Europe Ukraine A new law aimed at limiting the excessive influence of wealthy individuals on national politics has been approved by parliament; it will prevent them from funding political parties or taking part in the privatization of state assets
Europe Ukraine Emergency power cuts have been imposed in all but two regions of Ukraine following an increase in Russian strikes that have weakened the country's energy system
Europe Ukraine Authorities ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from around the frontline city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region, citing an increase in Russian drone attacks
Europe Ukraine 48 Ukrainian children in Donetsk have reportedly been forced into psychiatric treatment for alleged “extremism,” echoing Soviet-era abuse of psychiatry to silence dissent
Europe Ukraine The Security Service of Ukraine tied the July arrest of an anti-corruption agent to a clandestine group of moles in senior Ukrainian government positions controlled spy cell known as “D-2” operating under Russia’s Federal Security Service