Ukraine
Blocking of Ukraine's grain exports to EU 'unacceptable': Foreign Minister
"It is unacceptable. The demand by some countries to extend the EU restriction after September 15 also goes against their own interests," Kuleba was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. Ukraine works closely with partners and neighbours to resolve the issue, the minister added.
Ukraine urges EU to ensure food exports despite Poland's objection
"This is an act of solidarity not only with Ukraine but with the world, which relies on our grain," Denys Shmyhal tweeted. He described Poland's intention to continue blocking the export of Ukrainian grain to the EU as an "unfriendly and populist move", reports Xinhua news agency.
Moscow to view ships sailing to Ukrainian ports in Black Sea as 'carriers of military cargo'
"Due to the termination of the Black Sea Initiative, and the curtailment of the maritime humanitarian corridor, all ships en route to Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea will be considered potential carriers of military cargo from 00:00 Moscow time on July 20, 2023," it added on Wednesday.
Ukraine hopes to continue grain deal without Russia: Volodymyr Zelensky
"Even without the Russian Federation, everything must be done so that we can use this Black Sea corridor," Zelensky was cited as saying. Zelensky noted that he ordered the Foreign Ministry to prepare "official signals" to the United Nations and Turkey regarding the continuation of the deal, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine receives cluster munitions from US
Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the Commander of the "Tavriia" operational and strategic group of forces, said on Thursday that Ukraine has not used those munitions so far. The cluster munitions can radically change the situation on the battlefield, Tarnavskyi noted. At the same time, he emphasised that Ukraine will not use unconventional munitions in densely populated areas, Xinhua news agency reported.
NATO fails to give timetable for Ukraine membership at summit
Speaking at a press conference, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday that the allies have agreed on a package of three elements to "bring Ukraine closer to NATO". However, he clarified that an invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance will be issued "when allies agree and conditions are met".
Ukrainian official hints at blowing up Crimean bridge in 2022
Listing 12 Ukrainian achievements since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, Maliar posted on Telegram: "273 days ago, (we) launched the first strike on the Crimean bridge to disrupt Russian logistics." Her post also mentioned the sinking of the Russian warship Moskva (451 days ago) and the liberation of Snake Island (373 days ago), CNN reported.
Vilnius summit to bring Ukraine closer to NATO: Stoltenberg
"I expect that our leaders will once again confirm that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and agree on how to bring Ukraine closer to achieving its goal," Stoltenberg said at a press conference here late Friday. He said that the NATO aims to adopt three regional defence plans at the summit from July 11-12, reports Xinhua news agency.
Erdogan calls for extending Black Sea Grain Initiative
"We are making efforts to extend the duration of the Black Sea grain deal," Erdogan at the press conference on Friday night. The Turkish leader noted that almost 33 million tonnes of grain have been delivered to those in need under the deal.
Russia deployed 180,000 troops to 2 major battlefronts: Ukraine army
In an interview with the local media on Monday, Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesperson for the eastern grouping of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said: “More than 180,000 (Russian troops have been deployed) across the area of responsibility (of the Eastern Group of Forces)... The Lyman-Kupyansk front is longer, which is why the enemy is concentrating their forces there."
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