Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 875 As the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2024
Yemen Rebels Claim Deadly Strike Deep Inside Israel Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels said they fired a drone that caused an explosion in Tel Aviv early Friday that left one person dead, injured four and set off a new shock for Israel more than nine months into its war in Gaza. International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024
Evan Gershkovich: Determined US Journalist In Russian Prison Evan Gershkovich, the 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter that Russia charged with espionage, could soon be sentenced in a fast-tracked trial condemned by the US as a Kremlin ploy to secure prisoner swaps with the West. International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024
Rep. Michael McCaul pushes Trump on aid for Ukraine as Vance spurns it J.D. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has been a vocal critic of Ukraine aid — a cause McCaul has made a top priority. The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Attack on Russian bases in Crimea Command centre and ammunition depot hit, says Ukrainian defence source; Ukraine’s army confirms pullout from Urozhaine. What we know on day 877 The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024
Zelensky to brief cabinet as first foreign leader to visit No 10 under Starmer The Ukrainian president is expected to address ministers on the need to expand Europe’s industrial defence base The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Zelenskiy to attend UK cabinet meeting in effort to disrupt Russian oil sales Ukraine’s president will ask for more help to block Putin’s growing ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers carrying sanctioned crude to buyers The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Zelenskiy accuses Viktor Orbán of betraying Europe at leaders’ meeting in UK Ukrainian president condemns Hungarian prime minister’s unilateral ‘peace mission’ to Moscow The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
In Kyrgyzstan, an ‘unprecedented crackdown’ on free press raises alarm As several laws threaten to criminalise their work, investigative reporters are fleeing the Central Asian nation. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2024
Zelensky Rejects Attempts To Cut Deals With Russia After Orban Visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday slammed any attempts to cut deals with Moscow behind Kyiv's back, after Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Russian leader Vladimir Putin. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024
Zelensky calls on European leaders to channel Winston Churchill’s ‘bravery’ against Russia Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting for the second time since the Labour leader became prime minister The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Russia Set To Resume Trial Of US Reporter Evan Gershkovich US reporter Evan Gershkovich is set to appear in a Russian court on Thursday for the second hearing of his trial for espionage, a charge that his employer and the White House have labelled a sham. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Germany to halve military aid to Kyiv, draft budget reportedly shows We’ll fight on regardless of Washington support, says Ukrainian defence minister; US jails Russian military parts smuggler. What we know on day 876 The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024
Foreign minister says Russia has 'irrefutable evidence' journalist Evan Gershkovich is a spy Russia’s foreign minister said Russia has “irrefutable evidence” that imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is guilty of espionage The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 Starmer to focus on border security and immigration at summit of European leaders Prime minister says he will renew relationship with Europe as he seeks defence and security agreements
The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2024 Biden’s claim he’s done ‘more for Palestinian community than anybody’ prompts backlash Activists condemn president’s remark as Israel continues to attack Gaza and death toll crests 38,000
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Belarus broadens visa-free travel for 35 European countries Belarusian authorities have expanded visa-free travel for residents of 35 European countries, including members of the European Union and the United Kingdom, as part of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s efforts to improve relations with the West
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Ukraine and Russia exchange 95 prisoners of war each in latest deal Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says every soldier in Russian captivity must be returned
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 Orbán’s ‘peace mission’ helps only Putin, says Czech prime minister Petr Fiala says Hungarian PM’s trip to Moscow recalls appeasement of Hitler and is not in Europe’s interests
Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024 Hezbollah threatens to fire on new Israeli targets Warning increases concern low-level conflict across the Israel-Lebanon border could escalate into full-scale war.
Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024 Russia denies offensive in Ukraine’s Kharkiv failing as areas locked down The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region said several areas would be closed to most civilians.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Russia and Ukraine swap 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 95 prisoners of war each, three weeks after their last swap and as part of what have been occasional agreements to send captured troops home
Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024 US says ISIL trying ‘to reconstitute’ amid uptick in Syria, Iraq attacks In the first six months of the year, the group has claimed 153 attacks in Syria and Iraq.
International Business Times · Jul 17, 2024 Deadly Strikes Pound Gaza As Israel PM Vows To Ramp Up Pressure Israel kept up its air strikes on Gaza Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ramp up the pressure on Hamas as hopes fade for a US-announced ceasefire plan.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 War crimes committed in 7 October attack by Hamas ‘designed’ to kill civilians, rights group says Human Rights Watch says slaughter of civilians ‘planned and not isolated acts’ in more than 200-page report