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The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Moment Russian soldiers become ‘stuck in tree’ after destruction of Kakhova dam

Russian soldiers became stuck in a tree after their own army was accused of laying waste to Ukraine’s Kakhova dam.

Evening Standard

Renowned human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov on trial for “discrediting” Russian military

The co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial, Oleg Orlov, has gone on trial in Moscow, charged with “discrediting” the Russian military in his criticism of Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Kakhovka dam collapse unlikely to hurt Ukraine counteroffensive but will have long-term impact

Catastrophe is also likely to fuel concerns about Moscow’s brinkmanship, if suspicions that Russia blew up the dam are proved

The Guardian - UK

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Rishi Sunak and Biden announce Atlantic Declaration - but STILL no free trade deal

It marks yet another Tory broken promise after the party pledged in its 2019 election manifesto it would strike a deal by the end of 2022

Daily Mirror

Dam collapse a global problem as waters may poison Black Sea, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian president warns flood waters contaminated with sewage, oil, chemicals and possibly anthrax

The Guardian - UK

Intense fighting reported as Ukrainian forces go on attack south of Zaporizhzhia

Counteroffensive reported to have begun, with large force pushing assault against Russian positions

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine recap: dams, lies and economic statistics

The likely cause of the destruction of the Kakhovka dam and power plant in the early hours of Tuesday morning remains shrouded in mystery – predictably, both sides are blaming each other. But it’s important to remember that under the Geneva conventions the destruction of infrastructure such as dams and…

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What Ukraine dam breach means for the country's counteroffensive and aid deployment

The humanitarian and ecological challenges caused by the breaching of the Nova Kakhovka dam present massive challenges for Ukraine, as it launches its long-awaited offensive. Mounting operations to assist and evacuate civilians from affected areas will deplete manpower and resources when the conflict is at a critical juncture.

The Conversation

Is the Kakhovka dam breach a hard blow to the Ukrainian counteroffensive?

The destruction on Tuesday of the Kakhovka dam, near the town of Kherson, has been seen by some as strategic blow to Ukrainian counteroffensive plans that have been in the works for months. But crossing the Dnipro River is not the only way Ukraine can regain territories occupied by Russia.

France 24

Deluge from ruptured Ukrainian dam is latest tragedy for Kherson residents since Russian invasion

Defiant as ever, many residents of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson who faced months of Russian occupation followed by months of Russian shelling are sticking it out after floodwaters from a ruptured dam upstream on the Dnieper River gushed through their streets and homes

The Independent UK

Edinburgh brothers head to war zone to help traumatised children in Ukraine

Edinburgh brothers David and Duncan Hamilton are set to head to Ukraine next week in order to provide support through therapy to war-torn families and traumatised children.

Edinburgh Live

Poland criticises EU’s ‘unacceptable’ proposed charge for refusing migrants

Warsaw says it would not pay €22,000 ‘fine’ for each person it did not host as ministers hold crunch talks in Luxembourg

The Guardian - UK

Russian forces accused of blocking flood evacuation efforts in Ukraine

Reports say Moscow’s forces preventing volunteers from rescuing people in town badly affected after collapse of Nova Kakhovka dam

The Guardian - UK

Maps show how Kakhovka dam collapse threatens Ukraine’s bread basket

Falling water levels in Kakhovka reservoir could imperil canals that feed some vital crop regions

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Turkmenistan vows to end smoking within two years

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan's authoritarian leader launched an "unprecedented" anti-smoking crusade on Thursday, ordering the Central Asia country to rid itself completely of tobacco within two years.

The Independent UK

AP Exclusive: Drone images of collapsed dam show ruined structure, devastation and no signs of life

Exclusive drone footage of the collapsed Ukrainian dam and surrounding villages under Russian occupation show the ruined structure falling into the flooded river and hundreds of submerged homes, greenhouses and even a church

Al Jazeera

Hungary’s hostage diplomacy: PM Orban frees human traffickers

Hungary’s anti-migrant leader prompts alarm in Brussels and neighbouring countries by releasing 777 people smugglers.

Al Jazeera

Bodies found floating after Kakhovka dam collapse: Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president paints a bleak picture of destruction and says Russian forces are shooting at rescuers.

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The Independent UK

India not planning to invite Ukraine to G20 summit in September

India says it is not planning to invite Ukraine to the G20 summit of industrialized and developing nations in September

Radio France Internationale

British PM in Washington to reinforce US-UK relations as Ukraine tops the agenda

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Washington for a two-day visit with the war in Ukraine high on the agenda while also underlining that post-Brexit Britain remains a staunch American ally in a world of emboldened authoritarian states.

The Independent UK

EU launches legal action against Poland over new Russian influence law

The European Union is launching legal action against Poland over a contentious new law that the nationalist government claims is meant to combat Russian influence

Bangkok Post

Zelensky visits flood-hit Ukraine region

KHERSON, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the region flooded by the breached Kakhovka dam on Thursday, as Moscow-installed authorities said five people had been killed in the disaster.

The Independent UK

Russia says top UN court should dismiss Ukraine's case over Crimea and terrorism funding

Russia is urging judges at the United Nations’ highest court to throw out a case brought by Ukraine against Moscow focussed on the 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula and the arming of rebels in eastern Ukraine in the years before Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022

The Guardian - UK

Kakhovka dam: Zelenskiy visits flood-hit region and criticises international response

Ukraine president says it is impossible to predict how many people will die in Russian-occupied areas as he appeals for assistance

France 24

Russian shelling hits flood-hit Kherson after Zelensky visit, says Ukraine

Nine people were injured Thursday in Russian shelling in the Kherson region as it deals with massive flooding from the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks came shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kherson. Moscow meanwhile accused Ukraine of killing two people at an…

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