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Ukraine, India to hold Joint Working Group meeting on military-technical cooperation
The Joint Working Group was established by the 2012 Defense Cooperation Agreement. The first meeting was held in Kyiv on June 4-6, 2018.
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European Commission sees 'no reason to be concerned' about ban on Lukoil's oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia
In June, Kyiv imposed sanctions blocking Lukoil, one of the largest oil companies in Russia, from transiting crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline running through Ukrainian territory.
![US targets around 400 individuals, entities in Russia, third countries in new sanctions package](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/Treasury.jpeg)
US targets around 400 individuals, entities in Russia, third countries in new sanctions package
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on around a dozen distinct networks, designating more than 100 targets across 16 jurisdictions, including China, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. They help Russia to evade sanctions, the Treasury said.
![Stranded Russian troops in Kursk Oblast could top-up Ukraine's POW fund, experts say](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/GettyImages-2166312503.jpg)
Stranded Russian troops in Kursk Oblast could top-up Ukraine's POW fund, experts say
Ukraine is continuing to successfully use terrain to advance in Kursk Oblast, three weeks into the operation. A number of Russian troops are now cut off by Ukraine's target attacks on key bridges in Kursk Oblast. They are at risk of becoming prisoners of war (POWs) if they cannot be
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Kursk ‘counteroffensive’ shakes main pillar of Putin’s power grip, retired US general says
Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk Oblast in southwestern Russia helped Kyiv to once again change the narrative of Russia’s invincibility in the war, says retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges. Hodges, who served as commander of the U.S. Army Europe from 2014-2017 and has helped to
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South Africa blocks artillery shell delivery to Poland due to fear of them being transferred to Ukraine, media says
Warsaw ordered 50,000 155-millimeter shells from the South African company Denel Munition, a subsidiary of the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, in which it holds a 51% stake.
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Ukraine to resume energy exports this week, state grid operator says
"Exports will take place only during periods of surplus, when solar power plants are actively operating. Electricity will not be exported from Ukraine during periods of maximum consumption, when there is not enough capacity in the power system," the state grid operator Ukrenergo said.
![Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on 'verge of blackout' after Russian attack, Energoatom says](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/07/GettyImages-1243158341.jpeg)
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on 'verge of blackout' after Russian attack, Energoatom says
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe, has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. Throughout its occupation, the plant has been repeatedly disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid due to Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.
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India, Ukraine approve four cooperation agreements, Zelensky says
Modi arrived in Kyiv on the morning of Aug. 23, the first time an Indian prime minister set foot in Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established over 30 years ago.
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Satellite image shows destroyed ferry at Russia's Kavkaz port following attack
The satellite image, recorded by the Earth imaging company Planet Labs on Aug. 23, showed the destroyed ferry and several small vessels nearby "that may have been damaged," Schemes reported.
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Latvia prepares largest batch of drones yet for Ukraine
In a post on X, Defense Minister Andris Spruds said the latest shipment consists of 1,400 drones, and it marked the conclusion of a program between the country's defense ministry and Latvian manufacturers that had procured 2,700 drones in total.
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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 143
Editor’s Note: This is issue 143 of Ukrainian State-Owned Enterprises Weekly, covering events from July 29 – Aug. 16, 2024. The Kyiv Independent is reposting it with permission. Corporate governance of SOEs Ukrnafta completes the composition of the supervisory board. On Aug. 7, Ukrnafta reported that Kateryna Kuznetsova joined the
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Ukraine withdraws from positions near Pokrovsk to avoid Russian encirclement, ISW says
Pokrovsk is an important logistical hub for the Ukrainian forces that supports their operations in Donetsk Oblast.
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Belarus Weekly: Kyiv eases process of obtaining local documents for foreign volunteers fighting for Ukraine
In an interview with Russian state TV, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko claims he deployed a third of his army to Ukraine's border earlier this year. Lukashenko pardons 30 Belarusian political prisoners, while another 1,400 remain behind bars on politically motivated charges. Lithuania builds a military base for 4,000
![Ukraine confirms sinking of Russian ferry in Kerch Strait](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/Port_Kavkaz.jpg)
Ukraine confirms sinking of Russian ferry in Kerch Strait
The Kavkaz port, located on the Chushka Spit in the Kerch Strait, is one of Russia's largest passenger ports. Its main task is to serve the Kerch ferry crossing in Russian-occupied Crimea.
