U.S. officials have prepared a set of options for U.S. President Donald Trump to increase economic pressure on Russia, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/03/world/politics/trump-team-russia-war-end-options/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #russiaukrainewar #russia #ukraine #us #donaldtrump #vladimirputin #volodymyrzelenskyy
Trump team has prepped options to pressure Russia to end war

People familiar with the matter cautioned that Trump has made no decision yet as diplomatic efforts were ongoing.

The Japan Times
#OnThisDay in 2023, Mysterious explosive drone attack on the Kremlin in Moscow has no clear motive or link to people behind it, despite Russian claim it was attempt to assassinate #VladimirPutin, amid Ukrainian and US denials.
At The Current Rate, It Would Take Russia Centuries And Tens Of Millions Of Casualties To Capture Ukraine #Russia #Federalbudget #VladimirPutin
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At The Current Rate, It Would Take Russia Centuries And Tens Of Millions Of Casualties To Capture Ukraine - NewsBreak

Russian forces managed to capture around 68 square miles of Ukraine in April.

Forbes

Did someone finally convince #MadKingDonald that Putin was playing him?

US will ‘no longer act as mediator’ between Ukraine & Russia after Putin refused to sign up to full ceasefire #Russia #U.S.Treasury #VladimirPutin
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US will ‘no longer act as mediator’ between Ukraine & Russia after Putin refused to sign up to full ceasefire - NewsBreak

THE US has announced it will no longer act as the mediator to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine after Vladimir Putin refused to accept a fu

The US Sun
For a closer look at Wagner's expanding footprint across the continent, FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry welcomes journalist Lou Osborne, a member of the "All Eyes on Wagner" investigative team.#Europe #gold #minerals #Russia #VladimirPutin #Africa #sanctions #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24guest (3/3)

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Several African nations, including Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR), have turned to the Russian private military company Wagner for security support. In return, Wagner gains access to lucrative resources—rare minerals, precious metals, and gems like gold and diamonds—while also helping Russia circumvent international sanctions. For a closer look at Wagner's expanding footprint across the continent, FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry welcomes journalist Lou Osborne, a member of the "All Eyes on Wagner" investigative team.#Europe #gold #minerals #Russia #VladimirPutin #Africa #sanctions #FRANCE24 #FRANCE24guest
Wagner: Russian Goldmining in CAR bypasses international sanctions and funds mercenary expansion
Wagner: Russian Goldmining in CAR bypasses international sanctions and funds mercenary expansion

France 24
‘I was thrilled when they put me in solitary’: Pussy Riot’s Nadya on Putin, joining OnlyFans and turning her prison cell into art https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/may/02/pussy-riot-nadya-tolokonnikova-russia-onlyfans-berlin #VladimirPutin #AlexeiNavalny #Artanddesign #PussyRiot #Culture #Russia #Art
‘I was thrilled when they put me in solitary’: Pussy Riot’s Nadya on Putin, joining OnlyFans and turning her prison cell into art

The artist spent time at a penal colony for her work – and has channelled the trauma into a stark new show. Despite being on Russia’s ‘wanted’ list, she remains hopeful for the future

The Guardian
Vladimir Putin gives rare glimpse inside his gilded Kremlin apartment

Vladimir Putin has taken Russian journalist Zarubin around for a glimpse in his plush Kremlin apartment, revealing what is inside.

Metro

It's been apparent for a long time that Putin has never had any interest in peace. He's been playing Trump

Kremlin says a deal to end the war with Ukraine can't be achieved quickly #UN #Civiliancasualties #VladimirPutin
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Kremlin says a deal to end the war with Ukraine can't be achieved quickly - NewsBreak

A senior Kremlin official says clinching a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine "is far too complex to be done quickly." Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

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The Guardian view on the US and Ukraine: is the natural resources agreement a big deal?

Editorial: The White House calls it ‘historic’. A more realistic estimate is that while Ukraine is glad to sign, this is not a shift in the big picture

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