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Putin promises grain aid to Africa despite withdrawing from Ukraine deal

Six African nations are set to benefit from Russian grain offer

The Independent UK

Even in the heat of war, there must be dialogue. To save lives, a new grain deal with Putin must be struck

The result of his blockage of food exports could be mass starvation in poor countries, warns Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

China, Russia and the delicate balance Asian countries seek to strike

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, just a few days after the International Criminal Court released an arrest warrant against Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

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Putin promises free grain to six African nations after collapse of Black Sea deal

President says Russia will replace blocked Ukrainian exports after it abandoned pact on passage of ships

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Vladimir Putin’s war on grain could blow up into an international fight

The attacks on the Black Sea ports of Ukraine are a crude bid to shut down grain and maize exports, a mainstay of the Ukrainian economy and a mainstay of food aid to Egypt, north Africa and beyond. The blitz followed Russia’s withdrawal from the international agreement to ship Ukrainian…

Evening Standard

Putin promises African summit that Russia will make maximum efforts to avert a food crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told leaders and officials from most African countries that his nation is making full efforts to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause shortages and price spikes

The Independent UK

Ukraine may have launched a new push, but seeks longer-range weapons

What happened in the 74th week of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

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Kim Jong Un Meets Russian Defense Minister At Banned Ballistic Missile Showcase

First visit by a Russian defense minister since Soviet Union's fall signals major shift in diplomatic engagement.

Zenger

Putin hosts African leaders in St-Petersburg for the second Russia-Africa summit

The two-day Russia-Africa summit is to begin today, Thursday, in St. Petersburg. For Vladimir Putin, it will be a key moment as he attempts to build support in Africa while his international stature weakens. For African leaders, it could be a time to reinforce their own unity and speak with…

Radio France Internationale

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off

Leaders from across Africa attending talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda.

Al Jazeera

UN casts doubt on Putin's promise to supply six African countries with free grain

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday that a "handful of donations to some countries" won't offset the dramatic impact of Russia's decision to leave a Black Sea deal that had allowed Ukraine to export grain worldwide. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a summit with African leaders…

France 24

Bluffing or not, Putin’s declared deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus ramps up saber-rattling

Sometime this summer, if President Vladimir Putin can be believed, Russia moved some of its short-range nuclear weapons into Belarus, closer to Ukraine and onto the doorstep of NATO’s members in Central and Eastern Europe

The Independent UK

Ireland won’t offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

‘I wouldn’t imagine we’d be represented at the funeral,’ says Varadkar

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian forces say they have recaptured frontline village after Putin says attacks have intensified – as it happened

Zelenskiy posts video showing soldiers in village of Staromaiorske; Russian president says attacks have increased primarily on frontline in Zaporizhzhia

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Al Jazeera

Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Not right away. But if the mood for talks grows, Africa and China hold advantages that could make them vital mediators.

Al Jazeera

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Russian defence chief, showcases missiles

Sergei Shoigu’s visit comes as North is marking anniversary of armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War.

The Independent UK

Ireland unlikely to offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

The Taoiseach was responding to a hypothetical question which harkened back to an infamous Second World War-era diplomatic gaffe.

The Independent UK

Angry Russia refuses to speak at UN meeting on its attacks on Ukraine's key port city of Odesa.

In an escalation of Russia’s anger at Ukraine and its Western backers, Russia refused to speak at a U.N. Security Council meeting called to discuss Moscow’s recent attacks on Odesa

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The Guardian - UK

Kremlin blames west for small number of leaders due at Russia-Africa summit

Ukraine war and grain deal exit loom over forum that could be ‘make or break for Putin’ in courting Africa

The Independent UK

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit with Putin, as Kremlin seeks allies in Ukraine war

Some African leaders have arrived in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin seeks more allies amid the fighting in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Russian cybersecurity chief jailed for 14 years for treason

Sachkov who helped found one of Russia’s most prominent cybersecurity firms was accused of aiding foreign spies.

The Week

Can the Ukraine-Russia Black Sea grain deal be rescued?

Concerns over a global food crisis are mounting as the West continues to look for safe ways to export Ukrainian grain following the ending of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 518 of the invasion

Russia increases conscription age limit; Putin to visit China in October

The Independent UK

Wagner gold smuggling critical to keeping Russia’s economy afloat, MPs say

Parliamentary report also criticises the ‘remarkably complacent’ attitude of the government to Wagner’s activities across the last decade

The Guardian - AU

Russia raises the maximum age of conscription as it seeks to replenish Ukraine forces

From 2024, anyone aged 18 to 30 will be called up for a year of military service, with those served draft notices banned from leaving the country

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