Biden says Russia's war on Ukraine must end before Kyiv can join NATO "I don't think there is unanimity in NATO" on Ukraine becoming a member "in the middle of a war," he told CNN ahead of NATO summit. Axios · Jul 9, 2023
Biden touches down in UK as president expected to be challenged over cluster bombs at Nato summit Joe Biden is set to meet Rishi Sunak and King Charles during UK visit The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023
‘It’s simple and cheap’: the volunteers making Ukraine’s Trembita bomb Known as the ‘people’s missile’, the bomb costs about £2,300 to build and can be transported in a car boot The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023
'Stronger together': Polish leader visits Ukraine ahead of NATO summit KYIV, Ukraine: Poland's president emphasised the need for unity with Ukraine on Sunday as he visited the country ahead of a NATO summit where Kyiv is hoping to get a clear signal that it could one day join the alliance. Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023
Populist puppet or Biden ally? Who is Poland’s Andrzej Duda “I've always stood up for Polish interests,” Andrzej Duda told supporters in the small northern town of Polczyn-Zdroj just hours after being criticized by the U.S. for giving the greenlight to a panel that would investigate Poland's opposition leader. “Nobody is going to stop me.” Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2023
Ukraine’s arms chief, 39, ramps up production in face of missile hits Just months after he was tapped to oversee Ukraine’s arms industry, Oleksandr Kamyshin says it produced more mortar and artillery shells in June than it made in all of last year. Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023
War and Punishment: The Story of Russian Oppression and Ukrainian Resistance by Mikhail Zygar – review This haunting history explores 350 years of ‘Russocentric exceptionalism’, debunking the myths fuelling Putin’s imperialism The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023
Defeat for Ukraine would be a global disaster. Nato must finally step in to stop Russia European allies are split over when to offer Nato membership to Kyiv. The bigger question is: are they doing enough now to help Ukraine?Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023
Cluster bombs: What are the controversial explosives and why is Biden sending them to Ukraine? The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 500 As the war enters its 500th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2023
US to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, drawing criticism WASHINGTON - The United States announced Friday it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time as Kyiv's forces face tough fighting in their counteroffensive against invading Russian troops. Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023
What are cluster munitions? The controversial weapons US will send to Ukraine The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
US to send thousands of controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine The weapon has a track record for causing many civilian casualties, but the US says Kyiv will use it carefully Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2023
US will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions, White House says The controversial weapons are prohibited by an international treaty which has not been signed by the US or Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023 The Guardian view on Ukraine and the EU: Kyiv needs a credible pathway Editorial: It will not be easy to integrate a huge war-torn country into current European structures, which is why the work must start now
The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2023 Biden says sending cluster bombs to Ukraine was ‘difficult decision’ – as it happened President tells CNN he took the recommendation for controversial weapons because Ukraine is ‘running out of ammunition’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023 Ukraine welcomes forthcoming US decision to send cluster bombs Kyiv says it needs ‘weapons, more weapons, and more weapons’ and hits out after Human Rights Watch report on civilian deaths
Axios · Jul 7, 2023 3 keys to peace as the war in Ukraine hits 500 days Will Ukrainian advances lead to peace, or nuclear escalation?
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin scrambles to control narrative as Wagner falls silent after mutiny State eager to ‘tarnish’ Prigozhin’s national image after shocking attempted coup
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 7, 2023 Trudy Rubin: As we celebrated our independence, Ukrainians fought and died to keep theirs As we celebrated the Fourth of July with hot dogs and fireworks, mourners gathered at Kyiv’s famous St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral. They were paying last respects to one of Ukraine’s most noted young writers.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023 Volodymyr Zelenskiy discusses peace plan, Nato and grain deal with Erdoğan in Turkey – as it happened Ukraine president meets with Turkish leader after summits across Europe
Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023 Zelenskyy makes diplomatic tour as Ukraine seeks a path to NATO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a diplomatic sweep of NATO capitals ahead of a summit next week as the embattled leader seeks a path into the military alliance.
The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2023 What are cluster bombs and why are they controversial? Biden administration confirms it has approved providing Ukraine with weapons opposed by human rights groups
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 UK names new ambassador to Ukraine as Melinda Simmons’ four-year term ends Martin Harris, who has experience in both Kyiv and Moscow, will take over the role.
WEKU · Jul 6, 2023 To protect against Russian airstrikes, Ukraine's defenders 'shoot and scoot' When Russia launches an airstrike on Kyiv, the first line of defense is parked in a hayfield well outside the city. The protection consists of two soldiers, a Humvee and a Stinger missile.