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Ukrainian aircraft arrive to deliver a keynote address at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum that opens this morning. Special entertainment for Candace Owens, Andrew Tate and all the other distinguished guests.

Ukrainian aircraft arrive to deliver a keynote address at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum that opens this morning. Special entertainment for Candace Owens, Andrew Tate and all the other distinguished guests.

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Ukraine allows Putin’s May 9 parade to go ahead after Trump’s intervention and a promise to exchange 1,000 Ukrainian POWs. No prisoners have been freed, and Putin after his parade unleashed one of the biggest missile and drone barrages of the war. Here is a Kyiv high-rise where dozens were killed and injured last night, including children, and many more still remain under the rubble.

Ukraine allows Putin’s May 9 parade to go ahead after Trump’s intervention and a promise to exchange 1,000 Ukrainian POWs. No prisoners have been freed, and Putin after his parade unleashed one of the biggest missile and drone barrages of the war. Here is a Kyiv high-rise where dozens were killed and injured last night, including children, and many more still remain under the rubble.

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Not just drones anymore. Ukraine deployed Ukrainian-developed Flamingo cruise missiles and drones for a prolonged combined strike on VNIIR Progress, a critical military electronics plant in the Russian city of Cheboksary, some 600 miles away. Flamingos are clearly getting better at striking targets.

Not just drones anymore. Ukraine deployed Ukrainian-developed Flamingo cruise missiles and drones for a prolonged combined strike on VNIIR Progress, a critical military electronics plant in the Russian city of Cheboksary, some 600 miles away. Flamingos are clearly getting better at striking targets.

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Massive Ukrainian bombing raid on three Russian chemicals plants in Togliatti on the Volga, some 600 miles away. It’s as far from Ukraine as Switzerland or Denmark.

Massive Ukrainian bombing raid on three Russian chemicals plants in Togliatti on the Volga, some 600 miles away. It’s as far from Ukraine as Switzerland or Denmark.

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Increasing speculation in Russian media that the Baku-Grozny Azerbaijan Airlines flight was shot down by Russian air defenses that mistook it for a Ukrainian drone. Footage of the damage to the fuselage.

Increasing speculation in Russian media that the Baku-Grozny Azerbaijan Airlines flight was shot down by Russian air defenses that mistook it for a Ukrainian drone. Footage of the damage to the fuselage.

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Like shooting fish in a barrel. For the third time in a week, Ukraine successfully attacks Russia’s major oil and gas export terminal in Ust Luga on the Baltic Sea. It’s as far from Ukraine as Sweden is from Italy. Special thanks to the Indian sailor for the BDA.

Like shooting fish in a barrel. For the third time in a week, Ukraine successfully attacks Russia’s major oil and gas export terminal in Ust Luga on the Baltic Sea. It’s as far from Ukraine as Sweden is from Italy. Special thanks to the Indian sailor for the BDA.

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In the last two weeks, Ukraine repeatedly pounded two of Russia’s three main oil export ports, Ust Luga and Primorsk on the Baltic, causing massive damage. Last night, it attacked the third, the Sheskharis oil terminal of the Novorossiysk port on the Black Sea. Taken together, the three ports account for roughly three-quarters of Russia’s seaborne oil exports. Kyiv is making sure Russia’s war machine can’t cash in on surging oil prices.

In the last two weeks, Ukraine repeatedly pounded two of Russia’s three main oil export ports, Ust Luga and Primorsk on the Baltic, causing massive damage. Last night, it attacked the third, the Sheskharis oil terminal of the Novorossiysk port on the Black Sea. Taken together, the three ports account for roughly three-quarters of Russia’s seaborne oil exports. Kyiv is making sure Russia’s war machine can’t cash in on surging oil prices.

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Orban’s peace mission to Moscow was a great success.

Orban’s peace mission to Moscow was a great success.

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Stunning Ukrainian attack on Russian long-range bomber bases in Siberia and the Far North using drones launched from parked trucks. Many irreplaceable strategic bombers burning. Will be in history books.

Stunning Ukrainian attack on Russian long-range bomber bases in Siberia and the Far North using drones launched from parked trucks. Many irreplaceable strategic bombers burning. Will be in history books.

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The main target of Russia’s overnight attack was one of the biggest American investments in Ukraine — an electronics plant or Flex in Mukacheve on the Hungarian border. Hundreds of workers managed to flee to shelters just before two Russian missiles struck, according to local officials.

The main target of Russia’s overnight attack was one of the biggest American investments in Ukraine — an electronics plant or Flex in Mukacheve on the Hungarian border. Hundreds of workers managed to flee to shelters just before two Russian missiles struck, according to local officials.

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A night of presumed Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia. Russian media report that the Ust Luga oil and gas port near St Petersburg is on fire, and a hit on a plant making air-defense systems in Tula. Footage from Russian Telegram channels.

A night of presumed Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia. Russian media report that the Ust Luga oil and gas port near St Petersburg is on fire, and a hit on a plant making air-defense systems in Tula. Footage from Russian Telegram channels.

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Ukraine expands its campaign against the Russian oil and gas industry, hitting the strategic Novatek export terminal in Ust Luga on the Baltic Sea.

Ukraine expands its campaign against the Russian oil and gas industry, hitting the strategic Novatek export terminal in Ust Luga on the Baltic Sea.

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The handshake. Defense Secretary Austin walks over to Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu to say hello at the #SLD23 in Singapore. Li had turned down the U.S. proposal for a meeting.

The handshake. Defense Secretary Austin walks over to Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu to say hello at the #SLD23 in Singapore. Li had turned down the U.S. proposal for a meeting.

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Ukraine says it destroyed one and damaged two Iskander launchers that were preparing to fire ballistic missiles at Kyiv from Klintsy, Russia.

Ukraine says it destroyed one and damaged two Iskander launchers that were preparing to fire ballistic missiles at Kyiv from Klintsy, Russia.

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🚀Zelensky says Ukraine has successfully tested an indigenously developed ballistic missile.

🚀Zelensky says Ukraine has successfully tested an indigenously developed ballistic missile.

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Day four of Ukraine’s “special military operation” in Russia. What we know amid the fog of war: 🔴 Ukrainian forces continue to hold the city of Sudhza and operate in a large swath of Kursk region. 🔴 A Russian reinforcement column was destroyed on the highway to Rylsk (video shot by a local resident) 🔴 Overnight, Ukrainian drones struck the major Russian Air Force base in Lipetsk. Footage shows major ammunition explosions going off all night. Russian military channels say no aircraft were damaged. Satellite pictures will show.

Day four of Ukraine’s “special military operation” in Russia. What we know amid the fog of war: 🔴 Ukrainian forces continue to hold the city of Sudhza and operate in a large swath of Kursk region. 🔴 A Russian reinforcement column was destroyed on the highway to Rylsk (video shot by a local resident) 🔴 Overnight, Ukrainian drones struck the major Russian Air Force base in Lipetsk. Footage shows major ammunition explosions going off all night. Russian military channels say no aircraft were damaged. Satellite pictures will show.

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Trump: Russia should be in the G8. I don’t want to impose sanctions. Putin: Yay. Let’s lob missiles into Kyiv residential buildings at night and murder lots of sleeping Ukrainians.

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Trump: Russia should be in the G8. I don’t want to impose sanctions. Putin: Yay. Let’s lob missiles into Kyiv residential buildings at night and murder lots of sleeping Ukrainians.

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Another day in Perm, Russia, and another Ukrainian bombing run. Only some 1,000 miles from Ukraine — roughly the same distance as between Ukraine and London, for scale.

Another day in Perm, Russia, and another Ukrainian bombing run. Only some 1,000 miles from Ukraine — roughly the same distance as between Ukraine and London, for scale.

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One of the largest Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian industrial facilities, with hits in Kazan, Samara, Engels and Bryansk overnight.

One of the largest Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian industrial facilities, with hits in Kazan, Samara, Engels and Bryansk overnight.

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Rubio said he is unaware of the U.S. delegation at Putin’s conference in St Petersburg, led by Commission of Fine Arts chief Rodney Mims Cook Jr. Today, the 🇺🇸delegation definitely wasn’t talkative.

