Dateline Moscow, Kyiv, and New York: Russia’s efforts to pick up its faltering war.
Ukraine at D+111: International isolation and domestic discontent. (CyberWire) Ukraine’s counteroffensive continues to progress. Russia begins staging referenda on annexation in territories it still controls. The Kremlin faces growing isolation internationally and increasing dissatisfaction with the war at home. Russian security and intelligence service forge closer ties with cyber criminals.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 212 (Al Jazeera) As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 212th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv condemns ‘propaganda show’ as ‘voting’ begins in occupied areas – live (the Guardian) Voting in four regions under Moscow’s control has begun
Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine, say UN investigators (the Guardian) Investigating teams reported evidence of executions, torture and sexual violence in civilian areas
World opinion shifts against Russia as Ukraine worries grow (AP NEWS) The tide of international opinion appears to be decisively shifting against Russia, as a number of non-aligned countries are joining the United States and its allies in condemning Moscow’s war in Ukraine and its threats to the principles of the international rules-based order.
Moscow-held regions of Ukraine in ‘sham’ vote to join Russia (AP NEWS) Voting began in Russian-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia,…
