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Monday briefing: ‘New levels of misery’ for Ukraine’s soldiers as diplomatic wrangling drags on

In today’s newsletter: Trump’s stance on the war continues to oscillate while Zelenskyy’s infantry face gruelling stints at the ‘zero line’ amid increasingly lethal Russian attacks

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July

Russia reportedly launched more than 14 times as many drones on Ukraine than it did in July 2024.

Al Jazeera

Russia's Latest Moves Signal Preparation For 'Protracted' War With NATO, Expert Says in Dire Warning

As the Kremlin moves to increase defense spending and change laws surrounding troop mobilization, experts are warning that these are signals Russia is preparing for a "protracted" war not only with Ukraine, but with NATO as well.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,237

Here are the key events on day 1,237 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

What Is Vladimir Putin's 'Passportization'? The Sinister Choice Facing Ukrainians in Occupied Territories

Russia's "passportization" policy in occupied Ukrainian territories forces residents into a dire situation, demanding that Ukrainians accept Russian law.

International Business Times UK

Trump Says Zelensky 'Shouldn't Have Allowed' War With Russia to Happen, Takes Jab at Ukrainian Leader: 'He's No Angel'

While simultaneously commending him for his bravery, President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for not striking a deal with Russia at the start of the war.

International Business Times

Half Of Russians Wants Putin To Withdraw Troops From Ukraine: Poll

The independent survey also showed only 32% of Russians were prepared to join the fight if ordered by the Defense Ministry

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Putin’s troops advance on key city as Ukraine’s forces seek to push them back

Delays earlier this year in approval for fresh Western military aid have left some Ukrainian units struggling for equipment

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin refuses to comment on Trump’s claims he would settle war – as it happened

Donald Trump claimed he could end the war in Ukraine, while his political rival Joe Biden said Trump had ‘no idea’

The Guardian - UK

‘I have my iPhone, X and a brain in my head’: Ukrainian journalist and social media star Illia Ponomarenko

Ahead of the publication of his raw account of the Russian invasion, the reporter talks about capturing the conflict in real time – and when the war will come to an end

The Guardian - UK

The fight for full press freedom in Ukraine: ‘We can write what we want, but bad actors try to intimidate us’

Kyiv Independent’s Olga Rudenko is set on telling the truth in wartime, despite clumsy instances of state harassment

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: killing of two Ukrainians by Russian in southern Germany investigated for political motive, say prosecutors – as it happened

Two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany for medical rehabilitation killed and 57-year-old Russian suspect arrested, says public prosecutor’s office

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Don’t worry,’ EU foreign affairs chief tells Ukrainians as ministers focus on Middle East – as it happened

‘Looking for a solution in the Middle East doesn’t mean that we are not continuing supporting Ukraine,’ says Josep Borrell

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 698

Deadly shelling hits market in Donetsk city; Russia hits Zaporizhzhia region 95 times in a day; ‘special operation’ blew up Russian chemical plant

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy says he will keep up military pressure on Russian-occupied Crimea – as it happened

Ukrainian president says military pressure will continue, during video address in Prague that was marred by possible hack attack, says Czech parliament

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 608

Sweden says ‘external force or tampering’ broke cable to Estonia; US seeks forfeiture of Russian-owned yacht worth $300m

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says 6 personnel killed in incident involving two helicopters

Six servicemen killed onboard two Mi-8 helicopters while on a mission in Russian-held territory near Bakhmut: Reports.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s western region hit by large-scale Russian air attack

Air raid siren activated across eastern, central and western Ukraine as air force warns of Russian missile attacks.

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The Guardian - AU

Ukrainian forces gradually advance on Bakhmut; four people injured after shelling in Kherson – as it happened

Eastern Command spokesperson says Ukrainian forces are ‘pressuring’ Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast; Russian shelling hits residential area. says Ukraine

Evening Standard

OPINION - Ukrainian journalist Olga Rodenko is one of the bravest women I have met, and here’s why

Exactly a year ago, on a similar scorching June day, I interviewed the editor of The Kyiv Independent, 34-year-old Olga Rudenko, and her CEO, Daryna Shevchenko, at the Founders Forum tech conference in Soho House, Oxfordshire. The luxury of our surroundings made only starker the separation between what was happening…

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian editor's pride as news website goes from start-up to essential war source

Olga Rudenko is editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent, a news website now heralded the world over for its reporting of the conflict

The Guardian - UK

Trust, diversity and independence: three key elements for a thriving press

Newspapers’ power is being eroded and disinformation is rife – but there is a way forward, says the executive director of the Guardian Foundation

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian editor hails bravery of her journalists in covering Russia war

Olga Rudenko, editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent, said her publication became the 'world’s eyes' on the brutal war and Ukraine ’s 'voice in the world'

Evening Standard

Editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent talks of delivering the truth from the frontline during London visit

Olga Rudenko gave the prestigious Cudlipp Lecture this week warning of freedoms under attack in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

China’s Xiaomi Says Opposed to Ukraine Adding It to ‘International Sponsors of War’ List

Chinese tablet and phone maker Xiaomi said on Friday it strongly opposed Ukraine adding the company to the "international sponsors of war" list. Ukraine's National Corruption Prevention Agency designated Xiaomi on the list, according to an April 13 press release, and reported by local media. According to the agency, Xiaomi…

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