20:25 Putin receives Modi for tea
Putin receives Indian Premier Narendra Modi at his residence in Novo-Ogarjewo near Moscow for tea. According to Tass news agency, Putin and Modi informally discussed various topics. Officially, they were to speak on Tuesday. During Modi's official visit, discussions on Russia's invasion in Ukraine are expected. It will be interesting for western observers, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov in advance, considering that Modi snubbed the peace summit initiated by Ukraine in Switzerland in June.
19:49 Small Groups of Women Protest in MoscowA small group of women protest in Moscow for the return of their fighting men and sons in Ukraine. Partially accompanied by small children, the demonstrating women gathered with camping equipment before the Russian Defense Ministry in Moscow, as seen in the images. They announced they intended to stay overnight. A policeman ordered the women to leave.
19:24 Reisner: Putin deliberately causing new refugee streamsDue to the strict approach against critical voices, demonstrations in Russia have become very rare. Groups of women or other relatives of soldiers demanding their return are the only ones still protesting in Moscow.
Markus Reisner, Austrian Army Colonel, sees behind Russia's offensive against critical infrastructure a calculated move. Besides sabotaging Ukrainian weapons production, it's also about causing new refugee movements and destabilizing Europe's policy.
18:59 Ukrainian forces shoot down five reconnaissance dronesThe Ukrainian Air Force shoots down five reconnaissance drones throughout the day. According to their own statements, the machines were brought from the sky in southern Ukraine, including three of the ZALA type, a Supercam, and an Orlan 10.
18:41 Heil: Bureaucratic barriers for Ukrainians to be removed in GermanyGerman Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil calls for the removal of obstacles in integrating Ukrainian refugees into the German labor market. "We must dismantle bureaucratic barriers in Germany," Heil said during a summer trip. The Minister visited a sawmill and woodworking plant in Buchenbach (Baden-Wuerttemberg), employing numerous Ukrainian women and men. Heil urged faster recognition of professions. Primarily responsible for this are the federal states. Tight housing conditions and expanding childcare are still necessary, according to the Minister. Enterprises should not wait for Ukrainian women and men to speak better German, Heil added. He advocated for the use of currently offered career-oriented language courses.
18:17 Estimated cost of Russian rocket attack on Ukraine: nine-digit figureAccording to rough estimates, the rocket attack on Ukraine by Russia could have cost around 200-250 million US dollars. Forbes magazine reports this based on Ukrainian military sources. At least one ballistic missile of the Kinschal type, four Iskander, and Kalibr and Zirkon cruise missiles were used. Thirty of the 38 rockets were shot down by Ukraine, according to their statements, with a value of at least 160-200 million US dollars.
17:58 The UN Security Council meets - Woodward: "Protest Russia's shameful and despicable attack"
According to diplomatic sources, the UN Security Council is meeting regarding Russia's attack on Kiev, during which a children's hospital was also hit. "We will strongly condemn Russia's shameful and despicable attack on the hospital," British UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward stated at a press conference X. The application for a session was reportedly submitted by the US, UK, France, Ecuador, and Slovenia. Russia holds a veto power in the Security Council.
17:38 Lauterbach wants to bring Ukrainian children to Germany
The German government plans to take in sick children from Ukraine to Germany for treatment. Bundesgesundheitsminister Karl Lauterbach wrote on Twitter X that he had agreed to accept sick children in need at any time. A rescue flight is scheduled for Wednesday, according to SPD politician Lauterbach. This was allegedly planned before the attack on a children's hospital in Kiev. Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev thanked Lauterbach at a press conference X "for active solidarity and compassionate humanity." This could "save children's lives." Lauterbach condemned the attack on the children's hospital. Putin once again showed through the "targeted attack on a children's hospital that he is a war criminal."
17:25 Eder: Utilize the deterrence window against Moscow "without fail"
Russia has been deliberately preparing for war for a long time. Philipp Eder, Military Commander of the Austrian Armed Forces, warns of a closing window of opportunity for NATO.
