Category: World

Russia continues to scale up its manufacturing of unmanned aerial autos, significantly Shahed-type loitering munitions, whereas trying to switch imported overseas elements.

Supply: Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), in an interview with Suspilne, a Ukrainian public broadcaster

Quote: "Sadly, the Russian Federation can enhance the tempo of manufacturing of unmanned aerial autos of assorted varieties. I’ll give the primary figures. They plan to provide 79,000 Shahed-type unmanned aerial autos in 2025. Breaking it down by kind: Geran-2 – 40,000 items, Garpiya-1 – 5,700, Gerbera and different decoys – about 34,000. These are the plans that exist within the Russian Federation."

Particulars: Concerning how this manufacturing is being elevated, Skibitskyi stated that, first, the Russians have arrange further manufacturing traces within the cities of Izhevsk and Yelabuga. Subsequent, they’re making an attempt to totally substitute all the imported elements that they use.

Quote: "At current, the airframe is already theirs, the inner combustion engine they set up can also be theirs. The navigation system, aside from chips and microelectronics, is Russian-made. Antennas – the identical Kometa, you probably have heard of it. These are the weather that make it doable to keep away from the consequences of digital warfare techniques."

Extra particulars: Skibitskyi confused that Russia is thus making an attempt to be self-sufficient in producing such a weapon and has the potential to take action. In the meantime, Ukraine’s job is to stop this enhance and, if doable, destroy the manufacturing amenities themselves.

That is largely facilitated by long-range strikes deep into Russia.

Total, he stated that Ukraine’s army intelligence makes use of NATO requirements for outlining targets and tasking strikes. These enable each kinetic and non-kinetic strikes – that’s, each long-range strikes and different means associated to finishing up acts of sabotage and disrupting manufacturing.

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Kamikaze drones operated by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine attacked one other goal of the Russian oil and fuel infrastructure on the night time of 12-13 August – the Transneft Druzhba oil pipeline pumping station within the city of Unecha in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast.

Supply: Ukrainska Pravda supply in intelligence

Particulars: The supply instructed Ukrainska Pravda that the operation was carried out collectively with items from the Ukrainian defence forces. Data from native Telegram channels signifies {that a} sequence of explosions had been heard in Unecha and the encompassing space on the night time of 12-13 August. After that, a extreme hearth broke out on the Unecha oil pumping station, and emergency providers had been dispatched to the scene.

The Unecha oil terminal, the biggest hub of the Druzhba oil pipeline system and owned by the Transnefteproduct holding firm, is concerned in supplying the Russian defence industrial base. The primary perform of the station is to move oil by means of a pipeline system with a complete size of about 9,000 km.

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One particular person has been killed in a Russian assault on the village of Chornobaivka in Kherson Oblast on the morning of 13 August.

Supply: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Army Administration, on Fb

Quote: "Russian occupiers shelled Chornobaivka with artillery within the morning.

A home has been destroyed within the assault. Rescue employees have recovered the physique of a 61-year-old lady from beneath the rubble."

Particulars: A number of neighbouring houses had been additionally broken. Their roofs and facades had been destroyed and home windows had been shattered.

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US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will maintain a digital assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on 13 August, forward of the summit in Alaska.

Supply: ABC Information

Particulars: Two US officers confirmed to ABC Information that the videoconference between Trump, Vance, Zelenskyy and European states representatives is scheduled for Wednesday 13 August.

Previous to that, Zelenskyy stated that Russian chief Vladimir Putin is getting ready for "new offensive operations" regardless of the peace summit in Alaska.

Quote: "Fierce front-line fight and long-range drone and missile strikes are ongoing because the US and Russia put together for Friday's assembly. Ukrainian representatives are usually not anticipated to attend, although a supply in Zelenskyy's workplace instructed ABC Information on Monday that 'the whole lot may be very fluid'."

Background:

• The Trump-Putin assembly is scheduled to happen in Alaska on 15 August amid media experiences that Washington and Moscow are apparently searching for an settlement to finish the conflict in Ukraine that might cement Russia's occupation of a part of its territory.
• On 11 August, Trump introduced that Zelenskyy wouldn’t be current at his talks with Putin.
• The European Fee has urged Trump to not comply with a "one-sided" alternate of Ukrainian territories throughout peace talks with Russia, stressing that any deal should embrace safety ensures for Kyiv.
• George Barros, a consultant from the Institute for the Research of Battle (ISW), believes that Putin has to date proven no willingness to compromise in an effort to obtain peace in Ukraine, so the upcoming US-Russia leaders' summit in Alaska is unlikely to alter this.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dominated out the potential for withdrawing Ukrainian troops from the non-occupied a part of Donetsk Oblast as a precondition for a full ceasefire.

