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War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why Russia’s Black Sea Blockade Bluster Looks Like a Bluff
Three ships have been tracked safely making the journey to Ukrainian ports as NATO warplanes circled overhead. Despite a lot of threatening talk in recent weeks, the Kremlin took no action.
Aug. 1, 2023
Odesa
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports With Onyx Anti-Ship Missiles: How Can We Counter Them?
Russia has turned to using the high-speed, small and elusive Onyx anti-ship missiles against the city of Odesa and Ukraine’s grain harvest. Odesa needs Patriot air defense.
July 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Odesa Missile Attack: One Dead After Yet Another Overnight Russia Strike
A few hours earlier on Wednesday evening, the Ukrainian Air Force said it had intercepted 36 cruise missiles fired by Russia during a new wave of attacks.
July 27, 2023
Zelensky
What to Expect From Today’s Ukraine-NATO Council Meeting
The new body has only one topic on the agenda – how to restore the “grain corridor” that 400m people worldwide rely on for food.
July 26, 2023
Putin
OPINION: Putin Is Weaponizing the World’s Food Supply
“Why is power being ceded to Putin? Especially given the looming cost – death, malnutrition and starvation – on truly a global scale?” ask Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet.
July 23, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Night Attack of the Monsters’: At Least One Killed in Massive Overnight Russian Strike on Odesa
The city’s largest cathedral was also damaged in the attack which used five different types of missiles. 22 people were injured including four children.
July 23, 2023
UN
UN Says Threats Against Black Sea Civilian Grain Vessels 'Unacceptable'
UN officials condemn Russia's withdrawal from grain deal, bombardment of Ukrainian ports, and threats to civilian navigation in Black Sea.
July 22, 2023
Russia
EXPLAINED: Russia Escalates Black Sea Tensions with Live Fire ‘Exercise’
Moscow has also continued its missile attacks on infrastructure in the Odesa region, with an overnight missile attack destroying a grain terminal.
July 21, 2023
Zaporizhzhia
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Friday, July 21 – Day 513 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
July 21, 2023
UN
Russia Blew Up Black Sea Grain Deal – And Could Now Set Sights on Ships
Russia yesterday declared hunting season open on commercial trawlers – and potentially civilian ships – on the Black Sea. Kyiv Post answers the key questions about the ongoing fallout.
July 20, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Russian “Hunger Game” – Blackmailing the World
Hundreds of millions of people rely on the export grain from Ukraine for basic survival. Yet Putin weaponizes food insecurity and hopes for a “tsunami of ripple effects” across the globe.
July 20, 2023
Counteroffensive
Ukraine Summer Offensive Update for July 20: ‘More Russian Rockets Rain on South Ukraine’
Ukraine’s Black Sea ports were again hit from the air; Ukraine continued with its ‘ground and pound’ tactics in Ukraine’s south and east.
July 20, 2023
Zelensky
Daily Briefing from Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Thursday, July 20 – Day 512 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
July 20, 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
Putin
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Monday, July 17 – Day 509 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
July 17, 2023