21:56 Schmyhal: Looking for alternative accommodation for hospital

Ukrainian government seeks alternative quarters for attacked children's hospital. Premier Minister Denys Schmyhal made this known. The topic will be discussed at the next cabinet meeting. "We hope our international partners will draw their own conclusions," he was quoted as saying by "Kyiv Independent." "We need effective answers to Russian terror."

21:18 Military court convicts Berkowitsch and Petrijtschuk

A military court in Moscow convicted Evgenia Berkowitsch and Svetlana Petrijtschuk to six years in prison. The two artists were found guilty of justifying terrorism on Monday. Their lawyer announced they would appeal. The 39-year-old Berkowitsch and the 44-year-old Petrijtschuk were arrested in May 2023. The reason was a theater piece about Russian women who were recruited by Islamists in Syria to marry them. The piece was well-received by critics and audiences and received two "Golden Masks," the most important Russian theater award, in 2022. Since the beginning of the military intervention in Ukraine, the Kremlin has significantly intensified its crackdown on critics.

20:48 Death toll rises further

The number of casualties from the heavy Russian rocket attack is higher than previously assumed. According to official figures, at least 36 people have died - five more than reported. 137 were injured.

20:25 Putin receives Modi for tea

Putin receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Novo-Ogarjewo near Moscow for tea. According to Tass news agency, they discussed various topics informally at first. Officially, they will speak on Tuesday. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov, they will also speak about Russia's invasion in Ukraine during the official visit of Modi. It will be interesting for western observers, Peskov said in advance, as Modi had snubbed a peace summit initiated by Ukraine in June.

19:49 Small groups of women protest in Moscow

A small group of women protest in Moscow for the return of their fighting men and sons in Ukraine. The partially accompanied by small children demonstrators gathered with camping equipment in front of the Defense Ministry in the Russian capital, as can be seen in the images. They announced they would stay overnight. A policeman ordered the women to leave.

19:24 Reisner: Putin deliberately causes new refugee flows

Due to the strict crackdown on 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 the Russian attack wave on critical infrastructure as a calculated move. Besides sabotaging Ukrainian weapons production, it is also about causing new refugee movements and destabilizing Europe's politics.

18:59 Ukrainians launch five reconnaissance drones
The Ukrainian air force launches five reconnaissance drones throughout the day. According to their own statements, the machines were summoned from the sky in the southern part of the country, including three of the ZALA type, a Supercam, and an Orlan 10.

18:41 Heil: Bureaucratic barriers for Ukrainians to be dismantled
Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil is pushing for the removal of obstacles in the integration of Ukrainian refugees into the German labor market. "We must dismantle bureaucratic barriers in Germany," Heil said during a summer trip. He visited a sawmill and woodworking plant in Buchenbach (Baden-Württemberg), which employs numerous Ukrainian women and men. Heil urged faster recognition of professions. The federal states are primarily responsible for this. Tighter housing and expanding childcare are also necessary, according to the Minister. Companies should also not wait for Ukrainian women and men to speak better German, Heil said. He advocated for the use of currently offered job-training language courses.

18:17 Estimated cost of Russian rocket attack: up to 250 million US dollars
According to rough estimates, Russia's rocket attack on Ukraine could have cost between 200 and 250 million US dollars. This was reported by the US magazine Forbes, citing Ukrainian military sources. At least one ballistic missile of the Kinschal type, four Iskander, and Kalibr and Zirkon cruise missiles were used, according to Ukraine. Thirty of the 38 missiles were shot down by Ukraine. The value of these alone was estimated to be between 160 and 200 million US dollars.

17:58 UN Security Council meeting - Woodward: "Condemn Russia's cowardly and despicable attack"
The UN Security Council is meeting, according to diplomatic sources, regarding Russia's attack on Kiev, which also hit a children's hospital. "We will condemn Russia's cowardly and despicable attack on the hospital," British UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward declared at the X meeting. The application for a session was reportedly filed by the USA, Great Britain, France, Ecuador, and Slovenia. Russia has a veto right in the Security Council.

