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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 525

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 525th day.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023

Ukraine’s birth rate plummets in aftermath of Russian invasion, data shows

In 2023, an average of 16,000 babies have been born a month, compared to as many as 23,000 babies born monthly before Russia’s invasion

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2023

Unraveling Russia’s Role In The Middle East: Insights From Dr. Stephen Blank

Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the region

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

United Nations wants to resurrect a global disarmament mechanism last used in the 1980s

In the wake of the Russian invasion and war in Ukraine, the United Nations (UN) appears to be preparing to resurrect a global disarmament process which was discontinued more than 30 years ago.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023

‘Child abductions’ are Russian plan to weaken Ukraine, says UK envoy

Melinda Simmons claims alleged kidnappings are designed to remove next generation of defenders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

Ukraine war: what young Poles think about their nation's role – here's what our survey shows

Of the 8 million Ukrainian refugees registered in Europe, some 1.6 million are now in Poland. They have joined another 1.5-2 million who arrived after the Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014. Ukraine’s two main languages, Ukrainian and Russian, are now heard everywhere in Poland.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023

Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

It has been more than 17 months since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and there appears to be no end in sight for the conflict. 

The Week · Aug 1, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Lukashenko and Putin taunt Poland with Wagner troops at border

Lukashenko was quoted as saying that the Poles ‘should pray that we’re holding onto (the Wagner fighters) and providing for them’

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

The scandal between Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and Russian fencer Anna Smirnova raised questions about neutrality, the limits of sportsmanship and one of fencing's oldest traditions, the handshake.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2023

The Cossacks' traditions live on near the front lines in Ukraine

Zaporizhzhian Cossacks are warriors who have been revered for centuries in Ukraine. A family is maintaining the Cossack traditions by training people with swords, maces and their bare hands.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2023