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Putin says Nord Stream sabotage is 'act of international terrorism'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that major leaks which suddenly erupted in the Nord Stream gas pipelines running from Russia to Europe were an "act of international terrorism".

Reuters

Signs of torture on bodies found in Ukraine town liberated from Russia

In recaptured Lyman, Kim Sengupta finds evidence of Russian atrocities and Ukrainian commanders ready to administer their own justice

The Independent UK

Will Russia be able to maintain offensive?

KYIV -- Following two consecutive days of Russian military attacks on Ukraine's capital and elsewhere in retaliation for an explosion on a bridge that links Russian-occupied Crimea to Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin can be said to have demonstrated his stance that he would launch counteroffensives against attacks on "his…

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First Thing: WHO chief urges action to tackle ‘devastating’ long Covid

Calls for sustained efforts to help people experiencing ‘prolonged suffering’. Plus, Saudi Arabia to face consequences

The Guardian - UK

Ben Wallace: Vladimir Putin knows he’s no longer invincible

Exclusive: Failures in Ukraine prove that Russia is no longer a superpower, says Defence Secretary

Evening Standard

First ‘Nazis’, now ‘terrorists’: Putin’s latest campaign stems from desperation

In their vicious efforts to extinguish Ukraine, the Russians have reached an unprecedented state of weakness and cluelessness, says former Ukraine ambassador Simon Smith

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin scolds West for 'provocative' nuclear rhetoric

The Kremlin on Wednesday scolded Western leaders for engaging in "provocative" nuclear rhetoric after a series of warnings from Russia, the United States and NATO on the dangers of escalating the Ukraine conflict into a nuclear war.

Reuters

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Vladimir Putin phones new war commander known as ‘General Armageddon’ on birthday

General Sergei Surovikin is seen as the Kremlin’s last hope of winning the war with his notoriously ruthless battle plans, but there are rumours he's been set up as the fall guy in Vladimir Putin's failing war

Daily Mirror

Biden says Putin unlikely to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Biden tells CNN the Russian president ‘miscalculated’ the war in Ukraine ‘significantly’.

Al Jazeera

Putin signing ‘suicide note’ if he uses nukes in Ukraine, ex-US security chief says

John Bolton suggested that America could assassinate the ailing Russian president if he unleashes nuclear weapons on Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia Arrests 8 People Over Involvement in Crimea Bridge Bombing

Russia’s top domestic security agency said Wednesday it arrested eight people on charges of involvement in the bombing of the main bridge linking Russia to Crimea. The Federal Security Service, known by the Russian acronym FSB, said it arrested five Russians and three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia over Saturday’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US is 'decaying' and states wishing to join Russia will be considered, says Kremlin MP

Russian State Duma deputy Alexander Tolmachev said the US is beginning "to decay" in response to a social media poll showing some Americans wanted to break away

Daily Mirror

In France, Russia's attacks drive "new impetus" to aid Ukraine

France is discussing supplying air defense systems, officials tell Axios.

Axios

Why is Russia at war with Ukraine and what does Putin want?

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

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What would happen if Belarus army join Russia in Ukraine war?

Statements made this week by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have reignited fears that his army could join Russian forces in the war against Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Russia arrests eight suspects over Crimea bridge blast

Russia’s Federal Security Service says five Russians and three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia have been arrested.

Reuters

Ukraine says Russia's investigation into Crimea bridge blast is 'nonsense'

(Corrects role of official quoted)

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Don’t underestimate the durability of autocracies

Russia and Iran have wildly different histories, cultures and demographics. But today, a similar aura is beginning to waft over both countries: anxiousness, bordering on restlessness.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine recaptures 5 settlements in Kherson region

Ukrainian forces recaptured five settlements in the southern Kherson region, according to the southern Operational Command

Al Jazeera

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts

US president suggests he will soon take action as aides announce the White House is re-evaluating ties with kingdom.

Daily Mirror

Eight detained over Crimea bridge explosion as Russia names who organised hit

On Saturday a suspected truck bomb blew up the Kerch bridge - which connects Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea - triggering the Kremlin's 24-hour aerial bombardment of seven Ukrainian cities

Evening Standard

Ukraine war: Missile strikes ‘expose malice and cruelty of Putin’s invasion’, says US as war crimes probe launched

Prosecutors reveal they are investigating deadly Russian missile strikes in Kyiv and cities across Ukraine as possible war crimes

Wales Online

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks

The Chancellor has blamed Vladimir Putin

Evening Standard

Joe Biden says he doubts Putin will use a tactical nuclear weapon in Russia’s war against Ukraine

Joe Biden has said he doubts Russian President Vladimir Putin would use a tactical nuclear weapon - as Ukraine pleaded for a rapid increase in Western military aid to defend against missile strikes on its cities.

Reuters

Explainer-What makes a nuclear weapon 'tactical'?

From the war in Ukraine to North Korea's recent missile testing spree, tactical nuclear weapons are being debated and developed in a way not seen since the Cold War.

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