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Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky says Spanish leader’s trip on first day heading E.U. council marks ‘new reality’
Washington Post The Ukrainian president said the visit to Kyiv was “symbolic” and underscored the “priorities of the Spanish presidency and our cooperation.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/02/russia-ukraine-war-news/
Read MoreUkraine’s air defence shot down 8 Shahed drones and 3 Kalibr missiles overnight
Pravda Ukraine The spokesman for Ukraine’s Air Force has reported that Ukraine’s air defence forces downed eight Russian drones and three Kalibr cruise missiles on the night of 1-2 July. Source: Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for Ukraine’s Air Force, in Suspilne; Ukraine’s Air Force on Telegram Details: Ihnat said that early reports indicate that Ukraine’s air…
Read MoreMaryland law allowing recreational marijuana takes effect
Fox News Recreational marijuana use became legal for adults in Maryland on Saturday, allowing residents 21 and older to purchase, use, possess and cultivate limited quantities of the substance. Maryland residents voted for recreational cannabis use in a referendum in November’s election. Democrat Governor Wes Moore signed the Cannabis Reform Act into law in May.…
Read More‘Iran won’t send new envoy to Sweden over Holy Qur’an desecration’
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An informed source at the Foreign Ministry says Iran will not send a new ambassador to Sweden over the desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the Scandinavian country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/02/706285/Iran-envoy-Sweden-Qur-an-desecration
Read MoreLVMH boss Bernard Arnault’s visit highlights growing importance of huge mainland Chinese market for luxury brands
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Since mainland China dropped all its travel curbs, the heads of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH,…
Read MoreKMT presidential candidate Hou files libel complaint against VP Lai
Taipei, July 2 (CNA) New Taipei Mayor and Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) filed a criminal defamation complaint against Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday over Lai’s comments on the alleged sedation of children at a preschool in the city. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202307020008
Read MoreKyiv Oblast: fragments of Russian drones damage buildings, civilian injured
Pravda Ukraine Several buildings in Kyiv Oblast were damaged and one civilian sustained injuries during a Russian attack on the night of 1-2 July. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Details: The administration reported that Russian drones did not hit any infrastructure facilities in Kyiv Oblast. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/2/7409477/
Read MoreNearly 800 Russian soldiers killed and 100 pieces of Russian equipment destroyed on 1 July – General Staff
Pravda Ukraine The Armed Forces of Ukraine killed 790 Russian soldiers and destroyed 26 artillery systems and 20 armoured vehicles on 1 July. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces from 24 February 2022 to 2 July 2023 are estimated to be…
Read MoreAir-raid warning issued in Kyiv and several oblasts
Pravda Ukraine An air-raid warning was issued in some of Ukraine’s oblasts on the morning of 2 July, lasting over 30 minutes. Source: map of air-raid warnings; Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The air-raid warning began to spread at 06:55. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/2/7409473/
Read MoreUkraine says Putin is planning a nuclear disaster. These people live nearby.
Washington Post The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been in danger throughout the conflict, but the risks of a meltdown rose sharply with the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/02/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-meltdown-inhabitants/
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