Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
How many casualties has Russia suffered in Ukraine? Reliable figures difficult to substantiate amid the fog of war The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Downing Street plays down reports of UK-US split over Ukraine Nato membership after Sunak-Biden meeting - as it happened No 10 spokesperson says UK ‘certainly’ wants to support Ukraine on the pathway to joining Nato after reports of rift The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
Why did Elina Svitolina and Victoria Azarenka not shake hands at Wimbledon? The fourth-round match was the first between a Ukrainian player and Russian or Belarusian opponent at this year’s Wimbledon The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak meet at Downing St amid signs of strain in trans-Atlantic ties American and UK ‘rock solid’ partners says Biden despite rifts over cluster bombs and Brexit Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2023
Why are Russian and Belarusian players allowed back at Wimbledon? Top players such as Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev are back after the All England Club lifted its controversial ban The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Zelensky says NATO must confirm Ukraine a de facto member at Vilnius summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that the majority of NATO members stood with his country and summit in Vilnius must confirm Ukraine as a de facto member of the military alliance. Kyiv on Monday also said that Ukrainian troops had captured key heights around the eastern city of Bakhmut… France 24 · Jul 10, 2023
Ukraine appeals to Australia for engineers and specialists to help with dam disaster Request comes as Anthony Albanese attends Nato summit in Europe and possible talks with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023
Ukraine tops NATO summit agenda along with defense plans, Sweden's membership and Belarus fears Russia’s war on Ukraine tops the agenda when U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts meet on Tuesday and Wednesday The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
AP News Digest 3 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
How many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Moscow hides Nearly 50,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war in Ukraine, according to a new statistical analysis The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
NATO will boost defense spending to help back Ukraine but the math is tricky. Just ask Luxembourg NATO leaders are set to make a new defense spending pledge at their summit this week as support for Ukraine eats into their military budgets The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Ukraine, Sweden and spending: what's coming up at NATO summit BRUSSELS: NATO leaders meet in Lithuania on Tuesday for a summit set to be dominated by the alliance's response to Russia's war on Ukraine and Kyiv's push for membership. Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023
Why is NATO expanding its reach to the Asia-Pacific region? Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, NATO meetings and summits have been receiving significantly more attention compared to previous years. And there are several big-ticket items on the agenda at the upcoming summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, which begins on Tuesday. The Conversation · Jul 10, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Nato chief ‘absolutely certain’ summit will have ‘unity and a strong message’ on Ukraine membership – as it happened General secretary Jens Stoltenberg comments made at press conference in Vilnius ahead of Nato summit
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 Pave way for Turkish EU entry then Sweden can join Nato, says Erdoğan Surprise obstacle thrown in way of Joe Biden plan involving offer of F-16 jets after last-minute talks
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Biden is off to Windsor Castle to have tea with King Charles and promote clean energy President Joe Biden’s itinerary this week in Europe is dominated by the ongoing war in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Ukraine Russia news – live: Kremlin confirms Putin meeting with Wagner commanders including Prigozhin Russian president sat down face-to-face with mercenary chief who led extraordinary uprising, official says
France 24 · Jul 10, 2023 NATO unity to be tested at Vilnius summit, Ukraine entry biggest challenge As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO's much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Biden arrives in UK to meet Sunak and King Charles amid Ukraine concerns Biden to meet Sunak after making ‘difficult’ decision of approving sending cluster munitions to Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 What are cluster bombs and what is controversial about Biden sending them to Ukraine? The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023 NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge Some members prefer allowing Ukraine into the alliance as a stand against Russia. Others fear admitting Ukraine could be seen as a provocation that could enlarge the conflict.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023 To mark 500th day since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chicagoans gather in protest More than 200 people stood along North Michigan Avenue to draw attention to the war and the need for the U.S. and allies to continue supporting Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 502 As the conflict enters its 502nd day, these are the main developments.
Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023 'I feared being shot while held captive by Russians then unlikely man saved me' British soldier Aiden Aslin spent months on 'death row' waiting to be executed after being caught by Russian forces fighting for Ukraine - but was finally saved by an unlikely figure