Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv dismisses Schroeder comments
Ukraine news from August 3: Kyiv rejects comments by ex-German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder that Russia wanted a ‘negotiated solution’ to the war, says any dialogue contingent on a Russian ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops.

- 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.