What to Expect From a Bolder Xi Jinping Get Ready for a More Ambitious Chinese Foreign Policy Foreign Affairs · Jul 29, 2022
Russia launches first missile attack on Kyiv region in weeks Kyiv’s regional governor says 15 people including five civilians were injured in the strikes The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
Economy eclipses other issues in UK Conservative contest Britain’s next prime minister will take office amid turmoil: galloping inflation, a war in Ukraine, souring relations with China and a changing climate The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
Soaring gas prices help Origin Energy net $1.59bn from Queensland pipeline Revenue at Australia Pacific LNG doubles in 2021-22, prompting renewed calls for a windfall tax The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022
Chess Olympiad: Azerbaijan, Germany are the dark horses The erstwhile Soviet Union were the undisputed king of world chess till the bloc broke up in the late 1980s. But countries like Ukraine and Armenia - which were parts of the Soviet bloc - had a rich chess tradition and it showed in their results in Olympiads. While Ukraine… The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022
Isolation complication? US finds it's hard to shun Russia The Biden administration likes to say Russia is now isolated internationally because of its invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
Ukraine says 10 grain ships ready to depart, awaiting UN go-ahead Ukraine on Friday said ten ships loaded with grain were ready to leave its Black Sea ports awaiting confirmation that it is safe to do so from the UN and Turkey. Ukraine's military on Friday denied Russian claims it struck a prison in separatist-held territory, killing 40 Ukrainian prisoners of… France 24 · Jul 29, 2022
UK says Russia's Wagner allocated responsibility for specific sectors of front line in Ukraine Russian private military firm Wagner has likely been allocated responsibility for specific sectors of the front line in eastern Ukraine, possibly as Russia is facing a major shortage of combat infantry, Britain's Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update on Friday. Reuters · Jul 29, 2022
Zelenskiy says grain exports ready to start; Kyiv and Moscow both launch investigations into PoW deaths – as it happened Ukraine says Black Sea ports ready to export grain; Kyiv calls on world leaders to condemn Russia over attack that led to death of 40 PoWs. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022
New bench of traders muscle in to supply Russian oil to India NEW DELHI: India is set to get more channels to buy cheap Russian oil, with a new wave of smaller, international traders muscling into its vast market by offering barrels shunned by rivals after the invasion of Ukraine. The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022
If Putin is using gas prices to fight Europe, how can it fight back? Analysis: in this massive hybrid war, Europe is preparing its defences before winter and hoping sanctions bite The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 156 of the invasion Ukraine steps up campaign to retake Russian-controlled regions in south; Kyiv accuses Russia of a war crime over the deaths of more than 40 prisoners of war The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022
Shell reports record profits of nearly £10bn as Brits struggle to pay energy and fuel bills The energy firm continues to make massive profits from energy hikes after the invasion of Ukraine Wales Online · Jul 28, 2022
Almost 1,000 visas issued for Ukrainian refugees in Merseyside A total of 104,00 people fleeing the war in Ukraine have so far arrived in the UK, government data shows Liverpool Echo · Jul 28, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2022 End ‘double standards’ on refugees, UN expert urges Poland Welcome for Ukrainians in stark contrast with treatment of other migrants and refugees, UN special rapporteur says.
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2022 Timeline: Week 22 of Russia’s war in Ukraine Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 22 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · Jul 28, 2022 UEFA to launch disciplinary probe over 'Putin' chants at Dynamo Kyiv soccer match in Turkey UEFA said on Thursday it will start a disciplinary investigation against Turkey's Fenerbahce over a group of its fans chanting Russian President Vladimir Putin's name after conceding a goal at home to Dynamo Kyiv in a Champions League qualifier.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 28, 2022 Ukraine moves closer to resuming grain exports as UN-backed deal is agreed Ukraine has said it has restarted operations at its blockaded Black Sea ports as it moved closer to resuming grain exports with the opening of a coordination centre in Istanbul to oversee a UN-backed deal.
Wales Online · Jul 28, 2022 More than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees have come to UK since war started Generous people around the UK have opened their doors to those fleeing Ukraine
Glasgow Live · Jul 28, 2022 Eurovision 2023: Glasgow named bookies' favourite to host next year's event Glasgow has officially emerged as the bookies favourite to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after it was confirmed earlier this week that the event would be held in the UK
Reason · Jul 28, 2022 Don't Let Russia's Regime Change Plans Draw the U.S. Into War As appalling as the Russian foreign minister’s admission is, it does not change the reasons to avoid a war with Moscow.
Zenger · Jul 28, 2022 Ukrainian Marines Take On Russians In Push Toward Occupied Kherson The footage was obtained from the 35th Marine Infantry Brigade of the Ukrainian Navy on Tuesday, July 26.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2022 How to punish wartime collaborators? Ukraine charts painful course KYIV, Ukraine — The stories of betrayal trickle out weekly or even daily: A villager tips off an occupying Russian military unit about identities and activities of volunteer defenders. A resident of a besieged city clandestinely calls in the coordinates of a Ukrainian troop encampment. A small-town mayor tells neighbors…
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2022 Ukraine President Zelensky’s Vogue feature with wife sparks mixed response President Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska were photographed by Annie Leibovitz for US Vogue.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022 Calls for Ukrainians living on cruise ship in Scotland to be quickly rehoused MS Victoria is temporary solution to host refugees but there are concerns about small rooms and seasickness