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War in Ukraine: a glimpse into the life of soldiers on the front line

In eastern Ukraine, Russia continues its push to control the entire Donbas region. The strategic towns of Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Bakhmut have all seen intense bombardment in recent days, leaving Ukrainian forces to shore up their lines of defence. Our reporters Luke Shrago, Taline Oundjian and Achraf Abid spent the…

France 24

Defending Troops Shell Russian Targets With British M777 Howitzers

The Ukrainian military has released video footage of troops shelling Russian targets with 155-millimeter M777 howitzers made in the United Kingdom.

Zenger

Macron warns economic hardship is coming in Bastille Day interview

In a TV interview on Bastille Day, French President Emmanuel Macron talked about the war in Ukraine, dependency on Russian gas, inflation and reforms – painting a grim picture of France's economic future as a result of the war in Ukraine.

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Timeline: Week 20 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 20 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war sends shockwaves through Ireland's economy and could have 'severe' consequences

Paschal Donohoe, the Finance Minister, said the war could cause further economic woes for Ireland

Irish Mirror

Decrying Nazism – even when it's not there – has been Russia's 'Invade country for free' card

Oleg Morozov, a member of the Russian parliament and an ally of President Vladimir Putin’s, made what sounded much like a threat in May 2022.

The Conversation

Russian basketball boss defends Brittney Griner in drugs trial

A Russian basketball club director gave evidence in support of U.S. Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Brittney Griner on Thursday in her third appearance in a Russian court on drugs charges carrying a possible jail sentence of up to 10 years.

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Kremlin says work still to be done on EU Kaliningrad transit deal

The Kremlin said on Thursday there was still work to be done over a European Union ban on the transit of sanctioned goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.

Reuters

Ukraine devastates Russian artillery depots ahead of offensive

Western military systems aid Kyiv on the ground but Russia’s Putin refuses to back down in the 20th week of war.

Al Jazeera

Lithuania to keep Kaliningrad trade restrictions while working out new rules

European Union member Lithuania will keep restrictions on trade flows to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad while it works out new rules, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte said on Thursday.

Reuters

Kremlin says Kazakhstan's efforts to attract sanctions-hit businesses 'absolutely normal'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Kazakhstan's efforts to attract sanctions-hit businesses that have left the Russian market were "absolutely normal".

Reuters

Russian war slowing growth and hiking inflation, European Commission warns

Body revises economic forecast and says outlook for EU and eurozone heavily dependent on course of war

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian Forces Wipe Out Russian Ammo Dump In Spectacular Explosion

Ukrainian ground forces reportedly destroyed two Russian artillery pieces and an ammo dump in a series of increasingly spectacular explosions.

Zenger

Ukrainian Commander Always Tells His Troops The Truth About How Hard The Next Mission Will Be

A Ukrainian Commander and war hero has said that he always tells his troops the truth about how hard their next mission will be and that some might not survive.

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Marines Blast Russian Ammo Depots With Stugna P Missile System

Ukrainian marines pinpointed a Russian target on the screen before unleashing a missile and apparently destroyed it.

Reason

"Russian Censorship: How 'Fake News' Law Led to Collapse of Independent Journalism"

An interesting (and quite detailed) article Tuesday in PressGazette (Alfie Davis), an English publication focused on the media; here's a short excerpt: A change to the Russian Criminal Code, which criminalises the dissemination of "false information" about the Russian military, was passed in March—eight days after the invasion of Ukraine.…

Zenger

Howl’s About A Cuddle: Pet Wolf Who Just Wants To Play

Meet Kira the full-grown wolf-dog hybrid who likes to play games with her owner’s son and frolic with pooches in the park.

WEKU

Members of Brittney Griner's Russian team defend her character, on and off the court

Griner appeared moved by the testimony of her friends, tearing up repeatedly during Thursday's proceedings. Her longtime team doctor added that Griner has never failed a drug test.

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Macron's Bastille Day interview: Russia 'will use gas as a weapon of war'

France needs to mobilise to prepare for the probable scenario of energy shortages this autumn because Russia is using cuts in supplies to Europe as a weapon in its war with Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.

Reuters

Moscow proxies in southern Ukraine aim for September vote on joining Russia

Russian-installed officials in a region of Ukraine partly under Moscow's control are aiming to stage a referendum on joining Russia in September, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a local official.

The Independent UK

New rocket systems wreaking havoc on Russia’s army could be game changer for Ukraine

‘Himars is turning the tide of the war,’ says one official

The Independent UK

Officials: Russian strike kills 17 people in central Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles that struck a city in central Ukraine killed 17 people and wounded about 90

Reuters

Russia says some elements of possible deal on Ukraine grain are settled

Contact between Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Nations on the issue of exports of Ukrainian grain will continue after Wednesday's talks in Istanbul delivered some elements of a possible deal, Russia's foreign ministry said.

The Independent UK

At least 20 killed after Russia launches rare attack on central Ukraine city

President Volodymyr Zelensky calls it an ‘act of terror’

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy condemns Russian ‘terrorism’ as Vinnytsia attack kills more than 20

Three children among dead and dozens of people injured after missiles hit civilian buildings in Ukrainian city

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