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"Our stubbornness is not their caliber": Zelensky declared on the 35th Independence Day that Ukraine will not fall

Politics 08/24/2026, 12:37

On the 35th Independence Day, Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Ukraine will not fall and that Putin made a mistake by failing to account for the people. The president recalled the 1,643 days of war and the interception of more than 90% of drones by air defense.

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Russia's Night Strike on Konotop: City Left Without Gas, 'Korund-S' Bus Fleet Destroyed

Politics 08/24/2026, 11:54

Russia's night strike on Konotop left a large part of the city without gas and destroyed the 'Korund-S' bus fleet. The mayor reported damage to civilian infrastructure, with no casualties reported preliminarily.

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Rubio congratulates Ukraine on 35th anniversary of independence: Washington reaffirms commitment to sovereignty and a negotiated settlement

Politics 08/24/2026, 11:24

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of its independence, reaffirming Washington's commitment to Kyiv's sovereignty and a negotiated settlement. On the same day, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv.

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Putin called the fuel crisis in Russia 'inconveniences' and shifted the blame to Mishustin's government

Politics 08/24/2026, 11:11

Putin acknowledged fuel problems in Russia but called them 'inconveniences' and shifted responsibility to Mishustin's government, even though gasoline restrictions are in effect in 63 regions following strikes on refineries.

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"Adilet" sweeps Kazakhstan's parliament: exit polls record 70–72% of votes with turnout above 74%

Politics 08/24/2026, 10:44

Exit polls record 70–72% of votes for the pro-presidential party "Adilet" in Kazakhstan's snap parliamentary elections. The victory will strengthen Tokayev's control, as he intends to announce a new vice-president candidate within days.

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Occupiers Can't Keep Up: Heating Season Preparations Stall in the Luhansk Region as Even Surviving Infrastructure Disappears

Politics 08/24/2026, 10:37

In occupied Luhansk, heating season preparations are stalling: heat mains are only 50% ready, gas and electrical networks — 30%. Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration Kharchenko records the disappearance of even the surviving infrastructure.

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35 Years of Independence in the Storm: Ukraine Marks Its Jubilee Amid Protests, Investigations, and War

Politics 08/24/2026, 10:24

By the 35th anniversary of Independence, Ukraine faces internal turbulence: protests following a government reshuffle, a NABU investigation around the deputy head of the Office of the President, and the slow advance of Russian troops at the front.

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Burnem Arrives in Kyiv on Independence Day: UK to Hand Ukraine Data on SCALP Missile Components

Politics 08/24/2026, 09:43

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnem arrived in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day. London has authorized the disclosure of data on the British components of SCALP missiles for local assembly in Ukraine.

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Ukraine and Norway Sign Drone Deal: What the Joint Drone Production Agreement Opens Up

Politics 08/24/2026, 09:36

Ukraine and Norway signed the Drone Deal agreement, strengthening cooperation in the field of unmanned systems and defense technologies. Norway became the tenth country in the initiative.

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Sibiga Reveals Agenda of Emergency UN Security Council Meeting Convened on Ukraine's Independence Day

Politics 08/24/2026, 09:23

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiga revealed the agenda of the emergency UN Security Council meeting on August 24: rocket-drone terror, strikes on ports, the grain crisis, and the attack on Kryvyi Rih in which 16 people were killed.

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Iran Publishes 'Blacklist' of Ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Threatens Confiscation

Politics 08/24/2026, 09:16

Iran has published a new list of "non-compliant" vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened them with fines, arrest, and confiscation. Since mid-March, transit has been de facto managed by the IRGC.

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Zelensky Rejects Initiative to Replace NBU Head: "Pyshny Is the Head of the National Bank"

Politics 08/24/2026, 08:41

Zelensky stated that he had not initiated the replacement of NBU head Andriy Pyshny, calling the bank an independent institution, but acknowledged sharp disagreements with the Ministry of Finance against the backdrop of the scandal around Sense Bank.

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Norway's PM in Kyiv names three priorities for Ukraine support and announces 85 billion krone in aid

Politics 08/24/2026, 12:18

At the NB8 summit in Kyiv, Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre named three priorities for Ukraine support — air defense, energy, and the defense industry — and announced 85 billion krone (~$9.2 billion) in aid for 2027.

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A "Rehearsal" for Mobilization: How Russia Is Testing Its Readiness for a New Wave of Conscription — WSJ

Politics 08/24/2026, 08:04

WSJ: Russia is testing its readiness for a new wave of mobilization — inspections were carried out in Kaliningrad and across the country. There is no final decision, but the personnel shortage and a plan for 300,000 people after the elections make conscription likely.

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Paul Houston Heads the US Diplomatic Mission in Kyiv: Kicks Off with a Prayer Breakfast

Politics 08/24/2026, 08:10

Paul Houston has officially begun his work as Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in Kyiv, speaking for the first time at the National Prayer Breakfast. He stated his intention to promote freedom and peace as a long-term interim representative.

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Frederiksen: The West has Patriot systems for Ukraine — all that is needed is political will

Politics 08/24/2026, 07:57

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Western countries possess Patriot systems and can transfer them to Ukraine. In her words, all that is needed for this is the political will of partners.

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Kremlin Unleashes New Wave of Sabotage at European Weapons Factories, Testing NATO's Resolve

Politics 08/24/2026, 07:51

According to Western intelligence, Russia has begun a new wave of sabotage at European weapons-manufacturing plants, recruiting local intermediaries to test NATO's resolve without pushing the incidents to the threshold of Article 5.

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“Banderol” loitering munitions from Chernihiv Oblast head toward Kyiv: what is known about the movement of the drones

Politics 08/24/2026, 07:37

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces detected the movement of Russian “Banderol” loitering munitions from Chernihiv Oblast toward Kyiv Oblast. The direction of movement poses a threat to the Vyshhorod district and Kyiv.

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