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LIVE UPDATES: First Bulker With Ukrainian Grain Reaches Istanbul

05:00 GMT 02.08.2022 (Updated: 20:56 GMT 19.10.2022)

Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, after Kiev intensified attacks on the People's Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, triggering mass evacuations of civilians. President Vladimir Putin noted that the op aims to stop the eight-year-long war that has been waged by Kiev against the people of Donbass.

Russian and Donbass forces continue advancing amid the special operation in Ukraine. However, Kiev's troops continue to shell Donetsk and other settlements in the DPR and LPR.

Last Friday, the Ukrainian military targeted Elenovka, DPR using a HIMARS rocket launcher. The strike hit a pre-detention facility for Ukrainian PoWs, which resulted in several dozen deaths. After Moscow urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to address the incident, the organization confirmed it is ready to send its experts, noting that the talks with the Russian MoD are in progress.

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02:17 GMT 03.08.2022

New US Anti-Russian Sanctions Additionally Shatter Global Markets - Ambassador Antonov

New US sanctions against Russia are further shattering global markets already suffering from supply chain disruptions, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.

On Tuesday, the US expanded sanctions on Russia, including 13 individuals and more than 30 entities on the restrictive list.

"The 'sanctions machine' initiated by Washington continues to 'stamp out' restrictions against Russian business in an attempt to crowd Russia out from global markets. To take the vacant positions at the expense of banal blackmail, and not fair competition. Moreover, many sanctions are duplicated. Apparently, the bureaucracy can't come up with anything new anymore," Antonov said in response to a media question.

"Such 'diligence' of the American authorities further undermines global markets, which are already suffering from significant supply chain disruptions. Hence the risks of further price increases and problems with obtaining the necessary products. The most painful damage will be inflicted on developing countries," he said.

22:21 GMT 02.08.2022

A Chinese woman adjusts the Chinese national flag near U.S. national flags before a Strategic Dialogue expanded meeting that's part of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Thursday, July 10, 2014 - Sputnik International, 1920, 02.08.2022

US-China Tensions Over Taiwan

Ex-Pentagon Adviser: US Provoking China Needlessly Over Taiwan, Like Russia Over Ukraine

2 August 2022, 22:20 GMT

21:38 GMT 02.08.2022

Russia

Russian Embassy: Canada's New Sanctions Demonstrate 'Thoughtless' Position on Ukraine

2 August 2022, 21:33 GMT

18:53 GMT 02.08.2022

IAEA Chief Denies UN Secretariat Blocking Mission to Zaporozhye NPP

The UN Secretariat did not block the potential IAEA mission to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which is situated in Russian-controlled territory of Ukraine, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday.

"I think there is no blocking of missions. We need, we require agreement on the part of all players to be able to deploy our mission. I have not been able to get that yet. I have been close, very close at some point. Now it is a bit more complicated," Grossi told a briefing, noting that the military situation is central to the problem.

The IAEA will undoubtedly have the support of the United Nations, Grossi added.

Any mission to the region will require that the IAEA align the positions of Russia and Ukraine, which is "extremely difficult," he explained.

18:15 GMT 02.08.2022

First Ship With Ukrainian Grain Arrived in Istanbul, Turkish Defense Ministry Says

The first bulker with Ukrainian grain arrived in Istanbul, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.

"Bulker RAZONI, loaded with corn, which left the Odesa port of Ukraine yesterday, reached the Black Sea entrance to the Bosphorus Strait and anchored in the place allotted to it," the ministry said.

17:23 GMT 02.08.2022

US Announces Visa Restrictions on 893 Russian Officials

The US government has imposed visa restrictions on 893 Russian officials, including for the members of the Federation Council as well as on defense officials over Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, the Department of State announced in a release and a Fact Sheet on Tuesday.

"The Department of State is announcing a series of actions to promote accountability for actions by Russian Federation officials and others that implicate violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty to include: Visa restrictions on 893 Russian Federation officials, including members of the Federation Council and members of Russia’s military," the release said.

The restrictions have been imposed pursuant to a policy of the Immigration and Nationality Act that restricts visa issuance to individuals who are believed to have supported, been actively complicit in, or been responsible for ordering or otherwise directing or authorizing actions that threaten or violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of Ukraine,, the release added.

17:19 GMT 02.08.2022

US Imposes Visa Curbs on 31 Foreign Officials Over Support of Russia's Actions in Crimea

The United States has targeted 31 foreign government officials with visa restrictions for their support of Russia's actions to incorporate Crimea, the State Department announced on Tuesday.

"The Department of State is announcing a series of actions to promote accountability for actions by Russian Federation officials and others that implicate violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty to include: Visa restrictions on 31 foreign government officials who have acted to support Russia’s purported annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine pursuant to a policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of INA that restricts visa issuance to those who are believed to have supported, been actively complicit in, or been responsible for ordering or otherwise directing or authorizing actions that threaten or violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of Ukraine," the press release said.

16:43 GMT 02.08.2022

Kiev Starts Evacuation From Ukraine-Controlled Areas of DPR, Deputy Prime Minister Says

The first train carrying children, women, and elderly people arrived in the city of Kropivnitsky as Kiev started a mandatory evacuation from Ukraine-controlled areas of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on Tuesday.

