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Progressives retract Ukraine letter to Biden after uproar

A group of progressive Democrats has retracted a letter to the White House urging President Joe Biden to engage in direct diplomatic talks with Russia

The Independent UK

Progressive Democrats urge Biden to seek diplomatic solution on Ukraine

WASHINGTON — A group of progressive House Democrats urged President Joe Biden on Monday to pursue negotiations with Russia to try to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine, marking the first sign of divergence within the party on the administration’s strategy.

Tribune News Service

Biden team works on setting up Xi meeting as Chinese leader tightens grip

WASHINGTON — The U.S. won’t change its stance toward China as a result of Xi Jinping seizing more power in a key Communist Party congress, with advisers still trying to set up a meeting between President Joe Biden and the Chinese leader, U.S. officials said.

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What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball star has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

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

Fresh wave of strikes shatters power infrastructure; Iran deepens support for Russia; how Kyiv’s statues are kept safe

The Guardian - AU

First Thing: Boris Johnson urged to make comeback after Liz Truss resigns

Former PM dominates debate as contest to replace Liz Truss begins, only six weeks after he left office. Plus, the lettuce that outlasted Truss

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky warns of Russia ‘false flag’ operation to blow up Ukraine dam and cause ‘large-scale disaster’

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is planning a “false-flag” attack on a hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine that would cause a “large-scale disaster”.

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Russia-Ukraine war: US pledges ‘unwavering commitment’ to Ukraine; Zelenskiy accuses Russia of delaying grain ships – as it happened

Lloyd Austin and Sergei Shoigu also agree to maintain lines of communication; Ukrainian president says Russia delaying ships’ passage

The Guardian - AU

Iranian Trainers on the Ground Help Russia with Ukraine Drone Attacks, US Says

The United States said on Thursday that Iranian military trainers were in Crimea helping Russian forces operate Iranian-made drones to attack targets in Ukraine, adding an alarming strand to a war that has heightened geopolitical tensions. Ukrainian citizens endured the first day of nationwide scheduled power outages since the war…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine war - latest: Kyiv vows to ‘hit back harder’ if Putin attacks Kakhovka dam

Moscow has resorted to the plot because “nuclear blackmail did not work”, the office of President Zelensky claims

The Independent UK

Zelenskiy calls on West to warn Russia not to blow up dam

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the West to warn Russia not to blow up a dam that would flood a large area of southern Ukraine, as his forces prepared to push Moscow's troops from the occupied city of Kherson.

Reuters

Iran provides ‘technical support’ for Russian drones killing civilians, says US

Iranians brought trainers and technical support to Crimea to help Russians use drones ‘with better lethality’, White House says

The Guardian - US

White House says Iran helping Russia ‘on the ground’ in Crimea

Washington accuses Tehran of training Russian military on Iranian-made drones used in recent deadly attacks in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Iranian troops ‘directly engaged on the ground’ in Ukraine, White House says

‘We'll continue to impose and vigorously enforce sanctions on those who aid Iran support for Russia's war against Ukraine’

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The Independent UK

US: Iranian troops in Crimea backing Russian drone strikes

The White House says the U.S. has evidence that Iranian troops are “directly engaged on the ground” in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and civilian population

Reuters

Russia using Iranian drones in attacks on Ukraine, White House says

Russian military personnel based in Crimea have been piloting Iranian drones to attack Ukraine, White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Thursday, adding that Washington was looking at imposing new sanctions on Tehran.

The Independent UK

OLD What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

Asharq Al-Awsat

US: Return to Iran Deal Unlikely in Near Future

The United States on Thursday ruled out any imminent revival of the Iranian nuclear deal, issuing a downbeat assessment of long-stalled talks over the 2015 accord. The landmark JCPOA deal has been in tatters since then-president Donald Trump withdrew the United States from it in 2018 and Iran later backed…

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Is this a drill? Upcoming Russian nuclear exercises a challenge for the West

With Russia expected to soon carry out large-scale drills of its nuclear forces as President Vladimir Putin threatens to use them, the United States and its allies will be challenged to ensure they can spot the difference between exercises and the real thing.

The Independent UK

Biden vs the Kingdom: Is this the end of the US-Saudi relationship?

The US-Saudi relationship endured a crippling oil embargo and the 9/11 attacks. Has the relationship run its course? Richard Hall investigates

The Independent UK

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

Bangkok Post

Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after oil production cuts

United States President Joe Biden promised "consequences" for Saudi Arabia, after a Riyadh-led coalition of oil-producing nations sided with Russia to slash output.

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Democrats Disagree Over Relationship with Saudi Arabia

US Democratic Representatives have tackled the Saudi-US relationship, with Representative Adam Smith warning against launching vague and incomprehensible threats against Saudi Arabia. Earlier, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said President Joe Biden is willing to begin reevaluating the US-Saudi ties after the Kingdom and its oil-exporting allies announced…

Tribune News Service

Biden says Saudi Arabia will face ‘consequences’ for OPEC cut

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said there would be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia over the decision by OPEC+ to slash production, a move the administration says will benefit Russia by propping up oil prices.

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