17:38 Lauterbach wants to bring Ukrainian children to Germany
The German government plans to bring sick children from Ukraine to Germany for treatment. Bundesgesundheitsminister Karl Lauterbach wrote on X that he had promised Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Ljaschko that sick children in need could be taken in at any time. A rescue flight was scheduled to start on Wednesday, according to the SPD politician. It was reportedly planned before the attack on a children's hospital in Kiev. Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev thanked Lauterbach on 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: Use the window of opportunity to deter Moscow "without delay"
Russia has been deliberately preparing its economy for war for some time. Philipp Eder, Military Commander of the Austrian Armed Forces, warns of a closing window of opportunity for NATO.

16:56 Monday 31 More Dead After Rockets Attack
The number of casualties from the large-scale Russian rocket attack on Ukraine continues to rise. "In Ukraine, 31 people have died and 125 were injured," the Interior Ministry in Kiev reports. In the capital Kiev alone, 20 people were killed and 61 were injured. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the Russian military fired 38 rockets of various types at targets in Ukrainian cities. Thirty of them were intercepted by the air defense. President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously spoken of over 40 rockets that were fired at the cities of Kiev, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.

16:39 Brandenburg Refinery Operating at 80% Capacity Without Russian Oil
One and a half years after the departure from Russian oil, the important refinery PCK in Brandenburg, Germany, manages an output of around 80% with the help of new supply routes. That's what's possible with the current supply sources, said PCK CEO Rolf Schairer at the sidelines of a visit by the Federal Commissioner for Eastern European Policy Carsten Schneider. The value is significantly above the output at the beginning of 2023, but below the figures from earlier years. From the perspective of the German government, the site is secure. The refinery had long processed only Russian oil from the Druzhba pipeline.

16:22 Ukrainian Security Service: Russian Cruise Missile Hit Children's Hospital
The lethal attack on a children's hospital in Kiev, according to the findings of the domestic security service SBU, was carried out by a Russian cruise missile. At the scene, "relevant evidence, in particular fragments from the rear part of a Ch-101 missile" including a serial number were found, it says in a statement by the SBU. At least two nurses were killed and seven other people were 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. No evidence was presented.

15:55 German Government Hopes for More Air Defense for Ukraine at NATO Summit
The German government hopes for further commitments for the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine at the NATO summit. The talks on the additional Patriot air defense systems requested by Kiev are still ongoing and "may even be continued during the summit," says a high-ranking government representative in Berlin. "We understand the priority." Decisions on Ukraine's desired NATO membership are not planned.

15:40 Governor: One Civilian Dead in Attack on Russian Oblast Belgorod
In an attack on the Russian oblast Belgorod, according to the governor's statements, a civilian was killed. The man was injured in the village of Nikolskoje and later died. Three other people were injured. The number of injured could still rise. Belgorod borders Ukraine and has long been a target of Ukrainian attacks.

15:24 Zelensky: "What cynicism the cretins in the Kremlin are spreading"

President Zelensky reacts angrily to Russian claims that a missile defense system malfunction caused the damage to a children's hospital in Kiev. "What cynicism the cretins in the Kremlin are spreading, that it was allegedly the Ukrainian air defense and not a targeted missile strike that caused the damage," says the Ukrainian president at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Zelensky thanks all those who have posted videos online "on which it is clearly visible that it is not just a part of one or another missile, but a direct missile strike that killed and injured many people." Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry had stated in a statement that a missile launched from the outskirts had caused the damage.

15:07 German government directly addresses Putin

The German government condemns the heavy Russian missile attacks on Ukraine sharply - including on a children's hospital in the capital Kiev. The spokeswoman of the Foreign Office in Berlin calls on Putin to "immediately end this war of aggression against so many innocent people." "The situation of civilians and children in Ukraine is in large parts dramatic."

14:55 Insider: NATO summit to clearly support Ukraine

The NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday will send a clear message of support for Ukraine, according to a German government representative. The 32 NATO countries could promise Ukraine annual financial support of around 40 billion euros, which is to be expected at the meeting. NATO itself will not take an active role in the Ukraine.

14:47 Tusk: Decision on peace not without Ukraine

President Zelensky announces retaliation for the massive Russian missile attack, in which, according to Ukrainian reports, 29 people were killed. Ukraine will also request a meeting of the UN Security Council, says Zelensky during his visit to Warsaw. In addition, Ukraine will count on concrete steps from its allies regarding the strengthening of its air defense at the NATO summit this week.

