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Ukraine war live updates: 500 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion; Kyiv’s allies to meet in Vilnius this week

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[ad_1] Questions linger over Turkey’s opposition to Sweden’s NATO accession NATO allies will meet in Vilnius, Lithuania, from July 11-12 for discussions set to focus on ongoing Russian hostilities in Ukraine and Sweden’s bid to enter the coalition. Turkey, which provides NATO’s second-largest military force, has opposed the accession, repeatedly citing security concerns over Stockholm’s … Read more

Russia slams US decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has condemned the US decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions saying it was aimed to prolong the war. Zakharova said in a statement on the ministry’s website that cluster bombs is another step aimed at protracting the war without taking into account the cost of civilian lives. … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy warns of ‘dangerous provocations’ at nuclear plant; China’s Xi reportedly warned Putin against nuclear attack

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[ad_1] No news to share on detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, White House says US journalist Evan Gershkovich (REAR) arrested on espionage charges looks on as he stands inside a defendants’ cage before a hearing to consider an appeal on his extended detention at The Moscow City Court in Moscow on June 22, 2023. Natalia … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Russia’s Medvedev cites risks of nuclear war; Moscow calls loss of Wagner forces ‘no threat’ to combat abilities

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[ad_1] Moscow’s combat position in the war in Ukraine will not be impacted by the loss of troops belonging to Russian paramilitary group Wagner, according to a senior Russian defense official. Wagner forces were integral to Moscow’s advance in Kyiv before the group staged an attempted insurrection at the end of last month, damaging relations … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Prigozhin retreat deal terms could still be under discussion; Death toll from Kramatorsk strike rises

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[ad_1] Poland expects EU support to strengthen eastern border, deputy minister says Poland expects the European Union to help fund measures to strengthen its eastern border amid heightened security concerns following the attempted insurrection of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary troops over the weekend. “European solidarity means supporting countries threatened with destabilization,” Deputy Foreign Minister Paweł Jabłoński … Read more

Uneasy calm settles on Moscow after deal struck between Russia, Wagner mercenary group

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[ad_1] Uneasy calm settles on Moscow after deal struck between Russia, Wagner mercenary group – CBS News Watch CBS News As Wagner troops were just 124 miles from the Russian capital Moscow on Saturday, the Kremlin announced a deal had been reached with Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who will head to Belarus and will … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Putin expected to address nation soon; Russian intelligence service calls for Wagner chief’s arrest

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[ad_1] Vladimir Putin expected to make televised address, state media reports Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to deliver a televised address soon, state news agency TASS reported, citing Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov. Peskov previously told TASS that Putin had been briefed on the Wagner situation and that “necessary measures are being taken.” Earlier, … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Air raids sound over Ukraine amid Russian attacks; Putin open to talking about Ukraine, Kremlin says

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[ad_1] Russia resists counteroffensive, and Ukraine knows it faces a tough challenge A Ukrainian soldier of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade fires at Russian positions at the front line near the town of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, on June 17, 2023. Anatolii Stepanov | Afp | Getty Images It’s becoming clear that Ukraine could … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine says it’s recaptured 8 villages during counteroffensive | Denmark increases military support

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[ad_1] Denmark more than doubles funding for Ukrainian military Denmark has pledged to more than double its budget for Ukrainian military support, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. The country first established funding of about $1 billion for Ukraine in March, according to Reuters, which would provide resources for Ukraine’s military, as well … Read more

Ukraine war live updates: Tensions rise between Russian mercenaries and Kremlin; Ukraine allies focus on air defenses for Kyiv

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[ad_1] Tensions emerging between Wagner mercenaries and Putin Close followers of Russia are keeping a close eye on emerging tensions between the Kremlin and the head of Russian private military company, the Wagner Group. There’s no love lost between the head of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and Russia’s Ministry of Defense, with Prigozhin openly … Read more