The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Journalist killed in Ukraine given top French honour

France has posthumously awarded its highest order of merit – the Legion d'Honneur – to AFP video journalist Arman Soldin, killed two months ago in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2023

A Russian general says he was fired for pointing out challenges his troops are facing

Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said Russia's military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of equipment that resulted in Russian casualties.

WEKU · Jul 14, 2023

Cluster munitions banned by more than 100 countries sent by US to Ukraine

Rishi Sunak sought to discourage the use of cluster munitions in talks with Joe Biden on Monday

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2023

Ouster of Russian general ‘Spartacus’ sparks ruling party feud

A Russian general who accused army chiefs of “treacherously” ousting him for criticizing troop losses in the war in Ukraine has sparked a political feud within Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, the latest sign of tensions over the military following the mutiny by Wagner mercenaries.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023

Russia accused of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over delays to grain deal renewal

Fears over food price rises if Moscow fails to meet deadline for Black Sea export agreement

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Iraqi officials are defending a barter deal with Iran, say it doesn't violate US sanctions on Tehran

Iraqi officials are defending a deal inked this week to barter oil for gas with Iran, saying it does not violate U.S. sanctions on Tehran but will help alleviate a worsening electricity crisis in Iraq

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Tanaiste dismisses idea of Irish stop-off for US cluster bombs for Ukraine

Micheal Martin said Ireland was a lead nation in the establishment of a 2008 convention banning the weapons.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

No, this video doesn’t show the Wagner Group arriving in Belarus

After the aborted Wagner rebellion, Vladimir Putin and Yevgeny Prigozhin held a meeting on June 29 after which the Wagner commanders said they would "continue to fight" for Russia. Against this backdrop, social media users shared a video which they claimed shows a convoy of mercenaries from the Wagner Group…

France 24 · Jul 13, 2023

Biden ‘serious’ on prisoner swap for US reporter Evan Gershkovich

Biden says process ‘under way’ to free Wall Street Journal reporter held in Russia and accused without evidence of spying

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023

Ukrainian President’s Invitation And Plea For Military Aid From Israel Go Unanswered

Ukraine's Zelenskyy Invites Netanyahu to Visit, Seeks Military Support Amidst Russia War

Zenger · Jul 13, 2023