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Belarus congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day

Ukrainians reject the greeting from Alexander Lukashenko, who has allowed Russian troops into his country.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022

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 · Aug 24, 2022

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 · Aug 24, 2022

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 · Aug 24, 2022

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’

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Timeline: Six months of Russia’s war in Ukraine

On February 24, Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine. These are the main events of the war over six months.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022

Ukrainians, weary but defiant, mark Independence Day amid fears of new attacks

Ukrainians revelled in a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armour laid out this week as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark the 31st anniversary of independence, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind their show of defiance.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

Ukraine is holding Russia to a bloody stalemate, but winning the information war

Ukraine’s day of independence, 24th August, is being met by apprehension as much as celebration by Ukrainians and their supporters worldwide. The Russian regime has threatened retribution with strikes against civilian targets across the country. US diplomats have been ordered out of Kyiv, just in case.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022