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Wednesday, August 26
US asked Ukraine to refrain from striking Moscow during CIA chief's visit, source says
"They don't believe in the strength of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's air defenses," the source said.
Ukrainian forces resume strikes on Russia's Wildberries with reported attack in Tambov Oblast
Ukrainian forces resumed strikes on Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, following several days of strikes on competitor Ozon, monitoring channels reported Aug. 26 as explosions rocked Tambov Oblast and Ukraine's occupied territories.
Tuesday, August 25
Kazakh oil refinery to process Russian crude, send fuel back to Russia amid shortage
An oil refinery in Kazakhstan is set to process Russian crude and send 70% of its diesel and gasoline output back to Russia, Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said Aug. 25 amid shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks.
Slovak police thwart arson plot targeting Ukrainian drone factory, media reports
The incident marks one of the first known attempts to target a military equipment manufacturer in Slovakia, according to Dennik N.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky confirms UK, France approve producing SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine
Key developments on Aug. 25: * UK, France approve Storm Shadow/SCALP missile production in Ukraine, Zelensky says * US asked Ukraine to refrain from striking Moscow during CIA chief's visit, source says * Kellogg backs mobilizing Ukrainian women, parliament says it is not under consideration * Kremlin dismisses Donbas free economic zone proposal * Russian drone strikes border crossing between Ukraine, Moldova * Ukrainian strike damages MiG-29 fighter jet at Russian air base * 'Fabricated
Court sets bail at $448,000 for Zelensky's ex-deputy chief of staff suspected of money laundering
The High Anti-Corruption Court on Aug. 25 placed Iryna Mudra, a former deputy head of the President's Office, in custody for two months in a graft case and set bail at Hr 20 million ($448,000).
About Odesa Oblast
The region in Ukraine’s southwest covers 33,310 square kilometers (12,861 square miles) along Ukraine's Black Sea coast, with a population of approximately 2.4 million and Odesa city as its administrative center. Odesa Oblast borders Moldova to the west, and Romania across the delta of the Danube. Odesa Oblast serves as Ukraine's main maritime trade gateway and has faced repeated Russian missile and drone strikes targeting port infrastructure since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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"They began recruiting me, threatening me in every possible way, humiliating me, saying some very unpleasant things, threatening to kill my family, and telling me that I would never in my life be able to prove who killed my mother," Rita Flores said.
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