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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy warns Egypt of food supply threat caused by Russian strikes in Black Sea
Kyiv says exports to Egypt under threat from Russian attacks; Moscow dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire. What we know on day 1,635
TL;DR
- Zelenskyy warned Egypt's President al-Sisi about potential food shortages due to Russian attacks on Black Sea cargo vessels.
- Russia dismissed the idea of a ceasefire in the Black Sea, accusing Ukraine of 'brazen acts of terrorism' against shipping.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have increased attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, driving up world grain prices.
- Russia is intensifying its online disinformation campaign in Poland, using historical disputes and anti-refugee sentiment.
- Russia acknowledged petrol shortages in some regions due to Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries.
- Russian drone attacks have killed civilians in Ukraine, marking July as the deadliest month for civilians since the invasion's early weeks.
- Ukrainian drones have targeted Russian infrastructure, including a port north of Moscow.
- Romania found a second drone on its territory near the border with Ukraine.
- Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged cooperation across all areas to ensure regional security.