16:56 Thirty-one dead after missile attack
The number of casualties from the large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine continues to rise. "Thirty-one people have been killed, and 125 have been injured," the Ukrainian Interior Ministry reported in Kiev X. In Kiev alone, 20 people were reportedly killed and 61 injured. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the Russian military fired 38 missiles of various types at targets in Ukrainian cities. Thirty of these were intercepted by air defense. President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously spoken of over 40 missiles that had been fired at the cities of Kiev, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Slovyansk, and Kramatorsk.
16:39 Brandenburger refinery operating without Russian oil at 80% capacity
One and a half years after the abandonment of Russian crude oil, the important refinery PCK in Brandenburg, Germany, is operating at a capacity of around 80% with the help of new supply routes. This is what can be achieved with the current supply sources, according to PCK CEO Rolf Schairer during a visit by the Federal Commissioner for Eastern Europe, Carsten Schneider. The capacity is significantly higher than at the beginning of 2023 but below previous years. From the perspective of the German government, the site is secure. The refinery had long relied solely on Russian oil from the Druzhba pipeline.
Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian Cruise Missile Hit Children's Hospital
According to the domestic intelligence service SBU, a Russian cruise missile struck a children's hospital in Kiev. Relevant evidence, including fragments of the rear part of a Ch-101 Rocket and a serial number, were found at the scene, the SBU stated in a press release. At least two nurses were reportedly killed and seven others injured, including children, in the attack. Moscow had previously denied responsibility and claimed that the hospital was hit by debris from Ukrainian air defense rockets. However, no evidence was presented.
15:55 German Government Hopes for More Air Defense for Ukraine at NATO Summit
The German government is hoping for more commitments for the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine at the NATO summit. Discussions about additional Patriot air defense systems requested by Kiev are ongoing and "may even be continued during the summit," according to a high-ranking government representative in Berlin. "We understand the priority." However, decisions regarding Ukraine's desired NATO membership are not planned.
15:40 Governor: One Civilian Killed in Russian Oblast Belgorod Attack
According to the governor, a civilian was killed in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian oblast of Belgorod. The man was injured in the village of Nikolskoje and later died. Three other people were injured. The number of injured could still increase. Belgorod borders Ukraine and has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks.
15:24 Zelensky: "What Cynicism the Scoundrels in the Kremlin Are Exhibiting"
President Zelensky reacted angrily to Russian claims that a missile defense error was responsible for the damage to a children's hospital in Kiev. "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kremlin are exhibiting, that it was allegedly the Ukrainian air defense and not a targeted missile strike that caused the damage," the Ukrainian president said at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Zelensky thanked all those who had posted videos online "on which it is clearly visible that it is not just a part of one or another rocket, but a direct missile strike that killed and injured many people." Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry had claimed in a statement that a missile launched from the city outskirts had caused the damage.
15:07 German Government Directly Addresses Putin Over Rocket Attack
The German government strongly condemns the heavy Russian rocket attacks on Ukraine, including on a children's hospital in the capital Kiev. The government spokeswoman calls on Putin to "immediately end this war of aggression against so many innocent people," according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry in Berlin. "The situation of civilians and children in Ukraine is in large parts dramatic."
14:55 Insider: NATO Summit will clearly show support for UkraineA German government representative stated that the NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday will send a "very clear message" of support for Ukraine. The 32 NATO countries could pledge around 40 billion Euros to the country annually, according to the statement. NATO itself will not take an active role in Ukraine.
14:47 Tusk: Decision about peace not without UkrainePresident Zelenskyy announced retaliation for the massive Russian missile attack, in which, according to Ukrainian reports, at least 29 people were killed nationwide. Ukraine will also request a UN Security Council meeting, Zelenskyy said during his visit to Warsaw. In addition, his country expects concrete steps from its allies regarding strengthening Ukrainian air defense at the NATO summit this week.
14:38 Tusk: Decision about peace not without UkrainePeace in Ukraine can only be achieved with Ukraine, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. No one can make such a decision without Ukraine's involvement, Tusk said in Warsaw during Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit. Both leaders signed a security agreement between their countries. Ukraine can count on Poland's support in its bid to join NATO.
14:24 Orban after Putin talk: Hungarian PM rules out Russian attack on NATOPutin does not intend to attack NATO, Hungarian Prime Minister Orban assured in an interview with the "Bild" newspaper. "No serious person can speak of Russia's intention to attack NATO," Orban said. Attacking NATO - not just for Russia, but for anyone in the world - is completely impossible, as it is the strongest military alliance, Orban added. However, the unity of NATO must be preserved, and Article 5 of the NATO treaty must be respected by all. This article regulates the mutual defense commitment within the alliance and states that an armed attack against one or more allies is considered an attack against all. Orban also referred to the many problems Russia already has at the front with Ukraine.
13:58 Jaeger, Ambassador: "This is how Russia's negotiation readiness and peace will to look"Diplomatic representatives of several Western countries in Ukraine condemn the latest Russian air raids on Ukrainian cities. At least 30 people were killed and about 90 were injured. A children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital was also hit. "Many victims in Kyiv, dead, injured. This is a war against civilians. This is how Russia's negotiation readiness and peace will look," German Ambassador Martin Jaeger wrote on Twitter.
13:46 "Our defense capabilities are still insufficient" - Ukraine calls for more air defense systemsUkrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov urged the allies of his country to decide quickly on the delivery of additional air defense systems. "Our defense capabilities are still insufficient," Umerov wrote on Telegram after a wave of Russian missile attacks on several Ukrainian cities. "We need more air defense systems." In the missile attacks on several Ukrainian cities in the morning, more than 20 people were killed and dozens were injured.
13:30 Russia: Airforce bases attackedThe Russian military, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow, has attacked Ukrainian airforce bases. Targets also included military industry facilities. "The targets were hit. The designated objects were struck," the ministry states. Russia has repeatedly stated that its troops are not targeting civilian targets.
13:05 Kiev: 1200 Russian soldiers "eliminated" in one dayPersonnel losses on the Russian side, according to official figures from Kiev, remain high: A reported 1200 Russian soldiers have died or are unable to continue fighting within one day. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, a total of 552,190 Russian soldiers have been "eliminated" since the start of the conflict in February 2022. The Defense Ministry, in its daily reports on Russian losses, announced that the enemy had lost 16 more tanks (8171). Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine counts roughly 15,700 armored vehicles and around 11,900 drones that are no longer in the possession of the Russian military or have been destroyed. These figures cannot be independently verified. Moscow itself keeps information on its own losses in Ukraine to itself.
12:39 Habeck on Orban's "peace mission": Orban "does not speak for Europe" in BeijingDespite Hungarian Prime Minister Orban's efforts to present himself with his self-proclaimed "peace mission" and visits to Kiev, Moscow, and now Beijing, he cannot speak for the European Union in this capacity. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck of the Greens distanced himself from Orban's visit to China. Orban "went to China as Hungarian prime minister and not as a representative of Europe," Habeck clarified to the TV station Welt. "He can certainly do that. But he is not speaking for Europe at this point." European politicians could and should visit China, the Green politician added. "I was there myself. That's not a problem in and of itself. The question is: What is being discussed there? And Hungarian politics is often not what it should be," said the Vice-Chancellor. "Instead, it frequently represents a viewpoint that, in my opinion, is not in line with the core principles of the European Union, namely freedom within and European self-confidence without, but rather seeks an often too close relationship with certain political leaders."
12:25 Governor: Three dead in Russian attack on Pokrovsk in eastern UkraineDuring daylight hours, the Russian military attacked several Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kiev and Kryvyj Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the east of Ukraine, there were missile attacks: At least three people were killed in a Russian attack on the city of Pokrovsk. A building, the exact nature of which was not specified, was hit by a rocket, the regional governor reported on Telegram.
12:10 Russian air raid on Kiev: Death toll rises to nine
The death toll from the Russian air raid on the Ukrainian capital Kiev has risen to nine. Thirty-three people were injured, according to the prosecutor's office. A children's clinic was also destroyed. The search for victims in the rubble is ongoing.
11:46 Klitschko: One of the heaviest attacks on Kiev - Death toll rises to seven
The Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, as reported by Mayor Vitali Klitschko, is one of the heaviest in the conflict that has been raging for more than two years. "You can see: It's a children's hospital," Klitschko told Reuters news agency, standing next to a heavily damaged building. The death toll from the massive rocket attack on Kiev has risen to seven, according to local authorities.
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11:24 Authorities report ten dead and over 30 injured in Kryvyj Rih attack
In the Ukrainian city of Kryvyj Rih, ten people have been reported killed and over 30 injured in a heavy Russian rocket attack, according to local authorities. Several impacts were reported in the city. Damage was reported at the administrative building of an industrial enterprise.
11:10 Orban on war developments: "Next months will be much more brutal than we think"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expects a significant increase in the intensity of the war developments in the coming months based on his talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest. "Believe me: The next two, three months will be much more brutal than we think," Orban said in an interview with "Bild" and other Axel Springer Media in his office in Budapest. Orban referred to the influx of high-quality weapons to Ukraine and Russian determination as reasons for his assessment. "The energy of the confrontation, the number of deaths, the number of victims will therefore be much more brutal than in the past seven months," Orban added.
10:47 Five dead in Russian air raids on Kiev - Children's hospital hit
The Russian army has attacked Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, in several waves with rockets. According to the Ukrainian military administration, five people were killed in Kiev during the attacks; nine more were injured. In the city center, there were dozens of explosions, allegedly from surface-to-air missiles, as reported by a dpa news agency reporter. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported falling debris in four districts and numerous emergency calls. According to Klitschko and the head of the presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, there was also a hit on a children's hospital.
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10:40 Before NATO Summit: Zelenskyy meets with Poland's leadership in Warsaw
Before the NATO Summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Poland's leadership in Warsaw. A lunchtime meeting with Minister-President Donald Tusk is scheduled, as the Polish government announces. Tusk recently announced that he would likely sign a bilateral security agreement with Selenskyy. In the early afternoon, Zelenskyy will then meet with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda. Poland, an EU and NATO member, is one of the most active political and military supporters of the Ukraine under Russian attack. It also plays an important role as a hub for Western military aid to Kiev.
10:18 Creative Air Defense: Ukrainians shoot down Russian drone with small aircraft
Weapons deliveries from the West are delayed. The creativity of Ukraine in dealing with the lack of air defense systems is illustrated by drone hunt footage. Ukrainian soldiers shoot down Russian drones from the sky - with a small aircraft and a rifle.
09:54 Xi calls for ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine
China's President Xi Jinping called for a ceasefire in Ukraine followed by negotiations. This would serve the interests of all parties involved, Xi said at a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing, according to state media. The situation in Ukraine must be de-escalated as much as possible. The international community must create the conditions for Russia and Ukraine to engage in direct dialogue. This requires "positive energy." Xi did not specify how this would happen or who would be the key players. Orban unexpectedly arrived in Beijing today.
09:27 Ukrainian Air Force destroys three cruise missiles over Cherkassy and Zhytomyr
The Ukrainian Air Force claims to have shot down three Russian cruise missiles in the night. According to its own reports, Russia had attacked with six cruise missiles of the Kh-101 type. The three destroyed missiles were over the Cherkassy and Zhytomyr regions. There is currently no information on possible damage.
09:10 Pistorius angered by small defense budget before NATO Summit
In his first public statement since the coalition government's budget compromise, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius of the SPD expressed his dissatisfaction with the budget's consequences. "Yes, I have received significantly less than I had registered. This is frustrating for me because I cannot start certain things as quickly as Zeitgeist and the threat situation require," Pistorius said during a visit to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the NATO exercise Arctic Defender 2024. Pistorius added: "We'll see what happens in the next weeks and months. I have to adapt and make the best of it."
08:41 Institute: Sanctions barely affect Russia's war capabilitiesSanctions have barely affected Russia's ability to wage war. This conclusion comes from a research project by four institutions, including the Munich Ifo and the IfW in Kiel, for the German Federal Ministry of Economics. "The country's economy is growing strongly in the face of the arms buildup at present, but sanctions are working long-term like a creeping poison," says Vasily Astrov, Russia expert at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Comparisons.
07:58 Media: Russia thwarts capture of strategic bomber by UkraineThe Russian domestic security service FSB reportedly prevented Ukrainian troops from capturing a strategic bomber of the Tu-22M3 type and flying it into Ukraine. The state news agency TASS reports that Russia received tips and then attacked the Oserne airfield west of Kiev.
07:19 Orban: China is an important force in efforts to end the warHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban describes China as an important force in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The Hungarian news agency MTI reports. Orban arrived in Beijing today, planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
06:53 Four people killed in mine explosion in CharkiwFour people, including a child, have been killed in a mine explosion in the Charkiw region. The regional administration leader, Oleh Syniehubov, reported this to the news agency Ukrinform via Telegram.
06:26 Several injured in Russian attack on NikopolSeveral people, including a child, were injured in Russian attacks in the Dnipropetrowsk region. A ten-year-old boy and four women were injured in attacks on the city of Nikopol in the Dnipropetrowsk region, according to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent," citing regional governor Serhiy Lysak.
05:42 Modi visits Moscow - first trip since war beganIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Russia for the first time since the war began. During the official visit, according to Kremlin statements, discussions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine will also take place. For Western observers, it will be interesting, says Kreml spokesman Dmitri Peskov in advance, that Modi, to the annoyance of Kiev, did not attend the peace conference in Switzerland in June initiated by Ukraine. India's trade with the resource giant Russia has intensified recently.
04:21 Rockets heading for Kiev - danger avertedAfter the launch of four strategic bombers from the Russian military airfield Olenja, an alarm was sounded for the entire Ukraine. Missiles were reportedly heading for Kiev and the western city of Schytomyr. The air force reports that the danger has been partially averted, and people are advised to remain in shelters in the east and south.
02:18 Orban's "Peace Mission": Orban Arrives in China
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Beijing as part of his self-declared "Peace Mission." He is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This is Orban's third unexpected overseas trip since Hungary took over the rotating EU presidency at the beginning of July. His previous visits were to Ukraine and Russia, which drew harsh criticism from EU members. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Orban will meet with President Xi Jinping for talks on "matters of mutual interest."
01:43 General Inspector Breuer: Russia Could Turn Against NATO States by 2029
German Armed Forces Inspector Carsten Breuer is advocating for an increase in defense spending. Russia could potentially turn against NATO members by around 2029, Breuer warned in an interview with the "Süddeutsche Zeitung": "Russia is currently building up a potential that far exceeds what it needed for the attack on Ukraine. The Russian military is planning an increase to 1.5 million soldiers, which is more than the total number of soldiers in the five largest NATO armies in Europe. We need to be prepared." Additionally, Russia produces between 1,000 and 1,500 tanks every year. "If they take the five largest NATO armies in Europe, they would only have half of what Russia now spends annually on tanks. We must be prepared."
00:57 Zelenskyy Meets Republican Mike Johnson
At the margins of the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Republican House Leader Mike Johnson on Wednesday. This is according to Johnson's official calendar. Support for Ukraine is expected to be one of the main topics of the summit during this week. There are concerns about future US support for the Kiev government if Donald Trump wins the presidential election on November 3.
