Ukraine to open ‘humanitarian corridor’ for ships stuck in Black Sea ports Ukraine’s navy warned that military threats from Russia and sea mines remain along all shipping routes. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2023
$24bn for Ukraine tops Biden budget request ahead of looming showdown Biden also requested funding for border security and disaster relief, as extreme weather continues to ravage US. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
White House asks Congress for additional $24bn in Ukraine aid US has so far given Ukraine more than $113bn in aid since Russia invaded in February 2021 The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2023
US citizens detained in Iran moved from prison to house arrest US news outlets say transfer marks first step in potential prisoner swap deal between Washington and Tehran. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
Ukraine forces have retaken land near Bakhmut from Russia, Kyiv says Despite gains, deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar warns of ‘nightmare’ situation farther north in Kharkiv The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Middle East Roundup: US, Iran jostle for control of Gulf Third anniversary of Beirut blast and six months since Turkey and Syria’s earthquakes: here’s the Middle East this week. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine, $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says President Joe Biden will ask Congress to provide $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Kremlin’s deeply entrenched forces The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fires nearly all governors in West Bank in major upheaval Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has fired most of the governors in the occupied West Bank The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Assad: Israeli Strikes Directed At Syria, Not Iran In a rare interview, Syrian President Al-Assad told Sky News Arabia that Iran was only a pretext for Israel's strikes in Syria Zenger · Aug 10, 2023
Ukraine minister vows to act over claims of sexual harassment in army Exclusive: Deputy defence minister Hanna Maliar makes pledge after claims of ‘unacceptable’ behaviour were reported to Guardian The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Co-founder of Russian tech giant Yandex condemns ‘barbaric’ war Arkady Volozh, who lives in Israel, offers some of strongest criticism yet by a prominent Russian business figure The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Poland to deploy 10,000 troops to guard its border with Belarus Poland's defence minister said on Thursday the country planned to massively increase its forces guarding the border with Belarus, amid concerns about migrants trying to enter the EU without permission and potential threats from Wagner mercenaries. Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2023
Russia faces ‘great dilemma’ as Ukraine puts Moscow on the defensive What happened in the 76th week of Russia’s war in Ukraine? Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023
Poland plans to deploy 10,000 troops to its border with Belarus Poland’s defense minister says the country intends to put 10,000 soldiers along its border with Belarus The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Russia intercepts drones heading for Moscow for the second straight day Russian officials say air defense systems have shot down two drones heading toward Moscow for the second straight day
Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023 Russian occupiers rule Ukraine’s nuclear plant through force, fear: Sources Ukrainian insiders talk to Al Jazeera about life at Zaporizhzhia, which was taken over days after the invasion.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 Poland to double troops number at border with Belarus and accuses it of organising illegal migration Pland's government will deploy an additional 2,000 troops to its border with Belarus, twice the number the Border Guard agency had requested, as fears of illegal migration rise
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 533 of the invasion Russia says it downed 11 Ukrainian drones near Crimea overnight; fuel depot in Ukraine’s western Rivne region struck by Russia
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 A year ago, an Iranian woman's death sparked hijab protests. Now businesses are a new battleground Iranian authorities have for months done little to enforce the law on women wearing the mandatory headscarf, but now the country’s theocracy is pushing to make businesses the new battleground over the hijab
France 24 · Aug 10, 2023 Ukraine says situation in northeast ‘difficult but under control’ Ukraine on Thursday said the situation on the northeastern front line near the town of Kupiansk was “difficult but under control” after an uptick in Russian attacks on the settlement. Earlier in the day, local authorities urged vulnerable residents to leave the area. Read our liveblog to see how the…
Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023 Russia says 13 Ukrainian drones downed on way to attack Sevastopol, Moscow Drone attacks deep inside Russian territory have increased since a drone was destroyed over the Kremlin in early May.
Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 533 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 533rd day.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 US to send $200 million in military aid to Ukraine The Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $200 million in weapons and ammunition to help sustain its counteroffensive as troops on the front lines face significant hurdles against a well-entrenched Russian defense
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troops Syrian President Bashar Assad has slammed Turkey and blamed Ankara for the uptick in violence in his war-torn country
Zenger · Aug 9, 2023 Is The EU’s Shaky Eastern Neighbourhood Ready For Enlargement? The Ukraine conflict has brought the EU back into focus, and there is now talk of allowing the country to join.