Latest news on Russia's war in Ukraine

British PM Rishi Sunak will discuss circumventing Russia's Black Sea grain blockade at the G20 summit this weekend. He spoke with Zelensky and pledged the UK's support.
Lloyd's of London is in talks with the UN to potentially provide insurance coverage for Ukrainian grain shipments if a Black Sea corridor deal can be reached.
Russia has moved most troops trained in Belarus to other areas and no longer has enough forces to launch a ground offensive from Belarus, a Ukrainian official said.
Accounts suggest incremental gains for Ukraine in the south near Robotyne, Verbove and Novoprokopivka, though intense fighting continues.
The US is sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine for the first time, drawing criticism from Moscow over the radioactive rounds' potential risks.

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7/27/2023

Putin offers African countries 'free grain' in bid to shore up global support

Main Topic: Russian President Vladimir Putin promises African leaders tens of thousands of tons of free grain. Key Points: 1. Putin announced the provision of 25,000-50,000 tons of free grain to six African countries. 2. Russia faced international criticism for endangering the world's food supply by bombing Ukrainian ports and reneging on an export deal. 3. The decision to quit the Black Sea Grain Initiative has impacted Ukrainian exports and worsened the global food crisis.

8/13/2023

Russian warship fires warning shots on cargo ship in Black Sea

Main Topic: Russian warship firing warning shots on a Palau-flagged cargo ship in the Black Sea. Key Points: 1. Russia scuppered a U.N.-brokered grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export agricultural produce via the Black Sea. 2. Russia warned that all ships heading to Ukrainian waters would be considered potentially carrying weapons. 3. Ukraine and the West view Russia's actions as a de-facto blockade of Ukrainian ports, threatening the flow of agricultural products to world markets.

8/23/2023

Ukraine Hatches Plan to Reopen Black Sea Grain Route, Defying Russian Blockade

Ukraine plans to defy the Russian blockade and reopen the Black Sea grain route.

9/9/2023

Russia Holding Firm on Demands to Resume Grain Deal, Rejects UN Compromise

Russia is sticking to its conditions for a return to the Black Sea grain deal, including the requirement for its state agricultural bank to be reconnected to the international SWIFT bank payments system, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

9/9/2023

G20 Leaders Call for Peace in Ukraine and Restart of Grain Exports to Ensure Food Security

The G20 leaders have reached a conclusion on the Ukraine war, emphasizing the need for the revival of the Black Sea grain deal and urging all states to refrain from the use or threat of force, stating that the use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible.

9/8/2023

War and Weather Threaten Global Food Supplies, But Large Shortages Unlikely

Russia's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports and extreme weather events have raised concerns about global food supplies, but the OECD suggests that the situation may not be as dire as it seems, with adjustments and adaptations being made to production and logistics chains to mitigate potential shocks in the market.

9/10/2023

Erdogan Pushes for Russia's Return to Black Sea Grain Deal

Any attempt to revive the Black Sea grain deal that isolates Russia is unlikely to be sustainable, according to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who expressed hope but acknowledged the challenges in reviving the agreement at the G20 summit in New Delhi.

9/12/2023

Sunak faces criticism over 'weak language' on Russia and inaction on Johal case at G20 summit

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced heavy criticism in the House of Commons for not securing stronger language against Russia in the G20 leaders' declaration and for the UK being excluded from a new economic corridor agreement, while also being questioned about efforts to secure the release of Scottish Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal and India's purchase of oil from Russia.

9/14/2023

Sunak: China a Threat to UK's Values and Interests, New Laws Will Counter Its Influence

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the threat posed by China's Communist regime and promises to take necessary steps to protect the country from foreign state activity, in response to a critical report on the UK's China strategy by Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee.

9/16/2023

Ukraine Grain Exports Blocked Despite EU Ban Expiry; Zelensky Seeks US Support Amid Gains and Concerns Over Russia

The European Commission's ban on grain shipments from Ukraine into five bordering EU nations has expired, leading Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia to impose their own import restrictions, citing protection of their farmers' interests. Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Vladivostok, Russia, prompting concerns about potential arms deals between Pyongyang and Moscow.

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Latest news on Russia's war in Ukraine

British PM Rishi Sunak will discuss circumventing Russia's Black Sea grain blockade at the G20 summit this weekend. He spoke with Zelensky and pledged the UK's support.
Lloyd's of London is in talks with the UN to potentially provide insurance coverage for Ukrainian grain shipments if a Black Sea corridor deal can be reached.
Russia has moved most troops trained in Belarus to other areas and no longer has enough forces to launch a ground offensive from Belarus, a Ukrainian official said.
Accounts suggest incremental gains for Ukraine in the south near Robotyne, Verbove and Novoprokopivka, though intense fighting continues.
The US is sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine for the first time, drawing criticism from Moscow over the radioactive rounds' potential risks.