Ukraine urges Mongolia to arrest Putin during upcoming visit under ICC warrant
"The Ukrainian side hopes that the Mongolian government realizes that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal," the ministry's statement read.
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Russian authorities launch manhunt after former inmate turned soldier accused of killing 2 women
Artyom Buchin had previously been sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2023 for the rape and murder of a nurse but was reportedly released to fight in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Air Force says US has joined investigation into deadly F-16 crash
Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said that Ukraine had "received a preliminary report" from the U.S., which he said "has already joined the investigation into the causes (of the crash)."
Russia claims downing of 18 drones overnight, Kaluga airport reportedly attacked
In a post on Telegram, Russia's defense ministry said 11 drones had been downed in Bryansk Oblast, four in Kaluga Oblast, two in occupied Crimea, and one in Belgorod Oblast.
Chinese banks stopping transactions with Russia 'en masse,' Reuters reports
Transactions worth tens of billions of yuan are currently stuck in limbo, a source told Reuters.
Russian journalist sentenced to 8 years in prison for publishing stories about Bucha massacre
The charges relate to stories that the Listok media outlet published about the Bucha massacre, where Russian soldiers murdered hundreds of Ukrainian civilians, as well as other Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.
General Staff: Russia has lost 613,590 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,200 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Putin to visit ICC member Mongolia next week
The visit will mark Putin's first trip to an ICC member country that has ratified the Rome Statute. The agreement calls on member nations to arrest Putin if he enters their territory.
Ukraine receiving shells from Prague-led initiative on schedule, Czech foreign minister says
The Prague-led ammunition initiative is delivering supplies to Ukraine on schedule, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said at an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Aug. 29.
Budapest against 'more weapons in Ukraine,' Hungarian foreign minister says
Hungary does "not want more weapons in Ukraine" and does not want "an escalation of the war," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto wrote on Facebook on Aug. 29 after an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's F-16 fighter jet crashes, killing pilot
Key developments on Aug. 29: * F-16 fighter jet crashes in Ukraine, military confirms * Fighting near Pokrovsk 'exceptionally brutal,' Syrskyi says * Russian troops forced to retreat in Vovchansk after failed assault preparations, Ukraine says * 'Systems are there, what is lacking is final go' — Kuleba urges partners not to delay Patriot
EU to speed up arms, energy equipment deliveries to Ukraine, Kuleba says
The European Union will speed up the delivery of weapons and equipment for Ukraine's energy system, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after an informal meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels on Aug. 29.
Evacuation from Russian-occupied areas returns 14 children to Ukraine
Several Ukrainian families, including 14 children, have been evacuated from Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, Presidential Office head announced on Aug. 29.
BREAKING: F-16 fighter jet crashes in Ukraine, military confirms
One of the F-16 fighter jets recently delivered to Ukraine crashed while repelling a Russian mass attack, Ukraine's General Staff said on Aug. 29.
76% of Ukrainians consider all Russians responsible for invasion, poll says
Nearly 80% of Ukrainians consider all Russians, rather than the Kremlin alone, responsible for Russia's aggression against Ukraine, according to a poll by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation published on Aug. 29.
Fighting near Pokrovsk 'exceptionally brutal,' Syrskyi says
"The enemy throws everything that can move and advance into the battle, trying to break through the defenses of our troops," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Ukraine's Air Force announces death of pilot after WSJ reports F-16 crash
Ukraine's Air Force announced on Aug. 29 that a pilot had been killed during Russia's mass attack on Aug. 26, shortly after the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that one of the recently delivered F-16 jets had been destroyed in a crash on the same day.
Russian troops reportedly leave Burkina Faso due to Kursk incursion
A Russian private military company with links to Russia's Defense Ministry is withdrawing from Burkina Faso due to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Aug. 29.
Former Russian deputy defense minister, ex-assistant to Shoigu arrested on suspicion of fraud
Pavel Popov is accused of using construction companies contracted for work on the Patriot Park to construct a private residence.
Russian troops forced to retreat in Vovchansk after failed assault preparations, Ukraine says
In a post on Telegram, the Kharkiv group of forces said Russian soldiers were traveling in two tanks and two other armored vehicles "as part of preparations for assault operations."
Ukraine launches international search for controversial lawmaker Artem Dmytruk
The State Bureau of Investigation previously confirmed on Aug. 26 that Dmytruk illegally crossed the border in Odesa Oblast and entered Moldova.
Updated: Russia controls part of Chasiv Yar, military says
If Chasiv Yar is fully captured, Russian forces could utilize its elevation to gain an increased advantage for attacks on the neighboring towns of Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka, as well as the larger nearby city of Kramatorsk, said Andrii Polukhin, a spokesperson for Ukraine's 24th Mechanized Brigade.
Pennsylvania plant boosts production of 155 mm shells used by Ukraine by 50%, US officials say
The Scranton plant has upped its output of 155 mm shells from 24,000 rounds per month to 36,000, with the modernization elements likely to contribute to a further increase, factory officials said.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 5, injure 43 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down 60 of the 74 "kamikaze" attack drones launched by Russia overnight, while 14 others fell or were lost on Ukrainian territory, the Air Force said.
Russia faces 'difficult fight' to retake territory in Kursk Oblast, deputy CIA director says
As Kyiv's incursion into Kursk Oblast enters its fourth week, Ukraine is in control of 1,294 square kilometers and 100 settlements, including the town of Sudzha, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Aug. 27.
Ukraine's military confirms strikes on Russian oil depots in Rostov, Kirov oblasts
The Ukrainain military on Aug. 28 attacked oil depots in Russia's Rostov Oblast and, for the first time, in Kirov Oblast some 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) from the Ukrainian border, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Aug. 29.
General Staff: Russia has lost 612,390 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,200 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Belarusian activist awaits Serbian court decision on extradition
Belarusian opposition activist, journalist, and filmmaker Andrey Hnyot is awaiting a decision by the Serbian Court of Appeals on Belarus’ extradition request.
Allies caution Poland to hold back air defense, PM Tusk says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during a press conference on Aug. 28 that allies advised Poland to exercise restraint when dealing with unidentified violations of Polish airspace.
Telegram CEO Durov charged with several crimes related to messaging app in France
Telegram CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov was charged in a French court on Aug. 28 with complicity in the distribution of sexual images of children and other crimes, such as drug trafficking through the messaging app, Reuters reported.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drones hit oil depots in Russia's Rostov, Kirov oblasts
Key developments on Aug. 28: * Ukrainian drones hit oil depots in Russia's Rostov, Kirov oblasts * Russian forces approaching town of Selydove in Donetsk Oblast, media reports * Ukraine has invested $7 billion in defense industry this year, Umerov says * Russia moves 90% of military planes beyond ATACMS range, US official claims
Telegram founder Durov released from custody, transferred to French court, AFP reports
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released from French custody after being held for four days and transferred to court on Aug. 28, news agency AFP reported, citing its undisclosed source.
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