For today, links to reports from Tass, Reuters, and the Associated Press; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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Hungarian president believes conflict in Ukraine cannot be resolved militarily. From Tass. BUDAPEST — Hungary calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine because it is convinced that the conflict cannot be resolved militarily, Hungarian President Katalin Novak said in an interview with the Index online publication regarding her meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Kiev on August 23. READ MORE . . .
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Ukraine winter wheat sowing seen unchanged despite export crisis, by Pavel Polityuk | Reuters KYIV — Ukrainian farmers are not expected to reduce the area of winter wheat they sow for the 2024 harvest despite higher logistics costs due to the wartime export crisis, a senior farming official said today. The demise of the Black Sea corridor used to safely export grain during the war spurred speculation . . . READ MORE . . .
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Kremlin says Pope’s comments on Russian history are ‘very gratifying’. From Reuters. MOSCOW — The Kremlin today described as “very gratifying” comments by Pope Francis urging young Russians to remember their history, saying that the Russian state had a rich legacy and that it was good that the Pope knew Russian history. Pope Francis has come under criticism for telling Russian youths last week . . . READ MORE . . .
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Washington hamstrung in formulating viable security guarantees for Ukraine — WSJ. From Tass. NEW YORK — The Biden administration may be forced to give weaker-than-hoped-for or overly vague pledges in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, as Washington may not be able to ensure the required levels of military spending earmarked for Kiev in future years, The Wall Street Journal reports today. According to the newspaper, Washington hopes . . . READ MORE . . .
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Germany arrests a man accused of illegally exporting electronic components for drones to Russia. From AP. A German-Russian dual citizen has been arrested in Germany on allegations of violating the country’s foreign trade act multiple times by exporting electronic components to a company in Russia involved in the production of military materiel and accessories, Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office said today. The suspect was arrested in March. READ MORE . . .