- Bakhmut at ‘epicentre’ of Russia-Ukraine combat, Kyiv says (theguardian.com)Ukrainian forces push to encircle Bakhmut (washingtonpost.com)Putin Defectors Say They've Seized Belgorod Towns, Vow to 'Liberate Russia' (newsweek.com)
- Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy visits frontline near Bakhmut, president’s office says; Zaporizhzhia under attack (theguardian.com)
- Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine’s struggle for Kherson (bbc.com)
- Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces accused of storing weapons in nuclear plant (theguardian.com)
- Russia-Ukraine war live: Crimea navy oil depot fire ‘contained’ after burning for hours (theguardian.com)Massive strike by Ukraine follows Russia's missile attack on Uman, a likely war crime (apnews.com)
- Fierce claims to Crimea highlight slim chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal (washingtonpost.com)
- Explosions reported near Nord Stream pipelines as gas leaks into Baltic Sea as Russia-Ukraine war drags on (theguardian.com)
- Kremlin says its strategic aim in Ukraine is to create a ‘new world order’ (theguardian.com)Leak of War Plans Could Be Disinformation, Ukrainians and Russians Say (nytimes.com)
- Russia-Ukraine war: ‘massive’ blackout reported in Moldova and Kyiv’s critical infrastructure hit after new Russian strikes (theguardian.com)Kyiv demands apology after PM Orbán wears scarf showing parts of Ukraine as Hungarian (theguardian.com)
- Russia-Ukraine war ‘about to enter new phase’ as Russian forces gather in the south, UK intelligence warns (theguardian.com)