Offensive comments from Pope, Erdogan analysis, former NABU chief interview
Your slice of the headlines in Ukraine. Daily. Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
● Ukraine chastises Pope Francis for Russian imperial apologia speech
In his recent speech, Pope Francis has extolled the supposed virtues of Russia’s imperial past, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko said in a Facebook post on Aug. 28.
● No need for new mobilization wave yet — defense minister
The Ukrainian military currently has no need of further waves of general mobilization in the country, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said during a press briefing on Aug. 28.
● Three potential causes for deadly Zhytomyr air disaster being investigated, says SBI
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is thoroughly investigating the cause of a deadly crash involving two L-39 training aircraft in Zhytomyr Oblast that led to the deaths of three pilots, according to SBI spokeswoman Tetiana Sapyan on Aug. 28.
● Erdogan’s delicate balancing act
What do Ankara's steps toward Kyiv mean, and is Turkey ready to relinquish its "special relationship" with Moscow? – Gaber
● Zelenskyy proposes single business inspection body to meet IMF, EC standards
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the creation of a single body for business inspections as this would meet the requirements of Ukraine's international partners, he said in an interview on August 27.
● Russia’s missile attacks will differ from fall 2022, says Ukraine’s military intelligence
The Russian military is studying Ukraine's energy facilities and air defense systems to determine its fall bombing campaign tactics, according to Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) spokesperson Vadym Skibitsky, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on August 28.
● Child evacuation mandated in two areas of Zaporizhzhya Oblast, says deputy PM
A mandatory evacuation of children will be carried out in two frontline districts of Zaporizhzhya Oblast, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories, Iryna Vereshchuk, on Aug. 28.
● Former anti-graft agency chief on Ukraine’s anti-corruption system – interview
The former head of the National Anti-Corruption Agency of Ukraine (NABU), Artem Sytnyk, explained in an interview with NV Radio on Aug. 24 how the anti-corruption system functions in Ukraine, what challenges it faces, and how much pressure is exerted on it by state authorities.
● Poland, Latvia, Lithuania may close borders with Belarus if “critical incident” occurs
Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania will completely close their borders with Belarus if a "critical incident" occurs, Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kamiński said on Aug. 28.
● POW reveals lack of drinking water, logistics supplies, other issues in Russian army
A captured Russian soldier has described a number of issues currently plaguing Russian occupation forces, including a dire lack of food and drinking water, and little to no logistics, according to a video posted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Aug. 28.
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