EU responds to Putin’s threats about direct involvement in war
"Putin regularly makes many false comments... nothing he says will change our positions as long as he continues this illegal aggression," EU spox said.
Russian Central Bank raises key rate to 19% as inflation surges
The Central Bank of Russia raised its key interest rate for the seventh time since July 2023, when it stood at 7.5% per annum.
Ukrainian military faces $12 billion budget shortfall for 2024
Tax increases and internal borrowing are expected to cover the sum.
US “not ruling out” allowing Ukraine to launch long-range strikes into Russia, Blinken tells Sky News
"We don't. We never rule out. But when we rule in, we want to make sure it's done in such a way that it can advance what the Ukrainians are trying to achieve," Blinken said.
Ukraine identifies the Russian general who gave the order for a missile strike on Kyiv Children’s Hospital
As the suspect Sergei Kobilash is currently in Russia, "comprehensive measures are ongoing to bring him to justice for crimes against Ukraine," the Security Service stated.
Biden to discuss with UK Prime Minister allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
US President Joe Biden is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on 13 September and will discuss allowing Ukrainian defense forces to conduct long-range strikes deep into Russian territory, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Ukraine rejects extension of Russian gas transit after 2024
The previous pre-war contract on gas transit from Russia to the EU, mainly to Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria expires at the end of 2024.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress calls for investigation into budget funding of “Russians at War” film
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) has expressed deep concern over the screening of the film "Russians at War" at the Toronto International Film Festival and is calling for an investigation into its funding from the Canadian budget.
Ukraine launches domestic production of grenades
The massive production of F-1 and RGD-5 models of grenades is yet another step towards strategical autonomy in arms production.
Russia intensifies use of chemical weapons against Ukraine, Ukrainian military reports
In August 2024 alone, 447 such cases were documented.
Ukrainian foreign minister calls for NATO air defense action after Russian drones enter NATO airspace
Helping shoot down drones and missiles over Ukraine and lifting restrictions on the use of their weapons would help NATO allies "put an end to Russian aggression, protect lives, and keep Europe at peace," the Minister stated.
Ukrainian MPs urge Canada to block screening of Russian propaganda film at Toronto festival
Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova's documentary Russians at War whitewashes the Russian army that attacked Ukraine and, as Ukrainian MPs state, promotes Russia's soft power narratives about a "deeper understanding of war."
Sweden announces new EUR 400 million military aid package for Ukraine
The package includes spare parts for Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters as preparation "for a possible future transfer if the Swedish government decides so."
Ukraine restricts Russian POWs’ phone privileges in response to executions of Ukrainians
Ukraine has suspended the privilege of Russian POWs to make phone calls home. They will retain their right to send letters home in accordance with the Geneva Convention, which doesn't guarantee phone call privileges for POWs.