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Al Jazeera
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,253
Here is how things stand on Thursday, July 31: Fighting A Russian drone attack in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has killed at least four people, the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on Telegram. The debris from downed Russian drones fell near a garage cooperative, which led to the ignition of a gas pipe in a three-storey residential building. A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian military training unit on Tuesday killed three servicemen and injured 18 more, Ukraine's Ground Forces also announced on Telegram. Russian forces shelled Ukrainian emergency service workers who had just put out a fire in the city of Orikhiv in southern Ukraine's Zaporizhia region, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said in a post on Facebook. There were no injuries. Ukraine's domestic security agency has detained an air force officer holding the rank of major on charges of having spied for Russia by leaking the location and suggesting strike tactics on prized, Western-donated F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter jets. International relations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he approved key principles for a large-scale weapons deal with the United States. 'These are large-scale agreements, which I discussed with President [Donald] Trump, and I hope very much that we will be able to implement them all,' Zelenskyy said in his evening video address to the nation, without providing further details. The Italian government said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against Italy's President Sergio Mattarella being included in a list compiled by Moscow of Western leaders accused of anti-Russian sentiment. Moscow said it continues to monitor President Trump's latest threat to impose sanctions against the country if it does not end its war on Ukraine within days, but that Russia had acquired immunity to such economic measures thanks to long experience. Economy A massive locust invasion is threatening sunflower and other crops in Ukraine's southern regions, largely caused by the war against Russia's invasion, which makes it impossible to use traditional pest control methods near the front line, officials and producers say.
Daily Telegraph
18-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Australia provides 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine to bolster fight against Russia's invasion
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australia is providing 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks – valued at $245m – to Ukraine to help bolster its war against Russia's illegal invasion. The first tranche of the retired tanks are now in the possession of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after they were shipped from the Port of Geelong. Australia first purchased the fleet of 59 Abrams tanks – which were never deployed into a combat zone – in 2007. The Australian Army has since replaced the fleet with newer M1A2 tanks. An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is lifted onto a ship in Australia, bound for Ukraine. Picture: Supplied Last year, Ukraine expressed interest in taking the M1A1 fleet after Australia refused to donate its retired fleet of Taipan helicopters – which have since been dismantled and buried – due to concerns they would be too complicated to maintain and operate. The current $245m support package involving the M1A1 Abrams fleet is part of the $1.5bn in assistance Australia has provided to the war-torn nation since the start of Russia's conflict in 2022. 'The M1A1 Abrams tanks will make a significant contribution to Ukraine's ongoing fight against Russia's illegal and immoral invasion,' Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, who met the army personnel who helped deliver the tanks, said. 'Australia remains steadfast in our support for Ukraine and seeing a just and lasting peace.' The first tranche of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks gifted to Ukraine are prepared for servicing at a port in Europe. Picture: Supplied Part of a support package worth $245m, the tanks have been retired by the Australian Army but were gifted to Ukraine as part of its fight against Russia. Picture: Supplied Ukraine has now taken possession of the majority of these tanks, with delivery of the final tranche to occur in the coming months. Australia is also due to deploy a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail to Europe to help protect a vital international gateway for assistance to Ukraine. Since 2003, the Australian Defence Force has helped train hundreds of Ukrainian troops as part of the UK-led and based multinational training mission Operation Kudu, which continues today. Ukrainian ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko thanks Australian Army soldiers for their efforts in loading M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks onto a ship. Picture: Supplied 'Australia stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine,' Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said. 'These modified M1A1 Abrams tanks will deliver more firepower and more mobility to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 'They meet a direct request from the Ukrainian government and form part of Australia's unwavering commitment to protect the global rules-based order.' The major update follows Russia handing over the bodies of 1000 slain soldiers to Ukraine, as further peace talks between both countries appeared to break down. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Picture: AFP Russian President Vladimir Putin. Picture: AFP Ukraine also agreed to return the bodies of 19 soldiers to Russia as part of the agreement. Earlier in the week, a 'very unhappy' US President Donald Trump set a 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, or risk tariffs that could cripple the eastern superpower. Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far rejected calls for a ceasefire. 'The US president's statements are very serious. Some of them are addressed personally to President Putin,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier in the week. Originally published as First tranche of Aussie M1A1 Abrams tanks delivered to Ukraine to bolster fight against Russia
News.com.au
18-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
First tranche of Aussie M1A1 Abrams tanks delivered to Ukraine to bolster fight against Russia
Australia is providing 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks – valued at $245m – to Ukraine to help bolster its war against Russia's illegal invasion. The first tranche of the retired tanks are now in the possession of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after they were shipped from the Port of Geelong. Australia first purchased the fleet of 59 Abrams tanks – which were never deployed into a combat zone – in 2007. The Australian Army has since replaced the fleet with newer M1A2 tanks. Last year, Ukraine expressed interest in taking the M1A1 fleet after Australia refused to donate its retired fleet of Taipan helicopters – which have since been dismantled and buried – due to concerns they would be too complicated to maintain and operate. The current $245m support package involving the M1A1 Abrams fleet is part of the $1.5bn in assistance Australia has provided to the war-torn nation since the start of Russia's conflict in 2022. 'The M1A1 Abrams tanks will make a significant contribution to Ukraine's ongoing fight against Russia's illegal and immoral invasion,' Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, who met the army personnel who helped deliver the tanks, said. 'Australia remains steadfast in our support for Ukraine and seeing a just and lasting peace.' Ukraine has now taken possession of the majority of these tanks, with delivery of the final tranche to occur in the coming months. Australia is also due to deploy a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail to Europe to help protect a vital international gateway for assistance to Ukraine. Since 2003, the Australian Defence Force has helped train hundreds of Ukrainian troops as part of the UK-led and based multinational training mission Operation Kudu, which continues today. 'Australia stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine,' Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said. 'These modified M1A1 Abrams tanks will deliver more firepower and more mobility to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 'They meet a direct request from the Ukrainian government and form part of Australia's unwavering commitment to protect the global rules-based order.' The major update follows Russia handing over the bodies of 1000 slain soldiers to Ukraine, as further peace talks between both countries appeared to break down. Ukraine also agreed to return the bodies of 19 soldiers to Russia as part of the agreement. Earlier in the week, a 'very unhappy' US President Donald Trump set a 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, or risk tariffs that could cripple the eastern superpower. Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far rejected calls for a ceasefire. 'The US president's statements are very serious. Some of them are addressed personally to President Putin,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier in the week.
Bloomberg
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Ukraine Anti-Graft Activist Accused of Dodging Army Service
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation accused the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, Vitaliy Shabunin, of evading military service, raising concerns of possible political revenge. The investigators said late Friday on their website that their actions weren't related to Shabunin's work. He is suspected of 'systematically evading military service and using a vehicle intended for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine without legal grounds,' the statement said.
