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Tuesday, August 5
Kremlin confident in the face of Trump's sanctions threats, doubts real impact, Reuters reports
Putin is reluctant to provoke Trump and recognizes that pressing ahead with the war could jeopardize a potential thaw in relations with Washington and the West, but his military objectives remain the top priority, two sources told Reuters.
Ukraine raises issue of alleged Indian parts in Russian drones amid growing scrutiny of Moscow ties
Ukraine has detected Indian-made components in Russian Shahed-type attack drones, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak confirmed on Aug. 5, adding Moscow must be denied access to supplies that "enable the killing of Ukrainians."
National Guard colonel arrested in major drone funds embezzlement case involving MP, ex-governor
Colonel Vasyl Myshanskyi is accused of signing government contracts with supplier companies at knowingly inflated prices.
Moldovan regional head jailed for 7 years over illegal funding of pro-Kremlin party
A Chisinau court ruled that Evghenia Gutul was guilty of systematically bringing funds from Russia to Moldova for the now-banned pro-Russian Shor Party's needs between 2019 and 2022.
Ukraine obtains classified data on Russia's newest nuclear submarine, intelligence claims
K-555 Knyaz Pozharsky is a Project 955A Borei–A–class vessel, a crucial component of the Kremlin's nuclear triad.
Over 330 Russian troops killed in failed attack in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine's intelligence claims, shows footage
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) special forces fought off a Russian attempt to advance in Sumy Oblast, "destroying more than eight Russian companies" during the battle, the agency said on Aug. 5
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