22:50 Family Killed by Mine Explosion Near Kharkiv
At least four people, including a child, have been killed by an exploding mine in the Kharkiv region, according to Oleh Synyehubov, the regional governor, on Telegram. The family was in a car on an unpaved road when they hit a Russian mine. The identification of the bodies is still ongoing. Relatives reported that there may have been a total of six people in the vehicle.
21:53 Estonian President Karis warns against enforced peace
The Estonian President Alar Karis hopes for comprehensive support for Ukraine from the upcoming NATO summit both during and after the war. "The alliance must send a clear message that NATO will support Ukraine as long as it is necessary. The NATO membership of Ukraine is not negotiable, and the process of accession is irreversible," says Karis to the Estonian news platform ERR. History has shown that aggressors must be held accountable and not appeased, so Karis. An enforced peace is always temporary. "If the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine is not respected, it will lead to new and larger wars in the future. Russia and other aggressors will be encouraged to attack again," says the Estonian President.
21:00 New British government announces weapons package for Ukraine
The new British Defense Minister John Healey announces new weapons deliveries to Ukraine during his inaugural visit. The package in Odessa includes artillery guns, mine sweepers, and anti-tank missile launchers, as well as large quantities of ammunition. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Healey for the strong support of Great Britain. During their meeting, they also discussed the security agreement between Ukraine and Great Britain signed in January. The then British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had signed the treaty "for 100 years or longer" in Kiev. As Zelensky notes on the platform X, they also spoke about further cooperation within the framework of this agreement.
20:34 Netherlands confirm pledge of Patriot missile defense system
Ukraine receives a Patriot missile defense system from the Netherlands for the expansion of its protective shield. This is confirmed by the Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp and Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans during a meeting with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, according to the news agency UNIAN. The announcement that a system would be provided was made in June by the previous Dutch government in The Hague. No specific delivery date is mentioned. Previously, Veldkamp had also promised the "immediate" delivery of F-16 fighter jets in Kiev (see entry 19:08).
20:11 Orban: Putin does not believe in ceasefire without peace talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban states that Putin told him he does not believe in a ceasefire agreement without peace talks. "He said he had no positive expectations [for such a ceasefire]. Zelensky said he had no positive expectations because the Russians would use it against Ukraine, and Putin because the Ukrainians would use it against Russia," Orban tells the Swiss "Weltwoche." Orban visited Putin in Moscow on Friday, only a few days after his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kiev.
19:33 Report: EU has no evidence of misused funds by Ukrainian authority
The European Union has no evidence that the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry has misused foreign funds, EU representatives in Ukraine told "Kyiv Independent". The Ukrainian Finance Ministry accused the state agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure in the Ukrainian online newspaper "Economic Pravda" on Friday of misusing Western funds. The Ministry claimed that the EU delegation in Ukraine is dissatisfied because the agency has not used the 150 million Euros provided by the European Commission.
You can read about previous developments here.
- Discussions on Russia's invasion in Ukraine are expected during Modi's official visit to Russia, as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov mentioned, considering that Modi snubbed the peace summit initiated by Ukraine in Switzerland.
- Despite Putin's attempts to suppress criticism, small groups of women in Moscow continue to protest for the return of their men and sons fighting in Ukraine, as seen in the images of a small group of women with camping equipment before the Russian Defense Ministry.
- Austrian Army Colonel Markus Reisner sees Russia's offensive against critical infrastructure as a calculated move, with the aim to sabotage Ukrainian weapons production, cause new refugee movements, and destabilize Europe's policy.
- Putin's critics believe that Russia's attack on critical infrastructure in Ukraine is intentional, aiming to sabotage Ukrainian weapons production, create new refugee movements, and destabilize Europe's policy.
- The Ukrainian conflict has led to military operations in Ukraine, and Putin's invasion has resulted in a refugee crisis that is impacting many European countries.
