The conflict in Ukraine, North Korean President Kim Jong-un receiving a letter from Russian President Putin, the Russia-Africa summit, protests in Jerusalem, wildfires in Greece, and Filipino player scoring a historic goal at the 2023 Women’s World Cup are among the impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, National Review, and others.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the second Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg on July 27. He said: “Despite the challenging conditions on the global market, trade with Africa is growing steadily. The current growth rate clearly shows that this is not yet a limit. The figure is still quite modest.” On July 28, President Putin and African leaders adopted the final declaration of the summit and a joint action plan for the two sides until 2026. (Source: Reuters)
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) meets with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang on July 26. According to KCNA, the two sides had “a friendly exchange,” in which Shoigu handed over a letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin to President Kim. For his part, Kim thanked the Russian leader for sending a military delegation led by Shoigu to Pyongyang, and said the meeting had deepened “the strategic and traditional relations” between North Korea and Russia. Last week, the Russian delegation and a Chinese delegation led by Politburo member Li Hongzhong arrived in Pyongyang to attend the 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement in the Korean War (1950-1953), which took place on July 27. (KCNA/Reuters)
Other impressive photos of the week:
- A woman holds her child in a makeshift shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine, as Russian forces continue to bombard the city.
- A firefighter battles a wildfire in Greece, which has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
- A Filipino player celebrates after scoring a historic goal at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
These are just a few of the many impressive photos that were taken this week. They offer a glimpse into the world’s most pressing issues, as well as the resilience and determination of people around the globe.
