Fighting – Russian Shelling Causes Damage in Kherson

Eight people were injured and St. Catherine’s Cathedral was damaged due to Russian shelling in Kherson.
Fighting – Russia Claims Downing Six Drones near Moscow

Russia has claimed to have downed six drones near Moscow in recent days, increasing tensions in the region.
Fighting – Russian Forces Hindering Ukrainian Troop Movements

Ukrainian officials report that Russian forces are heavily entrenched in mined areas, making it difficult for Ukrainian troops to maneuver.
Fighting – Russia Enlists Additional Personnel

Russia has enlisted over 230,000 additional personnel this year to counter Ukrainian offensives and maintain control over captured territories.
Fighting – Wagner Mercenaries Moving Towards NATO’s Eastern Flank

Reports suggest that Wagner mercenary fighters are moving towards NATO’s eastern flank with the aim of destabilizing the military alliance.
Fighting – Ukraine Investigates Russian Attacks as Possible War Crimes

Ukraine is conducting an investigation into Russian attacks on agricultural infrastructure as potential war crimes.
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Diplomacy – Ukraine Peace Talks Hosted by Saudi Arabia

India will participate in Ukraine peace talks hosted by Saudi Arabia, but has no plans for sideline meetings on Ukraine at the G20 summit in September.
Diplomacy – Saudi Arabia Invites Nations for Zelenskyy’s Peace Plan

Saudi Arabia has invited Western nations, Ukraine, and major developing countries to discuss President Zelenskyy’s peace plan.
Diplomacy – Russia Adds Norway to “Unfriendly” List of States

As a response to Norway expelling Russian diplomats, Russia has added Norway to its list of “unfriendly” foreign states.
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Economy – Western Sanctions Affect Russian Exports

Russia’s deputy UN Ambassador states that “illegitimate” Western sanctions are impacting Russian food and fertilizer exports.
Economy – Baltic States to Disconnect from Russian Power Grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania plan to disconnect from the Russian-controlled power grid and connect to the Western European system by February 2025.
Economy – Global Commitment to End Food as a Weapon of War

Over 75 countries, including the US, have committed to ending the use of food as a weapon of war and the starvation of civilians as a tactic of warfare.
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