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Ukraine and Russia are using America's Independence Day holiday to signal just how each nation feels about the involvement of the U.S. in the ongoing war in eastern Europe. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian Air Forces wished President Joe Biden and the U.S. a happy Fourth of July , celebrating the two nation's shared values of "freedom, democracy and independence." "Happy Independence Day to the people of [the U.S.] and @POTUS!" Zelensky tweeted . "I wish the friendly people of [the U.S.] peace and prosperity. I appreciate the leadership assistance of the United States in Ukraine's defending of common values - Freedom, Democracy and Independence." The Ukrainian Air Forces also shared a video of the military orchestra of the U.S. army performing the national anthem, captioning it: "Happy Independence Day, #USA." The congratulations from Ukrainian officials come as Russian President Vladimir Putin remained steadfast in his disapproval … [Read more...] about Ukrainian forces, Zelensky congratulate Biden on July 4 as Putin refuses

Evening briefing: Today's essential headlines Go-slow protests | Drivers faced more chaos during this morning's rush hour as campaigners blocked motorways in a protest over soaring fuel prices. Protesters created a rolling blockade along the M4, while similar demonstrations were also reported in Yorkshire and Shropshire. Watch traffic being brought to a crawl and see a map of the areas hit. Gas explosion | 'Inferno' in Bedford block of flats sparks roof collapse Tim Westwood | BBC admits it received sexual misconduct complaint New laws | Nadine Dorries 'will have power to censor the internet' Teenager's 'false bomb threat' | EasyJet flight intercepted by fighters Sour moment | Milk does not make cereal healthier, High Court rules Why Russian generals will not celebrate Luhansk's fall Russian forces have been ordered to push deeper into eastern Ukraine , as local officials warned civilians to flee the front-line after the capture of … [Read more...] about Monday evening UK news briefing: Putin’s orders to Russian forces after seizing Luhansk

Lukashenko says Russia 'must be ready' to use nuclear arsenal Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday that if Belarus were to come under “attack”, its army would respond immediately. The West has speculated over the level of involvement of Belarus in Russia’s ongoing “special military operation” in Ukraine since late February. Related articles Putin under pressure as Kremlin growing 'upset' over sanctions Russia accuses Ukraine of launching 'deliberate cluster strike’ Lukashenko said his state stood fully behind Russia in its invasion as part of its commitment to a “union state” with … [Read more...] about Putin’s Belarusian ally Lukashenko threatens missile attacks on West in chilling warning

Soldiers returning from the Donbas frontlines are calling it ‘hell on earth’. Putin’s forces have bombarded the east of Ukraine ever since Vladimir Putin refocused his attention on the mostly Russian-speaking region back in May. The Russian President claims he wants to ‘liberate’ it after his failed attempts to capture Kyiv. Many defenders on the ground have lived to tell of the horrors they witnessed but others have succumbed to extreme fatigue, both physical and mental, and are displaying symptoms of PTSD. Lieutenant Volodymyr Nazarenko, second-in-command of the Ukrainian National Guard’s Svoboda Battalion, was with troops who retreated from Sievierodonetsk under orders from military leaders. The month-long battle, dubbed the biggest on European soil since the Second World War, saw Russian tanks obliterate any potential defensive positions. Mr Nazarenko said the city with a pre-war population of more than 100,000 has been turned into ‘a burnt-down desert’. … [Read more...] about ‘Like hell on Earth’ Ukrainians fighting in Donbas describe relentless shelling

PM facing Cabinet backlash over Pincher sex pest allegations PM knew about Pincher allegations before appointment, No 10 admits Tory rebels plot another vote to oust Johnson this month Diane Abbott claims Boris is ‘rumoured to like assaulting women’ Ukraine war: Zelensky vows to retake lost Lysychansk J eremy Hunt would lose a Tory leadership contest against all other potential candidates, a poll of Conservative members has found. Research by ConservativeHome, published on Monday, found that if the former health secretary made the last two of any other leadership vote, he would lose to all other potential contenders. It came as he refused again to rule out another tilt at becoming Prime Minister. The candidate that Mr Hunt comes closest to was Steve Baker, receiving only 27 per cent of votes - while the former Brexit minister received almost double that, with 48 per cent. Mr Hunt's biggest threats, according to the poll, were Ben Wallace, the … [Read more...] about As it happened: Jeremy Hunt would lose Tory leadership contest to every major contender, poll finds

1. Ukraine says Snake Island 'military operation' completed The Ukrainian flag has been raised again on Snake Island in the Black Sea, Ukraine's military said on Monday, after Russian forces withdrew from the strategic outpost last week. "The military operation has been concluded, and ... the territory (Snake Island) has been returned to the jurisdiction of Ukraine," Natalia Humeniuk, spokesperson for Ukraine's southern military command, told a news conference. Some analysts have said Russia's withdrawal from Snake Island off Ukraine's southwestern coast could loosen its blockade on Ukrainian ports. But a Kyiv-based foreign diplomat told Reuters it was still not enough to allow for safe transit of Ukrainian grain. "There is a requirement for demining, and Russia still has capabilities (military vessels, costal defence systems and air superiority) that will allow them to interdict shipping lanes," the diplomat said. 2. Putin declares victory in Luhansk after … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about on Monday