clouded by large areas of unknowns

Analysis: lack of reliable information has made it hard to assess the Russian military’s successes and failures

The Guardian - UK

Oligarch money is embedded in London. Beware the big talk of a ‘crackdown’

How can we expect the Tory party to wean Britain off Russian wealth and power, when they got us hooked in the first place?, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Evening Standard

Russian athlete sparks outrage by wearing pro-war symbol during gymnastics

A Russian athlete has caused outrage after wearing a pro-war sign on his outfit while competing against a Ukrainian rival.

The Independent UK

GOP senators defend sharing photos during Zelensky call amid calls for Twitter to delete posts

Senators Marco Rubio and Steve Daines came under fire for posting screen grabs of President Volodymyr Zelensky just minutes into a Zoom call after being asked not to by Ukrainian officials for security reasons

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why Israel is mediating between Russia, Ukraine

Israel's prime minister is assuming the unlikely role of mediator between Russia and Ukraine with his surprise visit to Moscow

The Independent UK

Trump calls for US to put Chinese flags on fighter jets and ‘bomb the s*** out of Russia’

‘And then we say, China did it, we didn’t do it, China did it, and then they start fighting with each other and we sit back and watch,’ the former president said

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The Guardian - UK

British MPs urge global banks to close Russian offices ‘without delay’

Labour’s Margaret Hodge says banks including Deutsche Bank, HSBC, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse have ‘moral duty’ to exit quickly

Sports Illustrated

United States Secretary of State Discusses Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

Antony Blinken weighed in on the WNBA star’s situation in Russia.

The Independent UK

Former Nato commander pleads for no-fly zone over Ukraine, rejecting fears of war with Russia

‘How many casualties does it take before we take a different approach to this war?’ asks US general

Axios

Ukraine exodus is fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since WWII, UN says

Over 1.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia began its unprovoked invasion.

Reuters

Russian and Ukrainian weapons compete at Saudi defence show

As the tragic reality of war unfolds in eastern Europe, visitors to a defence show in Saudi Arabia were met with the surreal sight of seeing the latest Ukrainian and Russian military hardware competing for attention in pristine exhibition halls.

Daily Mirror

Russia 'fires rockets at nuclear reactor' despite warning of 'catastrophe'

Russian forced have fired unguided missiles at a physics institute that houses a nuclear reactor, with officials warning of the potential "catastrophic consequences".

The Independent UK

Jehovah's Witnesses flee Russia for worship without fear

Over the past five years, hundreds of Jehovah’s Witnesses have been subjected to raids, arresgtonts and prosecution in Russia

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