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Amy B. Zegart
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Ukrainian athletes move towards victory despite any obstacles
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Ukraine's energy situation improving, state grid operator says
After a “very difficult couple of weeks” due to record-breaking heat and power plants being under repair, Ukraine’s energy supply situation is improving, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of state grid o Source : …
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Long an Olympic powerhouse, Russia has the smallest participation in 30 years
Russia, as well as the Soviet Union before it, has long sought to use international sporting spectacles as an opportunity to demonstrate the nation’s athletic prowess and improve its prestige on the g Source : …
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Kharkiv renames 3 metro stations, nearly 50 streets to 'de-Russify' public space
The city of Kharkiv has decided to rename three metro stations and 48 streets to “remove Russian markers from public space,” Governor Oleh Syniehubov announced on July 26. “This is an important step o Source : …
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Oksana Horkusha on religion as a tool for Kremlin narratives
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Former Deputy Defense Minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov, detained in Moscow on corruption Charges
Former Deputy Defense Minister General of the Army Dmitry Bulgakov has been detained in a corruption case, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported. The court has arrested the general, and Source : www.uawire.org/former-de…
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European Political Community Summit in the Crosshairs of Russian Propaganda
The European political community summit on July 18 aims to prevent new divisions between the EU and its neighbours while increasing cooperation in politics, economics, and security. In this episode, o Source : www.youtube.com/watch
A Soldier's Perspective of war from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade
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Russian losses in Ukraine causing 'serious problems' for recruitment, HUR says
Russian personnel and materiel losses in Ukraine are so high the Kremlin is having “serious problems” recruiting new contract soldiers, and is relying on decommissioning Soviet-era weapons as it can’t Source : …
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Russian Central Bank raises interest rate to 18% amid 'accelerated' inflation
Russia’s Central Bank announced on July 26 that it is to raise the interest rate from 16% to 18%, as the Russian economy continues to experience accelerated inflation amid its war in Ukraine. “Inflati Source : …
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Demobilization could repeat Ukraine's 'mistake' in 1918, parliament speaker says
Adopting demobilization law now could repeat the “mistake” of the Ukrainian People’s Republic during its war against the Bolsheviks in 1918, said Ruslan Stefanchuk, speaker of Ukraine’s parliament, on Source : …
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Kuleba calls on Hong Kong to close sanctions circumvention routes for Russia
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the Hong Kong government to take measures to prevent Russia and Russian companies from using the country to circumvent restrictive sanctions. Following a trip Source : kyivindependent.com/kuleba-ca…
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Russian businesses face increased payment rejections from Central Asian banks amid sanction fears
Payment rejections for Russian businesses using Central Asian banks jumped by 30 percent in July, according to a survey conducted by transport companies PEK, Digital VED, GTL, and Logita Trade, report Source : www.uawire.org/russian-b…
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Russian ex-deputy defense minister arrested on corruption charges
Dmitry Bulgakov, who formerly served as a Russian deputy defense minister until September 2022, was arrested on July 26 on corruption-related charges, Russia’s Investigative Committee reported. In his Source : …
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Belarus Weekly: Warsaw gives Minsk 3 conditions to prevent full suspension of goods transit between EU, Belarus
Belarus sentences a German citizen to death for alleged terrorism, Berlin pulled into negotiations over his fate. After handing down the death sentence to a German citizen, Minsk says it will extend v Source : kyivindependent.com/belarus-w…
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Overnight missile strikes target Russian military sites in Crimea, cause significant damage
In the early hours of Friday, July 26, explosions were reported in the cities of Saky and Yevpatoria in Russian-annexed Crimea. Multiple Ukrainian and Russian media outlets, citing local residents, de Source : www.uawire.org/overnight…
Foreign Funds Have Started to Work Noticeably and Effectively in Defense Production - Zelenskyy
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Paris hit by 'massive' arson attack, just hours before Olympics opening ceremony
The Paris high-speed railway network on July 26 was hit by a “massive” and “coordinated” arson attack just hours before the opening ceremony of the city’s 2024 Olympic Games. According to the state-ow Source : …
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Ex-lawmaker Farion's murder suspect could be involved in Russian far-right movement
The man suspected of murdering lawmaker and professor Iryna Farion could be involved in the Russian neo-Nazi movement, Ukrainian law enforcement agencies announced during a press briefing on July 26. Source : kyivindependent.com/ex-lawmak…
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War on exports: Which countries is Russia planning to send weapons to?
War on exports: Which countries is Russia planning to send weapons to? Written by Anton Khimiak, UCMC/HWAF analyst On June 5, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the Kremlin’s readiness t Source : uacrisis.org/en/war-on…
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Jokes about Zelensky: Comedian Chirkov was forcibly removed from the stage
Comedian Serhiy Chirkov was snatched away from the microphone while reading out Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s election promises and forcibly removed from the stage at Atlas Weekend. This was reported by Censo Source : …
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EU transfers Ukraine $1.6 billion of proceeds from frozen Russian assets
The EU transferred Ukraine 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) of profits from frozen Russian assets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on July 26. The funds will be used to support Source : kyivindependent.com/eu-transf…
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Ukrainian athletes who will never have a chance to compete at the Olympics
Audiences from across the world tuning into the Olympics kicking off with this Friday’s opening ceremony in Paris should, as they enjoy the show, be conscious of why Ukraine will not be fully represen Source : …
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Ukrainians being prepared for talks with Russia: what to expect
Yurii Bibik: Mr. Serhii, I want to ask you about this: you mentioned that we are being slowly prepared for negotiations. Does it really feel that way? Is there really a vision in the President’s Offic Source : …