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Even in the heat of war, there must be dialogue. To save lives, a new grain deal with Putin must be struck

The result of his blockage of food exports could be mass starvation in poor countries, warns Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

IOC urges sports federations to handle Ukraine athletes with 'sensitivity'

NEW DELHI: In response to the disqualification of Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan at the World Fencing Championships and the ensuing controversy, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a call for sports federations to approach contests between Ukrainian athletes and Russians competing as neutrals with sensitivity.

The Times of India

China, Russia and the delicate balance Asian countries seek to strike

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, just a few days after the International Criminal Court released an arrest warrant against Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

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RAF jets are ‘sound of freedom’ in Estonia amid Russian aggression – commander

Britain’s air force is about to finish its four-month stint policing the Baltic Sea.

The Independent UK

Watch: Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan disqualified for not shaking Russian opponent's hand

NEW DELHI: Ukrainian fencer Olha Kharlan was disqualified for not shaking hands with her Russian opponent, Anna Smirnova, after their match at the Fencing World Championships in Milan, Italy on Thursday.

The Times of India

Poland's ruling party leader vows to protect the EU border with Russia's ally Belarus

Poland's ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski says that the security of the European Union's border with Russia's ally Belarus is the Polish government's top priority

The Independent UK

Putin promises free grain to six African nations after collapse of Black Sea deal

President says Russia will replace blocked Ukrainian exports after it abandoned pact on passage of ships

The Guardian - UK

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Zelenskiy adviser calls for big increase in air defence systems for Ukraine

It makes moral and economic sense for west to help more as Kyiv cannot protect all main cities, aide says

The Guardian - UK

Russian helicopter crashes in Siberia, killing 4 people on board and injuring 10

Russian emergency officials say a helicopter has crashed in Siberia, killing four and injuring 10 of those on board

The Independent UK

France is investigating suspected smuggling to China and Russia of advanced chip technology

French magistrates are investigating a leading chip supplier whose advanced technology with possible military uses was reportedly smuggled to China and Russia, allegedly skirting sanctions and export controls

The Independent UK

Sweden, Finland and Switzerland are considering security links with US National Guard, general says

Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are considering joining the U.S. National Guard’s security partnership program in a further expansion of U.S. military ties across Europe after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

OPINION - Vladimir Putin’s war on grain could blow up into an international fight

The attacks on the Black Sea ports of Ukraine are a crude bid to shut down grain and maize exports, a mainstay of the Ukrainian economy and a mainstay of food aid to Egypt, north Africa and beyond. The blitz followed Russia’s withdrawal from the international agreement to ship Ukrainian…

Evening Standard

Putin promises African summit that Russia will make maximum efforts to avert a food crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told leaders and officials from most African countries that his nation is making full efforts to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause shortages and price spikes

The Independent UK

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

Ukraine has signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes."

The Independent UK

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Ukraine may have launched a new push, but seeks longer-range weapons

What happened in the 74th week of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Zenger

Kim Jong Un Meets Russian Defense Minister At Banned Ballistic Missile Showcase

First visit by a Russian defense minister since Soviet Union's fall signals major shift in diplomatic engagement.

The Hindu

Ukrainian fencer Kharlan wins historic bout with Russian opponent

Fencer Olha Kharlan became the first athlete to represent Ukraine in competition against a Russian/Belarusian since Russia's invasion last year. Kharlan outclassed her opponent, Anna Smirnova, and refused to acknowledge or shake her hand at the end. Kharlan was cheered on by around 20 members of the Ukrainian delegation chanting…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 519 of the invasion

Security guard at Odesa port killed after Russian strike; Zelenskiy visits Dnipro in southeastern Ukraine

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The Independent UK

Kyiv is said to have launched a major push against Russian forces in southeastern Ukraine

Kyiv has launched a major push to dislodge Russian forces from southeastern Ukraine as part of its weeks-long counteroffensive, committing thousands of troops to the battle in the country’s southeast

Radio France Internationale

Putin hosts African leaders in St-Petersburg for the second Russia-Africa summit

The two-day Russia-Africa summit is to begin today, Thursday, in St. Petersburg. For Vladimir Putin, it will be a key moment as he attempts to build support in Africa while his international stature weakens. For African leaders, it could be a time to reinforce their own unity and speak with…

The Independent UK

Moldova expels 45 Russian diplomats and embassy staff over ‘attempts to destabilise’ country

Russia given 15 August deadline to cut its embassy staff to 25 from current strength of 80

Evening Standard

Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu

The missiles, banned under UN Security Council resolutions, were put on display for a show of solidarity

Al Jazeera

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off

Leaders from across Africa attending talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda.

France 24

UN casts doubt on Putin's promise to supply six African countries with free grain

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday that a "handful of donations to some countries" won't offset the dramatic impact of Russia's decision to leave a Black Sea deal that had allowed Ukraine to export grain worldwide. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a summit with African leaders…

The Conversation

Trapped in NATO antechamber, Kyiv eyes 'military Marshall plan'

Strategy is a matter of choice. Turkey’s in extremis blessing of Sweden’s bid to join NATO, two days before the organisation’s Vilnius summit kicked off on 11 July, did not conceal the difficult equation that diplomats had to solve in the Lithuanian capital city: what status should Ukraine be granted?…

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