"526 Days of Russia-Ukraine War: A Comprehensive Overview"

Ukraine defended against another drone attack, shooting down all 15 suicide drones launched overnight. Russian strikes in Kherson injured civilians and emergency service workers. Russian forces are entrenched in heavily mined areas, hindering Ukrainian troops' movement. Ukraine's counteroffensive is slowed by regrowing plant life. Ukrainians in Russian-occupied territory are forced to assume Russian citizenship or face retaliation. Private Wagner mercenaries are being moved close to NATO's eastern flank. Russia adds Norway to its list of "unfriendly" states. The EU warns developing countries of Russia's cheap grain offers. Ukraine considers insuring ships in a "grain corridor." Russia attacks Ukraine's main inland port, damaging food products. Ukrainian president accuses Russia of trying to create a global catastrophe in food markets. Turkey's president urges Russia to reopen talks on the failed Black Sea grain deal. Ukraine hopes for a peace summit this autumn.