14:38 Tusk: Decision on peace not without Ukraine

Peace 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 says in Warsaw during Zelensky's visit. Both sign a security agreement between their countries. Ukraine can count on Poland's support in its efforts to become a NATO member.

14:24 After Putin's speech: Orban rules out Russian attack on NATO
Putin intends no attack on NATO, Hungary's Prime Minister Orban is convinced: "No serious person can speak of Russia's intention to attack NATO", Orban told the "Bild" newspaper. It is completely impossible for Russia, not just for itself but for anyone in the world, to attack NATO, which is the strongest military alliance, Orban added. However, the condition is that the unity of NATO be preserved and Article Five of the NATO Treaty be respected by all. This article regulates the mutual defense commitment in the Alliance and states that an armed attack against one or more Allies shall be considered an attack against all. Orban also referred to the many problems that Russia already has at the front with Ukraine.

13:58 Ambassador Jäger: "Such is the negotiating readiness and peace will of Russia"
Diplomatic representatives of several western countries in Ukraine condemn the latest Russian air raids on Ukrainian cities. At least 30 people have been killed and about 90 injured. A children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital was also hit. "Many victims in Kyiv, dead, injured. This is a war against civilians. Such is the negotiating readiness and the peace will of Russia", German Ambassador Martin Jäger wrote on X.

13:46 "Defensive capabilities are still insufficient" - Ukraine calls for more air defense systems
The Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerow is urging his country's allies to make quick decisions on the delivery of additional air defense systems. "Our defensive capabilities are still insufficient", Umerow wrote on Telegram after the massive wave of Russian rocket attacks. "We need more air defense systems." In the rocket attacks on several cities in Ukraine, more than 20 people were killed and dozens more injured in the morning.

13:30 Russia: Air bases targeted
The Russian armed forces, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow, have targeted Ukrainian air defense bases. Infrastructure of the arms industry was also in the crosshairs. "The targets of the attack were hit. The designated objects were struck", the ministry reported. Russia has repeatedly stated that its troops are not targeting civilian targets.

13:05 Kiev: 1200 Russian soldiers "eliminated" in one day
The official losses on the Russian side, according to statements from Kiev, remain high: 1200 Russian soldiers are said to have been killed or incapacitated in one day. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, a total of 552,190 Russian soldiers have been "eliminated" since the start of the war in February 2022. The Defense Ministry in its daily reports on Russian losses in Ukraine has announced that the enemy has lost 16 more tanks (8171). Since the start of the Russian invasion, Ukraine counts around 15,700 armored vehicles and around 11,900 drones that are no longer in the possession of the Russian military or have been destroyed. The 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": Hungary's Prime Minister "does not speak for Europe" in Beijing

Although Hungary's Prime Minister is currently engaged in his self-proclaimed "Peace Mission" and visits to Kiev, Moscow, and now Beijing, making it seem as if he is: Despite Hungary taking over the EU Council Presidency on July 1st, Orban cannot speak for the European Union in this capacity. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck of the Greens distanced himself from the visit of the Hungarian Prime Minister to Beijing. Orban "went to China as the 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 travel to China, according to the Green politician. "I was there myself just recently. That's not a problem in itself. The question is: What is being discussed there? And Hungarian politics is often, in my opinion, not what it should be," said the Vice-Chancellor. "Instead, it frequently represents a rather close proximity to what I consider the wrong political leaders."

12:25 Governor: Three Dead in Russian Attack on Pokrovsk in Eastern Ukraine

During daylight hours, the Russian military attacked several Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kiev and Kryvyj Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky. In the eastern part of Ukraine, there were missile attacks: At least three people were killed in a Russian attack on the city of Pokrovsk. A rocket hit an unspecified building, according to the regional governor on Telegram.

12:10 Russian Air Strike on Kiev: Death Toll Rises to Nine

The death toll from the Russian air strike on the Ukrainian capital Kiev has risen to nine. Thirty-three people were injured, according to the prosecutor's office. A children's hospital was destroyed in the heavy air raid. The search for victims under 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 is one of the heaviest in the conflict that has been raging for more than two years, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. "You can see: It's a children's hospital," he told the 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.

