Ukrainian prime minister set to appeal for more aid during Canada visit
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is expected to thank Canada for its support of his country, while also pressing for more help in the form of weapons and money.
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U.S. declares Wall Street Journal reporter ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia
The designation elevates the case of Evan Gershkovich in the U.S. government hierarchy and means that a dedicated State Department office will lead efforts to secure his release.
Russia using ‘scorched earth’ tactics in Bakhmut, Ukraine says
Ukrainian military analyst Oleh Zhdanov said Russian forces controlled the centre of Bakhmut, with much of their assault now focusing on the railway station.
U.S. officials grappling with fallout from leak on Ukraine intelligence
The leak was alarming within the Pentagon that it referred the matter to the Department of Justice, which has opened a criminal investigation into the disclosure of the documents.
China arming Russia would be ‘historic mistake,’ NATO chief warns
Jens Stoltenberg made the comments as French President Emmanuel Macron travels to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the fighting in eastern Europe.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Poland as allies step up military aid
In Warsaw, Zelenskyy was due to meet President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and speak to Ukrainian refugees.
Ukraine continues Bakhmut fight as Kyiv mocks Russian claim of capture
The Bakhmut battle has been one of the bloodiest of the conflict, now in its second year, with many casualties on both sides and much of the eastern city destroyed by bombardments.
Prominent Russian military blogger killed in cafe explosion
Russian news reports said blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed in the explosion at the Street Food Bar No. 1 cafe in St. Petersburg.
Belarus is calling for a Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says that won’t aid goals
Ukraine has said Russia must withdraw its troops as a precursor to any peace deal, and says any temporary ceasefire would only allow Russia to regroup for future military action.
Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia over espionage charges
Russia’s top security agency said Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.