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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.

Reuters

'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

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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.

Evening Standard

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…

The Conversation

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.

Al Jazeera

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 National (Scotland)

U.S. announces $3B in aid as Ukraine marks 6 months of war

The package focuses on ensuring Ukraine's defense capabilities in the medium- to long-term.

Axios

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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,…

Irish Mirror

People in Ireland have raised €5m to help Ukrainians on GoFundMe since outbreak of war

Hundreds of Ukrainians in Ireland are marking Independence Day through a number of events around the country

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'No more racing in Russia': F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali reiterates stand over Ukraine invasion

‘We will no longer negotiate with them,’ said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali as the CEO of the Russian GP promoter said the country is expecting a refund from the sporting body for cancelling this year’s race in Sochi

The Independent UK

People in Ireland raise five million euro to help Ukrainians

Vital medical supplies, such as ambulances and ventilators, were also delivered abroad by Ukrainian doctors working in Ireland.

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.

Daily Mirror

Minister rules out Russian tourist ban but hits out at oligarchs' wives 'enjoying themselves'

Ben Wallace said the UK can "toughen up" visa conditions, but appeared to reject calls from Finland, Estonia and the Czech Republic to bring in a ban on tourist visas for Russians

Reuters

Iran tests drones amid U.S. concern of possible supply to Russia

Iran on Wednesday launched exercises to test its combat and reconnaissance drones, state media reported, amid U.S. concerns over the possible supply of Iranian-made unmanned aircraft to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Just over half of Americans say U.S. should back Ukraine until Russia withdraws - Reuters/Ipsos poll

After half a year of war in Ukraine, a slim majority of Americans agree that the United States should continue to support Kyiv until Russia withdraws all its forces, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday.

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