Russia will keep talking with UN over Black Sea grain deal, Kremlin says
Russia has in repeatedly cast doubt on whether it will renew the Turkish-brokered deal, which facilitates agricultural exports from Moscow and Kyiv via the Black Sea.
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2 Canadians killed amid intense fighting in Ukraine, Global Affairs Canada says
Family and aid workers identified the two Canadians as Kyle Porter and Cole Zelenco, who were killed during a fierce battle with Russian forces in Bakhmut last week.
Ukraine-Russia war: Vatican involved in secret peace mission, Pope says
“There is a mission in course now but it is not yet public. When it is public, I will reveal it,” Pope Francis told reporters during a flight home after a three-day Hungary visit.
Russia accidentally bombs own city near Ukraine border
Military experts have noted that as the number of Russian military flights have increased sharply during the fighting, so have the crashes and accidents.
New Black Sea grain deal remains elusive despite resumption of ship inspections
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due to discuss the grain export deal with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York next week.
Vladimir Putin makes 2nd Ukraine visit in attempt to rally Russian troops
Russia’s war in Ukraine has become largely deadlocked amid heavy fighting in the country’s east, particularly around the city of Bakhmut.
Ukraine calls on NATO to secure Black Sea and integrate air defences
Applications by Ukraine and Georgia to join would have the same impact on the Black Sea, where Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey are already members.
Intelligence leak a ‘very serious’ risk to national security, Pentagon says
The U.S. officials declined to provide any specifics, including about the expanse of the release, how it happened and to which country leaders the U.S. has spoken.
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.
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.