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Ukraine says 10 grain ships ready to depart, awaiting UN go-ahead

Ukraine on Friday said ten ships loaded with grain were ready to leave its Black Sea ports awaiting confirmation that it is safe to do so from the UN and Turkey. Ukraine's military on Friday denied Russian claims it struck a prison in separatist-held territory, killing 40 Ukrainian prisoners of…

France 24

UK says Russia's Wagner allocated responsibility for specific sectors of front line in Ukraine

Russian private military firm Wagner has likely been allocated responsibility for specific sectors of the front line in eastern Ukraine, possibly as Russia is facing a major shortage of combat infantry, Britain's Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update on Friday.

Reuters

Russian forces, Ukraine both claim control of vital power plant

Capture of Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow’s first strategic gain in more than three weeks.

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Russian forces capture Ukraine's second biggest power plant, Ukraine says

Russian forces have taken over Ukraine's second biggest power plant, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, following an earlier claim by Russian-backed forces to have captured it intact.

Reuters

Putin’s private army ‘making tactical advances in the Donbas’

Vladimir Putin’s private army has “likely suceeded in making tactical advances in the Donbas”, according to British defence chiefs.

Evening Standard

Russian firm Wagner made tactical advances in Donbas - UK intelligence

Russian private military firm Wagner has likely made tactical advances in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, British military intelligence said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Lavrov’s African tour another front in struggle between west and Moscow

Analysis: Foreign minister seeks to win friends and influence people in countries where closeness can be traced back to USSR

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Al Qaeda affiliate claims attack on Mali's main military base

Al Qaeda's affiliate in Mali claimed responsibility on Saturday for an attack on the country's main military base, which it said was a response to governmental collaboration with Russian mercenaries.

Reuters

Pro Russian, So-Called Donetsk People’s Republic Claims To Have Destroyed American Radar Station

The images were obtained from the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on Saturday, July 16.

Zenger

Ukrainian Special Forces Showcase Buggies Supplied By Foreign Allies

The images were obtained from the Command of the Special Operations Forces on the evening of Sunday, July 17.

Zenger

Ukrainian Forces Hit Moving Russian Tank With Anti-Tank Guided Missile

The images were obtained from the 80th Air Assault Brigade along with a statement.

Zenger

Ukrainians Target Russian Positions Taking Out Anti-Tank Missile Units And Machine Gunners

The images of the operation were obtained from the 28th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Saturday, July 16.

Zenger

Explosions Light Up Night Sky As Ukrainian Forces Destroy Another Russian Ammo Depot

Explosions lit up the night sky as Ukrainian forces destroyed yet another Russian ammunition depot.

Zenger

Ukrainian Soldiers Promise To Subject Russian Invaders To Living Hell

It is unclear where exactly in Ukraine the footage was filmed, but it was obtained from the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

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British Soldiers Training Fresh Ukrainian Recruits In UK Say They Are Very Motivated

British soldiers training fresh Ukrainian recruits in the United Kingdom have said that they are very motivated and a pleasure to work with in new footage obtained from the Ministry of Defense.

Al Jazeera

Libya’s elites may unite, but elections still elusive

Libya has been divided by powerful elites for years, will a deal between commander Haftar and PM Dbeibah end that?

Evening Standard

Putin’s private army plugging gaps in Russia’s forces, says UK

The Ministry of Defence says the Wagner Group has played a ‘central role’ in recent battles in the Donbas

Financial Times

Niger: the west’s bulwark against jihadis and Russian influence in Africa

The country is emerging as a critical ally in a neighbourhood of failing states

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The Guardian - UK

‘Children were hunted by armed men’: Malians seek safety in Mauritania

Thousands have exchanged fighting between government forces, jihadists and mercenaries linked to Russia, for the meagre security of border camps

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin sending prisoners to their deaths as ‘cannon fodder’ in Ukraine war

Russian criminals are reportedly being offered 200,000 roubles - just over £2,800 - and an amnesty if they travel to deadly frontline but they must survived six months to get their reward

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Wagner group in Mali spurs refugee spike in Mauritania

Malians are fleeing to nearby Mauritania to escape from bandits, fighters, the army and now Russian operatives.

Asharq Al-Awsat

As Summit Host, Spain Urges NATO to Watch its Southern Flank

While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is certain to dominate an upcoming NATO summit in Madrid, Spain and other member nations are quietly pushing the Western alliance to consider how mercenaries aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin are spreading Moscow's influence to Africa. As the host of the summit taking place…

The Independent UK

As summit host, Spain urges NATO to watch its southern flank

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is certain to dominate an upcoming NATO summit in Madrid

Daily Mirror

Pro-Vladimir Putin private army in Ukraine war boasts it now has its own air force

The private pro-Vladimir Putin Wagner Group army has boasted it now has its own air force after two pilots were captured in Ukraine

Reuters

Libya's Bashagha says he supports removal of foreign fighters

Libya's parliament-appointed Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha said on Wednesday his government supported removing all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, guided by a committee set up to safeguard a ceasefire after the 2014-2020 conflict.

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