Chris Christie mocks Trump’s ‘top secret’ plan for ending Ukraine war: ‘Move over Churchill’ Trump said he would ‘have the deal done in one day. One day’ The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Drones target Crimea after Putin vows to avenge bridge blast Ukraine and Russia accused each other of overnight drone attacks hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for a strike that damaged his flagship bridge to Crimea. Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023
Ukraine war: Crimean bridge attack is another blow to Putin's strongman image The bridge connecting mainland Russia across the Kerch strait with the illegally annexed Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea was seriously damaged on July 17 2023, in what appears to be a successful strike by naval drones. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023
USAid chief accuses Putin of ‘reckless’ exit from Ukraine grain deal Putin’s justification full of ‘lies’, says Samantha Power, as Russia warns of ‘risks’ to ships exporting grain The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023
Russia seizes local assets of Danone and Carlsberg, increasing fears for remaining foreign brands The Russian government has seized the local subsidiaries of both French dairy group Danone and Danish brewer Carlsberg using a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. This follows the introduction of new rules in April that allow the state to take over the assets of firms from "unfriendly"… France 24 · Jul 18, 2023
High Caucasus by Tom Parfitt review – one man and a mountain range This record of an extraordinary 1,000-mile trek across the mountainous southern Russian republics of the Caucasus uncovers a brutal history that resonates today The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023
Washington determined to support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, says top US general – as it happened Gen Mark Milley and US Defence Secretary reassert backing for Ukraine and say its forces are making progress against Russia The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023
Crimea bridge attack: Everything to know about the Kerch bridge as critical Russian supply line attacked Europe’s longest bridge connects the Russian city of Krasnodar in the east to Kerch in Russia-annexed Crimea The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Ukraine war live: Putin’s forces pushed back in south as Russia launches Odesa strikes Zelensky’s troops continue offensive operations to the south and north of Bakhmut The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Key Russian bridge to Crimea is struck again as Putin vows response to attack that killed 2 The strike was carried out by two Ukrainian maritime drones, Russian authorities said. Ukraine was coy about taking responsibility, saying it would reveal details on how the action was carried out after Kyiv won the war. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 510 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 510th day. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 510 of the invasion Russia says it carried out ‘revenge’ strikes on Odesa and Mykolayiv after Crimea bridge was attacked; Kremlin warns it will be a risk for Ukraine to ship grain without Russian security guarantees The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023
Russia's refusal to renew grain passage agreement revives concern over food prices Russia said Monday it would not renew an agreement to safeguard cargo passage on a crucial Black Sea shipping corridor that for months has helped stabilizes global food prices. Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023
Putin vows response against Ukraine over Crimea bridge blasts President Vladimir Putin threatened to strike at Ukraine in retaliation for explosions that damaged Russia’s flagship bridge to Crimea. Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023 More Wagner mercenaries roll into Belarus as they set up new training camp Russian President Vladimir Putin has allowed Wagner to reform in Belarus after a deal following an armed uprising by the group
Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023 Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks damaged bridge to Crimea Russia said two Ukrainian drones caused explosions that damaged its flagship bridge to Crimea, killing two people and causing the suspension of road and rail traffic.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Russia stops crucial Ukraine grain export deal hours after attack on Crimea bridge Countries call on Moscow to stop using food ‘as a weapon’ as the Kremlin decries a drone assault on the jewel in the crown of Putin’s infrastructure projects
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 17, 2023 Trudy Rubin: Can Ukraine win the war against Russia? I’m traveling there to find out When this column appears, I will have just arrived in Odesa, Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Cleverly condemns Putin as Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal Russia has halted a deal that allows vital grain exports from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023 Russia says decision not to extend Black Sea grain deal is final No more talks planned, says official, despite Turkish leader expressing hope of progress at UN meeting
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Trump finally reveals how he thinks he could end Russia’s war in Ukraine in a day The former president boasted about his relationships to the Russian and Ukrainian presidents
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023 Ukraine war: Wagner Group boss and Belarus's president are still manoeuvring for power Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko is emerging with more power in the aftermath of the military uprising and march on Moscow as he publicly questions President Vladimir Putin’s version of events.
WEKU · Jul 17, 2023 Latest in Ukraine: The grain deal is out, cluster bombs and NATO expansion are in Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023 Russia closes Crimea bridge after official declares ‘emergency’ Russia said two Ukrainian drones caused explosions that damaged its flagship bridge to Crimea, killing two people and causing the suspension of road and rail traffic.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023 What is the MoD taking in its tea? There’s no way Britain will be in a three-front war by 2030 The outgoing defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has got the begging bowl out again. But his fearmongering about Russia and the Pacific is irresponsible, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins