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A US-Russia prisoner swap for reporter Evan Gershkovich could be tricky: 3 essential reads on the recent history

The parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being detained in Russia where he has been accused of espionage, said in multiple July 12, 2023, news reports that President Joe Biden promised to do whatever it takes to bring their son home.

The Conversation

Biden’s Jest On Wagner Group Chief Raises Eyebrows Amid Russia Rift

President Biden warns Prigozhin to be cautious after failed revolt and Putin's loss in Ukraine war.

Zenger

Analysis | India stakes its G20 legacy on Global South imprint

G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa Amitabh Kant continue discussions on draft “Leader’s Declaration” for Summit in Sept. India pushing for AU membership to expand Global South's imprint in G20, diverting attention from Ukraine war. G-7 countries adamant to include war in Ukraine in G20 document, while Russia and China…

The Hindu

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Daniil Medvedev: Wimbledon 2023 semi-finalist in profile

The former world No 1 is the last Russian left in the main singles draws this year

The Independent UK

Biden says ‘serious’ about prisoner swap to release US journalist held in Russia for ‘espionage’

More than 100 days after Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia’s Yekaterinburg on espionage charges, US president Joe Biden has said that he is “serious” about a prisoner exchange as a step to free the journalist, AP News reported.

Newslaundry

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 506 of the invasion

Ukraine claims to have shot down 16 drones overnight; Pentagon says Wagner mercenaries no longer participating in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Russian lawmakers pass a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures to protect 'traditional values'

Russian lawmakers passed a toughened version of a bill on Friday that outlaws gender-affirming procedures, annuls marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bars transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents

The Independent UK

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The IOC says it will not invite Russia and Belarus to the 2024 Olympics in Paris

While Russia and Belarus will not receive formal invitations, the International Olympic Committee says it will not stop athletes from the two countries from participating as neutral contestants.

WEKU

Putin vs. Wagner: saved by kompromat?

If you’re not “feeling confused” by events in Russia in the past few weeks, “then you’ve probably not been paying attention”, said Michael Day in The i Paper.

The Week

Wagner fighters are training Belarus defence forces, government says

Minsk said Friday that members of the Russia's Wagner mercenary group were acting as instructors for Belarusian territorial defence forces “in a number of military disciplines”, three weeks after the group's aborted rebellion in Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Wagner "simply doesn't exist" as a distinct…

France 24

Trudy Rubin: From hell to Harvard: One Ukrainian's escape and how you can help fulfill her dreams

Fifteen months ago, Alina Beskrovna was huddled with her mother and 30 other Ukrainians in a pitch-black basement in Mariupol, as Russian shells rained down and buildings around them collapsed in flames. I didn't know whether she was alive or dead.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

James Stavridis: Sweden and Finland give NATO an Arctic opportunity

In the wake of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the alliance can take a well-deserved victory lap. I commanded troops from both nations in Afghanistan, and Swedish forces in the Libyan campaign of 2011. The countries have professional and motivated personnel equipped with superb technology…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Biden is right to send cluster bombs to Ukraine

President Joe Biden’s decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine has generated heated opposition from close U.S. allies, human-rights groups, and current and former politicians, who question the morality of deploying weapons banned by more than 100 countries. Greater use of cluster bombs may well increase the death toll for…

Tribune News Service

Joe Biden ‘serious’ about pursuing prisoner swap to free reporter Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Mr Gershkovich has been imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges he and his employer deny

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A Russian general says he was fired for pointing out challenges his troops are facing

Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said Russia's military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of equipment that resulted in Russian casualties.

Evening Standard

Wagner forces no longer ‘significant’ in Ukraine following uprising, says US

It had waged some of the bloodiest battles in Russia’s war against Ukraine

Bangkok Post

Oil Prices Predicted to Recover Amidst Global Economic Rebound

The average price of ICE Brent crude oil in the second quarter of 2023 (April 1 - June 30, 2023) remained stable at $77.75 per barrel, indicating tighter supply in the market compared to the previous quarter. Following the OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) meeting on April 3, 2023, a…

Al Jazeera

Syrian gov’t says UN can deliver aid from Turkey for six months

Syria says UN aid deliveries would have to be ‘in full cooperation and coordination with the Syrian Government’.

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Evening Standard

Cluster munitions banned by more than 100 countries sent by US to Ukraine

Rishi Sunak sought to discourage the use of cluster munitions in talks with Joe Biden on Monday

Bangkok Post

Russian transgender people 'in total despair' over new bill

MOSCOW: "Nikolai", a 21-year-old transgender man, says he does not know how he can keep living in Russia after lawmakers moved to outlaw gender transitions.

The Independent UK

Why are Russian and Belarusian players allowed back at Wimbledon?

Top players such as Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev are back after the All England Club lifted its controversial ban

The Guardian - AU

Kyiv accepts counteroffensive not advancing quickly; Moscow plays down grain deal claim – as it happened

Andriy Yermak says West are not pressuring Ukraine to go faster ; Kremlin denies Turkish claim deal will be renewed

The Independent UK

Ukraine Russia war – live: Putin says Wagner chief Prigozhin rejected offer to join his army

Putin offered rebel group chance to continue fighting under different commander

Al Jazeera

Wagner mercenaries offered chance to serve in Russia, Putin says

Putin claims Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin rejected offer of fighters serving in Russia after mutiny.

The Times of India

Russian oil: Trade headaches for India as crude prices hit $60

NEW DELHI: A top buyer of Russian oil is bracing for trading trouble as the price of Urals, the country’s main export grade, breaks through a $60-a-barrel cap set by Western nations to curb Moscow’s revenue.

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