Putin declares victory in Luhansk as Ukraine faces more ‘grinding’ war The Russian president’s declaration came as Russian forces tried to press their offensive deeper into eastern Ukraine Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022
Gazprom proposes adding LNG to rouble-for-gas scheme -Ifax Russian gas producer Gazprom has proposed expanding its rouble-for-gas scheme for pipeline gas to include liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Interfax news agency quoted a senior manager as saying on Monday. Reuters · Jul 4, 2022
Vladimir Putin would welcome Scottish independence, suggests Anas Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader said that the Russian president would welcome any move that destabilises his enemies. Daily Record · Jul 4, 2022
Wimbledon appealing against WTA fine for banning Russians and Belarusians The All England Club has reportedly been fined £207,000 for banning Russian and Belarusian players after the invasion of Ukraine. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Putin congratulates Russian troops on 'liberating' Ukraine's Luhansk region President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Russian troops on "liberating" the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, a significant milestone for Moscow in its military campaign in Ukraine. Reuters · Jul 4, 2022
Film reveals Macron’s diplomatic bids amid war in Ukraine A French TV documentary offers a unique behind-the-scene look before and after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, from the point of view of France’s diplomatic efforts around the war The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Ukraine FM Rules out Russian Use of Nuclear Weapons, Calls for Isolating Moscow over its Threats The world is laying out the worst scenarios for the Russian-Ukraine war. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022
Putin will not congratulate Biden on July 4, Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not congratulate his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden on Monday's U.S. Independence Day because of Washington's "unfriendly" actions towards Moscow, the Kremlin said. Reuters · Jul 4, 2022
How Servant of the People — a TV show starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy — is helping him win the PR war against Russia Before he was president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy played a president in a TV show. It's that foundation now helping him win the hearts and minds of people at home and around the world. ABC News · Jul 4, 2022
Russia tries to press its offensive into Ukraine's east The Ukrainian military's General Staff says that the Russian forces are trying to press their offensive deeper into eastern Ukraine after capturing a key stronghold The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Pro-Russian Forces Launch Salvo Of Missiles At Enemy Targets Multiple rocket launchers of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic launched a salvo of missiles at Ukrainian targets. Zenger · Jul 4, 2022
Ukrainian National Guard Blitzes Russian Targets With ‘Carnation’ Howitzers This is the moment the National Guard of Ukraine loads up a 2S1 ‘Carnation’ howitzer and sends a flurry of missiles at Russian targets. Zenger · Jul 4, 2022
Ukrainian Airborne Assault Troops Take Out Convoy Of Russian Ammo Vehicles Ukrainian airborne assault troops reportedly destroyed a convoy of Russian ammunition vehicles. Russian military vehicles were successfully hit by Ukrainian ordnance as the footage shows. It is unclear where exactly in Ukraine the images were filmed, but they were obtained from the Command of the Airborne Assault Troops of the… Zenger · Jul 4, 2022
Putin’s forces switch focus to Donetsk after capturing key Luhansk city Vladimir Putin’s forces are switching their focus to capturing the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine after seizing control of the region of Luhansk. Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022 Ukraine PM calls for confiscated assets from Russian oligarchs to fund recovery – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022 Ukraine news – live: Putin ‘to switch focus to Donetsk’ after capturing key Luhansk city Zelensky promised his troops will return to defeated city
The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 131 of the invasion Ukrainian forces retreat from Lysychansk as Zelenskiy vows to regain the key eastern city with the help of long-range western weapons
Financial Times · Jul 3, 2022 Russia claims full control of Luhansk region after seizing last stronghold Ukraine general staff confirms loss of Lysychansk in significant military achievement for Putin
WEKU · Jul 3, 2022 The last city in Luhansk has fallen to Russia. What does that mean for Ukraine? Lysychansk was the last major city held by Ukrainians in the region. After their retreat, Russia holds the entire Luhansk region and has its sights set on completing its capture of nearby Donetsk.
Reuters · Jul 3, 2022 Belarus leader stands with Russia in campaign The president of Belarus -- Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's closest ally -- said on Sunday his ex-Soviet state stood fully behind Russia in its military drive in Ukraine as part of its longstanding commitment to a "union state" with Moscow.
Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2022 Liz Truss pledges ‘long haul’ support to ensure Ukraine ‘wins the war’ The pledge comes as Russia took the key city of Lysychansk in Donbas
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022 Britain pledges ‘long haul’ support to Ukraine over war and recovery Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is to address a recovery conference in Switzerland.
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022 'Putin's security services killed my dad' claims laser scientist's heartbroken son Dr Dmitry Kolker was suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer when Russia security services swooped on him and flew him from Siberia to Moscow to put him in prison
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022 Russia seizes control of key Ukrainian battleground Lysychans with city on fire Authorities said they had taken control of the final Ukrainian holdout of Lysychans - handing Kremlin forces the last redoubt in Luhansk
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022 Australian PM visits sites of Russian atrocities in Ukraine Anthony Albanese pledges more military aid on visit to Bucha, Hostomel and Irpin