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Croatia's Prime Minister says that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed more countries into the EU. According to him, Putin has inadvertently become the biggest “promoter” of the EU expansion.
The Russian president signed a decree to draft 133,000 Russians aged 18-30 from October 1 to December 31. Soldiers whose service has expired are to be dismissed.
The General Staff reports 136 combat engagements per day. The situation remains tense in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy is concentrating its main offensive efforts.
russia remains an important energy supplier to Europe, accounting for 15% of the EU's gas imports in 2023.
The Ministry of Justice won a case in the HACC against Russian oligarch Usmanov. Iron ore products worth more than UAH 2 billion and 100% of the authorized capital of Peter-Service Ukraine LLC were recovered.
Donald Trump criticizes Volodymyr Zelenskyy for refusing to sign a peace deal with Russia. Republicans accuse Zelenskyy of interfering in the election by meeting with Democrats.
Ukraine's international partners are discussing the possibility of reaching out to Putin before the G20 summit in Brazil. Western officials have been skeptical of Zelenskiy's victory plan and are trying to lower expectations for long-range missiles.
Western officials saw no breakthrough in Zelensky's plan to end the war with russia. Some consider it a “wish list,” underscoring growing pessimism among Ukraine's allies.
The President of Ukraine presents a 5-point “Victory Plan” in Washington. The plan envisions strengthening Ukraine without taking Russia's position into account and includes military aid, economic steps, and diplomatic pressure.
Up to two meters of snow fell in South Africa, blocking traffic on the roads. Highways between the two largest provinces are closed, and emergency services are working to help stranded drivers.
US President Joe Biden is determined to support Ukraine and strengthen its position by the end of his term. Zelenskiy is traveling to the US with a “victory plan” to meet with Biden on September 26.
At his meeting with Biden on September 26, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will present a victory plan. It includes an invitation to NATO, guarantees of arms supplies, a path to the EU, and economic agreements.
The Polish Foreign Minister said that Ukraine needs more weapons and funds to win. He emphasized the need for a strategy for victory, not just for Ukraine's survival.
MP Lesia Zaburanna spoke about the tools to cover the budget deficit of UAH 500 billion. Among them are domestic borrowing through government bonds and public debt restructuring.
US Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week in Washington. Zelenskyy is expected to present his “victory plan” and discuss NATO and EU membership, economic and security agreements.
Russia is testing the website of the Unified Register of Military Registration with electronic summonses. The system will restrict the rights of citizens who fail to report to the military registration and enlistment office and should be fully operational on November 1.
Chinese and Philippine coastguard ships collided in the South China Sea despite a recent agreement. Both sides accuse each other of provocation and violation of the agreement.
Local Russian authorities reported a tense situation in the Belovsk district of Kursk region. There are reports of possible infiltration of Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
Israel said it had attacked a Hamas command center in a Gaza school, killing about 100 people. The strike drew international condemnation, with the US and EU calling for minimizing civilian casualties.
Gas futures in Europe are approaching their highest levels since December on concerns about supplies from Russia. Prices have risen 45% since the start of the stockpiling season due to numerous outages.
The UAE has banned Eswatini flagged vessels that help transport Russian oil from entering its ports. This is yet another step by the UAE to distance itself from risky vessels associated with the Russian "shadow fleet.
Russian intelligence knew about a possible invasion of the Kursk region two weeks in advance, but Putin was not informed. gerasimov and high-ranking officials ignored the warning, and the defense forces were caught off guard.
According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian troops have entered Russia's Kursk region, the first invasion by a foreign army since World War II. This took the Russian military by surprise and caused concern for Putin.
In Libya, the attorney general ordered the arrest of the unnamed oil minister for behavior incompatible with his position. Against this backdrop, NOC suspended production at the country's largest field due to force majeure.
Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high following reports that Ukrainian troops have seized the gas transit point in Sudzha. There is no official confirmation, but traders fear possible supply disruptions.
Asif Merchant, 46, was arrested in the United States on suspicion of organizing a plot to assassinate American politicians, including Donald Trump. The court remanded the suspect in custody without bail.
Donald Trump announced that he will give an interview to Elon Musk on August 12. The details of the conversation are not disclosed, but it is known that Musk supports Trump in the presidential race.
The price of raw sugar contracts fell to 17. 64 cents per 0.45 kg, the lowest level since October 2022. This is due to an increase in exports from Brazil and an expected increase in production in India.
Russian crude oil exports from key western ports fell to a 19-month low in July, which led to an overall decline in marine oil flows worldwide.
The price of bitcoin dropped to $63 thousand due to concerns about a slowdown in the economy and the possible sale of confiscated tokens by the US government. Uncertainty about the US election also affected the cryptocurrency market.