The Ukrainian army advanced up to 10 km in Russia’s #Kursk r., as per ⁦⁦⁦Institute for the Study of War⁩; the White House says #Ukraine is defending itself. ..and why is the town of Sudzha strategic for #Russia? Analysing on #BBCOS with ⁦⁦Luke Jones bbc.co.uk/programmes/w17…

Off the record, Ukrainian servicemen and civilians say the incursion has boosted morale and #Ukraine’s negotiating stance. Meanwhile, the death toll from #Russia’s Kostyantynivka strikes has risen to 14, with 40+ injured since I spoke to Ben Brown BBC News (UK)

This lovely, tranquil English countryside is so reminiscent of the fields near my grandparents' place in Ukraine. Lucky to have a day off after working on Sunday and to catch the #hottestday of the year. Have you enjoyed it, or are you up for a cooler summer? 🪭☀️

Britain will always stand with Ukraine. On your day of independence, we share a clear message: We will continue to stand with you – because that is what the people of Ukraine deserve. Slava Ukraini.

Sending condolences to Ryan Evans’ family and prayers for the injured. One of them, reportedly in critical condition, is a dear former colleague and friend. I can’t say their name out of respect for the family. Please, please, just recover 🙏🏻 #Kramatorsk #RussianWar #Ukraine

Happy Birthday, my love♥️ Sorry I can’t take you to the whale watching in Ukrainian Crimea, where I was counting dolphins before you were born, before the war. It looked the same then. I hope you never experience war again &live a better and happier life, as all children should.

BREAKING: 5 Ukrainians killed and 55 wounded after Russian ballistic missiles strike 3 locations in Kharkiv: - A shopping center - A sports arena - Near a waterpark The death toll is expected to climb. The video shows a missile strike against the shopping center

The morning in Lviv after the night Russian shelling. 📸 Mikluschko

Mother and 3 daughters killed by the #Russia’s air strikes on #Lviv. Mayor Андрій Садовий told us with Sarah Campbell he knew the family personally. Russian attacks took 7 lives in Lviv and 53 in Poltava, with over 300 injured. BBC News (UK) BBC News (World) #Ukraine

‘Cultural imperialism lives on, even if its carriers often proclaim anti-colonial slogans.’ My new piece for Atlantic Council with some suggestions to editors, publishers, and curators from us, the 'perpetually frustrated Ukraine specialists'. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea… 🧵 1/4

This is such a painful video to watch. But we must. We stand with the victims. We must remember them. We must support those who are grieving. Yaroslav Bazylevych lost his entire family. Russians killed his wife, Yevheniya, and their three daughters, Yaryna, Daryna, and Emilia.

Such a powerful reporting by Yogita Limaye BBC News (World) #Children #Afghanistan

Now officially, she is back! 😍 The ever-brilliant Karin Giannone ❤️🌟 And I still can’t fathom her secret to looking so radiant at 6am.