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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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023

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…

France 24 · Jul 28, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023

Ukraine’s troops advance around Bakhmut despite intense artillery fire from Russia’s forces, military say

‘The enemy fiercely clings to every centimetre, conducting intense artillery and mortar fire,’ commander of Ukraine’s ground forces says

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Ukrainian Olympic Fencer Disqualified From World Championship After Not Shaking Russian Opponent’s Hand

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia boiled over in a world championship fencing match.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2023

Egypt calls on Vladimir Putin to revive Black Sea grain deal

Abdel Fatah al-Sisi tells summit it is ‘essential’ to revive deal, as Kenya calls Moscow’s exit ‘a stab in the back’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Russia-Africa summit: Putin offers unconvincing giveaways in a desperate bid to make up for killing the Ukraine grain deal

The second Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg on July 27 and 28 was predictably overshadowed by the war in Ukraine – and especially Russia’s refusal to agree an extension of the Black Sea grain deal, which expired earlier in the month.

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2023

Why is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin back in Russia after leading a 24-hour mutiny against Vladimir Putin?

Mercenary chief was said to have agreed to resettle in Belarus after June’s dramatic attempted uprising, but now appears to be in St Petersburg attending the Russia-Africa Summit

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Ukraine moves Christmas date to 25 December in snub to Russia

Ukrainian church has traditionally observed the holiday on 7 January, in line with the Moscow patriarchate

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Removing statues and renaming streets: Odesa cuts out Russia

Recent strikes targeting the southern Ukrainian city, including its orthodox cathedral, have left residents questioning its historical links to Russia

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023