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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes

Key developments on Sept. 19-20: * Zelensky approves 'new long-range operations' in response to Russian strikes * Moscow Oil Refinery ablaze after massive Ukraine missile, drone blitz on Russia * Ukraine reveals new Operation Vivaldi gains in Donetsk Oblast * US Army awards $10.6 million contract for Ukrainian Raybird drones * No tanks, lone soldiers — Ukraine details new Russian assault tactics President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 19 that he had approved new long-range operations i

Why Zelensky is facing a political crisis

The Kyiv Independent’s reporter Kateryna Denisova and War Crimes Investigations Unit journalist and political blogger Danylo Mokryk argue that recent corruption scandals, tensions around anti-corruption institutions, and a growing lack of political accountability are changing the balance of power inside Ukraine.

About Lithuania

Lithuania is a Baltic state covering 65,300 square kilometers (25,212 square miles) with a population of approximately 2.8 million. Lithuania’s capital is Vilnius. The country is one of the top providers of military aid to Ukraine in terms of percentage of GDP, with total aid exceeding 1.7 billion euros. Lithuania hosts Ukrainian refugees, supports sanctions against Russia, and advocates for Ukraine's NATO and EU membership.

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