Ukrainians have a special place in their hearts for Boris Johnson While Britons might be happy to see their prime minister go, Ukrainians hold him in higher regard. WEKU · Jul 9, 2022
Blinken and China's Wang Yi hold 'candid' talks on Ukraine and trade U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he had discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine during more than five hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and raised concerns over Beijing's alignment with Moscow. Reuters · Jul 9, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war update: what we know on day 136 of the invasion Luhansk governor says Russian forces shelling indiscriminately, Kyiv criticises Moscow at G20 summit, US sends Ukraine more artillery systems The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2022
Foreign Office team helps families of Britons held by pro-Russian forces Five Britons who were serving with the Ukrainian armed forces are currently detained having been captured by separatists. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
At CIA headquarters, Biden lauds U.S. intelligence for Putin warnings U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday thanked staff at the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency for warning the world about Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to invade Ukraine, and hailed what he called the "quiet bravery" of America's spies. Reuters · Jul 8, 2022
Is Taiwan going to be the next Ukraine? Russia's brutal war on Ukraine is, most observers agree, an assault on democracy, sovereignty and human rights. For the United States and its Nato allies, the Kremlin's aggression demands a powerful response, including unprecedented economic sanctions against Russia and huge amounts of military aid to Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2022
Exploring the origins of the invasion of Ukraine Everybody knows Ukraine is at war now. Almost all politically minded people are talking about recent developments in my country. Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2022
Peek-A-Boo Drone: Ukrainian Marines Show How Reconnaissance Drone Spots Enemy Targets The video was obtained from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade. Zenger · Jul 8, 2022
Going its own way in a messy world, New Zealand offers an alternate parable on China Anthony Albanese avoids radical departures from a China narrative that aligns with the US, but Jacinda Ardern has a collectivist pitch The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022
Dnepr MT-11 Sidecar Bikes Are Ukraine's Latest Tools Against Russia One batch of Ukrainian soldiers has been circulating a video showing their anti-tank missile launcher-equipped Dnepr MT-11 sidecar rigs in the fight. RideApart · Jul 8, 2022
US to send more HIMARS advanced rocket systems to Ukraine Advanced artillery rocket system is part of new $400m US weapons package to Ukraine, senior US defence official says. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022
Russia was banned from Wimbledon. So how did a tennis player from Moscow end up winning the women's final? Elena Rybakina's rise to the grass court title casts a potentially awkward spotlight on Wimbledon's ban on Russian and Belarusian players. ABC News · Jul 8, 2022
U.S. announces another weapons shipment for Ukraine Four more HIMARS rocket launchers are heading to Ukriane. Axios · Jul 8, 2022
Russia sticks US, UK embassies with 'unrecognized' addresses Moscow is trolling both the U.S. and the U.K. by officially renaming the streets in front of their embassies for the two separatist regions of eastern Ukraine where fighting is now the fiercest The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Putin declared victory in Luhansk, Ukrainian troops reclaimed Snake Island, and Zelenskiy lays out a $750bn recovery plan
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 U.S. to send $400 million in weapons to Ukraine, including more HIMARS U.S. President Joe Biden signed a new weapons package worth up to $400 million for Ukraine on Friday, including four additional high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) and more ammunition.
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 Ukraine hasn't used HIMARS to strike in Russian territory Ukraine has not used advanced U.S.-made high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) to strike Russian targets outside of Ukraine territory, a senior U.S. defense official said on Friday, disputing Russian accusations.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022 US sending $400 million in military aid to Ukraine A senior defense official says the U.S. will send another $400 million in military equipment to Ukraine, including four more advanced rocket systems
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022 The only way out: the volunteers rescuing Ukrainians from hell on the frontline To escape the worst hit areas of the war, the most vulnerable Ukrainians are reliant on volunteers using buses to ferry people to safety. Bel Trew joined one such convoy in Donbas
Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2022 Vladimir Putin running short of missiles as Russian forces turn to old weaponry stock Russians are using KH-22 anti-ship weapons to blast shopping malls and have also started redirecting ground-to-air-defence missiles. It has led to escalating fears more civilians will be hit and killed
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 Ukrainian troops dig in at new front line in bid to stop Russian advance As artillery fire booms nearby, Dmytro looks up and listens.
The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022 Jaishankar meets Blinken and Lavrov as divisions emerge within G20 on Ukraine crisis Divisions within the ranks of the G20 were visible with Mr. Blinken blaming Russia for the global food crisis and Mr. Lavrov blaming the US for forcing Europe and the rest of the world to abandon cheap energy sources
Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022 Lanarkshire woman performs on charity single to help Ukraine aid effort Lorraine Bruce, 61, from East Kilbride is part of the global Stay at Home Choir which collaborated with TV star Gareth Malone.
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 Ukraine says Western weapons making a difference, but needs more The Western supply of high-precision weapons is helping Ukraine slow down Russia's invasion, but the volumes of weapons are not enough and soldiers need time to adapt to using them, a top Ukrainian security official said on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022 Hummus supplies to dip as weather and Ukraine war cause chickpea shortage Drop in chickpea crop could have serious impact on countries such as India, Bangladesh and Pakistan