Supply: Zelenskyy at a gathering with journalists on 12 August, as reported by Suspilne

Quote: "We won’t go away Donbas. We can not do that. For the Russians, Donbas is a springboard for a future new offensive. In just a few years, Putin could have an open path to Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. And never solely that, but in addition to Kharkiv. Proper now, they need to give them about 9,000 sq. kilometres, roughly 30% of all of Donetsk Oblast [the size of the non-occupied territory – ed.], and that could be a springboard for brand new aggression."

Particulars: Zelenskyy confirmed that he had referenced the Structure in his dialog with Trump.

Quote: "I’m not going to give up my nation as a result of I’ve no proper to take action. And it’s not about hiding behind the Structure. Is the state personal property? Is 30% of Donetsk Oblast my personal property? Territorial exchanges are a really complicated matter that can’t be separated from safety ensures for Ukraine."

Extra particulars: Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine’s place stays unchanged: first, a ceasefire, after which negotiations on different points. In the meantime, territorial issues can’t be mentioned with out Ukraine’s participation.

Background:

• Zelenskyy has beforehand stated that Ukraine won’t make territorial concessions to Russia in talks on a peace deal, stressing that "the reply to the Ukrainian territorial query is already within the Structure of Ukraine, and nobody will step again from it or give you the chance to take action."
• US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the argument that any territorial exchanges below a possible peace settlement would require constitutional amendments.

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A cargo of Indian diesel gasoline from Russia-linked Nayara Power is heading to China, marking the primary such supply since 2021, as the corporate’s petroleum product exports stay in limbo following the most recent spherical of European Union sanctions.

Supply: Bloomberg

Particulars: The tanker EM Zenith departed Nayara’s terminal in Vadinar on 18 July, carrying about 496,000 barrels of ultra-low-sulphur diesel, in keeping with Kpler information, a port agent’s report, and vessel monitoring info compiled by Bloomberg.

The departure occurred simply hours earlier than the EU introduced restrictions on the Rosneft-backed refinery as a part of new measures concentrating on Russia’s oil commerce.

Initially, the vessel was sure for Malaysia however circled within the Strait of Malacca and idled off the coast for greater than 12 days after a number of Nayara shipments had been blocked following EU sanctions. The tanker has now modified course and is heading to Zhoushan, China.

A Nayara consultant didn’t reply to a request for remark.

The sanctions have additionally difficult funds for Nayara in current weeks, forcing the corporate to require advance funds or letters of credit score for gasoline deliveries earlier than loading. Attributable to halted crude oil provides, the corporate additionally lower manufacturing on the Vadinar refinery.

In accordance with Kpler, this diesel cargo to China is the primary from India since April 2021. It comes amid a warming of bilateral relations between the Asian neighbours.

Background:

• Reliance Industries, the proprietor of the world’s largest refining advanced in Jamnagar, India, might cease shopping for Russian oil.
• Nayara Power’s refinery in India, which was sanctioned by the EU final month, has requested the federal government to assist resolve gasoline transportation points.
• Indian shares fell after US President Donald Trump renewed threats to impose steep tariffs on Indian items over purchases of Russian oil.

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US President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin will meet within the metropolis of Anchorage, Alaska.

Supply: Sky Information close to White Home Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Leavitt stated that the talks between Trump and Putin, scheduled for Friday 15 August, will happen in Anchorage, the biggest metropolis in Alaska.

Quote: "President Trump is decided to try to finish this warfare and cease the killing. Because the president has stated over and over, his sturdy desire will all the time be for peace and partnership each time these outcomes could be achieved."

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the aim of Russia’s breakthrough close to Dobropillia on the Pokrovsk entrance is to create an informational backdrop forward of the 15 August assembly between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin.

Supply: Zelenskyy at a gathering with journalists on 12 August, as reported by Suspilne

Quote: "Russian teams, with out gear, superior about 10 kilometres in a number of places. Some have already been positioned – partly destroyed, partly taken prisoner. The remainder may also be discovered and destroyed quickly.

The purpose of this advance is evident to us: to create a sure informational backdrop by 15 August [the date of the Trump–Putin meeting – ed.], particularly within the American discourse, exhibiting that Russia is advancing and Ukraine is shedding territory."

Particulars: The president stated that the Russians are making ready for an offensive on three fronts.

