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Ukrainian soldiers are turning consumer drones into formidable weapons of war

Simple photography drones are being put to good use on the battlefield in Ukraine. Videos show soldiers using these drones – the same kind you can buy online for hobby use – to surveil Russian troops and find the best point of attack. Other drones have been refitted to hold…

France 24

Russia Shows Off Orlan-10 Military Drone In Eastern Ukraine’s Occupied Donbas Region

The footage was obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defense early on Friday, August 5.

Zenger

Hard times ahead but Germany says it will stick by Ukraine

‘It is clear that we stand firmly on the side of Ukraine,’ says Berlin

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Ukrainian ‘Omega’ Special Forces Take On Russian Troops In Occupied Donetsk

The footage was obtained from the National Guard of Ukraine on Wednesday, August 3.

Zenger

Moscow says Ukraine 'taking Europe hostage' by shelling nuclear plant

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

Reuters

Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort admits sharing info with Russians

Mr Manafort has previously denied sharing polling data with suspected Russian spy Konstantin Kilimnik

The Independent UK

Blinken says allowing Russia to bully Ukraine would mean 'open season' worldwide

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that if Russia were allowed to bully Ukraine, to invade and take territory without being opposed, then it would be "open season" around the world.

Reuters

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Ukraine court jails Russian soldier for firing tank at apartment block

A Ukrainian court sentenced a Russian soldier to 10 years in jail on Monday after finding him guilty of violating the laws and customs of war by firing a tank at a multi-storey apartment block, an interior ministry official said.

Reuters

U.S. Africa strategy stresses China, Russia threats

The United States released a new strategy document for sub-Saharan Africa on Monday, stressing the region's importance, the threats posed by China and Russia, and vowing to extend defense cooperation with like-minded African countries.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin gives 'orders to prepare for use of tactical nuclear weapons' in Ukraine

Russian leader Vladimir Putin is accused of preparing a response to a fake scenario involving an attack on a nuclear power plant. Ex-president Dimitry Medvedev has said the West is looking to "destroy Russia"

Daily Mirror

Artist who fled Russia reveals suitcase sculpture highlighting plight of refugees

AN artist who fled Russia because of his anti-war stance has unveiled a sculpture of a suitcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to highlight the…

The National (Scotland)

US Secretary of State Blinken sees South African counterpart

South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and the adverse effects of the conflict on African countries are expected to feature in a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor on Monday

The Independent UK

Scholz party rejects bid to expel German ex-leader Schroeder

Local officials with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party rejected a bid to expel former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder over his close ties to Russia, the news agency dpa reported Monday

The Independent UK

How dangerous is the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant?

Ukraine’s reactor has been damaged by Russian shelling and the UN has asked to be given access to the site

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The Independent UK

North Korea offers Russia ‘100,000 volunteers’ to fight Ukraine, says state TV

Moscow should not be shy in ‘accepting the hand extended to us by Kim Jong-un’, says Russian defence expert

The Hindu

India to send more humanitarian assistance to Ukraine: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks to his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.

The Independent UK

Artist unveils suitcase sculpture to highlight plight of refugees

The sculpture will be on display in Edinburgh during August.

Daily Mirror

Nuclear power plant attack 'suicidal' and risks sparking devastating disaster

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vented his frustration at "suicidal" attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine. Russia has controlled the plant since March

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Reuters

Exclusive-Russian weapons in Ukraine powered by hundreds of Western parts - RUSI

More than 450 foreign-made components have been found in Russian weapons recovered in Ukraine, evidence that Moscow acquired critical technology from companies in the United States, Europe and Asia in the years before the invasion, according to a new report by Royal United Services Institute defence think tank.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin: No Basis for Meeting Between Putin, Zelenskiy

The Kremlin said on Monday there was no basis for a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents at the moment. In response to a question about Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's offers to broker peace talks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call that Vladimir Putin and…

Reuters

Ukraine shelled Zaporizhzhia plant on Sunday, Russia says

(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.)

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Denies Reports Claiming Russia Will Use its New Satellite in Ukraine War

Iran announced on Sunday that its satellite, scheduled to be launched by Russia next week, will be under its control "from day one." Tehran denied the US reports that Moscow would use the satellite as part of its war against Ukraine. Russia will launch a satellite on behalf of Iran…

The Independent UK

Ukrainian woman challenges Putin by telling Russians about war on porn and gambling sites

Images and videos for Russian and Belarussian audiences used to counter Kremlin’s propaganda

Daily Mirror

Blow for Vladimir Putin as elite special forces commander killed in Ukraine war

Nikolay Gorban, a Russian commander in the elite FSB Spetsnaz special forces troops, died “somewhere in Ukraine on August 2” and was the 99th known colonel or lieutenant-colonel to be killed in the conflict

The Hindu

Explained | The Chess Olympiad: Where it all began and how India rose to the top

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years.

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