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Six months of war in Ukraine — and it’s only growing more dangerous

WASHINGTON — Far from bogging down in a stalemate, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has evolved into an increasingly dangerous conflict as it passes the six-month mark, with fighting around Europe’s largest nuclear plant, a high-profile assassination in Moscow, escalating threats and daring Ukrainian attacks in Russian-held territory.

Los Angeles Times

Europe’s natural gas market tests record highs as supply worries mount

As Russia prepares to cut supplies via the Nord Stream pipeline, there are also outages on Norway and the US

Evening Standard

Russia detains two Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers for handing Ukraine information

Two employees of Ukraine's Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant have been detained for passing information to Ukrainian authorities, Russia's National Guard said on Wednesday.

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Ukrainian Special Forces Blow Up Key Strategic Bridge In Occupied Donetsk Region

The images were obtained from the Command of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday, August 22.

Zenger

Ukraine’s Marines Obliterate Russian Armored Vehicles With Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

The footage was obtained from the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Monday, August 22.

Zenger

Five predictions for the next six months in the war in Ukraine

Six months to the day since the start of the Russian invasion, here is what to expect for the next six months

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine rejects 'cynical' Independence Day greeting by Belarusian leader

Ukraine rejected on Wednesday what it called a "cynical" Independence Day greeting from Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, blasting Minsk for allowing Russia to stage attacks on Ukraine from its territory.

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'We are still standing' – Proud Ukrainians mark independence day as Newcastle shows solidarity

Women and children sang Ukraine's national anthem as the blue and yellow flag was raised outside Newcastle Civic Centre on Wednesday morning, six months on from Russia's invasion

Chronicle Live

How to donate to Ukraine six months into ongoing conflict with Russia

There are still ongoing charity appeals that need help as people continue to face hardship

Daily Record

Ukrainians in Scotland 'celebrate democracy' on country's independence day

UKRAINIANS in Scotland have marked Ukrainian Independence Day with protests and gatherings amid the continuing Russian invasion.

The National (Scotland)

Matthew Chance: ‘Six months into Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance’

Stalemate is now setting in. Any hope of rapid progress from either side has evaporated

Evening Standard

Six months of war in Ukraine: Five key military takeaways

Russia’s military ineptitude, Ukraine’s energetic defence, HIMARS, and now – the focus on the south.

Al Jazeera

Daria Dugina's assassination could spell trouble for Putin's allies in Russia

The Russian propagandist and daughter of Alexander Dugin was killed in a car bombing in Moscow last week. What could this mean for other political elites in Russia?

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The Standard View: Ukraine’s brave fight is a battle for us all

It is six months to the day since Vladimir Putin launched his brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This marked a major escalation of the conflict which began in 2014 when Russia invaded and then annexed Crimea.

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The Conversation

Ukraine war: six months on the only way to resume negotiations is to increase cost to Russia

August 24 is Ukraine’s independence day – the day when, in 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic approved the Act of Declaration of Independence at a special session. Thirty-four years on, this historic day also marks six months since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression…

Al Jazeera

Six months of war: Ukraine regains initiative, but makes no push

Western allies provided Ukraine enough assistance to deprive Russia of victory but not to defeat it, analysts say.

The National (Scotland)

Call to close Russian 'propaganda office’ in Edinburgh

CALLS are being made for Russia’s diplomat in Edinburgh to be expelled from the UK immediately for spreading “propaganda and false narratives”…

The Independent UK

Liz Truss says she’s ‘ready’ to hit nuclear button if necessary

Tory leadership frontrunner appeared emotionless when asked how ‘annihilation’ would make her feel

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Reuters

Biden announces $3 billion Ukraine military aid package on its Independence Day

U.S. President Joe Biden marked Ukraine's Independence Day on Wednesday with $3 billion in security assistance, Washington's largest aid package since Russia's invasion six months ago but one that could take months or even years to arrive in Kyiv.

The Guardian - UK

Britain imports no energy from Russia for first time on record

UK aimed to phase oil Russian oil imports by end of 2022; in June it achieved that target, ONS data shows

Evening Standard

Priti Patel: ‘We’ve stifled finances behind Kremlin war machine with more to come in kleptocracy crackdown’

‘In the UK, we’ve sanctioned more than 1,100 individuals and over 100 entities linked to the Russian state, including over 120 oligarchs with a combined net worth exceeding £130 billion’

Reuters

Ukraine: Global reactions 6 months after Russia invaded

Ukraine marked 31 years of independence on Wednesday, six months to the day after Russia invaded. Following are related comments from world leaders and other prominent figures.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon pledges 'solidarity' as Ukraine celebrates Independence Day

NICOLA Sturgeon has written to Ukraine’s president offering Scotland’s “continued solidarity” six months on from Russia’s “unjust,…

The Independent UK

Western leaders salute Ukraine on its Independence Day

European leaders are pledging unwavering support for Ukraine as the war-torn country marks its Independence Day

Bangkok Post

6 months of Putin’s war unravels Russia’s superpower image

Six months into President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has upended fundamental assumptions about Russia’s military and economy.

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