Rubio said he is unaware of the U.S. delegation at Putin’s conference in St Petersburg, led by Commission of Fine Arts chief Rodney Mims Cook Jr. Today, the 🇺🇸delegation definitely wasn’t talkative.

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Putin is back in his February 2022 mode: Ukrainian soldiers, do not follow the orders the thieving illegitimate junta, the situation of the Ukrainian army is turning from critical to catastrophic. 🤡

Putin is back in his February 2022 mode: Ukrainian soldiers, do not follow the orders the thieving illegitimate junta, the situation of the Ukrainian army is turning from critical to catastrophic. 🤡

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Governor of St Petersburg Beglov: yesterday’s attack was a sign of Ukraine losing its nerve, our air defenses did a great job and showed their excellence 🤡

Governor of St Petersburg Beglov: yesterday’s attack was a sign of Ukraine losing its nerve, our air defenses did a great job and showed their excellence 🤡

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Zelensky: We are facing one of the most dangerous periods in Ukrainian history, a choice between losing our dignity and freedom and losing US support. We choose dignity. My answer is my oath of office. I did not betray Ukraine in Feb 2022 and we won’t betray in now.

Zelensky: We are facing one of the most dangerous periods in Ukrainian history, a choice between losing our dignity and freedom and losing US support. We choose dignity. My answer is my oath of office. I did not betray Ukraine in Feb 2022 and we won’t betray in now.

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Ukrainians are stunned by the court reading transcripts of texts between Andriy Yermak, until recently the country’s second most powerful man, and his fortune-teller “Veronica Feng-Shui,” in which she advises him to get rid of his enemies in the media and parliament before it’s too late, and while he still enjoys Zelensky’s protection.

Ukrainians are stunned by the court reading transcripts of texts between Andriy Yermak, until recently the country’s second most powerful man, and his fortune-teller “Veronica Feng-Shui,” in which she advises him to get rid of his enemies in the media and parliament before it’s too late, and while he still enjoys Zelensky’s protection.

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Quite a hot mic moment on CCTV in Beijing today as Putin and Xi, both 72 years old, are caught casually talking about living to 150 and maybe forever thanks to organ transplants. (As picked up by Bloomberg.)

Quite a hot mic moment on CCTV in Beijing today as Putin and Xi, both 72 years old, are caught casually talking about living to 150 and maybe forever thanks to organ transplants. (As picked up by Bloomberg.)

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Is Ukraine turning the tide? And will Putin listen to voices of reason? Explaining the latest on CNN International with Isa Soares

Is Ukraine turning the tide? And will Putin listen to voices of reason? Explaining the latest on CNN International with Isa Soares

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Not just drones anymore. Ukraine deployed Ukrainian-developed Flamingo cruise missiles and drones for a prolonged combined strike on VNIIR Progress, a critical military electronics plant in the Russian city of Cheboksary, some 600 miles away. Flamingos are clearly getting better at striking targets.

Not just drones anymore. Ukraine deployed Ukrainian-developed Flamingo cruise missiles and drones for a prolonged combined strike on VNIIR Progress, a critical military electronics plant in the Russian city of Cheboksary, some 600 miles away. Flamingos are clearly getting better at striking targets.

Yaroslav Trofimov

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Mobs break into the Makhachkala airport, in Russia’s north Caucasus, looking to lynch Jews after rumors spread about the arrival of Jewish refugees from Israel.

Mobs break into the Makhachkala airport, in Russia’s north Caucasus, looking to lynch Jews after rumors spread about the arrival of Jewish refugees from Israel.

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Seems like a complete lack of air defenses as the Ukrainian drone raid goes on, striking a military plant that makes guidance components for Russian air-defense missiles like S400.

Seems like a complete lack of air defenses as the Ukrainian drone raid goes on, striking a military plant that makes guidance components for Russian air-defense missiles like S400.

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Looks like Putin, Xi and Modi had a jolly good morning in Tianjin 🇨🇳

Looks like Putin, Xi and Modi had a jolly good morning in Tianjin 🇨🇳

Yaroslav Trofimov

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Watched the German and German-led NATO troops march through Lithuania’s city of Kaunas yesterday, in a message of deterrence to Russia. (If push comes to shove, I’d run with the Norwegian unit here.)

