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David Pratt: Western fears grow as coup underscores waning influence in region

IN recent years it’s been derisively dubbed the “coup belt”.

The National (Scotland)

Overnight drone attack on Moscow injures 1, prompts temporary airport closure

Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure of one of four airports around the Russian capital

The Independent UK

Official tells AP that Saudi Arabia will host Ukrainian-organized peace summit in August

Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in early August seeking to find a way to start negotiations over Russia’s war on the country

The Independent UK

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Putin is downplaying skipping South Africa summit amid ICC warrant controversy

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday appeared to downplay not attending an economic summit in Johannesburg next month amid a controversy over an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court

The Independent UK

Wagner mercenaries gather near the Polish border

Over 100 mercenaries belonging to the Russian-linked Wagner group in Belarus have moved close to the border with Poland, according to the Polish prime minister.

Evening Standard

Ukraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a law moving the official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25 from Jan. 7, the day when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it

The Independent UK

Poland raises fears about ‘dangerous’ situation with Wagner troops near border – as it happened

Poland has been concerned about the spillover of war on to its territory ever since Russia invaded Ukraine

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Wagner mercenaries in Belarus move closer to the Polish border, Poland's prime minister says

The Polish prime minister says that over 100 mercenaries belonging to the Russian-linked Wagner group in Belarus have moved close to the border with Poland

The Independent UK

Russia to launch e-visa for Indians from August 1

ussia will launch electronic visa for Indian passport holders from August 1.

The Hindu

Ukrainian soldiers could be in Crimea ‘soon’, says top defence official

Ukrainiansoldiers could cross into Crimea “soon” according to one of the country’s top defence officials.

Evening Standard

Deadly Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia

A Russian missile attack killed two people and blew out apartment windows in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, city council official Anatoly Kurtev said. Earlier in the day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited “advanced positions” of Ukraine’s special forces near Bakhmut, the eastern city that Russian forces…

France 24

The Left's Russia problem

Blindness to Russian colonialism distorts Westerners’ view of the Ukraine war

Salon

Ukraine’s newest attack on Russia? Moving Christmas

Ukraine will join the West in celebrating Christmas Day on 25 December

The Independent UK

Niger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa

The West African nation Niger is under military rule following a coup in which President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown and held captive by members of his own guard.

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CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule

If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run again for the presidency.

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin’s troops launch fresh strikes after Kyiv’s Crimea Bridge ‘attack’

Crimea is a key target of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, which appears to be ramping up after months of slow progress

Evening Standard

Dnipro: Russian airstrikes hit apartment block and security service building injuring nine

The injured included a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old, said Ukrainian officials

WEKU

Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state following coup

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the new head of state on Friday. A spokesman also said that the constitution was suspended.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 521

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 521st day.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 521 of the invasion

Russian missile strike on Dnipro injures nine and partially destroys apartment block; Moscow says it shot down Ukrainian missiles in southern Russia

France 24

Abdourahmane Tiani declares himself leader after Niger coup

Leaders of the coup in Niger have declared the chief of the presidential guard, General Abdourahamane Tiani, as the new head of state. The constitution has been suspended and all former institutions under overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum have been dissolved. Also, Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been arrested by…

Al Jazeera

Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies

Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against ‘neocolonialism’ during Russia-Africa summit.

Evening Standard

Ukraine moves Christmas Day in snub to Russia

Official state holiday moved to December 25

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

A new push for the counteroffensive; business brisk at surrogacy clinics in Ukraine

France 24

Counterattack or ploy? Kyiv vigilant despite heavy Russian shelling of northeast region

Russian troops have mounted fierce assaults in Ukraine’s northeastern Kupiansk region, located at the northern end of the country’s 600-mile front line. While Moscow’s troops have reportedly gained some ground, military experts caution against calling this a full-blown offensive.

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