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The President of Ukraine has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC. This will strengthen Ukraine's position in the international arena and allow for more effective prosecution of Russians for their crimes.

On August 15, Lithuania sent Ukraine another batch of military aid, including forklifts, trailers, and folding beds. In total, Lithuania has provided over 641 million euros in aid to Ukraine.

The Bundeswehr Major General announced plans to transfer IRIS-T systems, PzH-2000 and Zuzana 2 self-propelled artillery systems, Leopard 1A5 tanks, and other weapons to Ukraine by the end of 2024. Germany will also provide small arms, ammunition, and medical aid.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly used British Challenger 2 tanks during an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. This may be the first time that these tanks have been used by Ukrainian troops in Russia.

Germany's economic growth has slowed to a historic low. The expert believes that the main problem is the debt brake policy and suggests reforming the social assistance system.

Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.

The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg has seized the property of a subsidiary of the German company Linde at the suit of Ruskhimalliance. The claimant is seeking to recover a debt of over EUR 746 million and RUB 30.71 billion.

Members of the Bundestag suggest Russia's involvement in incidents at military bases in Germany. The NATO and German air force bases are investigating possible contamination of drinking water.

The Ministry of Infrastructure is working with a German agency to prepare for the heating season. Large cities, where the majority of the population and IDPs live, need the most help with energy equipment.

German Prosecutor General receives the first arrest warrant for a suspect in the Nord Stream explosions. The wanted man is a Ukrainian, media reports say.

A 26-year-old Ukrainian man was released from custody in Rostock due to lack of sufficient evidence. The investigation into the murder of a 46-year-old Ukrainian refugee in a refugee center continues.

A 26-year-old Ukrainian man suspected of murdering his 46-year-old compatriot in a refugee shelter has been detained in Rostock. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death, which could have been violent.

The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.

The trial of four teenagers accused of killing two Ukrainian basketball players in Oberhausen has begun in Essen. Prosecutors believe the attack was motivated by xenophobia.

The US President held talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in Gaza. They supported the call for a ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Israel against Iranian threats.

The body of a Ukrainian citizen with signs of violent death was found in Rostock. The police launched an investigation on suspicion of murder, the details of the incident have not yet been disclosed.

A severely wounded man was found in a shared apartment in Rostock. A short time later, the 46-year-old man died.

Oleksandr Serhiy discussed arms supplies and the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Christian Freuding. The parties reviewed new agreements on equipment samples and joint repair projects.

The EU funds a €2 million humanitarian demining initiative in Ukraine. 16 Belgian Malinois and 8 Ukrainian instructors were trained to search for mines in the liberated territories.

The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Markus Faber, said that the Ukrainian offensive on Kursk weakens Russia's positions in the east. He called for more Leopard 2 tanks to be provided to Ukraine.

Three knife attacks have occurred in Berlin over the past 24 hours. Statistics show a significant increase in such incidents in the German capital, causing concern among medical professionals and law enforcement.

A Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane flew into international airspace over the Baltic without contacting controllers. German and Swedish fighter jets took off to escort it.

The Ukrainian army's offensive on Kursk may change the allies' policy on attacks on Russian territory. Germany and other countries demonstrate support for Ukraine's actions, recognizing its right to self-defense.

UNN offers a selection of classic westerns to watch over the weekend. Among them are The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, For a Few Dollars More, For a Fistful of Dollars, Train to Yuma, and High Plains Wanderer.

The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-July 2024 amounted to USD 16. 5 billion, which is 18.7% more than last year. Imports amounted to $39.1 billion, exports to $22.6 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.

Taisiia Onofriichuk took 9th place in the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the 2024 Olympics. The Ukrainian scored 128.400 points, outperforming the Brazilian thanks to better scores on the clubs and ribbon.

The German company Rheinmetall has received an order for 8 field surgical complexes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The deliveries are funded by the German government and will last from 2024 to 2026.

Jörg Dornau, an AfD MP, was fined 20,862 euros for concealing his business in Belarus. He failed to disclose information about his participation in the company Zybulka-BEL LLC within the prescribed timeframe.

The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee is not against Ukraine's use of Leopard 2 tanks in Russia. He noted that after the transfer, these are Ukrainian weapons, and the territory of both countries is a war zone.

Matthias Rühl from Germany visited all 145 restaurants with three Michelin stars in 20 countries. He spent around 200,000 euros on his gastronomic journey on food and transportation.