On the 170th day of Russia’s large-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 Friday, August 12 (Moscow time).

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Russia has already used about 85% of its military forces active in the war against Ukraine, including troops sent from the Far East and around the world, reports The New York Times, citing US officials.

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The war unleashed by Putin against Ukraine in the first quarter after the attack delay the Russian economy four years, and that caused one of the longest recessions in its history. It is reported by Bloomberg. In particular, international sanctions are indicated to have dealt a tangible blow to trade and the automotive industry, while consumer spending in the Russian Federation has slowed.

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Netherlands joined the UK-initiated program Ukrainian military training. According to Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov on Twitter, the Dutch instructors will begin their mission in August.

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