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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy holds talks in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia on ‘security and energy’
ByGuardian writers and agencies April 25, 2026

Ukraine ‘actively developing’ regional security arrangements for defence, food and energy, Zelenskyy says; Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners. What we know on day 1,522Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Azerbaijan on Friday for talks on …

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Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges
ByRemy Tumin April 24, 2026

The jury said it would “refrain from considering” countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and Russia.

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Venice Biennale jury ‘will not award artists from countries facing war crimes charges’
ByAngela Giuffrida in Rome April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to the defence of human rightsThe jury of the Venice Biennale has said it would not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against h…

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Zelensky details deals Ukraine signed to bolster Gulf nations’ defense against Iranian drones.
ByMaria Varenikova April 23, 2026

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The Guardian view on Trump’s apocalyptic threats: a sign not of strength, but of moral and strategic weakness | Editorial
ByEditorial April 6, 2026

An expletive-ridden post on social media shamed the office of the US president. Its substantive message, if acted on, would be a war crimeArticle 52 of the first additional protocol to the Geneva conventions prohibits attacks on civilian targets. It is…

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Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap
ByJulian Borger Senior international correspondent and Pjotr Sauer in Kyiv April 2, 2026

Battlefield outcomes are connected by the sharing of weapons and intelligence as well as the damage to the global economyThe Iran and Ukraine wars are becoming more intertwined with every passing week – to the point that some analysts argue the two con…

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The Guardian view on Ukraine’s perilous spring: Europe’s steadfast support is more vital than ever | Editorial
ByEditorial April 1, 2026

As the world’s attention is drawn to the Middle East, Donald Trump’s assault on Iran has had damaging knock-on consequences for KyivAfter meeting European Union foreign ministers this week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced exasperation over the continued blo…

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Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?
ByPatrick Greenfield April 1, 2026

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security Good morning. So far, there is only one clear…

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Trump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.
ByJim Tankersley March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.

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Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
ByNicholas Kulish March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done?

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