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Ukraine war: Zelenskyy admits it’s ‘impossible’ to completely force Russia out of country – amid fears of Korea-style split

In its latest intelligence update, the MoD said local counterattacks have hampered Russian attempts to reorganise its forces, amid fears Chernihiv could become the next Mariupol. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted it would be “impossible” to completely force Russian forces out of Ukraine, amid fears Vladimir Putin is seeking a Korea-style split. The head of military intelligence…
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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny sentenced to 9 years in jail by Russian court

Moscow: A Russian court on Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of additional charges and extended his sentence to nine years in a higher security prison as Moscow seeks to wipe out remaining pockets of dissent. The sentencing came on the 27th day of what Moscow calls its “special military operation” in pro-Western Ukraine, with thousands killed and some 10 million…
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Must not allow Ukraine to shift focus from Indo-Pacific: India, Australia

While Australian PM Scott Morrison called for holding Russia to account for its Ukraine offensive in the virtual summit with PM Narendra Modi, Australia also expressed understanding of India’s position on Ukraine, as foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said after the meeting. However, even as Modi and Morrison expressed serious concern over the conflict and the humanitarian situation…
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Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal’

It was a notable shift for the president and the first time he has labeled his Russian counterpart’s actions in Ukraine in such a way. President Joe Biden on Wednesday called Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.” It was a notable shift for Biden and the first time he has labeled his Russian counterpart’s actions in Ukraine in…
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US official: Russia seeking military aid from China

A U.S. official said Russia asked China for military equipment to use in its invasion of Ukraine, a request that heightened tensions about the ongoing war ahead of a Monday meeting in Rome between top aides for the U.S. and Chinese governments. In advance of the talks, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan bluntly warned China…
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Ukraine war: Russia can only take Kyiv if it ‘razes it to the ground’, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saysUkraine war: Russia can only take Kyiv if it ‘razes it to the ground’, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says

In his latest speech, the Ukrainian leader hinted that future peace talks with Russia could take place in Jerusalem. He also took aim at NATO, saying the alliance has lacked “bravery” in its response to Putin’s invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia can only take Kyiv if it “razes it to the ground” – as…
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