14. Russian forces attacked a thermal power plant run by DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy firm, inflicting considerable damage. 21/

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A criminal network was trying to
sell these treasures, faking documents to say they belonged to a Ukrainian priest in Madrid.
Three Spaniards and two Ukrainians were arrested, and authorities across Europe pitched in. The jewelry had once been displayed in a Kyiv museum. 19/

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12. Spanish police have recovered $63.7 million worth of ancient gold artifacts stolen from Ukraine. The seizure, a joint op with Ukraine security service, nabbed 11 pieces of Scythian gold dating back to as early as the 8th century BCE. 18/

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Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, said they're still looking for a solution. In a move to unblock the funds, Ukraine temporarily took OTP Bank off the blacklist, but Hungary wants more. This deadlock also puts future EU sanctions against Russia in jeopardy. 17/

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11. EU foreign ministers couldn't agree on a €500 million military aid package for Ukraine, mainly due to Hungary's concerns about its OTP Bank being on a Kyiv blacklist. 16/

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Ukraine won't necessarily gain an upper hand due to the drop in shelling; their ability to hold out depends on global support. 15/

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10. @TheStudyofWar : Estonian and Ukrainian experts predict Russia can continue its artillery attacks in Ukraine until 2024, but at a reduced rate. With 4 million shells left and ammo from North Korea, they've got a year's stockpile, even if it's less intense than in 2022. 14/

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9. KSE : The financial situation of Ukraine's agribusiness sector is worsening due to the war, export restrictions, low purchase prices, collateral destruction, and deteriorating creditworthiness. 12/

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8. According to Ukraine's military intelligence, Russia has concentrated over 400,000 soldiers in occupied territories of Ukraine. The full invasion force in 2022 was smaller – 300K 11/

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They have lower quality and power than Shaheds, with smaller payloads and shorter 120km range. But Russia can produce them in large numbers, even in school workshops. Cost just $1500 each versus $200-300k for a missile. 10/

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