The fabric of the Ukrainian resistance also comprises volunteers who supply the brigades at the front, run humanitarian kitchens and evacuate civilians, knowing that any vehicle bearing the word ‘evacuation’ can become a target. At a Senate meeting, an example of a far greater commitment

Dozens of armoured vehicles have been delivered to Tobruk whilst rumours continue to circulate about the SBU’s activities in the North African country. So far, however, Russian military supplies and bases in Libya are a fact; the role of the Ukrainians remains a mystery.

Whilst the US president announces agreements that Putin does not endorse, the Ukrainian army is regaining ground in Donetsk and on other sections of the front. This is just the first of Ukraine’s ‘Four Seasons’ to drive out the Russians

The Deputy Prime Minister is meeting Aleksej Vladimirovič Paramonov in Milan alongside Italian companies operating in Russia. His interview with the broadcaster’s correspondent in Italy will be broadcast tonight on Rossija 1.

The aircraft, which entered from Belarus and is suspected of being of Russian origin, was intercepted by the Italian Air Force’s Eurofighters. Lithuanian President Nausėda highlights the threat from Moscow, whilst Crosetto emphasises Italy’s role on the eastern flank. A few hours earlier, a Russian frigate had fired two signal rockets that narrowly missed a Danish helicopter.

At the Yalta European Strategy summit, European security advisers are calling for more support for Zelensky, whilst Budanov announces new negotiations in October. However, the Kremlin’s plan on the front line is considered unrealistic, and Moscow continues to target Ukrainian infrastructure and railways. Kushner is regarded as something of a joke.

The Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to “listen to the needs and difficulties of the 300 Italian companies that do business with Russia”. And on the subject of tourist visas, he says: “Any ban would be yet another punitive measure against citizens who have nothing to do with the war.”