Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia Ukraine is continuing its fight against Russia with new military leadership The Independent UK · Jul 22
Iran warns of ‘eye for an eye’ response if US follows through on Trump’s threats to destroy infrastructure – as it happened US president vows to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack; Iran’s military says it will stop Gulf oil flow and target regional infrastructure if US acts on threats, state tv reports The Guardian - AU · Jul 22
Why Did Zelensky Sack Ukraine's Top General After Rare Wartime Protests? Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced Ukraine's top military commander following protests over military strategy, aiming to modernise the army and address public discontent without disrupting ongoing operations. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
‘It’s truly hell here’: airstrikes, repression and water shortages become ‘new normal’ for Iranians Iranians describe how daily life is becoming ever harder as conflict continues and human rights crisis worsens The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Germany looks to Azerbaijan as Armenia ties shift regional relationships German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have signed a series of economic agreements aimed at deepening Berlin's access to Baku's gas reserves and transit routes. The deal comes as Germany works to diversify its energy supply, and as Azerbaijan balances a Europe-leaning Armenia against a recently repaired… Radio France Internationale · Jul 22
Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei Abbas Araghchi says he has kept on the move since being pulled from rubble after strike on first day of war The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
My friends left Ukraine after the Russian invasion. Now I wonder if we live in the same world Anger, guilt, shame: the deepest unseen wound of this war is the rift between those who left and those who stayed behind, says Ukrainian writer Diana Berg The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Zelenskyy fires top Ukrainian general Oleksandr Syrskyi after protests over defence reshuffle Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on early Wednesday dismissed Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed battle-hardened General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new head of the armed forces, days after a government reshuffle sparked widespread protests across Ukraine. The Times of India · Jul 22
Moscow Airport Boss Found Hanged Amid Questions Over What He Knew About Prigozhin Plane Crash Alexey Korshenko, ex-director of Sheremetyevo Airport's business terminal, was found dead, sparking renewed interest in the 2023 crash of Yevgeny Prigozhin's jet, though no direct link has been established. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Ukraine war briefing: Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Kyiv’s top commander Zelenskyy hopes to end debacle over sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov; Kremlin’s sympathies for Wildberries. What we know on day 1,610 The Guardian - AU · Jul 22
Middle East live: Trump attends dignified transfer of US service members killed in Iran war President Donald Trump on Wednesday attended a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at a military base in Delaware for four US service members killed in the Iran war. Of the four slain soldiers, three were killed in an Iranian missile attack on a military base in Jordan and another died… France 24 · Jul 22
Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplomatic contacts through mediators. France 24 · Jul 21
US Official Warns White House Unaware of Missile Stockpile Shortage as Iran War Drags On A US official warns of insufficient missile stockpiles for ongoing operations in Iran, raising concerns about military readiness and transparency from the Pentagon. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’ After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to government The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Russian warship conducts live firing exercise in English Channel The Royal Navy monitored the exercise and said it was tracking ‘the vessel’s artillery’ closely
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 Who Is Oleksandr Syrskiy? The Ukrainian General at the Centre of Zelensky Protests General Oleksandr Syrskiy faces protests demanding his removal amidst a political crisis involving former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, challenging President Zelensky's leadership.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Moldova's parliament elects investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister to push EU membership bid Moldova's pro-Western parliament has elected investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 The Guardian view on Ukraine’s challenges, inside and out: tensions at home arise from the struggle against Russia Editorial: The row over the sacking of the popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, highlights questions about the country’s military and political direction
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Not just for America’s sake, Donald Trump must stop the bombing THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the nightly strikes on Iran now in double figures – and with Tehran retaliating far beyond the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – the US should end its escalating cycle of violence in the Middle East and negotiate a way out
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 Kash Patel May Become First FBI Director to Visit Russia Since 2013 With Tentative October Trip FBI Director Kash Patel plans a historic visit to Russia amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine, the first such trip since 2013, raising questions about US-Russia relations and Patel's travel expenses.
The Times of India · Jul 21 Israel says Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain - Report Israeli intelligence has assessed that Iran has moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges into a deep underground site in the Natanz area known as Pickaxe Mountain, making them harder to target in aerial strikes, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US and Israeli officials.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Two very different men are at the heart of Ukraine's political crisis One is a tech-savvy entrepreneur with no military experience who became Ukraine’s youngest defense minister six months ago, leading it to successes in defending against Russia’s 4-year-old invasion
Latin Times · Jul 21 Nearly 100 U.S. Service Members Injured in Iranian Strikes in the Past Two Weeks, Pentagon Says The latest casualties follow Iranian missile and drone strikes against U.S. and allied military sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain and elsewhere
International Business Times · Jul 21 Israel Reportedly Believes Iran Moved Nuclear Centrifuges To Another Location. Trump Has Threatened To Target It Israeli intelligence reportedly believes Iran has moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges in an area known as Pickaxe Mountain. President Donald Trump has threatened to strike it.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests over sacking of defence minister Protesters were angry at Zelensky for sacking former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov