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War in Ukraine
As AFU gains in Kursk, Russia deploys troops from Kaliningrad; EU sends €4.2B more in non-lethal aid; Decorated Ukrainian pilot KIA; US State Dept. official in Kyiv discusses possible F-16 expansion.
Aug. 14
Stay on top of Russia-Ukraine war 08-14-2024 developments on the ground with KyivPost fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated war maps.
Aug. 14
Donetsk
The Russian army is advancing in the Donetsk region, heading toward the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.
Aug. 13
Ukraine
Ukraine’s railway operator said the prolonged repair on the Polish side would require passengers to transfer at the Dorohusk station in Poland for certain international routes.
Aug. 13
Widespread protests broke out after Maduro was declared reelected by the CNE electoral council seen as loyal to his regime.
Aug. 13
War in Ukraine
The UK denied Ukraine use of Storm Shadow weapons in Kursk operation despite Zelensky’s request, while claiming to “support Ukraine’s clear right of self-defense in accordance with international law.”
Aug. 13
Putin
Unhappy with the response of Russian forces in repelling the Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region, President Putin has dispatched Alexander Dyumin to coordinate military actions there.
Aug. 13
Nuclear weapons
A Russian navy presentation that predated Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine supposedly marked targets worldwide should a major war break out, including those in Moscow’s allies China and Iran.
Aug. 13
US
In a one-sided conversation, Trump ranted about a “zombie apocalypse” of immigration, called President Biden “stupid,” and considered a new missile defense system like Israel’s.
Aug. 13
Putin
Discipline seems to be breaking down among some of Moscow’s forces that are still reeling after Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region a week ago.
Aug. 13
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Aug. 13
Donetsk
Unlike last year's troops, who struggled with complex Russian defenses during a major counteroffensive, the forces attacking the Kremlin's border area advanced swiftly and effortlessly.
Aug. 13
Human Rights
The plight of independent journalists in Russia keeps getting worse. Apart from high-profile assassinations and arrests, there are obstacle to press freedom at every step.
Aug. 13