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The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Blinken to speak to Russia's Lavrov for first time since Ukraine invasion

This will be their first call since February, but Blinken insists it's not a negotiation about Ukraine.

Axios

U.S. offers deal to Russia for release of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police officer killed by 'resistance' in Russia-occupied city - Ukraine

A police officer in the Russian-occupied city of Kherson was killed on Wednesday by an explosive device planted by the Ukrainian "resistance movement" and another one was injured, Ukraine's defence ministry said.

Reuters

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Russia ‘One of Last Imperial Colonial Powers,’ Says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to Benin Wednesday, branded Russia "one of the last imperial colonial powers" for its invasion of Ukraine. "Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine. It's a territorial war, the likes of which we thought had disappeared from European soil.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mum embarrassed that 'everything is worse in UK' after taking in Ukrainian mum and kid

From struggling to get an NHS dental appointment for her Ukrainian family, to having to wait weeks to see a GP for her child, one mum has been left feeling ashamed

Daily Mirror

Russian disposable incomes drop in Q2 as economic data paints gloomy outlook

Real disposable incomes in Russia fell 0.8% in the second quarter of 2022, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, with rising prices and restrictions linked to the conflict in Ukraine stifling Russians' purchasing power.

Reuters

Falls in Europe’s crop yields due to heatwaves could worsen price rises

From Spain to Hungary, output of staples such as corn forecast to fall by up to 9%, adding to impact of Ukraine war on food security

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Can either Russia or Ukraine reasonably claim to be 'winning' the war in Ukraine?

As the war in Ukraine drags on, both Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy say it’s going their way.

The Conversation

US official warns Asian aggressors will face Western might

The U.S. secretary of the Navy has warned that any Asian aggressor who violates the sovereignty of other countries in the region risks punitive counter actions just like what Russia is confronting for its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Inflation is spiking in Zimbabwe (again). Why high interest rates aren't the answer

The central bank of Zimbabwe has raised its benchmark rate from 80% to a fresh record of 200%. This increase comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is driving global commodity prices higher, exacerbating inflation in many countries around the world, including Zimbabwe.

The Conversation

Olia Hercules: ‘Putin and his goons tried to take our joy away from us – cooking helped us fight back’

Chef-activist Olia Hercules lost her love for cooking until her parents were finally able to flee Ukraine. She talks to Prudence Wade about how food can connect everyone – regardless of where you’re from

The Independent UK

Beneath a portrait of Putin, some Ukrainians embrace Russian passports

As the Soviet-era melody of the Russian national anthem filled the room, a small group of Ukrainians in this city seized by Russian troops nearly five months ago swore allegiance to Moscow before being handed freshly minted Russian passports.

Reuters

Ukraine war: Russia's invasion is an attempt to rewrite its own history

Vladimir Putin’s justifications for his country’s invasion of Ukraine – that is, legitimate anxiety at the erosion of Russia’s geopolitical security triggered by Nato’s expansion into eastern Europe – are looking increasingly wayward as the war enters its sixth month.

The Conversation

Germany approves sale of 100 howitzers to Ukraine - Spiegel

Germany has approved the sale of 100 tank howitzers worth 1.7 billion euros to Ukraine, magazine Der Spiegel reported, citing a spokesperson for manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Zelensky says he does not want Boris Johnson to ‘disappear’

Volodymyr Zelensky would like Boris Johnson to ‘be somewhere in politics in a position to be someone’.

The Independent UK

I am glad UK will host Eurovision, says former Ukrainian winner Jamala

The singer said that, while it would have been ‘symbolic’ for Ukraine to host the contest, Britain is the ‘rational’ option.

The Independent UK

Zelensky hopes for role for Boris Johnson in politics after he leaves Downing Street

Comment comes as Ukrainain MP pushes for PM to be appointed as Nato chief

Reuters

Ukraine takes its place among EU nations - in miniature

Ukraine may have many years to wait before joining the European Union, but the war-battered country was granted a place alongside members of the bloc this week at "Mini-Europe", an open-air theme park of famous European landmarks.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Google-parent Alphabet's Profit Slips as Growth Slows

Google-parent Alphabet reported Tuesday its profit and revenue slipped as the internet giant's long sizzling ad revenue growth cooled, but the market seemed relieved the news wasn't worse. Big tech firms are grappling with multiple problems, from inflation to the war in Ukraine, and results in general for the quarter…

The Independent UK

Philippines pulls out of major deal to buy Russian aircraft, citing fears of US sanctions

In March, Philippines said the deal would go through despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin has failed to reveal loss of 40,000 troops, says Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian president spoke before his military stepped up fightback against Russia in key southern city of Kherson

Bangkok Post

Fighting rages as grain, energy pressures build: Ukraine update

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian artillery on Wednesday struck a key bridge in Moscow-controlled territory in south Ukraine, damaging an important supply route as Kyiv's forces look to wrest back the Kherson region.

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF Raises Saudi Economic Growth Forecasts

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2023 growth forecasts for Saudi Arabia’s economy by 0.1% from April to 3.7%. It maintained its projections for the Kingdom’s economic growth during 2022 at 7.6% compared to 4.4% in January. This was revealed Tuesday in its World Economic Outlook report for…

Reuters

Russian forces capture Ukraine's second biggest power plant, Ukraine says

Russian forces have taken over Ukraine's second biggest power plant, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, following an earlier claim by Russian-backed forces to have captured it intact.

Reuters

Stranded teenage sailor excited at journey home from Ukraine after grain deal

Deck cadet Burak Kinayer, 19, is waiting to hear when he will set sail home to Turkey after five months of being stranded by the war in the Ukraine now a grain export deal has been signed.

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