Zelensky warns war is ‘returning to Russia’ after Moscow drone attack Russia claims to have brought down three Ukrainian drones in Moscow’s City district Evening Standard · Jul 30, 2023
A drone attack on Moscow briefly shut one of its airports and injured one Russian authorities say three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow in the early hours on Sunday, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure for traffic of one of four airports near the capital. WEKU · Jul 30, 2023
African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show in response to their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a way to end the war there The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023
Russia downs three Ukrainian drones over Moscow, defence ministry says Russia’s defence ministry said that three Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow early on Sunday, the TASS news agency reported. One drone was destroyed in the air and two others crashed in Moscow, the ministry said. The attack damaged two buildings and temporarily suspended flights at Vnukovo airport. Follow our blog to… France 24 · Jul 30, 2023
Russian missile attacks leave few options for Ukrainian farmers looking to export grain The collapse of the Black Sea grain deal and a series of missile strikes on Ukrainian grain silos and ports have left farmers with few options to export their grain — and all of them are getting more expensive The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 522 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 522nd day. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2023
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) · Jul 30, 2023
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 · Jul 30, 2023
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 · Jul 30, 2023
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 · Jul 29, 2023
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 · Jul 29, 2023
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 · Jul 29, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023
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 · Jul 29, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023 Russia to launch e-visa for Indians from August 1 ussia will launch electronic visa for Indian passport holders from August 1.
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2023 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.
France 24 · Jul 29, 2023 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…
Salon · Jul 29, 2023 The Left's Russia problem Blindness to Russian colonialism distorts Westerners’ view of the Ukraine war
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023 Ukraine’s newest attack on Russia? Moving Christmas Ukraine will join the West in celebrating Christmas Day on 25 December
The Conversation · Jul 29, 2023 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.
Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023 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 · Jul 29, 2023 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 · Jul 29, 2023 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 · Jul 29, 2023 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.
Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 521 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 521st day.