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Inside Austria's network of Ukrainian fugitives, Russian elites, and political connections

The detention of two Ukrainian journalists in Austria earlier this month while reporting on an investigation has highlighted deeper systemic concerns. Mykhailo Tkach and Yaroslav Bondarenko were investigating a former Ukrainian prosecutor general who had fled Ukraine and settled in Vienna. Austria has increasingly come under scrutiny for providing refuge to individuals wanted in connection with corruption cases in Ukraine, as well as Russian officials and oligarchs. Meanwhile, several senior A

Ukraine war latest: Ukraine, Russia agree to local ceasefire for Russian-occupied Oleshky, mediated by Melania Trump

Key developments on Oct. 23: * Ukraine, Russia agree on local ceasefire for Russian-occupied Oleshky, mediated by Melania Trump * Civilian cargo ship sinks off coast of Romania after Russian drone strike, authorities say * Ukraine to end automatic 100% mobilization exemptions for critical industries, Prime Minister says * Ukrainian drone attack triggers shut down of Moscow airports, missile reportedly strikes Oryol semiconductor plant * 270 Ukrainian POWs return home in latest swap with Ru

About Oryol Oblast

Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles) south of Moscow. Oryol Oblast covers 24,700 square kilometers (9,500 square miles) and has a population of around 730,000. Its administrative center is Oryol city. Ukrainian forces have conducted drone strikes on fuel depots and military facilities in Oryol Oblast since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

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