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Russia could use Ukrainian drones in false-flag strike against Baltic infrastructure, Lithuania says
The statement comes after drone incidents and incursions in all three Baltic states have raised tensions in the region.
Ukraine aids Hungary amid heatwave-induced energy crisis
High temperatures across Europe led Hungary to temporarily power down the country's only nuclear power plant on July 29 and increase electricity imports from its neighbors, including Ukraine.
Russian drone kills 2 railway workers at station in Kharkiv Oblast as attacks kill at least 9, injure 84, across Ukraine over past day
A train carriage was struck while at the station, confirmed Ukrainian Railways President Oleksandr Pertsovskyi, who added that the two men killed were both railway workers.
UK slaps fresh sanctions on Russian shadow fleet
"The U.K. will continue to step up our action against Russia and its shadow fleet activity to protect our national security, our economy, and global stability," said John Healey, the British economy minister.
Ukrainian court sets $130,000 bail for ex-ambassador to US
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Olha Stefanishyna from her post on Aug. 3.
Ukraine hits 2 Russian oil refineries in latest deep strike drone attack, Zelensky says
The reported target is the Slavneft-Yanos oil refinery in Yaroslavl, over 700 kilometers (435 miles) from the Ukrainian border. It is one of Russia's five largest refineries, with an annual crude oil capacity of 15 million metric tons.
About Cossacks
Cossacks were semi-nomadic military groups that emerged in the 15th century across the steppes of what is now Ukraine. The Cossack Hetmanate existed as an independent state from 1648 to 1764, before Russian imperial authorities abolished Cossack autonomy and suppressed their cultural identity. Modern Ukraine recognizes Cossack heritage as a foundational element of national identity and resistance against foreign domination.
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