Russia is building up its forces in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, adding at least 2,000 more troops there within the last few weeks, Dmytro Lykhovii, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Tavria group of forces, said o Source : …
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Russia building forces in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says
Life amid constant blackouts in Kyiv
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Volunteer in a Lamborghini: The story of great success during a great war
In January 2024, a Ukrainian volunteer travels abroad for the third time using the “Shlyakh” system. He flies first class, spending three weeks in Thailand, two weeks in Dubai, including a stay at the Source : …
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Valerii Zaluzhnyi made his first speech in London as the ambassador to the United Kingdom, urging the West to prepare for defense
Key points from Zaluzhnyi’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute in London: The post Valerii Zaluzhnyi made his first speech in London as the ambassador to the United Kingdom, urging the West Source : …
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Russian Spies at Paris Olympics: Athletes Break Neutrality Rules
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Intense clashes in Kharkiv region: Ukrainian Forces hold steady amid Russian offensives
In northern Kharkiv, the Russian military is attempting to displace Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) units from their current positions. Despite these attempts, Ukrainian troops are inflicting significant Source : www.uawire.org/intense-c…
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A house was built using a 3D printer for the first time in Ukraine, near Kyiv
In Irpin, a house was built using a 3D printer for the first time in Ukraine. The house will be home to the family of Yaroslav Berezov, a hero who died in the war. The family’s home was destroyed by t Source : …
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Opinion: A Hillbilly Elegy for Ukraine and the West
In a commentary published by the New York Times this past April, J.D. Vance, now the U.S. Republican vice-presidential nominee, proposed a strategy of “defense” for Ukraine that was nothing but a reci Source : kyivindependent.com/opinion-a…
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Ukraine and Moldova in talks about returning draft dodgers
Kyiv and Chisinau are discussing the possibility of returning Ukrainian draft dodgers staying in Moldova, some of whom have been granted asylum in the country, Ukraine’s ambassador Marko Shevchenko sa Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-a…
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On the resistance of the Vilkhuvatkа community in Kharkiv region to occupation
On the resistance of the Vilkhuvatkа community in Kharkiv region to occupation The Vilkhuvatka community in the Kharkiv region came under Russian occupation on the first day of the full-scale invasion Source : uacrisis.org/en/on-the…
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EU stalemate: Hungary’s veto paralyses military aid to Ukraine
Hungary once again blocked military aid funds for Ukraine. According to Josep Borrell, the EU has been unable to transfer earmarked funds to Ukraine for over a year due to the veto from a single count Source : www.uawire.org/eu-stalem…
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Moscow to pay residents over $21,000 signing bonus for joining army
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin signed a decree on July 23 establishing a one-time signing bonus of 1.9 million rubles ($21,200) for city residents who join the military. As Russia has sought to replenis Source : kyivindependent.com/moscow-au…
Crimea hit by massive nighttime drone attack
In the occupied city of Kerch, explosions were reportedly heard, causing local authorities to respond to what they claimed was a drone attack. However, conflicting reports have emerged, suggesting tha Source : www.uawire.org/crimea-hi…
Are we in Cold War 2.0?
Editor’s Note: We’re trying something a little different: Anne joins us to talk about her book, out today, titled ‘Autocracy Inc. ' It’s about how the world’s dictatorships now cooperate more like a s Source : …
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Ukraine to attract almost $4 billion US grant via World Bank
The Ukrainian government decided to attract a $3.9 billion grant from the U.S. for salaries and social support programs, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on his Telegram channel on July 23. The Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-w…
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Killed, injured among 3,800 convicts serving in Ukraine's military, lawmaker says
Around 3,800 convicts have joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but some of them have already been killed or injured, a senior lawmaker told Ukrainska Pravda in a comment published on July 23. Ukraine a Source : kyivindependent.com/3-800-con…
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Our Team Is Preparing Four New Security Agreements for Ukraine – Zelenskyy
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Bill on banning Russian-linked churches postponed, MPs block parliament in protest
Lawmakers from several opposition parties – Holos (Voice), European Solidarity, and Batkivshchyna – blocked Ukraine’s parliament rostrum on July 23 following the governing party’s decision to not brin Source : …
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‘You have power, or you don’t:’ Ukraine’s energy crisis drives power decentralization
Decentralizing a power grid is a huge undertaking, even in peace times. Countries around the globe are nevertheless shifting toward “decentralization” – or generating smaller amounts of energy closer Source : kyivindependent.com/you-have-…
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Georgian security service reportedly begins investigating fighters returning from Ukraine
Several Georgian volunteer fighters returning from Ukraine have been summoned for questioning by Georgia’s State Security Service (SUS) in connection to a purported coup plot, opposition media and for Source : …
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Czechia joins international drone coalition to boost Ukraine's arsenal
Czechia joined the drone coalition for Ukraine led by Latvia and the U.K. after its delegation signed a memorandum of understanding during the NATO summit in Washington, the Latvian Defense Ministry a Source : kyivindependent.com/czechia-j…
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How Ukraine is ensuring energy sustainability during the war. Ukraine in Flames #641
Since mid-May, Ukraine has returned to blackout schedules for both domestic consumers and businesses. Russia resumed large-scale shelling of the energy industry, destroying 9 GW of Ukrainian generatio Source : www.youtube.com/watch
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55% of Ukrainians oppose territorial concessions to achieve peace, poll finds
The number of Ukrainians opposed to territorial concessions to Russia in exchange for peace has continued to fall in recent months, reaching 55% in May, according to a poll released by the Kyiv Intern Source : kyivindependent.com/55-of-ukr…
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Ukraine's Antonov company plans to cooperate with Boeing in defense projects
Boeing has signed a memorandum with Ukraine’s largest aircraft manufacturing company, Antonov, to further collaborate on defense-related projects, according to a statement published on July 22. This c Source : …