Ukraine launches major push against Russian troops, officials, analysts say
The Institute of Study of War reported that Ukrainian forces launched “a significant mechanized counteroffensive operation in western Zaporizhzhia region” on Wednesday.
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U.S. to send Ukraine surveillance drones as part of new US$400M aid package
The military aid package also includes munitions for several air defense systems, armoured vehicles and and a variety of other missiles and rockets.
Ukraine reports small advances against Russian troops in counteroffensive
Ukrainian troops had driven Russian units from positions near the village of Andriivka southwest of the largely destroyed city of Bakhmut which Russian forces captured in May.
Moscow, Crimea hit by drone strikes, Russia says, as southern Ukraine gets bombarded
Another drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors — more visible damage compared to earlier drone strikes on the Russian capital.
Food security at risk as India bans rice export, Russia ends Black Sea grain deal
The Indian government announced on Thursday that it would be stopping all exports of non-Basmati white rice with immediate effect.
Russia practices seizing ships in Black Sea as Ukraine grain strikes continue
The United States on Thursday imposed Russia-related sanctions against nearly 120 people and entities aimed at blocking Moscow’s access to electronics and other goods.
Why Zelenskyy’s call to tighten spending led a Ukrainian minister to resign
Zelenskyy said he had appealed to local councils and his cabinet to show restraint so that “people feel that budget resources are used fairly and correctly.”
Ukraine accuses Russia of intentionally striking Odesa port, grain terminals
Russia attacked Odesa for the second consecutive night after quitting a deal on Monday that allowed the safe passage of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
G20 finance ministers end India meeting without consensus on Ukraine war
Following two days of talks, there was no final communique. Instead, India, as the host nation, was forced to issue the G20 Chair’s summary and an outcome document.
Russian general fired, says top military brass betrayed soldiers in Ukraine
It was unclear when the message was recorded and Popov’s current whereabouts were not known. The defence ministry has not said anything about his dismissal.