'Dad, that's it. She's dead': Another day of loss in Ukraine A woman in eastern Ukraine had gone out to feed the cats when the shelling began in a residential neighborhood The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Ukraine’s Implausible Theories of Victory The Fantasy of Russian Defeat and the Case for Diplomacy Foreign Affairs · Jul 8, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 135 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 135th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now At least 15 people were killed and two dozen more are feared trapped after Russian Uragan rockets hit a five-storey apartment block in Ukraine's Donetsk region, local officials said as rescuers picked their way through rubble. Reuters · Jul 8, 2022
Russia's Lavrov attends tense G20 foreign ministers summit Foreign ministers from the Group of 20 rich and developing nations are gathering in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for talks that will be dominated by the conflict in Ukraine despite an agenda focused on global cooperation and food and energy security. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2022
Russia's Lavrov dismisses West's 'frenzied' criticism at G20 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday dismissed the what he cast as the West's "frenzied" criticism of the war in Ukraine at a G20 meeting, scolding Russia's rivals for scuppering a chance to tackle global economic issues. Reuters · Jul 8, 2022
US, Russian Envoys Gather for G20 with Call to End Ukraine War The top Russian and US envoys gathered on Friday for a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia, with the host immediately telling them the Ukraine war must end and differences be resolved through negotiations. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov joined their colleagues… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022
How Boris Johnson helped Ukraine with its weapons shopping Ninety minutes after resigning as British prime minister on Thursday, Boris Johnson called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He told the Ukrainian leader his people had the UK's unwavering support in its fight against Russia, and said Britain would continue to supply vital defensive aid for as long as needed. "You're… Reuters · Jul 8, 2022
Kremlin warns it is using only ‘small portion’ of potential; fears of Sievierodonetsk humanitarian disaster – as it happened Vladimir Putin dares west to beat Russia on battlefield; Serhai Haidai says Sievierodonetsk ‘is on the verge of a humanitarian disaster’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022
Biden to visit CIA as intelligence plays key role in Ukraine President Joe Biden will visit the CIA at a time when his administration’s support for Ukraine has pushed the normally secretive intelligence agencies into the limelight The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Ukraine news – live: Kyiv pleads for weapons as Putin warn of ‘catastrophic’ energy price hike US to send extra million in military assistance The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022
Who is Brittney Griner and why is her case causing waves in Washington and the Kremlin? US basketballer Brittney Griner has been held in a Russian jail since February. Here's how the WNBA star found herself at the centre of a row between two rival superpowers. ABC News · Jul 8, 2022
Ukraine pleads for more weapons, chief negotiator sees turning point in war Ukraine urged its allies on Friday to send more weapons as its forces dug in to slow Russia's military advance through the eastern Donbas region, while its chief negotiator said a turning part was approaching in the conflict. Reuters · Jul 8, 2022
Russia ‘isolated’ at G20 as Lavrov storms out of talks Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stormed out of talks with G20 foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia on Friday as Western powers criticised Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna to note that Russia was so isolated that its top diplomat had to leave the talks… France 24 · Jul 8, 2022
ABC News · Jul 8, 2022 New report warns that mental health impacts for Ukraine's refugee children could cost billions Studies show that almost a quarter of conflict-affected individuals develop some form of mental health disorder: In Ukraine, that puts 1.5 million children at risk, with long-term effects costing billions of dollars.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war update: what we know on day 135 of the invasion Vladimir Putin warns Russia has barely started its campaign in Ukraine and dares the west to try to defeat it on battlefield
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Ukrainians ‘very much concerned’ after Boris Johnson’s resignation ‘He was very outspoken, he was always on Ukraine’s side,’ said Inna Sovsun, deputy leader of the Holos Party.
The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2022 UN warns of ‘looming hunger catastrophe’ due to Russian blockade The UN World Food Programme director has warned that ‘50 million people in 45 countries are now just one step from famine’
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Russia wants to jail opposition activist, anti-war official Russian prosecutors are calling for prison sentences for a prominent opposition activist and for a Moscow city council member who opposes the invasion of Ukraine
ABC News · Jul 7, 2022 Moscow responds to Ukraine's defiant Snake Island flag-raising ceremony with air strikes Ukrainian forces raise their flag on recaptured Snake Island in a defiant act against Moscow, but Russian forces launch new strikes on the island shortly after the ceremony.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Russia's Lavrov walks out of G20 as West denounces Ukraine war G20 foreign ministers called for an end to the war and grain blockade in Ukraine on Friday, as Russia's top diplomat walked out of a meeting and denounced the West for "frenzied criticism" and squandering a chance to tackle global economic problems.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Exclusive: Ukraine urges Canada not to hand over gas turbine to Russia Ukraine opposes Canada handing over a turbine to Russia's state-controlled Gazprom for natural gas supplies to Germany as the move would contravene sanctions on Russia, a Ukrainian energy ministry source told Reuters on Thursday.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 U.S. senators visit Kyiv to promote Russia 'state sponsor of terrorism' bill Two U.S. senators seeking to pass a law designating Russia as a "state sponsor of terrorism" visited Ukraine’s capital on Thursday to discuss the bill with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Canada to send 39 armored vehicles to Ukraine this summer Canada will send 39 General Dynamics-made armored vehicles to Ukraine later this summer to help Kyiv in its defense against the Russian invasion, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Thursday.
Axios · Jul 7, 2022 Putin says his Ukraine operation has hardly even started “We are hearing that they want to defeat us on the battlefield. Let them try.”