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Pro-Ukraine Freedom of Russia Legion Appeals to Russian Troops to Defect, Surrender
The pro-Ukrainian volunteer battalion that took part in previous border raids on Russian border communities called on Russian troops to switch sides or surrender.
Aug. 16, 2024
Budanov
Massive Haul of Russian POWs Gives Ukraine New Leverage to Bring Home Its Own
Ukraine’s Kursk offensive has captured hundreds of enemy soldiers in one of Russia’s worst defeats of the war. Now Kyiv thinks it has negotiating leverage to bring its own fighters home.
Aug. 16, 2024
Zelensky
Laws on Medical Marijuana Use Enters Force in Ukraine
Cannabis-based medicine will be available in the form of oral drops, hard capsules and toothpaste and require an electronic prescription, with recreational cannabis remaining illegal.
Aug. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Says Captured Village Close to Key Hub of Pokrovsk in East Ukraine
The head of Pokrovsk’s military administration, Sergiy Dobryak, warned that Russia was a little over 10 km (6 miles) from the outskirts of the city and urged remaining residents to evacuate.
Aug. 16, 2024
Economy
Ukraine’s National Postal Service Is Ready to Open in Sudzha
Ukrposhta is ready to open a branch in Sudzha to deliver parcels to Ukraine’s Armed Forces as soon as permits, funding, and safety measures come through.
Aug. 16, 2024
Energy
Blackout Resumptions Possible Next Week
A renewed heat wave expected next week would likely overload Ukraine’s energy system and lead to the resumption of rolling blackouts, officials and energy operators said.
Aug. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Disarming Belarus: Lukashenko Attempts to Keep Power by Weapons Transfers to Russia
Ukraine’s offensive in the Kursk region poses difficult geopolitical challenges for the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, which require asymmetric responses.
Aug. 16, 2024
Crimea
Ferry Crossing and Boat Attacked in Crimea
Kyiv targeted a ferry crossing in Kerch and a boat in Chornomorsk in occupied Crimea. Authorities in Kerch and the Ukrainian side have not yet commented on the attacks.
Aug. 16, 2024
