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. ...

Summary: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits troops near the frontline as part of the summer offensive . Russian trenches near the city of Bakhmut targeted in the offensive. The enemy fiercely defends every centimeter of territory. President Zelenskyy awards gallantry medals to special forces engaged in the war. Russia intensifies missile strikes , hitting civilian areas as well. Accusations of war crimes do not deter Putin from hosting African leaders . African countries offered weapons and military training by Russia. Coup in Niger presents opportunities for Russia to extend influence. Vardner mercenary leader seeks f...

Sudan rivals agree to protect civilians but no truce - BBC News And the warring parties in Sudan have signed a deal to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population but have made little progress towards a peace deal. The agreement that was reached in Saudi Arabia includes undertakings to let civilians to flee the conflict zone and protect relief workers. Well our correspondent Barbara Plett Usher is covering this story from Nairobi and she has big of a breakthrough this is. So they're not talking yet about ending the conflict in terms of a permanent cessation of hostilities and an actual negotiations for a solution to the conflict. They're still very much talking about just stopping the fighting long enough to deal with very pressing and emergency humanitarian needs. And so the talks the US Saudi jointly sponsored talks for a ceasefire are about that. It's a short ter...

Zelenskyy Tours Europe as Ukraine Prepares Counteroffensive Against Russia Denied the opportunity to address Eurovision on Saturday, Vladimir Zelensky has nevertheless been granted audiences with some of Europe's most powerful leaders in the last few days. A warm embrace between the Ukrainian President and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday morning at Chekars. British admiration meeting with Ukrainian gratitude. Winston Churchill made many of his famous speeches in World War Two from this room. And in the same way today, your leadership, your country's bravery and fortitude are an inspiration to us all. You did a lot. Your government and His Majesty, the King and of course your people, your society where we're a temple from all our hearts from Ukrainians. The UK will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drums, in addition to the storm shadow long range ...