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Spectre of ‘tactical’ nuclear attack risks normalising weapons of mass destruction

US President Joe Biden warned last week that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is now the highest since the Cuban Missile Crisis as Russia and North Korea engage in sabre-rattling on the use of “tactical” nuclear weapons. Such weapons are less destructive than “strategic” weapons designed to wipe out entire…

France 24

New round of Russian missile strikes hits civilian infrastructure in Ukraine

The strikes come on the heels of Russia's largest bombardment of Ukraine since the start of the war on Monday.

Axios

Top academic calls for Putin to continue bombing Ukraine so 'it no longer exists'

Associate professor Andrei Sidorov, from Moscow State University, urged Putin to "cut off" Europe and "cause a migration crisis with a new influx of Ukrainians"

Daily Mirror

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Yellen calls on G20 to boost aid for food insecurity, offers debt freeze

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged Group of 20 finance and agriculture ministers on Tuesday to take urgent steps to help the 70 million people at risk of acute food insecurity as a result of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Zelenskiy asks G7 for monitoring of Ukraine’s border with Belarus

Ukrainian president also asks for more air defence systems after new wave of Russian missile strikes

The Guardian - UK

Putin hosts United Arab Emirates leader for economic talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed a recent decision by OPEC, Russia and other oil producing nations to limit production as key to stabilizing the global energy market, as he met the leader of the United Arab Emirates for talks on fostering economic ties

The Independent UK

Putin says Russia not working 'against anyone' in energy markets

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was not working against anyone on energy markets and was seeking a balance between oil supply and demand, a week after Washington criticised a decision by OPEC+ to steeply cut oil production.

Reuters

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Ukraine on alert for further attacks as former Nato commander urges West to prepare for war

Putin could lash out at Europe, says former general, as Kremlin air campaign continues

The Independent UK

Poland tells citizens to flee Belarus NOW as President joins forces with Vladimir Putin

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Relations between Poland and Belarus are worsening as Alexander Lukashenko is reportedly laying the groundwork to join the war alongside crony Vladimir Putin

Daily Mirror

Ukraine war: a desperate Russia defaults to attacking civilians

If you wanted an indication of how badly Russia’s war is going and how much pressure Vladimir Putin is under, then the missile attacks on Kyiv and Ukraine’s major cities over the last day or two are as good as any. These attacks have no military value; they won’t stall…

The Conversation

Kremlin says Putin to discuss Ukraine with Erdogan on Thursday

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to discuss Ukraine and bilateral relations, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Troublemakers being watched closely ahead of Apec summit

The military and police are monitoring potential troublemakers ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and see no issues from foreign groups during the meeting, according to the chief of the defence force.

Bangkok Post

First Thing: backlash against Saudi Arabia grows in Congress over oil cut

An influential Democratic senator has threatened to freeze weapons sales to the kingdom. Plus, Ukraine demands more western missiles

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Putin hawk dances for joy as Russia pummels Ukraine in 24-hour horror assault

More than 80 cruise missiles and 24 drones rained down a blitz on Ukraine yesterday, targeting museums, heritage sites and civilian areas in seven cities, including the capital of Kyiv

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The Independent UK

Belarus says it will inspect armed forces to ensure ‘combat readiness’

Announcement comes a day after Minsk said it was sending troops to Ukraine border

Daily Mirror

Top Russian judge killed in Crimea bridge explosion after his Cadillac plunged into the sea

The judge’s death, not announced until days after others killed in the blast, may alter the way the explosion is viewed

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lavrov Says Russia Open to Talks with West, Awaiting Serious Proposal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow was open to talks with the West on the Ukraine war but had yet to receive any serious proposal to negotiate. In an interview on state TV, Lavrov said officials including White House national security spokesman John Kirby had said…

Evening Standard

Ukraine in plea for more weapons as attacks go on

Western leaders consider sending more weapons to Ukraine

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The Independent UK

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

Reuters

Russia open to Putin meeting Biden at G20, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia will not turn down a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden at a forthcoming G20 meeting and would consider the proposal if it receives one.

Salon

Ukraine's victory "almost a done deal"

Retired U.S. Army officer and author John Spencer on the "dying breath of a giant" — Russia's historic collapse

The National (Scotland)

Belarus's exiled leader praises Nicola Sturgeon's 'wonderful' SNP conference speech

THE pro-democracy leader-in-exile of Belarus has praised Nicola Sturgeon for delivering a “wonderful” speech to the SNP conference.

The Conversation

Burkina Faso coup raises questions about growing Russian involvement in west Africa

As if fighting in what – for now, at least – appears to be a losing battle in Ukraine weren’t enough, the Wagner Group, a private army of Russian mercenaries commanded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close associate of Vladimir Putin, is heavily committed in a range of conflicts and security…

The Independent UK

Missiles hit Ukrainian city, alarms elsewhere keep up fear

A new round of missile attacks has struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, as the death toll from the previous day’s widespread Russian missile barrage across Ukraine rose to 19

Irish Mirror

Ireland must declare Russia a terrorist state, says Fine Gael TD

'We can no longer ignore the realities of this situation – Vladimir Putin is leading a terrorist regime in Russia and the international community must recognise it as such'

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