What are cluster bombs and why is it controversial for the US to send them to Ukraine? The US will send the weapons to Ukraine – even as human rights groups oppose their use The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Photojournalist Chloe Sharrock: 'By choosing to cover a story we are already taking sides' She's documented war and conflict – and its devastating aftermath – in Ukraine, Syria, Iraq and Gaza, and shone a spotlight on women's struggles in India and Egypt, with her images appearing in the likes of Le Monde, Libération, The Washington Post, Newsweek and Stern Magazine. She's back in France… France 24 · Jul 7, 2023
NHL great Hašek demands Russians openly condemn war against Ukraine or be banned from Paris Olympics NHL great Dominik Hašek says Russian and Belarusian athletes must state loud and clear they condemn Russia for the war in Ukraine or be banned from next year's Paris Olympics The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Half of adults who fled Ukraine want to stay in UK even when return safe – ONS Most who said they would stay cited more opportunities for work in the UK as a reason, the Office for National Statistics said. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
‘We need Russia’s complete defeat’: Ukrainian forces upbeat on the frontline As the counteroffensive slowly advances, those doing the fighting call for more arms from the west The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
3 keys to peace as the war in Ukraine hits 500 days Will Ukrainian advances lead to peace, or nuclear escalation? Axios · Jul 7, 2023
Wave of Ukrainian women fuels record surge in immigrant employment LOS ANGELES — Below the radar of Washington's highly partisan battles over the U.S.-Mexico border, employment gains for immigrant women in the U.S. are reaching record levels, thanks in part to a surge of Ukrainian refugees. Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin scrambles to control narrative as Wagner falls silent after mutiny State eager to ‘tarnish’ Prigozhin’s national image after shocking attempted coup The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Trudy Rubin: As we celebrated our independence, Ukrainians fought and died to keep theirs As we celebrated the Fourth of July with hot dogs and fireworks, mourners gathered at Kyiv’s famous St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral. They were paying last respects to one of Ukraine’s most noted young writers. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 7, 2023
AP News Digest 3:15 a.m. 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 7, 2023
AP PHOTOS: Russia's war in Ukraine reaches the 500-day mark Russia’s war in Ukraine is set to reach the 500-day mark this weekend, a grim milestone for a conflict that rages with no end in sight. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
Victoria Amelina, killed by Russian rockets, joins a procession of Ukrainian writers whose lives were cut short by oppressors Histories of modern Ukrainian literature are often as much about writers’ lives as their works. This is scarcely surprising. The Conversation · Jul 7, 2023
Volodymyr Zelenskiy discusses peace plan, Nato and grain deal with Erdoğan in Turkey – as it happened Ukraine president meets with Turkish leader after summits across Europe The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023
EU takes a major step in approving plans to boost its anemic ammunition production to help Ukraine The European Union is taking a major step in approving plans to boost its anemic production of ammunition and missiles within the 27-nation bloc The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 How many casualties has Russia suffered in Ukraine? Reliable figures difficult to substantiate amid the fog of war
France 24 · Jul 7, 2023 US says it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine The United States announced Friday that it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time as Kyiv's forces push ahead with a counteroffensive against Russian forces. Follow our live blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv claims new gains made against Putin’s troops near Bakhmut Update from Kyiv signals its counteroffensive is gradually making progress
Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023 Zelenskyy makes diplomatic tour as Ukraine seeks a path to NATO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a diplomatic sweep of NATO capitals ahead of a summit next week as the embattled leader seeks a path into the military alliance.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023 US to send cluster bombs to Ukraine despite humanitarian concerns The weapons, banned by more than 120 countries, will be in the new aid package expected to be announced on Friday.
Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2023 Bristol Stop The War protest planned this weekend Supporters will be inviting people to listen to speakers, calling for peace talks and the end to the war in Ukraine ahead of the NATO Summit next week
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 499 As the war enters its 499th day, these are the main developments.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023 Unleashing creativity for a cause: CPS teacher hosts summer glass-painting workshops to raise money for Ukraine High school art teacher Elena Diadenko said she will continue raising money for Ukraine until the war is over.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 499 of the invasion 10 people killed in Lviv missile strike; US poised to send cluster munitions to Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine that it says could help its forces penetrate Russia's defensive lines, but that many nations have pledged not to use again due to risks to civilians
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 UK to supply Ukraine with 17 specialist fire engines The Ukrainian military fire service has already conducted a week’s training at RAF Wittering to familiarise themselves with the equipment.