Who is likely to replace Boris Johnson? Boris Johnson agrees to step down after over fifty government resignations The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Trudy Rubin: NATO 'not doing enough' to help Ukraine win, Lithuanian president says The tiny Baltic country of Lithuania has always been ahead of the curve in predicting Russia’s aggressive intentions. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 7, 2022
Ukraine summons Turkish ambassador after Russian ship leaves port Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Thursday a Russian ship carrying Ukrainian grain had been allowed to leave the Turkish port of Karasu, calling it an "unacceptable situation and summoning Turkey's ambassador. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
Russian defence ministry says warplane hit Ukrainian troops on Snake Island Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday that a Russian warplane struck Ukraine's Snake Island in the Black Sea overnight, shortly after Ukrainian troops claimed to have raised their flag over the island. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
Russia taking 'operational pause' in Ukraine, analysts say Foreign analysts say Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in Ukraine as it attempts to reconstitute its forces for a renewed assault The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Russian-born Rybakina Eyes Wimbledon Final despite Compatriots' Ban Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday, counting her blessings that, despite being a Russian-born player, she escaped the tournament ban on her compatriots. Rybakina was born in Moscow but switched her nationality to Kazakhstan in 2018 to take advantage of greater financial help, said… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022
Ukraine investigating over 21,000 alleged war crimes by Russian forces, says prosecutor The International Criminal Court has described Ukraine as a “crime scene” Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022
Russian-born Wimbledon semi-finalist calls for peace in Ukraine after historic win Tennis star Elena Rybakina pleaded for peace in Ukraine after she reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon with a comeback victory over Ajla Tomljanović on court one yesterday Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
Jacinda Ardern says UN failed in its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Prime minister also calls for reform of UN security council The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022
Russian widow vows revenge as she joins fight WITH Ukraine after husband killed After soldiers loyal to Vladimir Putin's Chechen guard dog Ramzan Kadyrov executed her husband, a widow joined the Freedom for Russia legion which makes up its ranks with defectors disgruntled with the tyrant's invasion Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022
War-themed Fashion Is Hit With Patriotic Ukrainians In a large fashion store in central Kyiv, a mother and her young daughter flick through T-shirts depicting a cartoon dog in a flak jacket and sunglasses. "We have several like this," says Tatiana, adding that they may pick up something new. "We love clothes like this so we shop… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022
U.S. keen to prevent G20 disruption, avoid legitimising Russia actions - official This week's G20 meeting in Bali cannot be business as usual but the United States is determined to ensure nothing happens there that can give legitimacy to Russia's "brutalising" of Ukraine, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Thursday. Reuters · Jul 7, 2022
New Zealand's Ardern Decries UN 'Failure' over Ukraine War The UN Security Council has failed in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday, describing Moscow's role as "morally bankrupt." Ardern, who has long argued against the Security Council veto powers held by the five permanent members Britain, China, France, Russia and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 134 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 134th day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 AP News Digest 3 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Ukrainians cling to life at front line: 'We are patriots' As Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fifth month, some residents close to the front lines remain in shattered and nearly abandoned neighborhoods
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022 Evacuations as Russia Advances in Ukraine's Donbas The evacuation of desperate civilians from Sloviansk pressed on Wednesday as Russian troops pushed towards the eastern Ukrainian city in their campaign to control the Donbas region. Sloviansk has been hit by heavy bombardment as Russian forces advance westwards on day 133 of the invasion. "Twenty years of work; everything…
ABC News · Jul 7, 2022 Jacinda Ardern warns West to avoid framing Russian invasion as 'democracy vs autocracy' The New Zealand Prime Minister is cautions against framing Russia's battle in Ukraine as "black and white", saying it was important to bring together a broad international coalition of countries, including China, to push back against Russia.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 Russia’s Lavrov at G20 summit set to be dominated by Ukraine war Bali meeting will see first face-to-face meeting between Russia’s top diplomat and some of Moscow’s biggest critics.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022 Russian Grain Ship Reportedly Leaves Turkish Port A Russian-flagged cargo ship, the Zhibek Zholy, which was suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, left the Turkish northwest port of Karasu late on Wednesday, Refinitiv ship tracking data showed. On Sunday, Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said Turkish authorities had detained the ship.
WEKU · Jul 7, 2022 Record number of people worldwide are moving toward starvation, U.N. warns The spike in food, fuel and fertilizer prices sparked by the war in Ukraine is threatening to push countries around the world into famine, a U.N. official warns.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 7, 2022 Inflation Pushed 71M People Into Poverty Since Ukraine War A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Development Program said in a report Thursday. The UNDP estimates that 51.6 million more people fell…
France 24 · Jul 7, 2022 Putin says Russia has not started Ukraine campaign 'in earnest' Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv and its Western allies that Moscow has not even started its military campaign in Ukraine "in earnest". Read FRANCE 24’s blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time, GMT+2.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2022 Putin says Russia is only just getting started in Ukraine – as it happened 1.12am BST
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022 Conservatives blame the energy crisis on net zero climate goals – but what is really going on? A range of factors is behind the rise in electricity prices, but net zero isn’t one of them