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Xi Jinping pitches China as Ukraine peacemaker on eve of trip to Russia

A woman who survived last year’s bombing of a packed theater in Mariupol likened Russian President Vladimir Putin’s overnight visit to the occupied city to “when a serial killer returns to the place of the crime.” CNN’s Ivan Watson previously spoke to Maria Kutnyakova in March last year, after she managed to escape Mariupol to Ukrainian-controlled …

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Why a Trump indictment would have huge political and national implications

CNN  —  America’s political and legal institutions are bracing for their next extreme test posed by former President Donald Trump. Trump’s prediction on Saturday that he could be arrested this week – and his attempt to ignite a preemptive backlash – made what had been the theoretical prospect of an …

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Putin visits occupied Mariupol, symbol of Ukrainian resistance

CNN  —  Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to Russian-occupied Mariupol, his first visit to territory captured by his forces in the year-long conflict. The visit was an apparent act of defiance, coming just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him. It also prompted …

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British and German fighter jets intercepted a Russian military passenger plane flying close to Estonian airspace, according to a statement from the UK

CNN  —  British and German fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace Friday, according to a statement from the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). It was the second such encounter this week, as NATO carries out joint air policing efforts in the region. The two Typhoon …

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Analysis: Putin’s world just got a lot smaller

CNN  —  President Vladimir Putin always relished his global outings, burnishing his image as one of the big guns running the world. While the Kremlin is dissing the International Criminal Court’s war crimes charges against him, inside the Kremlin walls another reality will be emerging. Putin’s world just got smaller. …

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Trouble in paradise as Bali loses patience with Russians, Ukrainians fleeing war

CNN  —  With its balmy beaches, laid back lifestyles and holiday vibe, the tropical paradise of Bali has much to offer any world weary traveler – let alone those fleeing a war zone. So perhaps it should be no surprise that since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of …

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Opinion: ICC arrest warrant for Putin is a stunning statement

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a weekly opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. View more opinion …

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Explainer: Why NATO allies are unlikely to send more advanced jets to Ukraine

London CNN  —  In one of the most significant escalations of military support to Ukraine from a NATO member since the Russian invasion, Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday became the first leader from the security alliance to pledge fighter jets to Kyiv. Duda announced that four MiG-29 fighters will …

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US allies on alert for Russian attacks after drone downed

US allies on alert for Russian attacks after drone downed Link Copied! CNN’s Fred Pleitgen gets an inside look at one of NATO’s largest gas fields to see the security system in place against potential Russian sabotage. 02:37 – Source: CNN

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