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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8, wound more than a dozen

Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded more than a dozen more, authorities said Thursday. In a late-night post warning of the Russian attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again called on Kyiv's allies to supply his country with more air defence systems.

France 24 · Jul 29

Ukraine’s drone strikes are having an impact on Russia — but Russian leaders remain committed to war

In recent months, Ukrainian forces have launched drone strikes deeper into Russia and Crimea. These strikes, dubbed “long-range sanctions” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have predominantly hit notable military targets — oil refineries, communications hubs and industries directly funding the Russian war effort.

The Conversation · Jul 29

How the wars in Iran and Ukraine are colliding on the world’s largest lake

IN FOCUS: Kyiv’s attack on an Iranian vessel is a move to bolster US support at a crucial juncture, experts tell Maryam Zakir-Hussain

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelensky’s meeting with Trump

Overnight attack started a fire at the Ryazan refinery, ramping up pressure on Moscow

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Zelensky hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump as Ukraine seeks Patriot missile deal

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed a “good meeting” with United States President Donald Trump at the White House, saying the two leaders discussed plans to produce Patriot air-defence interceptors and ways to revive stalled negotiations with Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 29

Ukrainian drones spark Russian Wildberries warehouse evacuation after major attack

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?

In today’s newsletter: A recent government reshuffle has exposed deep fractures within Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime cabinet

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least seven dead and Poland scrambles jets as Putin launches ‘massive’ strikes

Ukraine’s president said Russia had been planning the attack for several days

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Instead of Standing With Ukraine 'Tried and Failed' to Pander to Russia

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump’s approach toward Russia as lawmakers prepared to vote on new sanctions aimed at weakening Moscow’s ability to sustain its war against Ukraine.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Iran-US war latest: Trump resumes ‘heavy waves of strikes’ on Iran after vowing to avenge surprise missile attack

Iran targeted US bases in Jordan and claims to have struck three tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Jul 29