Category: 2. RussianAggression
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U.S. Targets 105 Russian And Chinese Firms For Aiding Russian Military
WASHINGTON – In a historic speech at the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to continue military support for Ukraine and strengthen NATO as she accepted the party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential race. The 59-year-old Harris, the first woman of… Continue Reading
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US threatens sanctions against countries hosting Russian banks
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House The US is warning countries trading with Russia that they risk secondary sanctions if they allow Russian banks to set up local branches to finance the supply of goods… Continue Reading
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Ukrainian civilians learn to fight at military training centers
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Ukrainian civilians are coping the best they can. For hundreds, that means attending special military centers to learn how to fight. Anna Kosstutschenko has the story. Videographer: Pavel Suhodolskiy Continue Reading
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Prisoners Stage Deadly Mutiny in Southern Russia
In the latest in a series of such uprisings, at least one guard died after inmates took control of part of a maximum security jail in the Volgograd region Continue Reading
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India’s Modi Calls For Peace During Historic Visit To Ukraine
WASHINGTON – In a historic speech at the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to continue military support for Ukraine and strengthen NATO as she accepted the party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential race. The 59-year-old Harris, the first woman of… Continue Reading
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Ukraine Steps Up Strikes Into Russia as Moscow Pushes Ahead in the East
Ukraine struck a port across from Crimea and damaged a cargo ferry. But Kyiv’s forces continued to struggle in eastern areas under a relentless Russian assault. Continue Reading
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German Nato base on high alert over Russian sabotage threat
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. One of Nato’s most sensitive military bases has been put on a state of high alert over intelligence warnings of a potential sabotage attack by Russian agents…. Continue Reading
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Burning Oil Depot In Russia's Rostov Region Struck Again, Reports Say
An oil depot in Russia’s Rostov region, which has been on fire for several days following a Ukrainian drone strike, was hit again on August 23, Russian telegram channels report. Continue Reading
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Modi Arrives in Kyiv as Ukraine Pushes Diplomacy
Ukrainian officials were portraying the visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India as a welcome show of support for their country during the war with Russia. Continue Reading
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Mapping Ukraine’s Surprise Invasion of Russia
After two and a half years of fighting a war on their own soil, Ukrainian forces are continuing to advance within Russia, as their surprise invasion of the Kursk region enters its third week. Beginning early on Aug. 6, Ukraine quickly broke through thinly manned border defenses and has… Continue Reading