Shell still trading Russian gas despite pledge to stop (www.bbc.com)
The firm is still shipping gas from Siberia despite its promise to withdraw from the Russian energy market.
Is there another Wagner insurrection coming? (www.youtube.com)
Prigozhin's coup against Putin failed, but it may have created the conditions that are necessary for success in a second attempt.
Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation (www.bbc.com)
False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared.
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops 'advancing steadily' (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Ukrainian troops are “advancing steadily” in their counteroffensive but progress remains unsurprisingly slow, the US’s top general has said.
UK Ministry of Defence - 30th of June update
Ukraine's defense forces take Bakhmut 'under fire control' - Syrskyi (www.ukrinform.net)
The enemy is trapped in Bakhmut, with Ukraine's defense forces taking the city "under fire control." — Ukrinform.
The Russian Defense Ministry published a video of the "destruction of a column of AFU armored vehicles" on its Telegram channel, showing a destroyed T-80 tank along with its crew. As it turned out, the tank and crew were not Ukrainian, but Russian (twitter.com)
UK Ministry of Defence - 7th of July update
06 Jul: Russians MAKE A CATASTROPHIC MISTAKE | War in Ukraine Explained (www.youtube.com)
Explosions reportedly hit Crimea’s Kerch bridge as Russia cites ‘emergency situation’ (www.theguardian.com)
Traffic heading towards the bridge was stopped early on Monday while a ferry service linking Crimea with Russia has been paused
27 Jun: FOOTAGE: Confused Russian Assault Units KILL EACH OTHER | War in Ukraine Explained (www.youtube.com)
25 Jun: Ukrainians SEIZE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY BROUGHT BY WAGNER MUTINY | War in Ukraine Explained (www.youtube.com)
Russians Furious After Ukraine HIMARS Strike ‘Kills 100 Troops' (www.kyivpost.com)
Ukraine has not officially confirmed the strike, but one official told Kyiv Post they ‘stood in the open air for two hours’, long enough to 'transport the HIMARS, enter the coordinates and hit them.'
Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia (www.bbc.com)
Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike.
Procter & Gamble Corporation included in list of international war sponsors (www.pravda.com.ua)
The National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has included the Procter & Gamble corporation in the list of international sponsors of the war.
SBU investigates ROC priest for facilitating torture under Russian occupation (english.nv.ua)
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has opened criminal proceedings against Viktor Talko, a priest of a Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) from Borodyanka in Kyiv Oblast, for aiding Russian troops during their occupation of the area in early 2022, the press service of the SBU reported on July 7.
Estimated Russian losses from 24.02.2022 to 08.07.2023 (Day 500)
ukrainian refugees in czech republic struggle to avoid exploitation
the czech state will drastically reduce financial support for ukrainian refugees after 1rst of july 2023...
28 Jun: Nice. Ukrainians CAPTURE A LARGE GROUP OF RUSSIANS IN THE FOREST | War in Ukraine Explained (www.youtube.com)
Losses of the Russian military as of 16.6.2023
Ukraine's Bold Move: Drone Attack on Russian Oil Terminal Signals New Phase : City Telegraph (citytelegraph.com)
Ukraine's bold move: A drone attack on a Russian oil terminal signifies a new phase in the ongoing conflict. Get the latest insights on this strategic development.
Estimated Russian losses from 24.02.2022 to 22.12.2023 (Day 667)
A brilliant article by TIME Magazine: „How the Ukraine Counteroffensive Can Still Succeed“ (time.com)
Everything you needed to know what is happening in the war, why the counteroffensive is slow, and why Ukraine is still strongly favored to win.