Even as official Ukrainian sources stated that fighting had intensified in the southern sector near Bakhmut, an explosion hit the bridge connecting Crimea with the mainland before dawn today.
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Ukrainian civilians attending survival, military training through virtual reality
With Russia’s war on Ukraine now in its 17th month, the Kyiv City Administration has opened up training for civilians who want to learn survival skills, including how to shoot, provide first aid and recognise land mines.
Virtual handshake between Modi and Xi during SCO summit being hosted by India on July 4
An official announcement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that President Xi would virtually attend and “deliver important remarks” at the SCO summit being hosted by India.
Ukraine gains ground in the south; Russia kills 11, including 14-year-old twins, in missile strike on pizza place
The Ukrainian counteroffensive is gaining ground on the southern and eastern frontlines, claimed the country’s military officials. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin went out for a public meet-and-greet.
Putin prevails in Russia; Wagner militia’s mutiny ends as chief Prigozhin leaves for Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has renewed his commitment to the “special military operation” against the Ukrainian regime. According to a report, he said, “I start and end my day with this.”
Putin addresses Russia after mutiny by ally-turned-foe Wagner militia, speaks of ‘inescapable punishment’ for betrayal
Without naming Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who has criticised Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu for staging a pointless war, Vladimir Putin said that the “armed mutiny” was a “stab in the back”.
Putin faces mutiny as mercenary fighter group Wagner, his Ukraine war ally, now threatens Russia
The sight of the Wagner militia’s armoured vehicles moving into the city of Rostov and reportedly taking over the Russian army headquarters there has set alarm bells ringing in Moscow.
Counteroffensive slowly gaining, says Zelenskyy; US says ‘subtle shift’ in India’s stance on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated progress in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces was “slower than desired”. In related news, the United States said it had noted a subtle shift in India’s position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Ukraine crisis: European Commission proposes EUR50 billion aid package ahead of donor meet in London
This package for Ukraine included loans and grants, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, adding that this was meant to “incentivise” other donors “to step up”.
Putin shows unverified 2022 peace treaty with Ukraine to African delegation
During a meeting with the leaders of the African Union (AU), Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday accused Ukraine of signing a peace treaty with Moscow to end the ongoing war in 2022.
