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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 540

As the war enters its 540th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine probes Kherson defences, advances in east and south

Ukrainian reconnaissance land on left bank of the Dnipro, probing Russian defences and suggesting a new front may open.

Al Jazeera

First cargo ship leaves Ukraine port since end of grain deal despite Russian threats

Civilian vessel left port of Odesa and travelled down temporary corridor set up after Moscow pulled out of UN-backed Black Sea grain deal

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'Ukraine is unlikely ever to return to the Russian Empire': in a new book, Mark Edele unpacks what's at stake in a bloody war

“The whole story” is an unexpected subtitle for a book by a historian. We have long been alert to the fact that, faced with the boundless chaos of empirical facts, historians make selections.

The Conversation

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 540 of the invasion

Nato official apologises for saying Ukraine could give up territory to Russia; Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones near Moscow

The Guardian - AU

India, China, and Iran set up pavilions at Army 2023 in Moscow

India, China and Iran have set up pavilions at the ongoing Army 2023, the 9th International Military-Technical Forum organised by Russia. The BrahMos pavilion drew interest from officials of many countries

The Hindu

Ukraine’s intelligence service claims responsibility for Crimean Bridge drone attack

Spy chief confirms security services’ involvement in July attack and warns similar strikes will follow

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Crude Prices Retreat on Chinese Growth Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.61 (-1.99%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) closed up +1.95 (+0.68%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday settled mixed, with crude falling to a 1-1/2 week low. A stronger dollar Wednesday weighed on energy prices, as did the decline...

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Crude Prices Slip on Chinese Growth Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU23 ) this morning is down -0.16 (-0.20%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23 ) is up +2.54 (+0.89%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. A weaker dollar today is supportive of energy prices. However, crude is under pressure on concerns about China's economic...

Barchart

Russia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches lunar orbit

Luna-25, Russia's first moon mission in nearly half a century, has reached lunar orbit, the nation's space agency Roscosmos reported today (Aug. 16).

Space

Putin to discuss capital controls to help prop up rouble, report says

Proposals said to include forcing large exporters to convert up to 80% of their foreign currency into roubles

The Guardian - UK

Second Temple-era Synagogue Unearthed In The Black Sea Region

Researchers from the Russian Academy of Science concluded that the synagogue operated from at least the early first century C.E

Zenger

Ukraine hits back after Nato official suggests it could give Russia land in return for membership

Kyiv rejects suggestion possible peace deal could see land given up in return for Nato membership

Evening Standard

The collapse of the Russian rouble

The Russian rouble has fallen to its lowest value in 16 months, heralding a potential crisis for Vladimir Putin and raising questions about his country’s ability to continue to wage war.

The Week

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The Guardian - UK

From ‘Nazi’ Bowie to Nixon-lovin’ Brown: six absurd political gaffes from pop stars

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has caused an international row by misreading Russia-Georgia relations, live on stage. But he’s not the first star to stray into controversial territory

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine intelligence agency says sea drones carried out Kerch Bridge attack

Spy chief says remotely controlled drones, developed internally, were behind 17 July attack

The Conversation

War in Ukraine is a warning to China of the risks in attacking Taiwan

U.S. defense strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action against Taiwan. They believe Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to gain control over the breakaway province – which has been beyond Beijing’s control since the founding of the People’s Republic…

The Week

Bulgarian trio accused of running ‘Russian spy ring’ from Great Yarmouth

Three suspected Russian spies based in Great Yarmouth and London have been arrested and charged following a major counterterrorism investigation.

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The Independent UK

Lithuania to temporarily close two checkpoints with Belarus amid tensions on border

Lithuania has decided to temporarily close two of its six checkpoints with Belarus this week amid growing tensions with its eastern neighbor, an ally of Russia

The Guardian - UK

Nato official apologises over suggestion Ukraine could give up land for membership

Secretary general’s chief of staff says statement was ‘mistake’ and part of wider discussion – but does not completely rule out idea

The Conversation

Ukraine war: drones are changing the conflict – both on the frontline and beyond

As Kyiv’s counteroffensive to liberate Russian-occupied territories slowly advances in Ukraine’s east, the drone war continues to escalate. Beyond the symbolic value of high-profile strikes against targets in Moscow, deep in the Russian heartland, and Novorossiysk, a key Russian port and export hub on the eastern shores of the Black…

Evening Standard

Spy chiefs in the dock for ‘ignoring threat from Russia to focus on terror’

One Russia expert said the Russians do a much better job of flushing out British spies than vice versa

Al Jazeera

The Killers decried for inviting Russian fan on stage at Georgia concert

Georgians, infuriated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and occupation of their land, say the US band’s move was naive at best.

The Independent UK

Russia hits Ukrainian grain depots again as a foreign ship tries out Kyiv's new Black Sea corridor

Officials say Russia has resumed its targeting of grain infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, using drones in overnight strikes on storage facilities and ports along the Danube River

The Independent UK

Russia’s ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy?

The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country's central bank is stepping in to halt the slide

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