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August 18, 2022Newsletter

Russia Update: August 18, 2022

Diplomacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkey’s President and the head of the UN in western Ukraine.

Sanctions

The State Department is quietly letting Congress know about its concerns with designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, including jeopardizing the Ukraine grain deal.

Consequences

No news of note

Ukraine Sitrep

Ukraine is warning that Russia is preparing a false flag operation at the Zaporzhzhia nuclear power plant in eastern Ukraine.

There have been a number of explosions reported in Russia and Russian-held parts of Ukraine.

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