What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis
Ukraine ‘almost out of ammunition’; death sentences at a show trial; the battle for Sievierodonetsk
Ukraine ‘almost out of ammunition’; death sentences at a show trial; the battle for Sievierodonetsk
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Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 108 of the invasion
Cholera warning as Russia accused of razing high-rises in Mariupol without removing bodies; Serbia rejects call to impose Russia sanctions; fighting rages in Sievierodonetsk
Cholera warning as Russia accused of razing high-rises in Mariupol without removing bodies; Serbia rejects call to impose Russia sanctions; fighting rages in Sievierodonetsk
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy ‘didn’t want to hear’ warnings of Russia invasion, says Joe Biden
The US president added that there was ‘no doubt’ Putin was planning to ‘go in’, while former British army head says leaders have no long-term plan
The US president added that there was ‘no doubt’ Putin was planning to ‘go in’, while former British army head says leaders have no long-term plan
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Blacklist Dubai over failure to crack down on Russian oligarchs, say campaigners
UAE has become haven for superyachts, private jets and ‘dirty money’ since invasion of Ukraine, but has taken no action
UAE has become haven for superyachts, private jets and ‘dirty money’ since invasion of Ukraine, but has taken no action
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Family of UK man sentenced to death by Russia call for cooperation
Shaun Pinner’s loved ones ‘devastated’ after he received verdict alongside Aiden Aslin in what UK calls a ‘sham’ sentence
Shaun Pinner’s loved ones ‘devastated’ after he received verdict alongside Aiden Aslin in what UK calls a ‘sham’ sentence
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EU will likely grant Ukraine candidate status to join bloc, says Ursula von der Leyen
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been pushing for rapid admission, and says the decision will determine the future of Europe
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been pushing for rapid admission, and says the decision will determine the future of Europe
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Ukraine fears western support will fade as media loses interest in the war
Costs and casualties are rising but Kyiv warns that the conflict with Russia is becoming normalised in people’s minds, at home and abroad
Costs and casualties are rising but Kyiv warns that the conflict with Russia is becoming normalised in people’s minds, at home and abroad
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Moroccan sentenced to death is a victim of Russian ‘games’, friends say
Brahim Saadoun is a much-loved marine on active duty, they insist, and not a mercenary, as court in Donetsk claims
Brahim Saadoun is a much-loved marine on active duty, they insist, and not a mercenary, as court in Donetsk claims
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Fighting in eastern Ukraine rages as Sievierodonetsk chemical plant hit
Regional governor says Azot plant, where hundreds of civilians are taking shelter, remains under Ukrainian control
Regional governor says Azot plant, where hundreds of civilians are taking shelter, remains under Ukrainian control
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Former British soldier killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine
Jordan Gatley’s family say he died in the battle for the strategic eastern city of Severodonetsk
Jordan Gatley’s family say he died in the battle for the strategic eastern city of Severodonetsk
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Global nuclear arsenal set to grow for first time in decades
Thinktank also says nuclear powers must take immediate action to prevent rise amid heightened risk of weapons’ use
Thinktank also says nuclear powers must take immediate action to prevent rise amid heightened risk of weapons’ use
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Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 110 of the invasion
Fierce street fighting continues in Sievierodonetsk, where Russian forces destroyed a bridge cutting off possible evacuation route
Fierce street fighting continues in Sievierodonetsk, where Russian forces destroyed a bridge cutting off possible evacuation route
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Russian forces pound Sievierodonetsk as fears grow for stranded civilians
Moscow said to control 70% of Ukrainian city, where destruction of bridge leaves residents with only one route out
Moscow said to control 70% of Ukrainian city, where destruction of bridge leaves residents with only one route out
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UK ramps up gas and oil exports to EU amid Russia’s war in Ukraine
Britain’s goods exports to EU a record £16.4bn in April despite impact of Brexit
Britain’s goods exports to EU a record £16.4bn in April despite impact of Brexit
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Ukraine asks the west for huge rise in heavy artillery supply
Zelenskiy adviser says far more hardware is needed to reach ‘heavy weapons parity’ with Russia and drive out its forces
Zelenskiy adviser says far more hardware is needed to reach ‘heavy weapons parity’ with Russia and drive out its forces
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More than 15,000 millionaires expected to leave Russia in 2022
Data suggests exits after invasion of Ukraine, while UAE predicted to overtake US and UK as top destination for world’s wealthy
Data suggests exits after invasion of Ukraine, while UAE predicted to overtake US and UK as top destination for world’s wealthy
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Pope Francis says Ukraine war was ‘perhaps somehow provoked’
Pontiff condemns ‘cruelty’ of Russian troops while warning against perception of conflict as good v evil
Pontiff condemns ‘cruelty’ of Russian troops while warning against perception of conflict as good v evil
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Millions at risk in South Sudan as Ukraine war forces slashing of aid
Drastic cuts to World Food Programme assistance will leave people ‘looking death in the face’ unless global donors offer support
Drastic cuts to World Food Programme assistance will leave people ‘looking death in the face’ unless global donors offer support
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Sievierodonetsk evacuation continues despite loss of main bridges
Removal of civilians perseveres in ‘quiet’ moments as Russia shifts bulk of military efforts to capturing city
Removal of civilians perseveres in ‘quiet’ moments as Russia shifts bulk of military efforts to capturing city
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Russia bans 29 UK journalists, including Guardian correspondents
Military figures and MPs on list along with staff from most major British newspapers and broadcasters
Military figures and MPs on list along with staff from most major British newspapers and broadcasters
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Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 112 of the invasion
Zelenskiy says outcome of battle for Donbas will determine course of the war; Russia calls on Ukrainian forces in Sievierodonetsk to lay down arms
Zelenskiy says outcome of battle for Donbas will determine course of the war; Russia calls on Ukrainian forces in Sievierodonetsk to lay down arms
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