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‘The game continues’: evacuating casualties and bombing bridges in Kursk

Drone operators and a volunteer medic on the ever-changing dynamics on the frontline of the Ukraine incursion

The Guardian - UK

‘Usually just rhetoric’: European policy leaders downplay Putin’s war threats

International reaction muted over Russia’s warning about allowing Kyiv to strike it with western-made missiles

The Guardian - UK

Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fueled by military spending in growing economy

Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 19% to combat high inflation as government spending on the military strains the economy’s capacity to produce goods and services and drives up workers’ wages

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Russia Raises Interest Rate To Combat High Inflation

Russia's central bank raises interest rates to 19% to combat high inflation caused by government spending.

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US hints at allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia, enraging Putin

If Washington expands weapons authorisation, NATO will be directly involved in the war, says the Russian leader.

Al Jazeera

Putin Threatens War Against West Over Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Putin warns of potential war if Ukraine is allowed to launch attacks deep into Russia using Western weapons. UK PM and US President to di...

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First Thing: Putin warns Nato over Ukraine missiles

Warning follows suggestions US may lift restrictions on Ukraine using long-range weapons. Plus, Bernardine Evaristo on the books of her life

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 931

As the war enters its 931st day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Storm Shadow missiles: what are they and why are they important for Ukraine?

Lifting of western restrictions on use of long-range missiles inside Russia would mark a pivotal moment in the war

The Guardian - AU

Russia Accuses British Diplomats Of Spying, Orders Expulsion

Russia accuses British diplomats of spying, leading to their expulsion amid tensions over Ukraine. Expulsions follow increased diplomatic tensions between ...

Top News

Sky's the limit? Ukraine presses allies to allow long-range strikes

We have asked the question before: does Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine put superpowers on a collision course? With the revelation that Iran is supplying Russia with not just drones but ballistic missiles, allies strongly suggest that a UK-US summit in Washington this Friday could, on the quiet, mean…

France 24

Putin warns Ukraine use of long-range arms will put NATO at war with Russia

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has urged allies to lift restrictions on Western-supplied arms to strike deep inside Russia.

Al Jazeera

Vladimir Putin's behaviour 'increasingly erratic' and 'volatile,' says Cabinet minister amid Kyiv missiles row

Joe Biden and Sir Keir Starmer were expected to discuss the Russian president’s conduct at a meeting in Washington

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer meets with Joe Biden at White House as Putin warns Nato against letting Ukraine send long-range missiles – as it happened

Antony Blinken says new US sanctions against Russia are in response to Kremlin’s attempt to ‘subvert and polarize free and open societies’. This blog is now closed.

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The name’s Bond... ‘Biffy’ Bond? The real-life sailor, spy and friend of Ian Fleming who ‘inspired 007’

The Bond-like adventures of Biffy began in 1916 in Russia and appear straight from the pages of 007 thrillers

The Independent UK

Russia expels six British diplomats it accuses of spying and sabotage

‘Baseless’ expulsions come as Putin threatens West over Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia

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Biden And Starmer Discuss Ukraine Weapon Policy Shift

President Biden and PM Starmer discuss Ukraine's request for long-range missiles against Russia. US and UK officials support but have concerns. White House...

Evening Standard

Britain slams Russian claims of six UK diplomats spying in Moscow as 'completely baseless'

The row comes as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Washington for talks with Joe Biden

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The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Why Biden and Starmer are preparing to let Ukraine use western missiles deep inside Russia

In today’s newsletter: A green light for the use of the Storm Shadow missile has been billed as a defining moment in the war – and Vladimir Putin has threatened that its use “would mean that Nato countries … are at war with Russia”. Is it a risk worth taking?

International Business Times

Exiled Russian Dissidents In Germany Get Rare Boost From Freed Activists

Not long after Russian dissident Ilya Yashin was freed in a major prisoner swap with the West, he received a hero's welcome in Berlin, a growing centre for exiled Russian activists.

France 24

Zelensky says Kursk offensive 'slowed' Russian advance in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said Kyiv’s surprise incursion launched August 6 into Russia’s border region of Kursk had “slowed” Moscow’s advance in eastern Ukraine. “In Kharkiv region, the enemy has been stopped, the progress in Donetsk region has been slowed down,” Zelensky said. He added that there are…

International Business Times

Biden, Starmer To Discuss Long-range Arms For Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Joe Biden will discuss Friday whether to let Kyiv use long-range missiles against Russia, in what is likely their last meeting before an election that could upend US policy on Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia accused of unprecedented missile attack on grain ship in Black Sea

Attack marks first time a missile has struck a civilian vessel transporting grains in open waters of the Black Sea. What we know on day 933

The Independent UK

Starmer stares down Putin as he and Biden prepare to hand Ukraine missiles

Prime minister set to hold intensive talks with US president to thrash out victory plan for war in Ukraine as Putin threatens war with Nato

The Guardian - UK

Starmer tells Putin Russia started Ukraine war and can end it any time

UK PM responds to Putin’s threat that use of long-range British missiles inside Russia would put it at war with Nato

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