Russian General Says Ukraine a ‘Stepping Stone’ to Invade Europe
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/21519

Russia-1 channel released the interview with Andrey Mordvichev where he shared his view that Putin's military actions will continue for a long time and may even expand further in the future.
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Chances of ‘Stalemate’ in Ukraine Increasing, Says Czech PM
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/21012

Petr Fiala warns of potential deadlock leading to a frozen conflict, a scenario many analysts share, but he believes other outcomes are possible.
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Is Russia Now Weaponizing Music?
https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/20861

Russia has resorted to a wide range of tactics to keep nations within its orbit. Now it’s taken to using music to win over foreign public support.
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US Tells Citizens to Leave Belarus ‘Immediately’
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20820

Neighbouring countries are closing their borders with the country and the U.S. has warned against any travel to Belarus.
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Moldova’s President Shuts Down Russia’s Maria Zakharova in Row Over Expelled Diplomats
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20618

On Aug. 14, 45 Russian diplomats were expelled from Chisinau for “activities incompatible with their diplomatic status,”- i.e. spying.
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Poland to Bolster Border with Belarus, Deploying 10,000 Troops
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20416

The decision to augment troop presence along the Polish-Belarusian border follows the breach by two Belarusian helicopters of Polish airspace on Aug. 1.
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Russia Planning ‘False Flag’ Attack at Belarus Oil Refinery, Ukraine Claims
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20217

The Security Service of Ukraine released details of the alleged plot including intelligence gleaned from a captured Russian soldier tasked with carrying it out.
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Top Kremlin Propagandist Wades Into Blame Game Over Deadly Makiivka Strike
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/6401

RT Chief Margarita Simonyan has been wheeled out to upbraid whomever she can over Russia’s Makiivka fiasco.
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Putin orders screening of Ukraine assault documentaries
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/6375

Kremlin intensifies war propaganda against Ukraine
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