11:24 Authorities Report Ten Dead, Over 30 Injured in Strike on Kryvyj Rih

In the Ukrainian city of Kryvyj Rih, ten people were killed and over 30 were injured in a heavy Russian missile attack, according to local authorities. Several impacts were reported. Damage was also reported at the administrative building of an industrial company.

11:10 Orban on War Developments: "Next Months Will be Much Bloodier than We Think"

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expects a significant increase in the intensity of war developments in the coming months following his talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Believe me: The next two, three months will be much bloodier than we think," Orban said in an interview for "Bild" and other Axel Springer Media in his office in Budapest. Orban referred to the influx of high-quality weapons to Ukraine and the Russians' determination. "The energy of the confrontation, the number of deaths, the number of casualties will therefore be bloodier than in the past seven months," Orban added.

10:47 Five Dead in Russian Air Strikes 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 approximately two dozen explosions, allegedly from surface-to-air missiles, as reported by a reporter from the news agency dpa. 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 strike on a children's hospital.

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10:40 Selenskyy Meets Polish Leadership Ahead of NATO Summit

Before the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyy will meet with Poland's leadership in Warsaw. A lunchtime meeting with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is scheduled, as the Polish government announced. Morawiecki recently announced that he would likely sign a bilateral security agreement with Selenskyy. In the early afternoon, Selenskyy then meets his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda. Poland, an EU and NATO member, is one of the most active political and military supporters of the Russia-attacked Ukraine. It also plays a crucial role as a hub for Western military aid to Kiev.

10:18 Creative Air Defense: Ukrainians Shoot Down Russian Drone with Small Aircraft

The weapons deliveries from the West are delayed. The creativity with which Ukraine deals with the lack of air defense systems is illustrated by footage of a drone hunt. 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

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine. 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 a "positive energy." Exactly how this should happen and which actors will play a significant role in it, Xi did not specify. Orban unexpectedly arrived in Beijing today.

Ukrainian Air Force destroys three missiles over Cherkassy and SchytomyrAccording to their own statements, the Ukrainian air defense has shot down three Russian missiles. In total, Russia had launched six missiles of the Kh-101 type, reported the Ukrainian Air Force. The three hit missiles were destroyed over the Cherkassy and Schytomyr regions. There is currently no information on possible damages.

09:10 Pistorius upsets NATO summit over insufficient defense budgetIn his first public statement since the coalition government's budget deal by the traffic light coalition, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius of the SPD expressed his displeasure over the consequences of the agreement. "Yes, I have received significantly less than I registered. This is frustrating for me because I cannot start certain things as quickly as required by the time of the transition and the threat situation," Pistorius said, who is currently visiting Fairbanks in Alaska for the NATO exercise Arctic Defender 2024. Pistorius added: "We will see what further developments will come in the next weeks and months. I have to adapt and make the best of it."

08:41 Institutes: Sanctions barely affect Russia's war capabilitiesSanctions have had only a minor impact on Russia's war-fighting capabilities, according to a research project by four institutes, including the Munich Ifo and the IfW in Kiel, for the Federal Ministry of Economics. "The economy of the country is growing strongly due to the arms boom at the moment, but the 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 has, according to reports by Russian news agencies, 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 Kyiv.

07:19 Orban: China is an important force in efforts to end the warHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban describes China as an important force in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Hungary values China's peace initiative, reports the Hungarian news agency MTI. Orban is currently in Beijing for 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 state administration head, Oleh Syniehubov, announced this to the news agency Ukrinform via Telegram.

06:26 Several injured in Russian attack on NikopolSeveral people, including a child, have been 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 Indian Prime Minister Modi travels to Moscow
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Russia for the first time since the war began. During the official visit, according to Kremlin sources, the topic of Russia's invasion in Ukraine will be discussed. Western observers find it interesting, says Kreml spokesperson Dmitri Peskov in advance, considering that Modi snubbed the peace summit in Switzerland initiated by Ukraine in June. India's trade with resource giant Russia has recently intensified.

04:21 Rockets heading towards Kiev - danger averted
After the launch of four strategic bombers from the Russian military airbase Olenja, an alarm was raised for the entire Ukraine. Missiles were reportedly heading towards Kiev and the western city of Schytomyr. The air force reports that the threat has been partially neutralized, and people in the east and south are advised to remain in shelters.

