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War crimes trial — first of many — starts in Ukraine; Russian commanders taking risks under growing pressure

KRAKOW, Poland — The trial of a single Russian sergeant opened in Ukraine in what is expected to start a massive prosecution for war crimes in a monthslong conflict that on Friday saw fighting rage in the east as Russia appeared to suffer new losses when its forces attempted to…

Los Angeles Times

Vladimir Putin sent his 'Butcher of Syria' to tame Ukraine a month ago. Has it brought Russia any closer to victory?

When Vladimir Putin's original plan to take Kyiv fell apart, he brought in a battle-hardened army general to clean up the mess and finish the job. But the brutal tactics that saw him crowned the 'Butcher of Syria' have not played out the same in Ukraine.

ABC News

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Russia marks Victory Day, the last civilians leave Mariupol’s Azovstal steelworks, and Ukraine prosecutors set for first war crimes trials

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Ukraine war: Pentagon chief speaks with Russian counterpart

US says Lloyd Austin urged ‘immediate ceasefire’ in first talks with Russia’s defence minister since Ukraine war began.

Al Jazeera

Putin's bloated look with 'head too big for body' as he hosts virtual security meeting

Vladimir Putin made an online appearance with security council members but commentators said it looked like his head had been artificially attached to his body in manipulated footage

Daily Mirror

Russia Advises against Travel to UK Because of ‘Unfriendly’ Visa Stance

Russia said on Friday it was recommending that its citizens not travel to Britain, complaining that authorities there were making it "virtually impossible" for Russians to obtain visas. The Russian Foreign Ministry alleged Russian applications were being delayed because Britain was giving higher priority to Ukrainian refugees.

Asharq Al-Awsat

G7 Backs More Aid, Weapons to Ukraine in Show of Unity against Russia

Foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations backed giving more aid and weapons to Ukraine as they met on Friday in what Germany called a "powerful sign of unity" to deepen Russia's global isolation for invading its neighbor. The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Vladimir Putin's 'mistress' Alina Kabaeva sanctioned by UK Government amid Ukraine war

Retired Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva is widely reported to be Putin's mistress

Wales Online

Vladimir Putin 'is using steroids' as his neck and head 'fill out', says medical expert

Vladimir Putin is said to be 'very ill with blood cancer, according to a Russian oligarch. His face has become puffy compared to what it was last year, which some experts say is the result of steroids

Daily Mirror

UK and Norway sign agreement to boost security in Europe and beyond

According to the Norwegian PM, a new joint declaration will mean Norway co-operates ‘more extensively with the UK than any other country’, No 10 said.

The Independent UK

'Body doubles' believed to be on alert to stand in for Putin as he undergoes 'cancer surgery'

Obsessed with maintaining his 'strong-man' image, it is believed that body doubles have been put on standby for when the president undergoes surgery, according to a report

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin's bloated look with 'head too big for body' in virtual meeting

Some said Vladimir Putin appeared to be photoshopped in as he conducted a virtual Russian security council meeting as his health continues to be questioned

Daily Mirror

Russia loses 73 military vehicles trying to cross Ukraine river, drone footage shows

The footage appears to show the Russian military losing 73 pieces of equipment including tanks and infantry fighting vehicles at the Seversky Donets river near the village of Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin has ‘lost control of narrative’ in Ukraine information war, say Western officials

Mr Putin’s army is believed to have lost at least 15,000 troops since the invasion began on February 24

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Vladimir Putin very ill with 'Parkinson's and schizoaffective disorder', insider claims

In recent days Vladimir Putin has been seen sat down at a public event with a blanket over his legs. The once powerful leader does not look in good shape and maybe gravely ill

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's new 'puppet governor' is YouTuber who swung BABY around his head

Kirill Stremousov, who was previously filmed throwing his infant daughter around by her limbs "to make her strong", has been appointed one of the governors of occupied Kherson

Bangkok Post

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:

Los Angeles Times

Troubles mount in China ahead of Xi's bid to stay in power

TAIPEI, Taiwan — When Xi Jinping strode into the Bird's Nest Olympic stadium in the winter, waving and bundled in a black jacket and mask, hundreds of Chinese spectators and performers cheered in what was meant to be the start of a victorious year for their nation's president.

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Russian commanders taking risks under growing pressure, report says; Ukraine puts soldier on trial

KRAKOW, Poland — As fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, Russian commanders are under growing pressure to make battlefield gains even if it means taking risks that can backfire, a British military intelligence assessment said Friday.

Wales Online

Putin health update as secret recording allegedly claims he is seriously ill with blood cancer

An oligarch with close links to the president has reportedly been recorded as giving the information during a conversation with a Western venture capitalist

The Guardian - UK

UK sanctions target Putin’s financial network including rumoured girlfriend

Liz Truss says move is aimed at exposing ‘shady network propping up Putin’s luxury lifestyle’

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin ‘very ill with blood cancer' according to 'top oligarch caught in secret recording'

He is believed to have spoken about Putin’s poor health during a conversation with a Western venture capitalist

Reuters

Ukraine's president reiterates readiness to talk to Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has reiterated an offer to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and said Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine should be the starting point for any discussions.

Daily Mirror

UK sanctions Putin's ex-gymnast 'lover' in strike on Russian President's 'shady cabal'

Alina Kabaeva, a retired Olympic rhythmic gymnast said to have had multiple children by Vladimir Putin, was branded a member of Putin's personal 'wallet' by the UK

Axios

UK sanctions Putin's rumored mistress

"We are exposing and targeting the shady network propping up Putin’s luxury lifestyle."

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