The Ukrainian government plans to evacuate about 220,000 people before winter.

16:42 GMT 02.08.2022

US Sanctions Mariupol Mayor, Kherson Region Head, His Deputy

The United States has sanctioned Mariupol Mayor Konstantin Ivashchenko, Kherson Head Volodymyr Saldo and his Deputy leader of the Kherson region Kirill Stremousov, the Treasury Department announced in a release on Tuesday.

16:42 GMT 02.08.2022

New US Sanctions Target 13 Russian Persons, 30 Entities

The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions against Russia by targeting 13 Russian nationals and 30 entities, the Treasury Department announced in a release on Tuesday.

The new sanctions target retired Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, Russian Fertilizer Producers Association President Andrey Guryev as well as the Skolkovo Innovation Center, among others, the release said.

15:55 GMT 02.08.2022

Zelensky's Office Says Germany, Several Other EU States Blocking $8.1Bln Aid for Ukraine

Several European Union's member countries including Germany have been blocking the review process of a macro-financial aid package of 8 billion euros ($8.1 billion) to Ukraine, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Ihor Zhovkva said on Tuesday.

"Ukraine has received 1 billion euros from the whole macro-financial aid of 9 billion euros, which was adopted by the European Union. We are expecting to receive 8 more billion euros. Unfortunately, several EU countries, and particularly Germany, are still blocking the review of the issue," Zhovkva told a briefing.

13:35 GMT 02.08.2022

Canada Sanctions 43 Russian Military Officials, 13 Entities Over Operation in Ukraine

"To increase pressure on the Russian war machine, Canada is imposing new measures on 43 military officials and 17 entities that are complicit in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s senseless bloodshed, including the horrific events in Bucha, Ukraine," Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly said in a statement.

13:34 GMT 02.08.2022

G7 Considering Banning Services That Enable Transportation of Russian Oil

A tanker seen anchored at the new oil export terminal in the far eastern port of Kozmino - Sputnik International, 1920, 02.08.2022

Russia

G7 Considering Banning Services That Enable Transportation of Russian Oil

2 August 2022, 13:24 GMT

10:30 GMT 02.08.2022

Russian Supreme Court Designates Azov Neo-Nazi Battalion as Terrorist Group

"[The court has decided] To recognize the Azov Battalion as a terrorist organization and ban its activities in Russia," a judge said, adding that the decision will be executed immediately.

10:21 GMT 02.08.2022

Russian Foreign Ministry: US Supplies Weapons & Acts as Gun Pointers in Ukrainian Conflict

Ukrainian soldiers move a U.S.-supplied M777 howitzer into position - Sputnik International, 1920, 02.08.2022

Russia

Russian Foreign Ministry: US Supplies Weapons & Acts as Gun Pointers in Ukrainian Conflict

2 August 2022, 10:14 GMT

10:07 GMT 02.08.2022

Moscow Expects UN, ICRC to Not Ignore Invitation to Analyze Elenovka Strike

Moscow expects relevant agencies of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to not ignore invitation to participate in the investigation into the deadly shelling of the pre-trial detention center in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) town of Elenovka (Olenivka), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

"We expect that the relevant UN structures, ICRC experts, who in May assisted in the evacuation of civilians from the undergrounds of Azovstal [in Mariupol], will not shy away from our invitation to take part in studying this situation," Zakharova told a briefing.

09:53 GMT 02.08.2022

Moscow Warns West Must Fulfil 2nd Part of Grain Deal, Otherwise Dozens of Tons of Russian Grain Won't Be Delivered

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that an integral part of the Istanbul agreements is a memorandum of understanding between Russia and the UN secretariat to assist in the promotion of Russian food products and fertilizers to world markets.

"These are package agreements, this is the one that the UN Secretary-General [Antonio Guterres] also uses. Therefore, we warn against trying to ... not complete the second part of the package. Otherwise, due to the irresponsible policy of the West, the world may not receive tens of millions of tonnes of Russian grain," she told the press.

09:50 GMT 02.08.2022

Russia Greets First Shipment Under Grain Agreement, Hopes Ukraine Will Fulfil It's Part of the Deal

09:37 GMT 02.08.2022

Coordination Center in Istanbul Addresses First Grain Shipment from Odessa

“Yesterday morning, a cargo ship with 27 thousand tons of corn under the flag of Sierra Leone left the Ukrainian port of Odessa in the direction of Lebanon. The route of this ship has been planned and monitored by the Joint Coordination Centre," Rear Admiral Ozcan Altunbulak said.

He added that the ship called Razoni will cast anchor in Istanbul at midnight and will be inspected by a joint team. He also showed a map featuring the route of the first shipment in the Black Sea.

Rear Admiral Ozcan Altunbulak from the Joint Coordination Center addresses shipments of food from Ukrainian ports via the Black Sea. - Sputnik International

09:04 GMT 02.08.2022

Russia Has Eliminated 6 HIMARS Launchers and Over 200 Missiles, Defense Minister Shoigu Says