The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine parliament removes security chief, Zelenskiy fires another top official

Ukraine's parliament dismissed the domestic security chief and prosecutor general on Tuesday, two days after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy suspended them for failing to root out Russian spies.

Reuters · Jul 19, 2022

Russia Says it Will Fine Apple for Violating Antitrust Laws

Russia's competition authority said on Tuesday it would fine US tech giant Apple for violating Russian antitrust laws and abusing its dominant position in the app store market. The federal anti-monopoly service (FAS) said it would levy a turnover-based fine against Apple, the size of which would be determined during…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Ukraine picks new anti-corruption prosecutor

Ukraine has chosen an experienced investigator to head the anti-corruption prosecutor's office, pending approval by the country's prosecutor general, parliament said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 19, 2022

Boris Johnson 'forced to quit by Russian spy sting', Kremlin tries to tell troops

A propaganda guru has allegedly been shipped out to Russian forces fighting in Ukraine in an effort to boost morale with a series of bizarre claims, including about Boris Johnson's resignation

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Arsenal work on Oleksandr Zinchenko medical plan after four-year contract agreed

Arsenal are working out the logistics of Oleksandr Zinchenko’s possible medical after agreeing a £32million fee with Manchester City for the Ukraine international.

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2022

Middle East Sovereign Funds Reposition Strategies as Inflation Bites

Surging inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have prompted sovereign investors to reposition their asset allocation, according to the latest Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study. Investors now favor private markets over fixed income and equities, and among geographies, prefer the US and the Asia Pacific over Europe. More…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Plea to help Tayside's aid effort to Ukraine as warehouse stocks run low

Volunteers packing lorries in a Perthshire warehouse say stocks of Ukraine aid are getting low at a time when the need is greatest.

Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022

Economic crisis in Sri Lanka as millions suffer shortages of essential items

As Sri Lanka's protest movement reaches 100 days, the people proudly and defiantly said that their fight is not over. Indeed, in addition to political uncertainty, the country faces a long list of problems, with years of mismanagement coupled with external shocks. The coronavirus pandemic has battered the tourism industry,…

France 24 · Jul 19, 2022

Eastbound Yamal Flows Rise, Russian Gas Flows Through Ukraine Steady

Eastbound gas flows via the Yamal-Europe pipeline to Poland from Germany rose on Tuesday while nominations for Russian gas flows into Slovakia from Ukraine via the Velke Kapusany border point remained steady, operator data showed. Exit flows at the Mallnow metering point on the German border stood at 4,527,661 kWh/h…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 146

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 146th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022