Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky mocks Putin’s reliance on North Korea after deadly strike deep inside Russia Ukrainian drone attack hits targets over 600 miles deep inside Russia, killing 13 people The Independent UK · Aug 10
What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide? Global conflicts are rapidly depleting U.S. Patriot missile supplies. Ukraine urgently needs interceptors to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks. The Iran war has drained arsenals in the U.S. and Gulf states. European countries are also conserving missiles for their own defense needs. The U.S. is exploring options for Ukraine to… The Economic Times · Aug 10
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy Kim Jong-un’s regime has already provided thousands of soldiers, as well as missiles and artillery; Turkey readies arms package for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,629 The Guardian - AU · Aug 10
Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region. Bangkok Post · Aug 9
Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attack Germany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks aimed at destabilizing the nation. In response to escalating threats, including a suspected drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and drone sightings near military facilities, the government is set to enhance its anti-drone… The Economic Times · Aug 9
7 civilians killed in Russia-Ukraine overnight strikes; Moldova reports drone explosion The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated overnight, with strikes claiming the lives of seven civilians and injuring many others. Russian drones and missiles targeted Kharkiv and Odesa, causing severe damage. In retaliation, Ukraine's drone strikes in Russia's Belgorod region killed five individuals. Furthermore, a powerful explosion near Moldova's… The Times of India · Aug 9
North Korea may deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, Zelensky claims Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that as many as 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be deployed to Russia, reflecting growing military cooperation between the two countries. He did not elaborate on his sources for this information, but warned that Pyongyang could gain valuable battlefield experience and military technology through… France 24 · Aug 9
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming review – brilliant bulletin from Ukrainian frontline dives deep into culture war A couple attempting to leave Ukraine when the war begins encounter gender identity issues in this bold and challenging film The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
13 killed in Ukraine and 90 injured as Russia intensifies overnight bombardment campaign of Ukrainian cities 13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities. Euronews · Aug 9
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskiy warned that North Korea plans to send up to fifty thousand troops, urging South Korea to enhance its air defense capabilities. North Korea has already contributed thousands of soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region, boosting Russia's efforts in its conflict with Ukraine. In response, Ukraine is looking to… The Economic Times · Aug 9
‘Situation in Ukraine difficult’: Zelensky in Moscow ally Serbia as Russian strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the situation in his war-torn country as “difficult” during a visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries to have maintained close ties with Russia throughout Moscow’s ongoing war against Kyiv, now in its fifth year. The Times of India · Aug 9
'Fans see my country and remember what is happening' – Yuliia Biriukova flies the flag for Ukraine at Tour de France Femmes Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi rider racing for more than just a result at the biggest race of the year Cycling News · Aug 9
Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism Nikita and Olga Belov say they will be persecuted on return to Moscow but are yet to convince Finnish authorities The Guardian - UK · Aug 9
Euronews · Aug 9 Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv's army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding 1,000 metres from the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9 Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine Commercial ships under attack as Russia-Ukraine conflict spreads across Black Sea, says Turkey’s foreign minister. What we know on day 1,628
The Times of India · Aug 8 Kash Patel plans Russia trip in October; Kremlin-friendly newspaper warns he better not come empty-handed if he has a favor to ask FBI director Kash Patel is planning to visit Russia in mid-October at a time when Washington and Moscow continue to be at odds over the war in Ukraine, Politico reported, calling any such planned visit from the FBi chief as "unusual and sensitive". Patel has a history of involvement in…
France 24 · Aug 8 Ukraine braces for winter power crisis after Russian strikes, Zelensky says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that Ukraine faces a winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people, including a three-year-old child. Speaking in Belgrade, he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in 24 hours.
Bangkok Post · Aug 8 Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline SOFIA (BULGARIA) - Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded close to the strategic Trans-Balkan gas pipeline linking Turkey to Ukraine near the Romanian border.
The Economic Times · Aug 8 Turkey restricts some Black Sea ship traffic amid security concerns Turkey is restricting some commercial vessel traffic into the Black Sea amid rising Russian and Ukrainian attacks on merchant ships, Bloomberg reported. Some vessels heading to Russia’s Novorossiysk and Ukraine are facing delays in securing transit permits through the Dardanelles Strait.
Euronews · Aug 8 Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance The talks between Zelenskyy and Vučić come as Russia's war against Ukraine once again intensifies. Despite Serbia’s historical ties to Russia, its bid to join the EU now seems to have taken the lead in considerations.
Benzinga · Aug 8 Iran War Exposes US Munition Gaps as China and Russia Concerns Loom; Pentagon Awards Raytheon Missile Contract The U.S. military campaign against Iran has revealed a deeper concern about America’s defense industrial base.
Euronews · Aug 8 Belarus joins Russia’s war on freedom of information Belarus’ obscure decision to ban Euronews’ website on its territory follows Russia’s blocking of all Euronews content, as both nations continue to clamp down on the media.
Bangkok Post · Aug 8 Drone explodes near gas pipeline in Bulgaria SOFIA, Bulgaria - A drone that entered Bulgaria on Saturday exploded near the Romanian border and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline there, which links Turkey to Ukraine, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced.
The Guardian - US · Aug 8 Lion saved as cub from Ukraine war and brought to US battles rare fungal disease Four-year-old Taras, who now resides at a Minnesota sanctuary, was diagnosed with an often fatal infection