Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is closely examining proposals made by African leaders to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US reportedly aims to deliver Abrams tanks to Kyiv. DW has the latest, Ednews reports.
The Russian president has said he welcomes a plan from African nations to steer Moscow and Kyiv toward a peace deal.
He was speaking at the Russia-Africa summit, which comes after Russia pulled out of a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea.
An African delegation last month proposed military de-escalation, security guarantees for both sides and a mutual recognition of sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to Odesa and visited the historic Orthodox cathedral days after it was attacked by Russia.
Here's an overview of some of the main stories concerning Russia's war in Ukraine on Friday, July 28: