Daily News July 13th 2022 9am Wednesday v2

Kiev releases a convicted commander of a far-right battalion, who was sentenced for rape and torture in the Donbass - as part of an amnesty for criminals with combat experience. With Joe Biden soon to begin his first presidential visit to the Middle East we look at how rising tensions may throw a spanner in the works, with Israel being the first stop. The Euro slides to parity with the US dollar for the first time in twenty years - with some European politicians now saying the sanctions imposed on Russia are a 'mistake'. Sri Lanka's President has reportedly fled the country after his decision to step down amid widespread riots over the country's economic turmoil. We visit the residence of the Prime Minister, which has been occupied by protesters.