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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 531

Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

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IOC issues invitation to Ukrainian fencer disqualified for anti-Russia protest

Olha Kharlan gets ‘unique exception’ in Olympic qualifying procedures after she refused to shake Russian opponent’s hand

The Guardian - US

Ukraine calls for disqualified fencer to be reinstated after anti-Russia protest

Olha Kharlan, competing at the world championships in Milan, refused to shake Russian rival’s hand after beating her

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Russia is trying to 'fund its war machine at the expense of Africa', Ukraine's FM says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba condemned Russia's recent strikes on Ukraine's Black Sea ports in the wake of Moscow's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative. "Russia's objective is to provoke the increase of [a] global food crisis, export its own grain without any…

France 24

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 516 of the invasion

Drones damage buildings in Moscow city centre; Russia attacks Odesa again, destroying a grain depot and injuring four port employees

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 516

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 516th day.

Al Jazeera

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices

Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being.

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Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring the Black Sea grain deal after talks in Islamabad

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Pakistan have called for the restoration of the Black Sea grain initiative to ensure global food security

The Independent UK

🔴 Live: Russia warns Ukraine-bound ships on Black Sea

Russia on Wednesday warned that from Thursday, any ships travelling to Ukraine's Black Sea ports will be seen as possibly carrying military cargo and their flag states parties to the conflict. The announcement came after Ukraine said it was setting up a temporary shipping route to try and continue its…

France 24

Nato: Five key points due to be discussed at summit in Lithuania

Nato leaders have gathered in Lithuania for a crucial summit that could shape the direction of the war in Ukraine and the future of the alliance.

Evening Standard

Britain plays down rift with US over Ukraine ahead of crunch summit

Rishi Sunak will push for clear pathway to Kyiv’s membership to Western military alliance

The Independent UK

NATO membership of Ukraine, Sweden in focus at Vilnius summit

NATO leaders will meet in Lithuania to discuss Russia’s aggression and overcome differences over the bloc’s enlargement.

Al Jazeera

Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak meet at Downing St amid signs of strain in trans-Atlantic ties

American and UK ‘rock solid’ partners says Biden despite rifts over cluster bombs and Brexit

Evening Standard

Zelensky says NATO must confirm Ukraine a de facto member at Vilnius summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that the majority of NATO members stood with his country and summit in Vilnius must confirm Ukraine as a de facto member of the military alliance. Kyiv on Monday also said that Ukrainian troops had captured key heights around the eastern city of Bakhmut…

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Pave way for Turkish EU entry then Sweden can join Nato, says Erdoğan

Surprise obstacle thrown in way of Joe Biden plan involving offer of F-16 jets after last-minute talks

Radio France Internationale

NATO extends Stoltenberg mandate for one more year

NATO’s 31 member states decided to prolong the mandate of Jens Stoltenberg as its General Secretary with one year until 1 October 2024. He has led the organisation for ten years.

Evening Standard

Failing to make Ukraine a Nato member would be ‘suicidal’ mistake, foreign minister warns

Dmytro Kuleba, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, has urged allies to allow Ukraine to become a member of the international military alliance as soon as possible

The Guardian - AU

Wagner boss to leave Russia as reports say US spy agencies picked up signs of planned uprising days ago

Yevgeny Prigozhin agrees to move to Belarus after negotiated end to what was in effect Russia’s first armed coup in decades

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The Observer view on Vladimir Putin’s ill-judged response to an attempted ‘coup’

The Russian leader’s excessive pride has made him look weak and could be his ruination

Al Jazeera

Ukraine responds to Wagner mutiny in Russia with caution, hope

While the leadership in Kyiv is weighing how best to seize the moment, average Ukrainians are far less optimistic.

Al Jazeera

Turmoil in Russia: What foreign governments are saying

Countries are keeping a close eye on the situation in Russia as Wagner rebellion escalates instability in region.

Bangkok Post

Kyiv attacked as African peace mission visits

KYIV: A flurry of Russian missiles greeted a delegation of African leaders arriving in Kyiv on Friday as part of a mission aiming to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 468 of the invasion

Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up Nova Kakhovka dam; people in parts of Kherson and the surrounding area urged to evacuate

Reuters

Ukraine has enough weapons to begin counter-offensive, says foreign minister

Ukraine has enough weapons to begin its counter-offensive against Russia, and the operation will give the country the victory it needs to join NATO, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told Reuters on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Lavrov in surprise Kenya visit after Ukraine FM trip to Africa

The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people.

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