Ukraine’s newest attack on Russia? Moving Christmas Ukraine will join the West in celebrating Christmas Day on 25 December 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 The Independent UK · 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 Evening Standard · 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. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2023
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 moves Christmas Day in snub to Russia Official state holiday moved to December 25 Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis A new push for the counteroffensive; business brisk at surrogacy clinics in Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023
Counterattack or ploy? Kyiv vigilant despite heavy Russian shelling of northeast region Russian troops have mounted fierce assaults in Ukraine’s northeastern Kupiansk region, located at the northern end of the country’s 600-mile front line. While Moscow’s troops have reportedly gained some ground, military experts caution against calling this a full-blown offensive. France 24 · 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
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
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
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 Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 China defends trade with Russia after the US says equipment used in Ukraine might have been exported The Chinese government has defended its dealings with Russia as “normal economic and trade cooperation” after a United States intelligence report said Beijing possibly provided equipment used in Ukraine that might have military applications
The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023 Russian Olympic chief Pozdnyakov accuses IOC of siding with Ukraine NEW DELHI: The head of Russia's Olympic Committee on Friday criticised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allegedly taking sides in the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine. The IOC had issued a statement urging sports federations to handle Ukrainian athletes with sensitivity amid the tense situation.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties Russian President Vladimir Putin is courting leaders from Africa at a summit, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 520 of the invasion Ukrainian soldiers say they have recpatured village of Staromaiorske; Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to attend the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg
WEKU · Jul 28, 2023 Ukraine struggles to rebuild a navy destroyed by Russia First, Russia wiped out Ukraine's navy. Now, Moscow is blocking critical grain exports. As Ukraine tries to rebuild its navy, and fight back, NPR's Greg Myre got a ride on one of its few boats.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Ukrainian MP backs workers at Scottish munitions depot set to strike A Ukrainian MP has backed workers at a Scottish munitions depot who are set to strike next month.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2023 Russia's offer of 'free' grain to African countries not a solution: UN UN chief Antonio Guterres has cast doubt on the effectiveness of Russia's offer to distribute free grain to six African countries. Putin told a summit with African leaders that Russia would replace Ukrainian exports by supplying free grain to compensate for the Black Sea shipping deal that fell apart last…
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2023 Food supplies in Africa to be hit for two years by Putin war, says UK As Ukrainian forces were reported to be making more limited gains in their summer counter-offensive
France 24 · Jul 28, 2023 Russian missile strike in Dnipro injures three, says Ukraine’s interior minister A Russian missile hit a multistorey residential building in the city of Dnipro on Friday injuring three people, Ukraine’s interior minister has said. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said earlier on Friday that Moscow is “carefully examining” African leaders’ proposals to end the war in Ukraine on the second…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Russian attacks repelled near Kupiansk and Lyman, says Kyiv – as it happened Head of Ukraine’s ground forces says Russian forces constantly attacking in Donetsk but Ukrainian lines are holding