Russia claims full control of Luhansk region as key city captured Ukraine’s military command says its troops have been forced to retreat from the key city of Lysychansk. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2022
Carlos Sainz wins British Grand Prix after crash delays F1 race – as it happened Carlos Sainz braved late drama to clinch his first ever GP win after Zhou Gangyu emerged unhurt after a heavy crash at turn one The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022
US watching ‘very closely’ for signs of Chinese attack on Taiwan, says general Despite heightened tensions there are currently ‘no indications’ of an impending attack, says General Mark Milley The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
West too late with Russian sanctions, says exiled Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky is a longstanding Putin critic who was once the richest man in Russia Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2022
Ice hockey star sent to Arctic after armed police force him to join Russian army Top Russian ice hockey star Ivan Fedotov, 25, has been sent to the Arctic to start military training after being conscripted into Vladimir Putin's army. Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022
Russia accuses Kyiv of firing missiles at border city of Belgorod Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says at least 11 apartment buildings and 39 houses were damaged. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2022
Russia Claims Capture of Pivotal City in Eastern Ukraine Russia's defense minister said Russian forces took control Sunday of the last major Ukrainian-held city in Ukraine's Luhansk province, bringing Moscow closer to its stated goal of seizing all of Ukraine’s Donbas region. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin that Russia's troops together with members of a local… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 3, 2022
Russian defence minister tells Putin Ukraine's Luhansk region has been 'liberated' Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed President Vladimir Putin that all of Ukraine's Luhansk region had been "liberated" by Russian and separatist forces, the defence ministry said on Sunday. Reuters · Jul 3, 2022
Laser scientist dies after being seized from hospital by Putin’s secret services Dr Dmitry Kolker was flown four hours across Russia after being held on suspicion of high treason by the Federal Security Service (FSB )counterintelligence agency, once headed by Vladimir Putin Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022
Russia claims it has captured the pivotal city of Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine Russian forces are strengthening their positions in a grueling fight to capture the last stronghold of resistance in eastern Ukraine's Luhansk province, the region's governor said Sunday. WEKU · Jul 3, 2022
Vladimir Putin supporters demand revenge after 'five killed' in Russian border city Senior Russian senator Andrei Klishas accused Ukraine of shelling a residential area of Belgorod and demanded retaliation after deaths and damage to buildings in the area Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022
Russians press assault on eastern Ukrainian city Russian forces pounded the city of Lysychansk and its surroundings in an all-out attempt to seize the last stronghold of resistance in eastern Ukraine's Luhansk province, the governor said Saturday. WEKU · Jul 3, 2022
Governor: Russians gaining foothold in pivotal Ukraine city Russian forces are strengthening their positions in a grueling fight to capture the last stronghold of resistance in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk province, according to the region’s governor The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
West should have armed Ukraine years ago to avoid Russian invasion, says exiled oligarch The former oligarch-turned-dissident says Western governments bear ‘significant responsibility’ for the conflict in Ukraine, having failed to take action after the annexation of Crimea in 2014 The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022 A mirage of peace? Joe Biden ventures back into Middle East’s shifting sands US president’s controversial visit to Saudi Arabia comes at a moment of great upheaval as Russia and China compete for influence, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022 Putin: His Life and Times review – the collapse that shaped the man who would be tsar Philip Short’s meticulous new biography forces us to look at Vladimir Putin’s most appalling acts from a Russian perspective
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022 Belgorod: Three dead as dozens of buildings hit by blasts in Russian city near Ukraine border Russian lawmaker blames Ukraine for attack, calling for a military response
ABC News · Jul 2, 2022 Who is winning the war in Ukraine? Putin's forces conquered 20 per cent of the nation, but a chilly deadline looms Ukraine has now been under almost constant bombardment from Russia for more than five months, but analysts say the defining months could be just ahead.
Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2022 Boney M star Liz Mitchell opens up about Windrush and getting 22bn TikTok views The Boney M song Rasputin has notched up an incredible number of views on the app after fans used it as a backdrop to make a huge variety of videos on the platform
The Guardian - US · Jul 2, 2022 Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ law may sound vague – but its purpose is clear The law, now in effect, bans discussion of sexual orientation. But you can bet straight teachers who mention their spouses will be fine
Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2022 Ice hockey star forcibly enlisted in Russian army and dragged off to fight in Ukraine Ivan Fedotov was rushed to an army enlistment office after being dramatically held by a squad of police officers in St Petersburg accused of seeking to dodge the military draft
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022 Russia accused of dropping phosphorus bombs on Snake Island after claiming retreat Moscow’s stockpiles of more accurate weapons might be dwindling, UK Ministry of Defence claims
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022 Taking on Putin through porn: how Russians are finding out the truth about Ukraine Little moderation, huge audiences and biddable owners make porn and gambling sites a safe haven from censors, says Jemimah Steinfeld, editor-in-chief of Index on Censorship
Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2022 Ukraine ‘could develop own nuclear weapons’ to stop Vladimir Putin's war As the war in Ukraine rages on, Dr Paul Maddrell believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could soon look to develop nuclear weapons in a bid to end the Russian invasion
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022 FCDO ‘condemns exploitation’ as Britons charged with being mercenaries by Russia Officials are in ‘constant contact’ with the government of Ukraine about the case.