Keating calls Nato head a ‘supreme fool’ over plan to open office in Asia – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023
Sunak warns alliances more important than ever after refusing to back Biden over cluster bombs Rishi Sunak will host Joe Biden in the UK on Monday The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023
Sunak to urge Nato allies to up defence spending amid ‘unprecedented’ challenges The Prime Minister will host US president Joe Biden in London before meeting world leaders in Lithuania. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023
Moscow hits out as Turkey allows return of ‘hero’ Mariupol commanders – as it happened Moscow says men’s return to Ukraine is a ‘direct violation’ of prisoner swap agreement The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023
Erdogan says Turkey wants 3-month extension of grain deal Turkey wants the safe-transit deal for Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports extended for three months instead of two, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023
Zelensky visits island where soldiers told Russian warship to go 'f*** itself' Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Snake Island to mark the 500th day since the Russian invasion began - with the site becoming iconic after defenders told warship operators to: "Go f*** yourself" Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
Ukraine and expansion top NATO agenda as Biden tries to cement unity WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and fellow leaders of NATO will come together next week extolling their remarkable unity backing Ukraine in its war with Russia. But serious differences over expansion of the transatlantic alliance threaten to disrupt the harmony and turn the annual summit on its head. Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2023
Ukraine vows strict controls over controversial cluster bomb use Ukraine welcomed the U.S. decision to provide cluster munitions, with Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov outlining “five key principles” that he said would govern the use of the controversial weapons. Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023
Albanese bound for Europe and talks on Ukraine, economy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will leave Perth for Germany and Lithuania as European leaders seek Indo-Pacific views on global security and war in Ukraine. AAP · Jul 8, 2023
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy brings home Azovstal commanders from Turkey Russia slams Kyiv and Ankara for ‘violating a deal’ under which the men were to remain in Turkey until the end of war. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2023
The war pimps are still lying to us Russia's invasion was a war crime. That's no excuse for the disastrous, destructive path of endless war Salon · Jul 8, 2023
Defeat for Ukraine would be a global disaster. Nato must finally step in to stop Russia European allies are split over when to offer Nato membership to Kyiv. The bigger question is: are they doing enough now to help Ukraine?Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023
Volodymyr Zelensky marks 500th day of the war with message from Snake Island Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has marked the 500th day of war by hailing the country’s soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became a symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2023
Former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Defends Trump’s Stance On Ukraine War Carlson praises Trump as a visionary leader, reorienting the Republican Party and challenging Washington's foreign policy views. Zenger · Jul 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023 Latvia's foreign minister, an ardent backer of Ukraine, is sworn in as the new president Latvia’s long-serving foreign minister, known for his tough line on neighboring Russia and strong support for Ukraine, has been sworn in as the Baltic nation’s new president for a four-year term
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023 Biden is heading to Europe. A king and a war are on his agenda President Joe Biden leaves on Sunday for Europe, where he'll spend four days in three nations tending to alliances that have been tested by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023 Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Snake Island on 500th day of Russian invasion President thanks forces and hails ‘this place of victory’ that became symbol of defiance in early days of war
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023 UK will not supply cluster munitions to Ukraine, says Sunak Prime minister rules out following controversial US move but says he will urge allies to increase other aid
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023 ‘We have ambitious plans’: Anti-Putin forces plan fresh attacks inside Russia Leader of cross-border raids says weapons, not words, are needed to overthrow the regime in Moscow
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak ‘discourages’ cluster bomb use after Biden agrees to send them to Ukraine Joe Biden said he had ‘made the difficult’ decision to send the bombs as because the ‘Ukrainians are running out of ammunition’
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023 Sunak challenges use of cluster bombs after Biden agrees to send them to Ukraine The prime minister did not back US President Joe Biden after his controversial decision
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023 Sunak ‘discourages’ cluster bomb use after Biden agrees to send them to Ukraine Britain is one of 123 signatories of a convention banning their use.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023 20 miles from the Russian border, one town struggles to move on from bloody occupation by Putin’s forces The residents of Trostyanets in Ukraine’s eastern Sumy region saw their homes and businesses destroyed in the early months of Moscow’s invasion. Askold Krushelnycky visits and sees a ray of hope for recovery thanks to their hard work and international help
Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2023 Day 500 of Ukraine war: No end in sight NIKOPOL, Ukraine: On the 500th day since Russia's invasion and as the war grinds on, Ukrainian forces are advancing slowly without enough arms and ammunition and with its main cities under constant threat.
The Hindu · Jul 8, 2023 Ukrainian science is struggling, threatening long-term economic recovery Policymakers can minimize the harm to Ukraine’s scientific system by providing direct funding to researchers, creating remote research positions and offering research opportunities abroad