On the 181st day of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops continue their attempts to capture the neighboring country’s settlements. Ukraine’s armed forces and territorial defense units resist aggression. It is impossible to verify the statements of representatives of both sides of the conflict from independent sources. According to the UN, about 14 million Ukrainians have already left their homes. DW is following developments on Tuesday, August 23 (Moscow time).

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The president National Athletics Federation of Ukraine in an interview with FAZ, he emphasized the importance of the success of Ukrainian athletes for Ukraine. “The more successful they are, the more they will be able to talk to international media journalists about the situation in Ukraine,” said Yevgeny Pronin.

At the European Athletics Championships held in Munich, Ukraine won 22 medals. “More than 300 athletes are spread across Europe, not just top athletes but also children,” said Pronin. “On the other hand, I think six of our athletes died in the war.”

Pronin himself fights at the front, he got to the championship with the permission of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. “I will come back from Munich to the front and fight again. There I can influence something,” he said.

Politico: Washington may not announce all weapons supplies to Kyiv

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USA activated high precision Excalibur Ammo in the Aug. 19 arms package, although the government has not officially announced it, Politico writes, citing two sources. Additionally, the document listing the weapons in the latest $775 million package notes that weapons shipped to Ukraine are not necessarily limited to that list.

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US authorities do not have precise information about the attempt to Daria Dugin in Moscow. “We don’t know who’s behind this or what the motives might have been,” John Kirby, coordinator of strategic communications for the White House National Security Council, told CNN. Washington has not communicated directly with the Ukrainian government on this issue, but Kyiv has “very transparently” denied any involvement.

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The Joint Coordination Center (JCC) has given permission to leave the Ukrainian port chernomorsk ship Kafkam Etler with more than 2 thousand tons of corn, which will go to Turkey, informs the UN. According to her, in total, 721,449 tons of grain and food products have already been exported from Ukraine within the “grain corridor”.

In addition, SKC completed the inspection of three ships departing from Ukrainian ports – I Maria, Zumrut, Oceans, as well as six arriving ships – Ganga Star, Ashabaltic, Aeolos, Peace M, Anastasia, FPMC B201. “They have all been granted permission to browse,” the message reads.

In the United States announced the plans of the Russian Federation to target Ukraine’s infrastructure

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The United States has intelligence that in the near future Moscow plans to strike again on civilian infrastructure and government facilities in Ukraine, a US government spokesperson told news outlets.

“We have information that Russia will step up its efforts to attack Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and state institutions in the coming days. Given the Russian Federation’s track record in Ukraine, we are concerned about the continued threat that Russian attacks pose to the civilian population. and civil infrastructure,” he said.

After that, the US State Department issued a warning about a potential intensification of Russian attacks in the near future, and the US Embassy in Ukraine urged US citizens to leave the country immediately. “If you hear a loud explosion or sirens, seek shelter immediately,” the State Department said in a warning. “If you are in a house or building, go to the lowest level with fewer exterior walls, windows and openings; close doors and sit close to the interior walls, away from windows and openings.

New aid package for Ukraine from the Netherlands

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Netherlands will provide Ukraine with an aid package worth 80 million euros, according to the Dutch Ministry of Defense website. On August 22, Defense Minister Kaisa Ollongren and Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Lie Schreinemacher visited Ukraine.

They presented a package in which 65 million euros are earmarked for assistance and investment in Ukraine, 10 million euros for mine clearance projects, 1 million euros to support the first reconstruction plans for Kherson, Odessa and Nikolaev. Another €2.5 million will be allocated to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to provide expert advice on macroeconomic reforms, governance and the rule of law, such as the Central Bank of Ukraine. €2 million will be allocated to the United Nations Population Fund to support psychosocial support for victims of sexual and gender-based violence.

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The US Army is ready to complete a contract to supply Ukraine with more powerful, longer-range kamikaze drones, Pentagon spokeswoman Jessica Maxwell said in response to a request from Defense News. According to her, the supply contract ten Switchblade 600 drones from the manufacturer AeroVironment, scheduled for the next 30 days.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (file photo)

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Number of cruise missiles issued by Russia in Ukraine is approaching 3500, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Russian artillery attacks are simply impossible to count – they are so intense,” he added.

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Zelensky is outraged by Russia’s statements about the ZNPP bombing

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky outraged at how Russia is trying, in the eyes of the international community, to transfer responsibility for the bombing of the Zaporozhye nuclear plant to Ukraine. “The terrorist state does not stop playing with international structures and once again has the audacity to convene the UN Security Council to discuss its own provocations, its own terror at the Zaporozhye nuclear plant,” the Ukrainian head of state said in his traditional speech. video message to fellow citizens.

Zelensky also said he had a major meeting with representatives from the defense and security sector. “The key issues are, of course, the situation on the front line, the situation in big cities, as well as specific security measures in relation to holidays and important political events this week – meetings, negotiations,” said the Ukrainian leader. in a video message.

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