Taoiseach Micheal Martin comments on impact of Ukraine war after seeing pictures of kids killed 'I find it hard to comprehend how any man would start a war which results in the death of so many children' Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Russia's Ukraine invasion is slowly approaching an inflection point. Is the West prepared to step up? Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has finally delivered him something approaching a minor victory. With his forces recently taking control of Lysychansk, Russia now controls virtually all of Luhansk oblast (province). The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022
Grain ship Zhibek Zholy at the heart of Black Sea dispute Zhibek Zholy, a disputed cargo ship carrying allegedly stolen grain from Ukraine, has returned to Russian territorial waters, Turkish sources told AFP on Thursday, drawing widespread condemnation from Kyiv. France 24 · Jul 7, 2022
Russian shelling kills three, wounds five in Ukraine's Kharkiv - official Three people were killed and another five were wounded on Thursday after Russian forces fired rockets at a district in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, the regional governor said. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
Russia Taking ‘Operational Pause’ in Ukraine, Analysts Say Foreign analysts say Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in eastern Ukraine as the Russian military attempts to reassemble its forces for a significant - and what it hopes could prove decisive - new offensive in the neighboring country. On Wednesday, Russian forces made no claimed or assessed territorial… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022
Touching moment Ukraine soldier finds pile of puppies protecting adorable kittens In May, a huge effort was underway to rescue thousands of pets from Ukraine , amid reports starving Russian soldiers resorted to eating cats, dogs and rabbits Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Ukraine Recap: letter from Kyiv and despatches from the war zone For the duration of the war in Ukraine, we’ve received regular military updates from Frank Ledwidge, an expert in military strategy at the University of Portsmouth. A few weeks ago Ledwidge got in touch to say that he was moving temporarily to Kyiv, where he is a visiting fellow with… The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022
Russian ambassador: Johnson's fall is just reward for 'belligerent' policy on Ukraine Russia's ambassador to Britain said on Thursday that Boris Johnson's fall was a just reward for a "belligerent" anti-Russian policy of support for Ukraine while ignoring the economic needs of the British people. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
Ben Wallace won’t say if will run for Tory party leadership after Boris Johnson quits The defence secretary dodged answering questions on whether he run for leadership, insisting he will continue to focus on his job The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Ukraine expects Britain's support to continue after Johnson's resignation Ukraine expects Britain's support to continue despite the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office said, thanking Johnson for defending Ukraine's interests after Russia's invasion. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
Micheal Martin says it is ‘difficult to comprehend level of cruelty’ in Ukraine Mr Martin said he was impressed by the resilience of the Ukrainian people, describing his time in the country as ‘very emotional’. The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Canada's Ukrainians urge Trudeau to refuse Russian demand to return gas turbine Canada's Ukrainian community is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to refuse to compromise the country's sanctions against Russia in order to return a turbine that Moscow says is critical for supplying natural gas to Germany. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
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Moscow rejoices over Boris Johnson’s ‘inglorious’ downfall Russians were brutal in their assessment of Johnson as the former British PM was a staunch supporter of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022 Boris Johnson speaks to Zelensky to reaffirm UK’s support for Ukraine after resignation Boris Johnson calls Zelensky a ‘hero’ in call after his resignation as Conservative leader
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022 Johnson exit greeted by Dublin and Brussels as reason for hope Ireland urges change of tack on Northern Ireland protocol, and EU’s Michel Barnier calls for ‘more constructive’ relations
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 PM hails Zelensky as ‘hero’ in call to Ukrainian leader after resignation speech In return, the Ukrainian leader praised Boris Johnson’s ‘decisive action’ to help his country.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 Ukraine exacts punishing cost on Russian forces’ eastern advance Russian forces have taken the Luhansk region, but at a very high cost in men and arms. Can Russia sustain such losses?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022 Boris Johnson’s resignation speech: what he said, and what he meant Analysis: PM was bullish, resentful and unrepentant as he reprised what he saw as his achievements
The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2022 Boris Johnson tells Zelenskyy 'everybody loves you' during post-resignation call BORIS Johnson called Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly after announcing that he would be resigning as Tory leader.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022 Ukraine forces finally seeing impact of western arms, says Zelenskiy Artillery ‘working very powerfully’ as it inflicts blows on Russian logistics, according to Ukrainian president
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Smaller countries need reassurance amid Russia's war, says Germany's foreign minister German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock promised the international community would help stop the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine from destabilising other countries.
Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022 EDF chairman to step down as French Government seeks nationalisation Leaders look to wrest back control as war in Ukraine ignites global energy fears
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022 Victorious Ukraine flies its flag again from blitzed Snake Island after Russians flee Guards chief Arut Papoian said: “Snake island has always been Ukrainian and always will be. No temporary occupation will change that. Our battalion was the first to visit after liberation"
Zenger · Jul 7, 2022 Ukrainians Score Jack-In-The-Box Effect As Russian Turret Is Blown Away A turret fell from the sky amid a plume of black smoke after it was blown clean off a Russian tank in what is known as a jack-in-the-box effect, as these images show.