The Guardian view on Ukraine’s suffering: mourning the lives unlived Editorial: More than 550 children have died since Russia invaded last year, including in Tuesday’s attack on Kramatorsk The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
As Wagner troops marched on Moscow, Ukraine made further gains Russian President Vladimir Putin’s position weakened by the Wagner Group’s mutiny amid Ukraine war, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023
Prigozhin’s mutiny, Putin’s mess: how Lukashenko came out looking like a ‘tactical winner’ The Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking credit for stepping in to broker Wagner’s retreat and saving Russia from chaos. FRANCE 24 spoke to Pavel Slunkin, a former Belarusian diplomat, who shed light on what this means for Lukasheko's relationship with Moscow, his own security and the course of the… France 24 · Jun 28, 2023
NATO chief launches last ditch-bid to win over Turkey to back Swedish membership The alliance Secretary-General has summoned Turkish officials to NATO headquarters in Brussels for a showdown next week Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Russian Mercenary Leader’s March On Moscow Rattles Putin’s Command Yevgeny Prigozhin's rebellion exposes fragility within Putin's leadership, with potential impacts on war efforts. Zenger · Jun 28, 2023
Summer of 2023- A Dangerous Period for Five Reasons Summer tends to be a sleepy time in markets, but it can be a dangerous season as many market participants take vacations and liquidity declines. Low liquidity can cause dramatic short-term moves, giving passive investors indigestion when they see significant variance in portfolio values. Barchart · Jun 28, 2023
Tottenham announce Shakhtar Donetsk friendly ‘in a match dedicated to the people of Ukraine’ Tottenham will host Shakhtar Donetsk "in a match dedicated to the people of Ukraine" in their final pre-season game ahead of the new season. Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023
Belarusian leader approved forced transfers of Ukrainian children, says opposition figure A Belarusian opposition figure says that he has provided the International Criminal Court with materials that allegedly detail President Alexander Lukashenko's involvement in the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Belarus The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
All we know about Kramatorsk pizza restaurant missile strike that killed twin sisters Another teenager, 17, among those killed as popular eatery is hit The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Russian Chemical Warfare Fail: Gas Attack Blows Back In Battle With Ukraine Wind reverses Russian attack as Ukrainian military documents use of banned weapons Zenger · Jun 28, 2023
Russia Looks Increasingly Medieval After the Coup That Wasn't Feudal-style squabbling with the control of nuclear weapons at stake. Reason · Jun 28, 2023
First Thing: Supreme court rules against fringe legal theory in key voting rights case North Carolina Republicans requested justices issue after following dispute over electoral maps. Plus, Brittney Griner’s triumphant return to the WNBA The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Mapped: Has Ukraine made advances against Russia? President Zelensky has praised Ukrainian troops for advancing ‘in all sectors’ The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Four children among 11 killed in missile strike on Ukraine pizza restaurant At least 56 people injured when Russian rocket hit packed restaurant in eastern city of Kramatorsk The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2023 The Russian coup-that-wasn’t fell flat. The next one might not While some analysts have argued that Putin’s rule was never truly threatened, Putin’s actions suggest he believed otherwise
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023 Ukraine defence minister expects Nato guarantee for after war Exclusive: Oleksii Reznikov says entry to alliance non-negotiable and pledges need to be made now
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 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
WEKU · Jun 28, 2023 At least 10 dead, including children, in Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine The pizza restaurant in the city of Kramatorsk took a direct hit on Tuesday night. The place was a popular hangout for local residents, as well as Ukrainian troops, journalists and aid workers.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Elina Svitolina: Mentally I feel safer in Ukraine than anywhere else The Ukrainian is making her return to Wimbledon next week after the birth of daughter Skai in October.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2023 Editorial: Prigozhin embarked on mutiny, but long ago Putin betrayed his nation There’s a good deal of poetic justice weaving through the surreal coup attempt over the weekend that enveloped Russia in chaos and posed a grave threat to Vladimir Putin’s 23-year grip on power.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 28, 2023 In Ukraine, a harvest of death as bodies of the fallen are returned to their hometowns LVIV, Ukraine — One day, there might be two. Then, perhaps — an increasing rarity — a day with none. And then, as on this hot, cloud-shrouded day, four.
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023 Ukraine recaptures territory held by Russia since 2014 Ukraine has liberated territory held by Russia since 2014, British officials have said.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Death toll rises to 8 in Russian attack on a restaurant in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk Ukraine's State Emergency Service says the death toll from a Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant in an eastern Ukrainian city has risen to eight
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023 Kramatorsk strike death toll rises to 11 – as it happened Three children among dead in Russian attack that hit pizza restaurant in eastern Ukraine; US president says ‘hard to tell’ if Putin weakened by Wagner mutiny. This blog is now closed.
France 24 · Jun 28, 2023 Time 'to welcome Sweden as a full member of NATO', says Stoltenberg NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday he has called a meeting of senior officials from Turkey, Sweden and Finland on July 6 to try to overcome Turkish objections to Sweden joining the military organisation. "The time is now to welcome Sweden as a full member of NATO," Stoltenberg told reporters…