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Explainer-Finland, Sweden weigh up pros and cons of NATO membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership and abandoning a belief held for decades that peace was best kept by not publicly choosing sides.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis highlights Africa's need to diversify its wheat sources

The war between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted just how much of the world’s wheat supply relies on these two countries. For instance, a recently released UN report shows a sample of 25 African countries that rely on wheat imports from Russia or Ukraine. Of this group, 21 import most…

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Russia-Ukraine conflict is driving up wheat prices: this could fuel instability in Sudan

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted agricultural production and trade from one of the world’s major food exporting regions. The war threatens to drive rising food prices still higher and create scarcity, especially for regions most dependent on wheat and other exports from Russia and Ukraine.

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Russia's war in Ukraine: how South Africa blew its chance as a credible mediator

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

Finland, Sweden veer closer to NATO in historic policy shift

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her Swedish counterpart say a decision could come by late June.

Al Jazeera

Putin building Russian troops to outnumber Ukrainians '5 to 1' and takeover east

Russian forces are regrouping on their side of the border with Ukraine, in areas in the east of the country, as experts predict the battle for the Donbass region to start soon

Daily Mirror

Putin's massive fail: He's no commander

Putin's no master strategist: He's incompetent at warcraft, and Ukrainians and Russians are paying a terrible price

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Scholz irritated by German president's aborted Ukraine visit

Germany's president would have liked to visit Ukraine and the fact that he was not received there was "irritating", Chancellor Olaf Scholz told RBB public radio, adding that he had no immediate plans himself to visit Kyiv.

Reuters

Russia's Ukraine attacks declared war crimes in devastating international report

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation and Europe (OSCE) said attacks on civilians in Ukraine were war crimes in a devastating report

Daily Mirror

The cycle of war in Ukraine's south: drones, bombs, silence, death

POSAD POKROVSKE, Ukraine — With an overcast sky offering a break from the ever-watchful eyes of Russian drones and the artillery barrages that often follow, a young Ukrainian soldier joined his squad for a bit of fresh air on the patio of what had been a cultural center.

Los Angeles Times

'Take this crap away with you' Douglas Ross faces angry voters in Edinburgh after backing Boris Johnson

The Scottish Conservatives leader was joined on the campaign trail today by Ruth Davidson - despite the pair being split on whether the Prime Minister should stay in his job.

Daily Record

Gunfire heard near Russia-Ukraine border, Russian local officials say

Gunfire was heard on Wednesday near a Russian village in a western region which borders Ukraine, Russian regional authorities said.

Reuters

All the U-turning Tories who called for Boris Johnson to resign and have now backtracked

Boris Johnson's fate rests in the hands of Tory MPs ,who must decide whether to topple him or gamble that the furious public will forgive him for the Partygate scandal

Daily Mirror

Russia claims 1,000 POWs captured in Mariupol; Ukraine says fight for city continues

DNIPRO, Ukraine — Russia asserted Wednesday that more than 1,000 Ukrainian troops in Mariupol had surrendered, dealing what would be a heavy blow to defenders’ desperate efforts to hold the strategic southern port city. But the claim could not be verified, and Ukraine said the battle continued.

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Yellen: Nations flouting Russia sanctions face consequences

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that countries that undermine the sanctions the United States and its allies have imposed on Russia will face consequences

Reuters

European rights experts say Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine

A mission of experts set up by Organization for Security and Cooperation and Europe (OSCE) nations has found evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity by Russia in Ukraine, the mission said in a report on Wednesday.

The Times of India

World Bank cuts India's GDP forecast to 8% for FY23 amid Ukraine crisis

NEW DELHI: The World Bank on Wednesday lowered India's gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for financial year 2022-23, citing impacts of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Reuters

Russia says U.S., NATO weapon transports in Ukraine are legitimate targets

Russia will view U.S. and NATO vehicles transporting weapons on Ukrainian territory as legitimate military targets, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told the TASS news agency in an interview on Wednesday.

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Ukraine war: the key role played by volunteer militias on both sides of the conflict

One of the features of modern warfare is the role played by non-state militias, and Ukraine is no exception. Reporting of the war has highlighted the role of the Wagner Group on the Russian side, for instance. This 6,000 strong mercenary force, which is usually based in Africa and recently…

The Guardian - UK

More than 1,000 Ukraine marines have surrendered in Mariupol, says Russia

Moscow makes claim as leaders of four countries bordering Russia arrive in Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

Reuters

Swiss adopt latest round of EU sanctions on Russia

Switzerland has adopted the latest round of European Union sanctions against Russia and Belarus for Moscow's military aggression against Ukraine, the government said on Wednesday, keeping the neutral country in line with EU measures.

Daily Mirror

Russia warns it will view NATO and US vehicles moving weapons in Ukraine as targets

Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov told the TASS News Agency that all US and NATO vehicles transporting weapons were considered fair targets by the Kremlin

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MP who lost newborn twins during Covid lockdown backs Prime Minister to stay on due to war in Ukraine

Hexham MP Guy Opperman tragically lost his twin baby boys during the coronavirus lockdown

Wales Online

Boris Johnson is in an 'impossible position' says Tory backbencher as he calls on PM to quit

Nigel Mills is thought to be the first Tory backbencher to call on the Prime Minister to resign

The Independent UK

World War ‘Z’: What’s the meaning behind Russian propaganda symbol emerging as ‘the new swastika’?

Backers of the invasion have adopted ‘Z’ as a logo to wear their support on their sleeves

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