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Russia-Ukraine War News LIVE Updates: Russia says it has destroyed 4 Himars launchers in Ukraine since July 5
Russia's defence ministry said on Friday its forces had destroyed four US-supplied Himars rocket systems between July 5-20. "Four launchers and one transport-loading vehicle for the US-made multiple launch rocket systems (Himars) were destroyed," it said in a daily briefing. Stay with TOI for the latest updatesRead Less
Kyiv has hailed the arrival of eight Himars in Ukraine as a possible gamechanger for the course of the war. The advanced weapons are more precise and offer a longer range than other artillery systems, allowing Kyiv to strike Russian targets and weapons depots further behind the front lines.
Russia's defence ministry said on Friday its forces had destroyed four US-supplied Himars rocket systems between July 5-20. (Reuters)
Five months on, anger and despair prevail in Donbas
Fatigue, despair and anger are prevalent in eastern Ukraine after five months of what volunteer humanitarian aid worker Oleksiy Yukov calls "a war without mercy that has gone crazy". There has been fighting in the vast industrial area of Donbas -- made up of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions -- ever since 2014 when Russia-backed separatists took over part of the area. But Moscow's invasion on February 24 took the suffering to another level in a working-class area where there can be as much resentment against Ukrainian troops as against Russian ones.
The package also extends the list of controlled items, which may contribute to Russia's military and technological enhancement or the development of its defence and security sector, thereby reinforcing export controls on dual-use and advanced technology.
According to the council of EU, today's "maintenance and alignment" package introduces a new prohibition to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, gold, if it originates in Russia and it has been exported from Russia into the EU or to any third country after. This prohibition also covers jewellery.
"Today, we are taking another important step to curtail Russia's capacity to continue and finance its war of aggression against Ukraine. We are effectively banning Russia's most significant export after energy - Russian gold. We are also extending the exemption of transactions for agricultural products and transfer of oil to third countries," Josep Borrell, high representative for foreign affairs and security policy.
In the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, the EU Council has adopted new measures intended to tighten existing economic sanctions targeting Russia, perfect their implementation and strengthen their effectiveness. (ANI)
Top US, Pakistani officials discuss 'devastating effects' of Ukraine war on Pakistan's food security
United States deputy secretary of state Wendy R Sherman met with special assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan (SAPM), ambassador Tariq Fatemi on Friday where they discussed the devastating effects of war in Ukraine on the food security in Pakistan. "The deputy secretary and special assistant to the prime minister also discussed coordination on Afghanistan, regional stability, and the devastating effects of Putin's invasion of Ukraine on food security in Pakistan and worldwide," the state department said in its press release. (ANI)
Ukraine's ports to reopen under deal to be signed Friday, Turkey says
Japan has backed sanctions led by the United States and the European Union against Moscow, and has seen increased Russian military activity around its territory.
It also warns Moscow may increasingly lean on its nuclear capacity as a deterrent, which could in turn mean an uptick in activity around Japan, where Russian nuclear submarines are routinely active.
The paper surveys the global security landscape and specific threats to Japan, and says there was concern Russia could "further enhance and deepen relationships with China".
The document includes a chapter on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which it says risks sending the message "that an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force is acceptable".
Japan's defence ministry said Friday it was alarmed at fresh threats from Russia and had growing worries about Taiwan, in an annual report that comes as Tokyo weighs significantly increasing military spending. (AFP)
Russia resumes gas flow to Germany with cutback
Russia reopened its biggest gas pipeline to Germany at less than half normal capacity on Thursday after a maintenance shutdown, raising worries of European energy shortages to come. The resumption of gas flows via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany ended a nerve-jangling 10 days for Europe in which politicians expressed concern Russia might keep it shut altogether after closing it for repairs. But with the flows still cut back, Germany’s economy minister Robert Habeck accused Russia of blackmailing Europe over energy. The Kremlin denied that and blamed Europe for causing disruption with sanctions which had complicated the pipeline’s maintenance. Nearly five months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the prospect of a disruption of European energy supplies is one of the biggest global economic and political risks arising from the war. European countries fear they could face shortages next winter, if Russia cuts back deliveries during warm months when they typically replenish storage tanks.
Russia has reopened biggest gas pipeline to Germany
Russia on Thursday reopened its biggest gas pipeline to Germany at less than half normal capacity after a maintenance shutdown, raising worries of European energy shortages to come. The resumption of gas flows via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany ended a nerve-jangling 10 days for Europe in which politicians expressed concern Russia might keep it shut altogether after closing it for repairs.
Russia-Ukraine deal: No confirmation from Moscow or Kyiv yet
Full details of the agreement were not immediately released. It was due to be signed on Friday at the Dolmabahce Palace offices at 1330 GMT, President Tayyip Erdogan's office said. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow or Kyiv of the deal. The U.S. State Department said it welcomed the announcement and would hold Russia to account for implementing the agreement.
Halt to grain shipments behind price rise
The halt to grain shipments during the five-month war has caused prices to rise dramatically around the world, and reopening Ukraine's ports could potentially avert famine.
Ukraine and Russia are both among the world's biggest exporters of food, and Ukraine's ports, including the major hub of Odesa, have been blockaded by Russia's Black Sea fleet.
'Russia, Ukraine to sign deal to reopen Black Sea ports'
Russia and Ukraine will sign a deal on Friday to reopen Ukraine's blockaded Black Sea ports, Turkey said, a potential breakthrough that could ease the threat of hunger facing millions around the world as a consequence of Russia's invasion.
