- Ukraine has dismissed comments by ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder that Russia wanted a “negotiated solution” to the invasion and has said that any dialogue would be contingent on a ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian forces.
- The first Ukrainian grain ship to depart since the war began is sailing towards Lebanon’s Tripoli, its final destination, following cargo checks in Turkey.
- Ukraine has dismissed comments by ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder that Russia wanted a “negotiated solution” to the invasion and has said that any dialogue would be contingent on a ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian forces.
- The first Ukrainian grain ship to depart since the war began is sailing towards Lebanon’s Tripoli, its final destination, following cargo checks in Turkey.
- US senators are expected to ratify NATO membership for Sweden and Finland in a vote on Wednesday.
- Germany says Russia has no reason to hold up the return of a gas turbine for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline as Europe and Moscow quarrel over energy.
This live blog is now closed, thank you for joining us. These were the updates on the Ukraine war on Wednesday, August 3:
