Summary: The Kerch bridge linking Crimea to Russia has been attacked, posing a reputational threat to Putin. While the attack's origin remains unconfirmed, it is likely to be carried out by Ukrainian forces. The bridge's destruction affects the logistics of supplying Russian forces in southern Ukraine and Crimea. Russia's withdrawal from the grain export deal with Ukraine threatens a new food supply crisis. Ukraine's counteroffensive to regain occupied territory is showing progress, but challenges persist. ...

Summary: Russia accuses Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow, hitting non-residential buildings and an ammunition depot in Crimea. No casualties reported in both incidents. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated after several airstrikes on Odessa and the end of a grain shipment agreement. The situation in Odessa remains challenging as Russia continues to target port infrastructure. Unverified claims and footage raise questions about the true nature of the drone attack on Moscow. ...

Summary: Two explosions hit the Kerch Bridge, leaving two dead and one child injured. The road element of the bridge is closed, while the rail element remains operational. The bridge serves as a crucial supply route for Russian forces in southern Ukraine, making it a legitimate target according to Ukraine. The attack holds symbolic significance, as Putin takes great pride in the bridge, and it disrupts travel for Crimea's residents and Russian travelers. The origin and motives behind the attack remain unknown as no group or country has claimed responsibility. ...

Summary: A drone attack in the Sumi district near Kiev, carried out by Russia n forces, resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries, targeting a school. Ukrainian counterattacks have targeted Moscow , causing a significant explosion, while Russia claims attacks on its territory as well. Ukraine successfully destroyed a key Russia n missile system in Crimea , signaling a strategic victory. President Zelensky 's offensive strategy involves attacks on Russia n soil, increasing pressure on President Putin . Leadership changes in the Russia n Air For...

Russian infighting 'out of control' in Bakhmut The agreement, the understanding is that Ukraine will not strike targets on Russian territory. Well, this is the grey area. I mean, yes, the UK is saying we don't want these weapons to be used to strike Russian territory, but it's interesting that US, for example, so far has been reluctant to offer anything of the range of storm shadow. Perhaps where that grey area is crystallised is Crimea, because Crimea is de facto Russian territory now, but of course it's regarded by the UK and Western Allies as part of Ukraine still. So one thinks that that would be seen as a legitimate target in Western capitals, although obviously the reaction from Moscow would probably be pretty strong. Yeah, and it is true over the weekend that a Russian military aircraft, a couple of helicopters, a bomber and a combat aircraft were shot down ...

Summary: Growing concerns over the Wagner Group's alleged plans to destabilize Europe. Polish Prime Minister warns of Wagner Group troops moving towards the Poland-Lithuania border. Experts suspect a hybrid attack planned on the Sovalki territory, making identification difficult. Uncertainty remains about the leadership of the Wagner mercenaries after a reported coup. Reports suggest Ukrainian forces may soon enter Crimea amidst a slower-than-expected counteroffensive. Skepticism surrounds Putin's statements on peace talks with Ukraine given his previous actions. ...

Russia Continues Fourth Day of Attacks on Ukrainian Food Export Facilities amid Escalating Tensions Summary: Russia launches consecutive attacks on Ukrainian food export facilities for four days. Tensions escalate with Ukraine's defiance of Russia's naval blockade on grain export ports. Western leaders view the attacks as an attempt by Russia to evade sanctions and cause a global food crisis. Russia claims the attacks are in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian-built bridge to Crimea. Concerns rise over the safety of civilian shipping in the Black Sea region. Escalations continue as Poland reinforces its border amid Russia...

Why the world was wrong about Putin | Analysis People are packing up in their cars. They're getting out of here. A few days before I found myself standing there on the edge of Kharkiv, watching those first tank shells hit into the apartment blocks in Saltyvka, my editor, Louis Emmanuel, had asked me to come up with something to be published on the day of the war, if the war began, explaining to readers why this was happening. And I was hoping it would never be published. It was, and the answer I came up with was, probably in the simple balance of power. I quote it, Russia's military is at its strongest and most capable since the Cold War. Its public finances are also in good order, and Mr Putin may believe he is well placed to bear the costs of the conflict and inevitable sanctions. We'll come back to that in a second. The West is conversely at a moment of historic econo...

Summary: UK MPs criticize the government for underestimating Russia 's Wagner mercenary group 's growth and influence. The scathing report highlights the lack of understanding of Wagner's activities in Africa and calls for a task force to monitor the group's actions. Wagner group operates like a mafia network, collaborating with governments for mineral rights , leading to exploitation in Africa . Russia also seems to have underestimated the Wagner group , struggling to control its actions. ...

Summary: Ukraine's female frontline soldiers face disinformation from Russian propaganda, targeting them specifically. Andriana, a well-known female soldier, was falsely reported as killed by Russian media. Despite the toll on family life and rehabilitation costs, these soldiers remain dedicated to their country. As Ukraine continues to make small gains on various fronts across the east and south of the country, it's also battling a second, but no less aggressive, front...

Ukraine War: 'Putin is feeling more and more isolated' Well, Ukrainians are not losing it, and with the support they've had from the West, they will not lose it. The question is, can the Ukrainians win? The Russians are not going to win, but can the Ukrainians win? And if so, when? And of course, I think we all recognise, and particularly having listened to recently to President Zelensky, that until they get all the weaponry that they're asking for, main battle tanks, self-propelled artillery and the like, they won't be able to mount a proper counter-offensive and crack the Russians. So, long answer, I'm afraid, Kate, to a short question. Ukrainians will not lose this. The Russians cannot win it. What we have to do is help the Ukrainians to win on the battlefield. But we bring other pieces into this chess game, don't we? We bring in China, we bring in Belar...

Ukraine War: What are the two likely strategic aims for Ukraine? The next few days and weeks in Ukraine are likely to be a picture of confusion with different messaging about who's advancing where. Now, there are two likely strategic aims for Ukraine. Firstly, to reclaim the Donbas. The Russians said that that's what they wanted to take, so obviously the Ukrainians will want to throw the Russians out of the Donbas if they can. But the second aim is really to break the land bridge, this bridge between the Donbas and Crimea. That land bridge is really important to the Russians, but it's pretty important to the Ukrainians, because if they can drive south from Zaporizhia, the area that includes Zaporizhia nuclear power station, to Militopol on the coast, then they'll break that land bridge clean apart. And so that sort of area presents lots of challenges to the Ukrainians,...