The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Putin says Russia preparing response to Crimea bridge attack; US condemns Moscow grain deal exit – as it happened

Russian president calls attack ‘cruel and senseless’ after Kerch Bridge hit by latest strike; Antony Blinken says Russia exit from deal ‘unconscionable’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023

Putin says Russia has ‘sufficient stockpile’ of cluster bombs as Ukraine gets its own supply from U.S.

Cluster bombs are munitions that open in the air and release scores of smaller bomblets. They are seen by the U.S. as a way to help bolster Ukraine in its offensive.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 509

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 509th day.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023

The Ukraine counter-offensive, a reality check

The Russians seem to have adapted to the changed nature of the war and the population seems ready for a protracted engagement with Ukraine

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Putin asserts ‘right’ to use cluster bombs while denying he has

President Vladimir Putin said Russia would use cluster bombs if they’re used against his troops, while denying - despite evidence - that Kremlin forces have already used the controversial munitions in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023

Drones shot down over Crimea, Moscow claims; Putin says Russia has stockpile of cluster bombs – as it happened

Russia says air defence forces intercepted attacks over port city of Sevastopol; Putin says Russia will take ‘reciprocal’ action if devices used on his troops

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2023

A deal that lets Ukraine export grain during its war with Russia is about to expire

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a part of the agreement that would have eased similar exports from his country has not been satisfied.

WEKU · Jul 16, 2023

Ukraine says ‘only a few hundred’ Wagner troops are in Belarus

Kyiv reports fighting has intensified on eastern front, with its forces on defensive near Kupiansk

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Vladimir Putin says Russia is prepared to use ‘sufficient stockpile’ of cluster bombs

Vladimir Putin has said Russia has a “sufficient stockpile” of cluster bombs and could use them if such munitions are used against his forces in Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2023

Private Russian military companies are multiplying – and so are the Kremlin’s problems

The Kremlin said Friday that it is considering granting legal status to some of the more than two dozen private military companies active in Russia. Legally, these shadow paramilitary groups do not exist – which allows them to operate parallel to Russia's armed forces, at times doing high-risk "dirty" jobs…

France 24 · Jul 16, 2023