Watched the German and German-led NATO troops march through Lithuania’s city of Kaunas yesterday, in a message of deterrence to Russia. (If push comes to shove, I’d run with the Norwegian unit here.)

Yaroslav Trofimov

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Putin: “It would be ridiculous for us to start negotiating with Ukraine just because it’s running out of ammunition.” Republican leadership of the House cutting off military supplies to Ukraine has made Putin drop his pretense about desiring peace talks. He wants it all.

Putin: “It would be ridiculous for us to start negotiating with Ukraine just because it’s running out of ammunition.” Republican leadership of the House cutting off military supplies to Ukraine has made Putin drop his pretense about desiring peace talks. He wants it all.

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It’s clear from this that the only difference between Steve Witkoff’s and Vladmir Putin’s views on the war in Ukraine is that Putin actually knows the names of all the five Ukrainian regions he wants to keep.

It’s clear from this that the only difference between Steve Witkoff’s and Vladmir Putin’s views on the war in Ukraine is that Putin actually knows the names of all the five Ukrainian regions he wants to keep.

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Bonkers Russian Army recruitment commercial, in which soldiers under fire in a trench discuss Ukrainian real estate investments. (One wants to buy an apartment in Kyiv’s tony Pechersk neighborhood once it is conquered, the other says he prefers Odesa because of the sea…)

Bonkers Russian Army recruitment commercial, in which soldiers under fire in a trench discuss Ukrainian real estate investments. (One wants to buy an apartment in Kyiv’s tony Pechersk neighborhood once it is conquered, the other says he prefers Odesa because of the sea…)

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Ukraine carried out the biggest drone attack on Moscow in years, hitting a refinery, a fuel depot and industrial facilities. Drone debris was burning on the tarmac of the Sheremetyevo airport. Authorities say 3 people were killed, more than a dozen injured. Ukraine struck after Russia carried out a massive raid on Kyiv last week, killing 24 Ukrainian civilians.

Ukraine carried out the biggest drone attack on Moscow in years, hitting a refinery, a fuel depot and industrial facilities. Drone debris was burning on the tarmac of the Sheremetyevo airport. Authorities say 3 people were killed, more than a dozen injured. Ukraine struck after Russia carried out a massive raid on Kyiv last week, killing 24 Ukrainian civilians.

Yaroslav Trofimov

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Russia targeted the dam of the Kyiv Sea north of the capital, with one missile striking it. If the dam breaks, millions of people downstream can die.

Russia targeted the dam of the Kyiv Sea north of the capital, with one missile striking it. If the dam breaks, millions of people downstream can die.

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Trump gets emotional as he is asked by a Ukrainian reporter whose husband serves in Ukraine about whether he will supply air defenses to Ukraine. Quite a moment in the press conference.

Trump gets emotional as he is asked by a Ukrainian reporter whose husband serves in Ukraine about whether he will supply air defenses to Ukraine. Quite a moment in the press conference.

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Odesa’s main Orthodox cathedral. Established in 1794, destroyed by Stalin in 1936, rebuilt under an independent Ukraine and destroyed again by Putin in 2023. One of several historical parts of central Odesa, a UNESCO world heritage site, hit by Russian missiles strikes today.

Odesa’s main Orthodox cathedral. Established in 1794, destroyed by Stalin in 1936, rebuilt under an independent Ukraine and destroyed again by Putin in 2023. One of several historical parts of central Odesa, a UNESCO world heritage site, hit by Russian missiles strikes today.

Yaroslav Trofimov

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In MAGA world’s alternative reality, Gulf monarchies plus Israel are about to replace “dying Europe” as allies and trade partners. “It could be much bigger than Europe. Europe is dysfunctional today,” Witkoff says. Back on Earth: Entire Middle East GDP: $3.7 trillion 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇨🇭🇳🇴 GDP: $25.5 trillion

In MAGA world’s alternative reality, Gulf monarchies plus Israel are about to replace “dying Europe” as allies and trade partners. “It could be much bigger than Europe. Europe is dysfunctional today,” Witkoff says. Back on Earth: Entire Middle East GDP: $3.7 trillion 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇨🇭🇳🇴 GDP: $25.5 trillion

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