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War in Ukraine
Wagner Reveals Massive Death Toll Figures for Mercenaries Fighting in Ukraine
According to the unverified numbers, just 16,000 Wagner fighters have made it through Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine alive and uninjured so far.
July 20, 2023
War in Ukraine
Suspected Ukrainian Strike Ignites Russian Ammo Dump in Crimea, Fire Rages, Villages Evacuated
Ukraine’s campaign to degrade Russian ammunition supplies, which began in May, seemed to have continued on July 19, when an unconfirmed strike touched off epic explosions and mushroom clouds.
July 19, 2023
Putin
Putin to be Replaced by Lavrov at BRICS Summit in South Africa
Putin was formally invited to BRICS summit due to take place in Johannesburg between August 22 and 24, but Pretoria has been under heavy domestic and international pressure not to host him.
July 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Donald Trump’s Latest Rant About Ukraine Makes Multiple Dubious Claims
While Trump doesn’t have a single negative word for President Putin, he has plenty for “weak and disrespected” President Biden and Ukraine’s European allies.
July 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Chile Stands with Ukraine During EU-Latin American Summit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric was vocal in urging other Latin American nations to condemn Russia, decrying those who “don’t want to say it’s a war in Ukraine.”
July 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
UK Spy Chief Urges Anti-War Russians to ‘Join Hands With Us’
MI6 head Richard Moore suggested the spy service was already successfully harnessing Russian agents and insisted protecting such assets is “sacred.”
July 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Should We Just Wait for Collapse of Putin’s Regime?
It seems increasingly unlikely that Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime will survive the war of aggression that he started in Ukraine, but what will finally bring his fall about?
July 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Wednesday, July 19 – Day 511 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
July 19, 2023
Putin
Arresting Putin a 'Declaration of War' – South Africa's President Ramaphosa
South Africa's diplomatic dilemma is playing out in court where the leading opposition party is trying to ensure Putin is handed over to the ICC if he steps foot in the country.
July 18, 2023
Putin
‘I’ll Vote Against Putin’ – Intercepted Phone Call Suggests Growing Discontent Among Russian Soldiers
In a call to his mother, a Russian soldier says he feels like he’s “fallen into slavery” and claims Putin is afraid “all this chaos will lead to a civil war.”
July 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Warns of Black Sea Risks After Grain Deal Exit
Russia’s decision to quit the deal provoked outrage from the international community, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warning millions of the world’s poorest would “pay the price”.
July 18, 2023
Belarus
Fourth Convoy of Wagner Mercenaries Arrives in Belarus, Monitors Report
It’s also reported that Yevgeny Prigozhin flew to Belarus for the fourth time since the failed rebellion in Russia.
July 18, 2023
Europe
OPINION: Council of Europe Is the First Organization to Recognize Russian Terrorism
Russia’s propaganda strength isn’t limited to where it has an information monopoly, it also finds traction in EU countries where Kremlin narratives are promoted by some political entities.
July 18, 2023
Russia
Irate Motorists and Massive Queues Counter Kremlin’s Claim Crimea Bridge Attack Did Little Damage
The Kremlin is pushing the narrative that Ukraine’s attack on the Crimea bridge was ineffective and thousands of summer holidaymakers need not worry. The Russian internet says something different.
July 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
EU’s Latin America Summit Underscores Rift Over Russia
Poland’s Mateusz Morawiecki argued that countries that once suffered from European colonialism should recognise that Russia is now the imperialist threat.
July 18, 2023
Crimea
Multiple Drones Attack Crimea Overnight, Russian-Installed Governor Says
Drone attacks in Crimea have increased in recent weeks as Ukraine wages a counter-offensive against Russian forces.
July 18, 2023
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