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Zhibek Zholy: The Russian ship carrying ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grain

The case of the Zhibek Zholy highlights food crisis fears and has tested Turkey’s relationship with Moscow and Kyiv.

Al Jazeera

Detained U.S. basketball player Griner arrives in Russian court for hearing on drugs charges

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returned to a Russian court on Thursday for the second hearing of her trial on drug charges that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, days after she urged U.S. President Joe Biden to secure her release.

Reuters

Kremlin on Boris Johnson: We Don’t Like Him Either

The Kremlin said on Thursday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson didn't like Russia and that Moscow didn't like him either. Speaking during a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "He (Johnson) doesn't like us, we don't like him either". Later, Russia's ambassador to Britain said that Johnson's…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Amid Brittney Griner trial, Russia says prisoner swaps 'difficult'

Russia said on Thursday that it was difficult to exchange prisoners with the United States and suggested Washington be silent about the fate of Brittney Griner, the U.S. basketball star detained in Russia on drugs charges.

Reuters

Kremlin on Boris Johnson: we don't like him either

The Kremlin said on Thursday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson didn't like Russia and that Moscow didn't like him either.

Reuters

Russian-born Rybakina Eyes Wimbledon Final despite Compatriots' Ban

Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday, counting her blessings that, despite being a Russian-born player, she escaped the tournament ban on her compatriots. Rybakina was born in Moscow but switched her nationality to Kazakhstan in 2018 to take advantage of greater financial help, said…

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New Zealand's Ardern Decries UN 'Failure' over Ukraine War

The UN Security Council has failed in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday, describing Moscow's role as "morally bankrupt." Ardern, who has long argued against the Security Council veto powers held by the five permanent members Britain, China, France, Russia and…

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Griner's Moscow trial resumes amid calls for US to seek deal

Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court Thursday as calls increase for Washington to do more to secure her release

The Independent UK

Cambodia invites Russian foreign minister to Asean meetings

Cambodia has invited Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to annual Asean-related meetings slated for early August, with the decision likely to cause concern among the international community which has been split in its response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Russia-Ukraine war update: what we know on day 134 of the invasion

Russian attacks intensify in Donetsk; civilians continue to flee from Sloviansk as Moscow’s forces press towards the eastern Ukrainian city

The Guardian - UK

Desperate Sri Lanka pleads with Moscow to pay for Russian fuel on credit

The country also wants the Kremlin to resume flights between Moscow and Colombo

The Independent UK

Elena Rybakina beats Ajla Tomljanovic to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Moscow-born Elena Rybakina dropped her first set of the Championships but reached a maiden semi-final in SW19

The Independent UK

EU Chief Warns of Danger of Complete Cut-off of Russian Gas

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the 27-nation European Union needs to make emergency plans to prepare for a complete cut-off of Russian gas in the wake of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. The EU has already imposed sanctions on Russia, including on some energy supplies,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia’s Lavrov Calls for Efforts to Protect International Laws

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday called on all parties in the world to make efforts to protect international laws as "the world is evolving in a complicated manner." Lavrov was speaking through a translator at a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi. His comments…

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The Independent UK

G-20 meeting may lead to wider divisions over war in Ukraine

Foreign ministers from the world’s largest nations are looking to address the war in Ukraine and its impact on energy and food security when they meet this week

Reuters

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Vladimir Putin accused the West of decades of aggression towards Moscow and warned that if it wanted to attempt to beat Russia on the battlefield it was welcome to try, but this would bring tragedy for Ukraine.

Reuters

Ukraine battles to push back Russian advance in northern Donetsk

Ukraine has so far staved off any major Russian advance into the north of its Donetsk region, but pressure is intensifying with heavy shelling on the city of Sloviansk and nearby populated areas, the Ukrainian military said on Wednesday.

Reuters

U.S. urges G20 to press Russia to reopen sea lanes for grain delivery

Food and energy security will figure prominently in a meeting of G20 foreign minister in Bali this week and the group's members should insist Russia support U.N. efforts to reopen sea lanes blocked by Moscow's war in Ukraine, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.

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Russia's stated war aims begin catching up with reality

The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament said on Tuesday that Ukraine had become a "terrorist state" and was doing everything to ensure that Russia did not stop its invasion at the borders of the eastern Donbas region as advertised.

The Guardian - UK

Sloviansk mayor urges residents to flee city as Russia steps up shelling

Vadim Lyakh says 40 houses hit on Monday as Moscow shifts focus to main cities in Donetsk region after fall of Lysychansk

The Independent UK

‘I was born in war, I will die in war’: Trying to survive on Ukraine’s new front line

Russia’s war has now arrived in the Donetsk city of Kramatorsk, as Moscow vows to push further into Ukrainian territory. Bel Trew meets some of those living there, for whom every day is a battle for survival

The Conversation

Ukraine war: reclaiming Snake Island is Kyiv’s biggest strategic victory so far – here's why

On February 24, the first day of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops occupied Snake Island, a small but strategically important outpost in the Black Sea about 70 nautical miles south of Odessa. The 13 Ukrainian troops stationed there were reported to have “twice bravely repulsed the attacks of the…

Al Jazeera

Phosphorus bombs: What you should know about Russia’s alleged use

According to Ukrainian officials, Moscow’s troops have used the weapons several times throughout the war.

The Independent UK

Ukraine town warned to evacuate ahead of Russian assault

A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, the mayor of a city that could be next in Moscow’s firing line warned residents to evacuate ahead of an expected assault

Daily Mirror

Fast food chain which replaced McDonald’s in Russia caught serving mouldy burgers

Vkusno & tochka launched in June to delighted fanfare in Moscow with plans to replace all 800 former McDonald's sites in Russia, but has been accused of selling out of date food

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