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Air Force: Ukraine downed 14 Russian drones launched overnight
Two Iskander ballistic missiles were not intercepted but the report did not include further information.
![Harris closes convention in support of Ukraine after nearly sidelining foreign policy](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/GettyImages-2167183619.jpg)
Harris closes convention in support of Ukraine after nearly sidelining foreign policy
CHICAGO, United States – Moments after officially accepting the Democrats’ nomination for president of the U.S. on the last night of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris reminded voters foreign policy may not be completely sidelined in the 2024 election. “As president, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our
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Indian prime minister arrives in Kyiv, meets Zelensky
The historic visit is the first time an Indian prime minister set foot in Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established over 30 years ago.
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General Staff: Russia has lost 605,330 troops since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,1190 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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Kamala Harris formally accepts Democratic nomination for president, says she will 'stand strong with Ukraine'
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Aug. 22 at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. During her acceptance speech, Harris proclaimed her support for Ukraine, saying she would "stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies."
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SBU charges priest of Kremlin-linked church with collaboration
Ukraine's State Security Service (SBU) charged in absentia a priest of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) in occupied Luhansk Oblast with collaborating with Russia's proxy authorities in the region.
![US to announce $125 million military aid package for Ukraine, AP reports](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/03/GettyImages-2096837949.jpg)
US to announce $125 million military aid package for Ukraine, AP reports
The U.S. is preparing to announce a military aid package for Ukraine worth about $125 million, the Associated Press reported on Aug. 22, citing unnamed American officials.
![Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill 2, injure 3](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/GettyImages-2166228717-1.jpg)
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill 2, injure 3
Russian forces attacked civilian infrastructure in the village of Esman in Sumy Oblast, killing two people and injuring another, the Sumy Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported. Two other people were also injured in similar attacks on communities in Sumy Oblast on Aug. 22.
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Hungary renews calls for 'ceasefire' in response to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast
Hungary renewed its calls for a "ceasefire" in response to Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas, told reporters on Aug. 22.
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Zelensky grants National Legend of Ukraine award to 11 'outstanding individuals'
"This is respect. This is honor. This is dignity. It is how the state of Ukraine says thank you to its people, its heroes, its legends," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
![Zelensky tasks government to approve veterans policy strategy](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/GettyImages-2154886272.jpg)
Zelensky tasks government to approve veterans policy strategy
"The key meaning of this policy is heroes. This is respect for the defenders of Ukraine, their protection, real support, effective, without bureaucracy and equally with respect, with the opportunity to further realize themselves for the sake of Ukraine and Ukrainians, for their own development, for the sake of their family, their community, our entire state," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
![Ukraine hits Russian platoon base in Kursk region with US glide bombs, commander says](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/--------------2024-08-22---21_40_21.png)
Ukraine hits Russian platoon base in Kursk region with US glide bombs, commander says
Ukraine’s Air Force hit a platoon base in Russia’s Kursk region with high-precision U.S. GBU-39 bombs on Aug. 22, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
![Ukraine war latest: Kyiv launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, reportedly advancing 2 square km](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/GettyImages-2166250884.jpg)
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, reportedly advancing 2 square km
Key developments on Aug. 22: * Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says * Ukraine hits train ferry at Kavkaz port in Krasnodar Krai, Russia claims * Ukrainian official rejects Putin's accusations of attempted attack on Kursk nuclear plant * Russia building concrete bunkers in Kursk city as Ukraine's
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Over 80% of Ukrainians see their future in Ukraine, poll shows
When asked whether they would like to build their future lives in Ukraine, 59% of Ukrainians said they were "definitely determined" to stay in the country, and another 27% said they were more likely to do so.
![Ukrainian parliament ratifies strategic partnership agreement with UK](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2023/09/GettyImages-1643784971.jpg)
Ukrainian parliament ratifies strategic partnership agreement with UK
Ukraine's parliament ratified the agreement on political cooperation, free trade, and strategic partnership between Ukraine and the U.K., the parliament’s press center reported on Aug. 22.
![Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/08/GettyImages-2156168509-1.jpg)
Ukraine launches counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast, advancing 2 square km, brigade says
"The main aim of the operation was to bring down the offensive potential of the 20th Army of the Russian Federation. At the moment, this task has been accomplished," Brigade Commander Andrii Biletskyi said.
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