"526 Days of Russia-Ukraine War: A Timeline of Key Events"

Russian drones targeted port and grain storage facilities in Ukraine, damaging thousands of tonnes of grains. Ukrainian officials reported downing over 10 Russian drones during an attack on Kyiv. Local militia groups in Russian border regions were armed to defend against Ukrainian attacks. A group of international experts found evidence of torture and sexual violations in makeshift detention centers in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine. Russian President Putin expressed readiness to return to the Black Sea grain deal, while Brazil's President Lula stated that neither Russia nor Ukraine are ready for peace. Tensions escalated between Ukraine and Poland, and Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine during his visit to Portugal. The UK appointed a new ambassador to Russia, and Russian journalist Ivan Safronov lost his appeal against a 22-year jail sentence, while the verdict for opposition leader Alexey Navalny's trial will be delivered on Friday.