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July 30, 2022

US ambassador to UN says Russia hopes to 'dissolve' Ukraine from world map

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the UN told the United Nations Security Council that Russia aims to "dissolve" Ukraine "from the world map entirely."

July 30, 2022

Ukraine claims more than 100 Russian soldiers killed in fighting in Kherson region

The Ukrainian military says it has taken out more than 100 Russian soldiers and seven tanks in Kherson fighting. Two ammunition dumps were also allegedly destroyed.

July 29, 2022

Russian spy charged with working for Moscow to sow discord in US, Justice Department says

A Russian citizen allegedly worked with groups in the United States to sow discord as part of an influence campaign, the Justice Department said Friday.

July 29, 2022

'Putin's Playbook' author: Prisoner swap would incentivize Russia to trade for higher value targets

Former Defense Intelligence Agency officer Rebeka Koffler about a potential prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia to bring Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan home.

July 29, 2022

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez suggests ditching necktie to save energy

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is encouraging Spaniards to give up the necktie to conserve energy but did not explain how in a press conference on Friday.

July 29, 2022

Russian space chief: No date yet for space station pullout

The head of Russia’s space agency says the country has not set a date for pulling out of the International Space Station to focus on its own orbiting station.

July 29, 2022

Graphic video of Russian soldier allegedly castrating Ukrainian POW sparks outrage

Graphic footage that has circulated on social media of a Ukrainian prisoner being mutilated with a knife by a Russian soldier has sparked outrage.

July 29, 2022

Ukraine ready for grain exports on first ship, Zelenskyy awaits 'signal' from partners

Ukraine is ready to export its first shipment of grains the Odesa region as partner nations scramble to secure the waterways amid a series of Russian strikes.

July 29, 2022

Russian spies ‘everywhere’ in Ukraine

Ukraine isn't just under attack by Russian weaponary it is also having to fend off the 'hundreds' of Russian spies that are said to be operating in the Kyiv area.

July 29, 2022

Russia claims 40 Ukrainian POWs killed in strike with US HIMARS; Ukraine decries 'brutal execution'

Russia claims U.S.-supplied HIMARS were used to kill 40 Ukrainian POWs in a Russian detention center in the Donbas. Ukraine denied the claims.