Verkhovna Rada ratifies Rome Statute, Pentagon predicts “deadlock” in the war: highlights for August 21
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. hromadske investigators found out that there were no fortifications in some places in Kharkiv region before Russia's breakthrough. Pentagon intelligence officers predict a “deadlock” in the Russo-Ukrainian war. We have collected the main news for August 21.
Investigation: Before the Russian breakthrough in Kharkiv region, there were no fortifications in some places
At the end of 2023, Lieutenant General Artur Horbenko, who commanded the 125th Brigade, was ordered to take over the defenses of the second line in the Kharkiv region. However, they were not there, according to an investigation by hromadske.
As Horbenko explained, these strongholds were in lowlands and overgrown with bushes, the trenches were crumbling. The concrete structures were not properly equipped. That's why he refused to accept them.
DIU drones destroy three aircraft at an airfield in Russia
On August 13 and 16, the military of the Main Intelligence Directorate attacked the Savasleyka airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. As a result, three aircraft were destroyed and five others were damaged.
Pentagon: Russia's war against Ukraine is approaching stalemate
Ukraine and Russia do not have the resources to conduct large-scale offensive operations. Because of this, the armed conflict is approaching a stalemate, according to analysts at the Pentagon's intelligence directorate, quoted by Bloomberg.
Experts point out that Ukraine is capable of conducting defensive actions, but will not be able to launch a large-scale counteroffensive within the next six months.
Media: Kremlin seems to be preparing Russians for a long offensive in Kursk region
The Russian authorities believe that the fighting in the Kursk region will last at least several months and are trying to convince Russians that this is the “new normal”, Meduza reports, citing sources close to the Russian government.
According to the survey, anxiety in Russia has increased by 6% and reached 45%.
Russian prosecutors request up to 24 years in prison for captured Azov fighters
Russian prosecutors have requested up to 24 years in prison for 23 captured Ukrainian citizens who served in the Azov unit and, in particular, worked in its logistics.
Since there are no strict regime women's colonies in Russia, the prosecutor's office requests that the Ukrainian women prisoners serve their sentences in a general regime colony, and the men in a strict regime colony.
Verkhovna Rada ratifies the Rome Statute
The Verkhovna Rada has supported the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. This decision was voted for by 281 MPs.
This will allow Ukraine to become a full member of the ICC. Subsequently, Ukraine will be able to participate in the work of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, according to the explanatory note.
Indian Prime Minister to “share views” on ending the war
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to “share views” on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war during his visit to Kyiv.
Earlier, the Indian Prime Minister ruled out the role of mediation in ending Russia's war against Ukraine.
Parliament votes in favor of deferment for half-siblings
The Verkhovna Rada has voted in favor of a draft law on deferment of military service during mobilization for half-siblings.
This is a postponement for persons liable for military service whose close relatives, including a sibling, were killed or went missing while participating in combat operations during martial law.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger complain about Ukraine to the UN
The Confederation of Sahelian States consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sent a letter to the UN Security Council condemning Ukraine's alleged support for Tuareg rebels who recently defeated a group of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC.
They call on the UN Security Council to “take responsibility in the face of Ukraine's conscious choice to support terrorism”.
Other important news of the day
- A strike on a children's cafe in Zaporizhzhia region: two boys are in serious condition.
- A number of services have crashed in Russia, from Telegram to Pornhub. Moscow reports a DDoS attack.
- In August, 26,000 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine.
- The UN allocates $30 million for the frontline areas.
- The court rejected the lawyer of Farion's murder suspect, who said that her daughter had threatened to kill the boy.
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