02:18 Self-proclaimed "Peace Mission": Orban lands in China
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Beijing as part of his self-proclaimed "Peace Mission." There, he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It is already the third unexpected foreign trip Orban has taken since Hungary took over the rotating EU Council Presidency at the beginning of July. Previously, he visited Ukraine and Russia, which drew fierce criticism from EU members. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announces that Orban will meet with President Xi Jinping to discuss "matters of mutual interest."

01:43 General Inspector Breuer: Russia could turn against NATO countries by 2029
German Armed Forces Inspector General Carsten Breuer is calling for a strengthening of defense spending. Russia could potentially turn against NATO countries around 2029, Breuer warns in the "Süddeutsche Zeitung": "Russia is currently building up a potential that goes far beyond what it needed for the attack on Ukraine. The Russian armed forces are planning an increase to 1.5 million soldiers, which is more soldiers than in the entire EU. They also produce between 1000 and 1500 tanks every year. If they take the five largest NATO armies in Europe, they have only half of what Russia now produces in tanks annually. We need to be prepared."

00:57 Zelenskyy meets with Republican Mike Johnson
At the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will meet with Republican Mike Johnson, the chairman of the US House of Representatives, on Wednesday. According to Johnson's official schedule, this meeting is scheduled. Support for Ukraine is expected to be one of the main topics of the summit during this week. There is concern about future US support for the Kiev government, should Donald Trump win the presidential elections on November 3.

22:50 Family dies in mining explosion in the Charkiw regionAt least four people, including a child, have been killed by an exploding mine in the Charkiw region, according to Oleh Synyehubov, the governor of the oblast, on Telegram. The family was in a car on an unpaved road and hit a Russian mine. The identification of the bodies is ongoing. Relatives indicate that a total of six people were in the vehicle.

21:53 Estonian President Karis warns against forced peaceEstonian 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. A forced peace is always temporary. "If the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine are 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 UkraineThe new British Defense Minister John Healey tells Ukraine during his inaugural visit that new weapons deliveries are on the way. The package, presented 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 signed the treaty "for 100 years or longer" in Kiev. According to Zelensky 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 systemUkraine is receiving a Patriot missile defense system from the Netherlands for the expansion of its protective shield. This was confirmed by Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp and Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans during a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, according to the news agency UNIAN. It was announced in June by the previous Dutch government in The Hague that a system would be made available. A specific delivery date was not mentioned. Previously, Veldkamp had also promised "immediate" delivery of F-16 fighter jets in Kiev (see entry 19:08).

20:11 Orban: Putin doesn't believe in ceasefire without peace talks

Hungary's Prime Minister Orban stated that Russian President Putin told him he doesn't believe in a ceasefire agreement without serious peace talks. "He said he had no positive expectations [for such a ceasefire], Selenskyj also said he had no positive expectations because the Russians would use it against Ukraine, and Putin that the Ukrainians would use this pause against Russia," Orban told the Swiss "Weltwoche." Orban visited Putin in Moscow on Friday, only a few days after meeting Ukrainian President Selenskyj in Kiev.

19:33 Report: EU has no evidence of misused foreign funds by Ukrainian agency

The European Union has no evidence that the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry 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 "Ekonomichna Pravda" on Friday of misusing the 150 million euros provided by the European Commission. The ministry claimed that the EU delegation in Ukraine was dissatisfied that the agency had not used the EU-commissioned funds.

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The Ukrainian government, following an attack on a children's hospital, is urging for international support and effective measures against Russian terror, as stated by Premier Minister Denys Schmyhal.
In the wake of the attack on a children's hospital in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Russia's actions, labeling Putin a war criminal.
Amidst ongoing military operations, tensions between Russia and NATO have escalated, with both parties discussing the conflict at international forums and summits.
As part of the ongoing Ukraine conflict, cyberwarfare has emerged as a new threat, with both Ukraine and Russia allegedly engaging in digital attacks against each other.
In the face of escalating international politics due to the Attack on Ukraine, world leaders and organizations have called for peace and resolution, with leaders like Putin, Zelensky, and Modi often at the center of discussions.