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Monday, September 28
How Ukraine angered South Korea — and why it matters
Ukraine just angered another partner — one sitting on an arsenal of weapons that Kyiv wants. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Sept. 23 announcement at the U.N. General Assembly that Ukraine’s two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) were sent to South Korea was not well received in Seoul. "It was appropriate in every aspect not to disclose, considering the many problems it may cause when disclosed, and (we) had agreed to do so," South Korean President Lee Jae Myung responded, claiming that Kyiv
Ukraine war latest: Russia strikes downtown Kyiv, kills one, injures 24, damages National Academy of Sciences
Key developments on Sept. 28: * Medical center, science academy struck in downtown Kyiv as all-day Russian drone attacks continue * Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi liberates 3 more settlements, inflicts 2,000 Russian losses, 3rd Army Corps announces * Trump wants Zelensky to ease strikes on Russian refineries, Ukraine official says deal must go both ways * Poland to ease rules for shooting down drones, missiles entering from Russia * Ukrnafta installs concrete shelters at Kyiv gas stations ami
Russian drone strikes near Ukraine-Poland border crossing in Volyn Oblast
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the drone struck Ukrainian territory around 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Dorohusk crossing and did not enter Polish airspace.
Over 70% of Ukrainians hold Zelensky responsible for corruption among his allies, poll shows
When asked what concerned them most, 50% of Ukrainians cited corruption, while 40% cited Russia’s mass missile and drone attacks.
Unfreezing Europe's Russian assets debate
There has been little movement in EU circles on the question of using over 200 billion euros ($227 billion) of immobilized Russian assets since Sweden reopened the topic a month ago, but those wanting to move the matter forward are increasingly going public with their ideas. Months after the idea of directly using Russian assets was shot down in Brussels, Sweden led a new push on Aug. 27 to reopen the question as a way to deliver new support to Ukraine without hurting EU taxpayers and voters.
Ukrnafta installs concrete shelters at Kyiv gas stations amid Russian attacks
The shelters will initially be installed at stations in densely populated areas and near major roads and will be available to anyone nearby, Ukrnafta CEO Bohdan Kukura said.
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