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President’s Office on Zelenskyy’s attendance at NATO summit: Everything depends on the situation on the battlefield

Pravda Ukraine The decision on whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the NATO summit in Vilnius has not yet been made; everything will depend on the situation on the battlefield. Source: presidential spokesman Serhii Nykyforov in a comment for Suspilne Quote from Nykyforov: “We don’t usually comment in advance; we don’t make an announcement…

U.S. Ambassador Meets With Detained Journal Reporter

Wall Street Journal The infrequency of consular access to Evan Gershkovich has been a growing point of contention between Washington and Moscow. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-ambassador-meets-with-detained-wall-street-journal-reporter-evan-gershkovich-e137fd92

Donetsk region to export over 140,000 metric tons of grain in 2023 — authorities

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that more than 19,000 metric tons of grain have been shipped via the port of Mariupol since May https://tass.com/economy/1641961

ZNPP’s security not guaranteed as long as Ukraine uses MLRS with impunity — official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Renat Karchaa noted that physical protection of the ZNPP perimeter and the reinforcement of Russia’s military presence “is the only hope to save the world from a nuclear incident” https://tass.com/defense/1641959

Shoigu Praises Army ‘Loyalty’ During Mutiny

Moscow Times In his first public comments since Wagner’s failed revolt, the Russian defense minister sought to shore up support for the military. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/03/shoigu-praises-army-loyalty-during-mutiny-a81722

Taipei Summer Festival begins with firework shows set for every Wednesday

Taipei, July 3 (CNA) The Taipei 2023 Summer Festival, which is being held from July 1 to Aug. 20 in the Dadaocheng area in Datong District, will feature eight dazzling fireworks shows and a range of love-themed activities during the 51 days of the event, according to the Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism.…

Hong Kong police offer million dollar reward for intel on political exiles

Washington Post It is the first time Hong Kong police have offered cash rewards for information on the political dissidents involved in the protests over China’s control of the semiautonomous city. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/03/hong-kong-police-reward-arrest-activists/

Freight turnover of Russian seaports to rise by up to 8% in 2023 — agency

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was earlier reported that freight turnover of Russian ports went up by 11.2% in the first five months of 2023 year-on-year to 379 mln tons https://tass.com/economy/1641957

Taiwan’s deal to buy US Volcano landmine systems sparks controversy over safety risk and international drive for ban

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some critics have expressed concern that the US$141 million deal heralds a change to a long-standing strategy of fighting decisive battles away from the island. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3226431/taiwans-deal-buy-us-volcano-landmine-systems-sparks-controversy-over-safety-risk-and-international?utm_source=rss_feed

Netanyahu halts turbine construction in Golan Heights amid Druze protest

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-748682