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Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv hours before critical Nato summit in Vilnius

Nato leaders are meeting to discuss how to tackle security threats from Moscow

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023

As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, what is NATO and what is it doing to help?

Russia’s war on Ukraine is in its 17 month and Western countries are sending increasingly hi-tech and long-range weapons and ammunition to help President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defend his country

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Tuesday briefing: Ukraine’s future, Sweden v Turkey and the big questions at Nato’s annual summit

In today’s newsletter: World leaders descend on Vilnius, Lithuania this week for Nato’s annual summit – but what’s on the agenda?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Stoltenberg says NATO will invite Ukraine to join ‘when conditions are met’

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference in Vilnius Tuesday that the Alliance will extend an invitation to Ukraine to join when "members agree and conditions are met". The lack of a timetable for Ukraine's membership pathway angered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who before arriving in Vilnius earlier…

France 24 · Jul 11, 2023

Russian submarine commander killed by gunman on morning run

Online news outlets claim that sub commander Stanislav Rzhitsky involved in missile attack on Ukraine that killed 23.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

NATO summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden’s bid to join alliance

As part of the deal, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would ask Turkey’s parliament to approve Sweden joining NATO as Western leaders try to demonstrate unity in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023

Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin’s commanders met Putin after short-lived mutiny, pledged loyalty

On June 29, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his commanders met for three hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin, vowing loyalty to the government.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023

Armed mutiny: Wagner fighters came close to acquiring Russian nukes?

On June 24, as Yevgeny Prigozhin's rebel Wagner forces advanced towards Moscow, a group of military vehicles took an eastern diversion towards a fortified Russian army base believed to house nuclear weapons, Reuters reported after interviews with local residents and going through videos posted online.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

Williamtown surveillance plane to be deployed in fight against Russia

The sophisticated aircraft and a crew of up to 100 will head to Germany later this year.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 503

As the conflict enters its 503rd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023