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Zelensky names three key priorities for Ukraine's diplomatic efforts in coming weeks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will focus its diplomatic efforts over the coming weeks on financing defense and long-range and mid-range strike operations, energy and preparations for winter, as well as social programs and support for economic activity.
Finnish court reduces Russian neo-Nazi Voislav Torden’s sentence in Ukraine war crimes case — 12.5 years instead of life
The Helsinki Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence of neo-Nazi Voislav Torden — formerly known as Yan Petrovsky, one of the commanders of the sabotage and assault reconnaissance group “Rusich,” in a war crimes case tied to the conflict in Ukraine, and ordered him to serve 12 and a half years in prison on three counts.
Russia Reports Hottest July on Record
Nationwide average temperatures in July surpassed the previous record set in 2010, Russia’s national meteorological service said.
City Authority Requests Government to Review Security Protocols for Kyiv
The city authority requests the government to review security protocols for Kyiv and to formulate specific rules for the city's functioning during prolonged air attacks. This was reported by the mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko, following a meeting of Kyiv's defense council. According to him, a new algorithm for bridge movement during extended alerts is also being developed in the capital.
Hydrocarbon Reserves in Russia's Far East Comparable to World's Largest Basins - Rosnedra
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Spain’s prime minister blames networks linked to Russia and Israel for spreading fake news about Ceuta migration crisis
The investigation into what caused the migration crisis in Ceuta is still underway, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Cadena Ser radio, but social media has already been flooded with fake news and disinformation.
EU 'captures' vessel of Russia's 'shadow fleet'
On August 30, a tanker MV SUN, suspected of sailing under a false flag, was 'captured' in the Mediterranean Sea.
Russia doesn’t need a military economy, it’s a ‘complete breakdown of the system,’ says former Finance Minister Mikhail Zadornov
Russia’s economy “doesn’t need” to become a military one, and doing so is “impossible,” Mikhail Zadornov — Russia’s finance minister from 1997 to 1999 and later head of Otkritie Bank — told the Russian business news outlet RBC.
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry tries to crack down on banned sites masked in ‘white lists’
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has begun cracking down on “white list” sites that carry “content banned in Russia,” including “advertising for VPN services,” the Russian business news outlet RBC reported.
Siberian Communist Party candidate for Russia’s State Duma airs TV campaign ad with slogan ‘Peace to the world’
Bair Tsyrenov, a State Duma candidate for Russia’s Communist Party (KPRF) in Buryatia’s single-mandate district and a deputy in the People’s Khural of Buryatia, aired campaign videos on local television carrying the slogan “Power to the people, peace to the world,” the news outlet Sibirsky Ekspress reported.
European Forces Intercept Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Mediterranean
Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU defense ministers plan to discuss “actions against the shadow fleet” at a meeting later this week.
Russia is striking Ukraine’s food warehouses. Empty supermarket shelves are becoming more common.
Russian forces have intensified strikes in recent months on distribution centers and warehouses belonging to Ukrainian retail chains. The Economist reported in mid-August that empty shelves had begun appearing in stores across Ukraine. Later that month, The Washington Post said, in an article on the fallout from the strikes, that some Ukrainian retail chains were stocking shelves with less popular items to disguise shortages of in-demand products. The shortages mainly involve fresh and dairy pro
Visit of US Presidential Envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv Discussed but Not Confirmed
The visit of US presidential envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv is being discussed but has not yet been confirmed. This was reported to Suspilne by an anonymous high-ranking official in the White House.
City Authorities Request Government to Revise Security Protocols for Kyiv
City authorities have requested the government to revise security protocols for Kyiv and formulate separate rules for city life amidst prolonged air attacks. This was reported by Mayor Klitschko following a meeting of the Kyiv Defense Council.
Poland's PGZ interested in joint production of ground robotic systems with Ukraine
Poland's defense holding, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), plans to launch a project with a Ukrainian partner to jointly produce ground robotic systems.
Putin proposes permanent visa-free travel between Russia and China
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to work with China to make their visa-free travel regime permanent. He made the remark at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek.
Before the Start of the Academic Year — All Events Should Consider Security Situation
Before the start of the academic year — all events should be planned considering the security situation, availability of shelters, and the ability to quickly access them. In communities with increased risk of strikes from the Russian Federation, no mass events should be held. This was emphasized by Prime Minister Koretsky after the report from Minister of Education and Science Butenko. According to him, such decisions should be made by local communities.
Putin Increased His Security Staff — Number of FSO Reached 812 People
Putin increased his security staff — number of FSO reached 812 people.
Modi to Putin: ‘We need end of war, not endless war’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine must end.
France to convene UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine during high-level week, source says
France, which will assume the presidency of the UN Security Council on September 1, plans to convene a separate meeting on Ukraine. It will most likely take place during the high-level week of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Russian forces destroy another Aurora distribution center near Kyiv
As a result of the Russian attack on August 31, another distribution center belonging to the “Aurora” supermarket chain was destroyed.
Russian Government Allows Fuel Sales Below Euro-5 Standards Until June 2027
The Russian government has permitted the sale of fuel at gas stations according to standards below Euro-5 from September 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027, as reported by the Ministry of Energy.
Kyiv - Air Alert
Kyiv - Air Alert.
Fire hits drone-parts plant of Polish firm arming Ukraine. Arson not ruled out.
A fire broke out overnight at a drone-component plant in Skarżysko-Kamienna, south-central Poland.