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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 501

As the conflict enters its 501st day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2023

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine's soldiers from a Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war

Speaking from Snake Island, Zelenskyy honored the Ukrainian soldiers who fought for the island and all other defenders of the country.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2023

Erdogan says Turkey wants 3-month extension of grain deal

Turkey wants the safe-transit deal for Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports extended for three months instead of two, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023

Nottinghamshire soldier Aiden Aslin opens up on being captured, tortured and stabbed

He was beaten and left to starve

Nottingham Post · Jul 8, 2023

‘We have ambitious plans’: Anti-Putin forces plan fresh attacks inside Russia

Leader of cross-border raids says weapons, not words, are needed to overthrow the regime in Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023

Brit captured by Russians beaten, stabbed and left to starve over five months of torture

During more than five months as a prisoner of war, Aiden Aslin was beaten "black and blue", stabbed, threatened with execution and witnessed the killing of another prisoner

Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023

20 miles from the Russian border, one town struggles to move on from bloody occupation by Putin’s forces

The residents of Trostyanets in Ukraine’s eastern Sumy region saw their homes and businesses destroyed in the early months of Moscow’s invasion. Askold Krushelnycky visits and sees a ray of hope for recovery thanks to their hard work and international help

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023

Day 500 of Ukraine war: No end in sight

NIKOPOL, Ukraine: On the 500th day since Russia's invasion and as the war grinds on, Ukrainian forces are advancing slowly without enough arms and ammunition and with its main cities under constant threat.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023

Ukrainian science is struggling, threatening long-term economic recovery

Policymakers can minimize the harm to Ukraine’s scientific system by providing direct funding to researchers, creating remote research positions and offering research opportunities abroad

The Hindu · Jul 8, 2023

Russian fighter jets harass American drones over Syria, US military says

The U.S. military says Russian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023