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Kidnapped, abused, humiliated – the Ukrainian children stolen by Russia

In a special investigation, Tom Watling tells the story of five teenagers who were taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory before eventually being rescued. Many others are still believed to be trapped

The Independent UK

Lithuanians Vote In Presidential Election Amid Russian Tensions

Lithuania's presidential election, with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda leading, amid regional tensions and referendum on dual citizenship.

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Poll observers say Azerbaijan presidential vote marred by irregularities

Ilham Aliyev wins expected landslide victory, but OSCE monitors say vote was ‘restrictive’ and ‘not competitive’.

Al Jazeera

OSCE laments Belarus' refusal to allow its monitors to observe February's parliamentary vote

A top trans-Atlantic security and rights watchdog is criticizing Belarus’ refusal to allow the group to observe its parliamentary vote, saying that it defies the country’s international obligations

The Independent UK

Ukrainian missiles target Russian border regions in retaliatory strikes

Recent escalation sees both sides deploying urban warfare tactics as renewed fighting erupts to the east in Bakhmut.

Al Jazeera

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Analysis: Election ‘win’ for Serbia’s Vucic might yet backfire

As questions about elections mount and protesters take to Belgrade’s streets, the president faces a rare challenge.

Al Jazeera

We're finally starting to understand the active role women play in organised crime groups

I met Caroline, a shy and pretty teenager who should be full of life and yet is not, in the course of my research. She explains to me how, as a 14-year-old, she became trapped in a cycle of violence when she transported money and drugs while being systematically sexually…

The Conversation

Ukraine recap: western divisions an ominous sign for Kyiv as the aid funding tap begins to dry up

For the past week or so it has felt as if Ukraine’s fate is more likely to be decided in Washington and Brussels than on the battlefield as US president Joe Biden struggles to get his US$111 billion (£88 billion) package of aid through the senate and EU members quibble…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: Russia's hard line at European security meeting ratchets up tensions another notch

After many months of diplomatic wrangling, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) was granted another lease of life at the annual ministerial council meeting last week in a messy compromise between Russia and the west. But rather than ushering in a period of renewed efforts to mend…

The Conversation

Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine launches inquiry into ‘execution’ of captured soldiers – as it happened

Ukraine says Russian troops committed war crime as video appears to show two men surrendering before being shot

The Guardian - AU

Russia Voices Indifference Over OSCE's Future As Summit Concludes

The world largest regional security organisation concluded its annual summit Friday with Russia expressing indifference over the body's future.

International Business Times

Russia-Ukraine war: no reason for Russia to change goals, says Lavrov – as it happened

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow sees no signs to alter its ‘special military operation’

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The Independent UK

Officials walk out as Russia’s Sergei Lavrov speaks at European security meeting

Foreign ministers of Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had said they would not attend the talks due to Mr Lavrov’s participation

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 646

Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for faster fortifications as he tours frontline; Hungary says it will not support opening of discussions on EU membership for Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia's Lavrov faces Western critics at security meeting, walks out after speech

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has faced Western critics while attending international security talks in Northern Macedonia

The Independent UK

Cameron condemns Moscow ahead of OSCE summit including Russian counterpart

Moscow’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov was expected to attend the conference in North Macedonia.

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The Independent UK

Top diplomats meet in North Macedonia for OSCE but some boycott Lavrov's expected attendance

Top diplomats from more than 50 countries are arriving in North Macedonia while others are boycotting the expected presence of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

International Business Times

OSCE Caught In Tug-of-war Between Moscow And West

Ministers of the world's largest regional security body are to meet Thursday in Skopje as the 57-member organisation faces its most serious crisis since its creation as tensions from Russia's invasion of Ukraine remain heightened.

Al Jazeera

Baltic foreign ministers pull out of OSCE summit over Russia invite

Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania say presence of Sergey Lavrov risks legitimising Russian war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Baltic nations' foreign ministers pull out of OSCE meeting over Russian foreign minister attendance

The foreign ministers of the three Baltic states say they will boycott a meeting by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe being held this week in North Macedonia, in objection to the participation of Russia’s foreign minister

The Independent UK

Russian FM says he plans to attend OSCE meeting in North Macedonia

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he plans to travel to NATO member North Macedonia later this week to attend a conference of a top trans-Atlantic security and rights group, a trip that would mark his first visit to a NATO country since Moscow sent troops to Ukraine

International Business Times

Blinken Heads To Rally Ukraine Support, Could Cross Paths With Lavrov

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Monday to Europe to rally support for Ukraine, on a trip where he could cross paths with his Russian counterpart.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy confirms Kyiv used US-provided ATACMs missiles – as it happened

Ukrainian military used US-supplied longer-range army tactical missile systems to strike nine Russian helicopters in eastern Ukraine

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