Ukraine
Russia continues to attack energy facilities of the Ukrainian army
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Ukraine's fuel, transportation and treasure network continues to be Russia's priority target.
Ukraine may run out of money to pay soldiers' salaries in mid-October
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Ukraine's military budget is under great pressure as the source of money for military salaries is at risk of running out in mid-October.
Ukraine's public debt increases by billions of USD each month
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The burden of public debt shrinks with each month of war, putting Ukraine's fiscal future in a prolonged dependence.
Ukrainian nuclear power plant only has enough fuel for 10 days
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The depleted backup power source puts the Ukrainian nuclear facility in a situation of complete dependence on fuel shipments.
World on August 30: Turkey summons Ukrainian Ambassador after a series of ship attacks in the Black Sea
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Turkey summons Ukrainian Ambassador after series of ship attacks, fighting continues in Donetsk... are noteworthy international news.
Russia seizes control of a series of key areas in Ukraine
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Russia has seized control of Rubezhnoye and Novoandreyevka of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in the past 24 hours.
World on August 29: Strategic ammunition depot near the capital of Ukraine suddenly catches fire
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ammunition depot in Ukraine catches fire, US keeps CIA Director's visit to Russia secret, NATO reconnaissance aircraft operating in the Black Sea... are noteworthy international news.
Russia attacks oil refineries and logistics centers in Kiev
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Russia's large-scale attack targeted the supply chain of fuel, metal and unmanned aerial vehicles in Kiev and cities across Ukrainian territory.
Russia controls 2 new settlements, shooting down 798 Ukrainian drones
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The two attacking spearheads of Russia, geographically far apart, both recorded progress, showing that pressure was maintained in many directions at the same time.
South Korea refuses offer to supply strategic weapons to Ukraine
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Ukraine is said to have offered South Korea to provide interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system, but was rejected on August 10.
New British Prime Minister visits Ukraine first after taking office
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The first destination in the foreign affairs schedule of the new British Prime Minister shows London's strategic priority.
World on August 24: Russia intercepts hundreds of UAVs in 12 hours
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Russia declares interception of nearly 270 Ukrainian UAVs in 12 hours; 6-magnitude earthquake shakes Hokkaido, Japan;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 24.
Ukrainian President rejects idea of organizing wartime elections
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President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the idea of holding elections in Ukraine, immediately after the former Minister of Defense publicly called for a vote.
Ukraine runs out of resources, the West is short of 36 billion USD in funding
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The gap between commitment and disbursement is putting Ukraine's budget at a difficult problem.
Shopping center in Ukraine bombed, at least 15 people killed
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An UAV airstrike targeting a crowded shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine killed at least 15 people and injured 130 others.
