Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 883 As the war enters its 883rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces strike Russian military airfield in Crimea Volodymyr Zelenskiy commends troops for hitting ‘Russian bases and logistics on occupied territory’; Russia hands out long jail terms for alleged anti-war plots. What we know on day 885 The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024
Ukraine athletes chase golden dreams as their country fights for survival A resounding medal tally may be a secondary thought but podiums will offer powerful means of representation The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
Italy plans to return an ambassador to Syria to reflect new diplomatic developments, minister says Italy is planning to send an ambassador back to Syria after a decade-long absence, in a diplomatic move that could spark divisions among European Union allies The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
German man sentenced to death in Belarus begs for help on state TV Rico Krieger admits role in Ukrainian plot and pleads for German chancellor to save him during broadcast The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
Russian Central Bank Hikes Key Rate To Fight Inflation Russia's central bank raised its key interest to 18 percent on Friday, the sixth hike in just over a year as it seeks to tame soaring price rises. International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024
Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria Chances of a rapprochement between regional rivals Turkey and Syria were raised momentarily on July 22, 2024, with news that the leaders of both countries were set for a much-anticipated meeting aimed at resolving long-standing differences. Within hours, Turkish sources dismissed the rumors of an imminent sit-down between the two… The Conversation · Jul 26, 2024
Paris welcomes world leaders and royalty, but no Russia, to the Games France is preparing to welcome over a hundred heads of state and government for the Summer Olympics which begin with a dazzling ceremony on the river Seine this Friday, with one notable absence – Russia. Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2024
For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Ukraine Adviser Warns Against Peace Deal With Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's adviser warns against hasty peace deal with Russia amid mounting Western pressure. Complex diplomatic efforts ongoing to se... Top News · Jul 26, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882 As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2024
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with the devil,' adviser to Ukrainian president says Signing an agreement with Russia to stop the war with Ukraine would amount to signing a deal with the devil The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Pentagon accounting error creates path for billions more to be sent to Kyiv Ukraine’s foreign minister calls on Hong Kong to prevent Russia from using region to circumvent sanctions; drone debris lands in Romania. What we know on day 884 The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2024
Netanyahu blames Iran for protests The Israeli PM's address was widely protested, even by members of Congress. But he tied the demonstrations to Iran Salon · Jul 25, 2024
The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024 A new Cold War? Not really — here’s how the West could capitalize on the rise of the Global South Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently held a historic meeting in Pyongyang that resulted in a mutual defence agreement that has alarmed many western analysts.
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Oleksandr Usyk quotes Winston Churchill as he thanks Britain for Ukraine support The world heavyweight champion referenced the famous speech Churchill made to Parliament in 1940 .
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Oleksandr Usyk: Ukraine needs the UK just as I needed my team to become heavyweight champion As Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk sends off Transport for London’s latest convoy to Ukraine, Tom Watling speaks to the athlete about the importance of the UK’s continued support
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 ‘We come here not only for sport’: Ukraine athlete wants Paris 2024 to serve as reminder of struggle Oleg Verniaiev hopes to use his platform as an Olympian to address Russia’s invasion of his home country
Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 881 As the war enters its 881st day, these are the main developments.
International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024 Ukraine Detains Man Over Nationalist Ex-lawmaker's Murder Ukraine has detained an 18-year-old man over the killing of a prominent former nationalist lawmaker who was shot and killed this month, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Russia to punish soldiers using personal phones on the frontline in Ukraine New law disallows the transmission of any information that could be used to identify any Russian troops or their location
Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2024 Netanyahu’s claims before the US Congress: Facts or falsehoods? PM defends Israel’s war on Gaza, suggesting Israel has minimised civilian losses. What do the facts say?
International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024 Israeli Hostages' Group Sees 'Sabotage' In Gaza Talks Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Thursday, causing deaths and injuries according to Palestinian medical sources, as a group supporting Israeli hostages held by Palestinian militants alleged "sabotage" of efforts to free them.
International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024 Putin Meets Assad Amid Calls To Defuse Turkey-Syria Tensions President Vladimir Putin held talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Moscow amid calls for Russian mediation to cool tensions between Turkey and Syria.
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Takeaways from an investigation into deaths of over 50 Ukrainian POWs in a barracks 2 years ago Former Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosions two years ago in the Russian-held barracks at Olenivka still puzzle over the strange events leading up to that night