The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022

Russian casualties in Ukraine top 80,000, says US

Vladimir Putin’s forces are taking ‘tremendous number of casualties’, top US official says

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

3 Stocks to Avoid as Food Prices Begin to Fall

Global food prices plunged on the news that Ukraine intends to restart grains and vegetable oil exports. Prices declined the most in July since 2008. Therefore, we think Village Farms International (VFF), Origin Agritech (SEED), and S&W Seed (SANW) are best avoided now, as they are not well-positioned to survive…

StockNews.com · Aug 8, 2022

Macrovariable projections in uncertain times

International factors and faulty data will impact India’s projections of GDP, inflation and balance of payments

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022

U.S. announces another $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

The package includes new shipments of ammunition, equipment and weapons as well as medical supplies.

Axios · Aug 8, 2022

Blinken makes case for democracy at start of sub-Saharan Africa tour

Secretary of state tells reporters in South Africa that US ‘not trying to outdo anyone’ amid growing influence of Russia and China

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

World Bank says mobilizing $4.5 billion U.S. grant for Ukraine

The World Bank on Monday said it was mobilizing a $4.5 billion grant for Ukraine provided by the United States that will help Kyiv meet urgent needs created by Russia's invasion, including healthcare, pensions and social payments.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine

The Biden administration has announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

US Announces $1 Billion Ukraine Arms Aid Package

The United States will provide $1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, the single largest package using the president's drawdown authority, including munitions for long-range weapons and armored medical transport vehicles, acting Pentagon spokesman Todd Breasseale said on Monday. The package adds to about $8.8 billion in aid the United…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022

U.S. announces $1 billion Ukraine arms aid package

The United States will provide $1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, the single largest package using the president's drawdown authority, including munitions for long-range weapons and armored medical transport vehicles, acting Pentagon spokesman Todd Breasseale said on Monday.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022