Putin warns Poland against ‘unleashing aggression’ against Belarus Russian president reacts angrily after Polish defence minister sends troops to guard eastern border The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Russian authorities detain a hard-liner who accused Putin of weakness in Ukraine A prominent Russian hard-liner who accused President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine has been detained on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month’s abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
In Kyiv, signs of the ongoing war are evident – but daily life continues uninterrupted as well I went to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, in June 2023 to visit an old friend and to better understand how the ongoing war with Russia is altering Ukrainians’ daily lives. The Conversation · Jul 21, 2023
Russia arrests pro-war Putin critic Igor Girkin, according to reports FSB agents come to Girkin’s home and escort him away ‘in an unknown direction’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
US confirms Ukraine is already using its cluster bombs against Russian targets Putin quips Western weapons supplied to Ukraine ‘burn well’ on the battlefield The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Ukraine’s liberated town of Kupyansk endures Russian shelling, disinformation As Ukraine’s counteroffensive makes slow progress in the south and southeast, it’s the Russians who’ve gone on the attack in the northeastern Kharkiv region. In recent days Russian forces have advanced by a kilometre or more towards the Ukrainian-held town of Kupyansk. FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports. France 24 · Jul 21, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 513 of the invasion Agricultural produce destroyed in latest Russian strike on Odesa; US-supplied cluster bombs now confirmed to be in use by Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023
What are cluster bombs and why are they banned in some countries? - OLD The US has sent the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Ravaged by Russian troops, Bucha rises from the ashes At the start of Russia's invasion, advancing troops reached the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv. They devastated the suburb of Bucha, killing hundreds. Today, Bucha is coming back to life. WEKU · Jul 21, 2023
Russia aims missiles at Ukraine's farm storage after days of hitting port facilities Russian cruise missiles, flying low and hugging the terrain to dodge Ukrainian air defenses, have destroyed farm storage buildings in the Odesa region The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
US confirms its cluster bombs are in use in Ukraine The White House has confirmed that Ukraine is using US-supplied cluster munitions against Russian forces. Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023
Abbas, Netanyahu to visit Turkey just days apart Leaders to separately discuss ‘Turkey-Palestine relations’ and ‘Israeli-Palestinian conflict’ with Erdogan. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023
Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? The Wagner Group mercenary chief who rebelled against Putin - OLD Long a low-profile Russian businessman with a criminal record and a background in catering, the commander has become an increasingly vocal critic of the Kremlin’s defence ministers as the war in Ukraine has progressed The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Russia defence ministry says navy carried out live fire 'exercise' in Black Sea Russia's navy carried out a live fire "exercise" in the northwest Black Sea, Moscow's defence ministry said Friday, two days after the Kremlin said it would consider ships travelling to Ukraine through the waterway carriers of military cargo, and therefore legitimate targets. Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2023
France 24 · Jul 21, 2023 Russia detains prominent hardliner who accused Putin of weakness in Ukraine A prominent Russian hardliner who accused President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine was detained Friday on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month's abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company. Read our live blog to see how…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023 Zelenskiy condemns Donetsk attack in which he says two children died – as it happened Ukraine president accuses Russia of killing two children and hitting a school
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partners By pulling out of a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a gamble that could badly damage Moscow’s relations with many of its partners that have stayed neutral or even been supportive of the Kremlin’s invasion of its neighbor
Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023 US says Ukraine’s use of cluster bombs against Russia ‘effective’ White House national security spokesman says controversial US-provided bombs used against Russian military positions.
Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 UN chief says the world is in a new era marked by the highest major power competition in decades Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the post-Cold War period is over and the world is moving toward a new multipolar era already marked by the highest level of geopolitical tensions and major power competition in decades
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023 Ukraine has begun deploying cluster bombs against Russian forces, says White House Controversial munitions are being used ‘quite effectively’, claims White House national security spokesman
Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023 US lawmakers file bill urging accountability for Assad government Bill comes as Arab governments move to rekindle relations with al-Assad government after years of diplomatic isolation.
Zenger · Jul 20, 2023 Netanyahu Addresses Anti-Judicial Reform Protests Amidst IDF Turmoil Israeli Prime Minister defends proposed changes to the judicial system while facing resistance from IDF reservists.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Why does Sweden allow Quran burnings? A recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists in Sweden has sparked an angry reaction in Muslim countries and raised questions about why such acts are allowed
The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023 There are civilian casualties on both sides of the front lines in the war in Ukraine Western news sources regularly report on civilian deaths on the Ukrainian side of the front lines of the war in Ukraine. But what about civilian deaths on the Russian side?