Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 521 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 521st day. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 521 of the invasion Russian missile strike on Dnipro injures nine and partially destroys apartment block; Moscow says it shot down Ukrainian missiles in southern Russia The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis A new push for the counteroffensive; business brisk at surrogacy clinics in Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023
Counterattack or ploy? Kyiv vigilant despite heavy Russian shelling of northeast region Russian troops have mounted fierce assaults in Ukraine’s northeastern Kupiansk region, located at the northern end of the country’s 600-mile front line. While Moscow’s troops have reportedly gained some ground, military experts caution against calling this a full-blown offensive. France 24 · Jul 28, 2023
Ukraine’s troops advance around Bakhmut despite intense artillery fire from Russia’s forces, military say ‘The enemy fiercely clings to every centimetre, conducting intense artillery and mortar fire,’ commander of Ukraine’s ground forces says The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Armenia calls on allies to help get aid to Nagorno-Karabakh during tensions with Azerbaijan Armenia's authorities are calling on the country’s international allies to pressure on Azerbaijan after accusing it of carrying out a three-day blockade of humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Why is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin back in Russia after leading a 24-hour mutiny against Vladimir Putin? Mercenary chief was said to have agreed to resettle in Belarus after June’s dramatic attempted uprising, but now appears to be in St Petersburg attending the Russia-Africa Summit The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Removing statues and renaming streets: Odesa cuts out Russia Recent strikes targeting the southern Ukrainian city, including its orthodox cathedral, have left residents questioning its historical links to Russia The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023
Poland's lawmakers approve a divisive law on Russian influence Poland's lawmakers have voted to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Germany used to be the world's export powerhouse. Now, it's not growing. What happened? The German economy is still failing to grow The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 520 of the invasion Ukrainian soldiers say they have recpatured village of Staromaiorske; Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to attend the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023
Russia says a Ukrainian drone was shot down outside Moscow Russia’s defense ministry says a Ukrainian drone was shot down early Friday outside Moscow, the third drone strike or attempt on the capital region this month The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023
Ukraine struggles to rebuild a navy destroyed by Russia First, Russia wiped out Ukraine's navy. Now, Moscow is blocking critical grain exports. As Ukraine tries to rebuild its navy, and fight back, NPR's Greg Myre got a ride on one of its few boats. WEKU · Jul 28, 2023
Ukrainian MP backs workers at Scottish munitions depot set to strike A Ukrainian MP has backed workers at a Scottish munitions depot who are set to strike next month. The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2023 Russia's offer of 'free' grain to African countries not a solution: UN UN chief Antonio Guterres has cast doubt on the effectiveness of Russia's offer to distribute free grain to six African countries. Putin told a summit with African leaders that Russia would replace Ukrainian exports by supplying free grain to compensate for the Black Sea shipping deal that fell apart last…
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023 Biden praises Italy’s Meloni on Ukraine, downplays ‘far-right’ concerns White House downplays differences over China and LGBTQ rights as the two sides pledge to cooperate on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 520 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 520th day.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Ukrainian MP backs munitions depot workers set to strike Workers at the site in Beith, North Ayrshire have already walked out for two days, with another three-day strike planned for early next month.
The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023 Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global South in its fight against Russian aggression? I was running from my home in Kyiv as the Russian army occupied Bucha, Gostomel and Irpin in the early stages of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023 Putin promises free grain to six African nations after collapse of Black Sea deal President says Russia will replace blocked Ukrainian exports after it abandoned pact on passage of ships
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023 Zelenskiy adviser calls for big increase in air defence systems for Ukraine It makes moral and economic sense for west to help more as Kyiv cannot protect all main cities, aide says
Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2023 OPINION - Vladimir Putin’s war on grain could blow up into an international fight The attacks on the Black Sea ports of Ukraine are a crude bid to shut down grain and maize exports, a mainstay of the Ukrainian economy and a mainstay of food aid to Egypt, north Africa and beyond. The blitz followed Russia’s withdrawal from the international agreement to ship Ukrainian…
Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023 Ukraine may have launched a new push, but seeks longer-range weapons What happened in the 74th week of Russia’s war in Ukraine?
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 519 of the invasion Security guard at Odesa port killed after Russian strike; Zelenskiy visits Dnipro in southeastern Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Kyiv is said to have launched a major push against Russian forces in southeastern Ukraine Kyiv has launched a major push to dislodge Russian forces from southeastern Ukraine as part of its weeks-long counteroffensive, committing thousands of troops to the battle in the country’s southeast