Quote: "They’re making ready for an offensive operation, as we consider, on three fronts. The primary fronts are the Zaporizhzhia, Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka [the last one is in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast – ed.] fronts. We consider that an extra 15,000 [troops – ed.] shall be deployed to the Zaporizhzhia entrance, about 7,000 to the Pokrovsk entrance, and presumably 5,000 extra to the Novopavlivka entrance. We consider they may do the whole lot to arrange for offensive actions after 15 August."

Background:

• On 11 August, the DeepState analytical centre reported that Russian forces had stepped up their advance in direction of Dobropillia in latest days, particularly trying to realize a foothold close to the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk motorway. Their maps confirmed this advance as two "wedges" close to Dobropillia.
• The Dnipro Operational-Strategic Group added that the Russians have been infiltrating small teams previous Ukraine’s first line of positions on this entrance, and that whereas such infiltration necessitates the deployment of reserves to destroy them, it doesn’t represent "gaining management of territory".
• On the night of 11 August, the Common Workers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that extra forces had been despatched in direction of Dobropillia to destroy Russian sabotage teams penetrating the line of defense.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has mentioned that "Russia has gained" the warfare in Ukraine, forward of a potential assembly between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday 15 August.

Supply: Orbán in an interview with Hungarian media, cited by Reuters and reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Orbán, the one European Union chief who didn’t help a joint assertion affirming that Ukraine ought to determine its personal future, declared that Russia had "gained" the warfare in Ukraine.

"We’re speaking now as if this had been an open-ended warfare state of affairs, however it’s not. The Ukrainians have misplaced the warfare. Russia has gained this warfare," he mentioned.

Within the Hungarian prime minister’s opinion, the one query is "when and below what circumstances will the West, who’re behind the Ukrainians, admit that this has occurred and what is going to consequence from all this".

He additionally mentioned Europe had misplaced the chance to barter with Putin below former US president Joe Biden’s administration and now dangers having its future determined with out its involvement.

"If you’re not on the negotiating desk, you’re on the menu," Orbán mentioned, including that he was partly against the EU’s joint assertion on Ukraine as a result of it made Europe "ridiculous and pathetic".

Background:

• US President Donald Trump expects his assembly with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Alaska on 15 August to be "good", however doesn’t rule out unfavourable outcomes.
• Trump additionally expressed dissatisfaction with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s argument that any territorial exchanges as a part of a possible peace deal would require amendments to the structure.
• For his half, Zelenskyy mentioned forward of the Trump-Putin assembly that the talks had been essential for his or her bilateral monitor, however couldn’t end in any choices on Ukraine with no Ukrainian consultant current.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have held a phone dialog throughout which Erdoğan mentioned that his nation is able to host a summit between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders.

Supply: Zelenskyy and Erdoğan's press service on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy mentioned that throughout the dialog, they mentioned the present diplomatic state of affairs and the alternatives it now presents.

"President Erdoğan acknowledged clearly that any negotiations with out Ukraine is not going to deliver sustainable peace. We equally perceive all of the dangers and threats," he mentioned.

The Ukrainian chief added that Kyiv is prepared "for any format of assembly aimed toward stopping the killings and ending the conflict".

Quote from Zelenskyy: "President Erdoğan confirmed his nation’s readiness to organise a summit of the leaders of Ukraine, america, Russia, and Türkiye. We additionally spoke about high-level occasions that Ukraine is getting ready throughout the UN Normal Meeting. We’re working collectively on Türkiye’s participation. Thanks!"

Extra particulars: In keeping with the Turkish president’s workplace, Erdoğan held a phone dialog with Zelenskyy "on the request of the Ukrainian aspect". They mentioned bilateral relations between Türkiye and Ukraine and regional and world points.

Erdoğan mentioned Ankara values the progress made in direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul and mentioned he hopes that future rounds will yield vital outcomes in the direction of a long-lasting ceasefire and peace.

"Noting that Türkiye stands able to host a summit on the leaders' degree, President Erdoğan voiced his perception that establishing working teams within the army, humanitarian and political spheres will pave the way in which for a summit," Erdogan's administration mentioned.

Throughout the dialog, the Turkish president additionally confused that his nation continues to assist Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Background:

• On 23 July, a gathering was held between Ukrainian and Russian delegations on a peaceable settlement of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• Notably, on 15 August, US President Donald Trump plans to satisfy with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
• The leaders of 26 European Union member states authorised a joint assertion in assist of Ukraine, however Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán didn’t signal the doc.
• Orbán mentioned he didn’t assist the European Council’s joint assertion, arguing that it was inappropriate to situation directives from the "substitutes’ bench".

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