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The Latest Breaking News on Unverified rumours of Russia arming Hamas persist, as war rages in Gaza

Vladimir Putin now has “no option” but to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Dmitry Rogozin - also a former deputy prime minister who is now close to the frontline - made clear Moscow is facing war defeat unless the dictator unleashes his atomic weapons

Daily Mirror

Russia says does not plan nuclear escalation, but others should not test its patience

Russia does not intend to take the path of nuclear escalation in its standoff with the West over Ukraine but others should not test its patience, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 428

As the war enters its 428th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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Kremlin warns of more asset seizures after move against Fortum and Uniper

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it could seize more Western assets in retaliation for foreign moves against Russian companies, after taking temporary control of assets belonging to two European state-owned utilities.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: Xi and Zelenskiy hold talks; Russian aircraft ‘intercepted in international airspace’ – as it happened

Ukrainian president reports ‘long and meaningful’ call with Chinese president

The Guardian - AU

Putin signs decree to control two foreign firms’ assets in Russia

Move seen as sign that Moscow may take further action if Russian assets abroad are seized to pay for Ukraine war damage.

Al Jazeera

Taliban kills mastermind behind Kabul airport bombing, Ed Sheeran faces court on copyright allegations — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

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NASA chief sees Russians and Americans together on space station through 2030

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Tuesday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but said in Ottawa that he expected Russians and Americans to work together on the International Space Station (ISS) until it is decommissioned.

Reuters

Russia warns again that risks of nuclear confrontation with US growing - TASS

Risks of a direct military confrontation between the two nuclear powers, Russia and the United States, are steadily growing, the TASS news agency quoted a senior Russian diplomat as saying on Tuesday.

Reuters

Truce or a bloody stalemate? It all rides on Ukraine’s spring offensive

Volodymyr Zelenskiy may be forced to accept an unpalatable compromise, however well his troops do on the battlefield, writes foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine WILL become NATO member as all states agree to war-torn country joining

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine's "rightful place" is in the military alliance and pledged more support for the country during a visit to Kyiv - in a move that Vladimir Putin has feared for years

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 422

As the war enters its 422nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine president calls leaders who stay neutral populist

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken a swipe at leaders who have adopted postures of neutrality regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calling them populists

The Independent UK

Poland proposes fresh EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

Poland this month presented a proposal for a new set of sanctions against Russia for waging war against Ukraine, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday, including a ban on pipeline oil and diamond imports.

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First Thing: West prepares for Putin to use ‘whatever tools he’s got left’ in Ukraine

Officials braced for nuclear threats and cyber-attacks as part of Russian response to predicted counteroffensive. Plus, what’s behind the disgusting food of TikTok?

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin visit dubbed ‘special tour of mass murders’

Russia is stepping up artillery bombardments and air strikes on Bakhmut

Reuters

Putin visits two regions in Ukraine, Russia presses assault on Bakhmut

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his commanders in two regions of Ukraine that Moscow claims to have annexed, while Russian forces stepped up heavy artillery bombardments and air strikes on Tuesday on the devastated Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

The Guardian - UK

West prepares for Putin to use ‘whatever tools he’s got left’ in Ukraine

Officials ready for nuclear threats and cyber-attacks as part of Russian response to predicted counter-offensive

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G7 ministers stress unity amid tensions with China and Russia

The Group of Seven industrial powers drew together on Tuesday to criticise China's coercion of Taiwan and Russia's threat to station nuclear weapons in Belarus, promising to intensify sanctions on Moscow for its war on neighbouring Ukraine.

France 24

China minister hails 'strong' Russia ties in meeting with Putin

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu on Sunday hailed ties with Moscow during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. "We have very strong ties. They surpass the military-political alliances of the Cold War era... They are very stable," he said in translated remarks broadcast on Russian TV.…

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin orders Pacific Fleet to test readiness for precision nuclear strikes

Russia's Pacific Fleet will have to repel massive missile and air strikes during the drills as well as performing torpedo and artillery firing and launching missiles

The Independent UK

Russian court fines Wikipedia for article about Ukraine war

A Moscow court has again fined Wikipedia for not removing a Russian-language article about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

Russia to ban share trading in 'unfriendly' defence firms -Vedomosti

Russia plans to ban shares in defence companies from so-called "unfriendly" countries from being traded on Moscow exchanges, business newspaper Vedomosti reported on Thursday, citing a senior member of the country's parliament.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy asks global leaders to seize Russian assets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a gathering of global finance leaders in Washington that his country needed $14.1 billion immediately for critical reconstruction needs and pleaded with officials to use frozen Russian assets to help pay the cost.

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy calls for confiscating Russian Central Bank funds

Ukraine’s president is renewing his call to confiscate Russian Central Bank assets held around the world and use them to help rebuild Ukraine

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