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Sunday, August 23
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,476,580 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,310 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Wildberries rival, Ozon, in Russia's Orenburg
Ukraine's military reportedly launched a drone attack on the Russian city of Orenburg overnight on Aug. 23, striking an Ozon logistics center, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Zelensky, former Trump envoy Kellogg discuss Ukraine's air defense needs during visit to Kyiv
Kellogg, previously regarded as one of the most pro-Ukrainian voices in the White House, left his position in 2025 but said his work in support of Ukraine would continue after leaving his government role.
Fedorov decries corruption in Defense Ministry, doubles down on calls for elections
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov detailed what he described as widespread corruption within Ukraine's Defense Ministry in a wide-ranging interview with Channel 24 released Aug. 22, while reiterating his call for Ukraine to prepare for elections even as war continues.
Saturday, August 22
Supermarket director under investigation after deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping center
The director is being investigated for negligence after the business allegedly remained open during an air raid alert.
Putin claims Ukraine peace proposals too 'exotic' for Russia
"The proposals being conveyed to us are sometimes, I would say, exotic in nature," Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview following the United Russia party congress on Aug. 22.
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The broad consensus among Russia-watchers is that the country is facing a prolonged bout of stagflation. Growth this year is unlikely to exceed 1%, and inflation is still stuck at 6% (or more). Moreover, the most promising option for reviving the economy is the least likely to be pursued, because it requires President Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war in Ukraine. The downside risks are legion. Russian troops have barely advanced in Ukraine this year, and Russia cannot spend more on i
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