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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russian Missiles, Drones Batter Ukrainian Sites; At Least 21 Killed, Dozens Wounded In Kyiv RFE/RL 28 Aug 2025 -- Russia fired hundreds of drones and missile at targets across Ukraine, destroying apartment blocks and homes in the capital and elsewhere. At least 21 people were reported killed, and dozens injured.
• Kyiv Hit With 'Massive' Russian Air Strike As Ukrainian Leaders Press Global Diplomatic Efforts RFE/RL 28 Aug 2025 -- The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was hit by a "massive" Russian air strike early on August 28, causing multiple deaths, while senior Ukrainian leaders were making a diplomatic dash to drum up support ahead of talks with US officials in New York later this week.
• SSU destroys 17 russian air defense, electronic warfare and radar systems in less than week Security Service of Ukraine 28 Aug 2025 -- It took the SSU Special Operations Center 'A' only four days to achieve such impressive results. The total cost of this equipment on the russian domestic market alone exceeds USD 250 million, while for export it is 2.5 times more expensive.
• SSU detains FSB agent in Zaporizhzhia: ruscists used drones to provide him with explosives for terrorist attacks Security Service of Ukraine 28 Aug 2025 -- The SSU Counterintelligence detained an agent of russia's federal security service who was setting up caches with explosives for the enemy agent and combat groups in Zaporizhzhia. The perpetrator is a 68-year-old resident of the frontline village of Primorske, recruited by the occupiers.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Working meeting with Saratov Region Governor Roman Busargin President of Russia 28 Aug 2025 -- Governor of the Saratov Region Roman Busargin briefed the President on the socioeconomic situation in the region. Particular attention was paid to measures supporting participants in the special military operation and their families.
• An Arctic Test Of A 'Flying Nuclear Reactor' And Signs Russia Closer To A New Weapon RFE/RL 28 Aug 2025 -- It's been a busy few weeks up on the windswept Russian archipelago of Novaya Zemlya: people, earthmoving trucks, shipping containers, temporary housing, heavy-lift aircraft, helicopters, cargo ships.

Foreign Policy

• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding the summoning of the acting Permanent Representative of Russia to the EU to the European External Action Service Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
• Press release on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov's working visit to Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement at a news conference following talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, Moscow, August 28, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, Moscow, August 28, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 28 Aug 2025
• India to increase Russian oil imports despite US threats: Report Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- In a move that defies the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump to penalize India for purchasing oil from Russia, New Delhi has reportedly ramped up its Russian oil imports.

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