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Russia Ukraine war updates as of August 11, 2023
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Storks over a burning field in Ukraine, July 2023
Instead of a thousand words. Storks flying over a burning field in Ukraine. July 2023. : Anatoliy Stepanov/AFP
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Tribute to Ukrainian defenders with poem and prayer



Let us keep the Defenders ofin our prayers. RIP -Ivan Khailak (31), Oleksandr Kuziak, Volodymyr Tomchyshyn (44), Serhiy Ramanov (56) In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place… Eternal Memory! Heroes Never Die!
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Russia destroys Orthodox churches in Ukraine, including one in Zaporizhzhia.


russia continues to systematically destroy Orthodox churches in Ukraine.
The Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Zaporizhzhia. Albert Koshelev -
Russia loses 580 troops in 24 hours in Ukraine
Russia’s losses in manpower: 580 soldiers on Ukrainian soil in the last 24 hours. Good morning.
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US Defense Aid to Ukraine: 60 Billion Annually
This aid includes defense and humanitarian support and is expected to last through the end of this year, thats 2 years of war. Thus, the US spends about 60 billion a year on Ukraine, which is roughly equivalent to 7% of its all defense spending. 3/
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European Defense Spending and Ukraine Security Threat
Do the security interest in Europe justify this amount of defense spending. In my view, yes! If Ukraine falls, the Russian security threat will move directly to the border with NATO countries forcing even higher increase in spending. 4/
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US military aid to Ukraine perspective on scale
The WP contrasts the request for the new aid against the amount of aid already given. The implication it has already been enough and the aid can’t go on forever. But let’s put the numbers in perspective. The US has approved the total of 4 rounds of aid in the amount of 113B 2/
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Biden requests $20.6 billion for Ukraine aid
Washington Post: Biden asks for $20.6 billion for Ukraine as counteroffensive sputters. The United States has spent tens of billions to help Kyiv but is calling for more aid It is good news but it’s framing by the Washington Post's is unjust and doesn't serve the reader well 1/
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Ukrainian soldier Teren begins ballet career after meeting dancer


Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr Budko, call sign “Teren”, who lost both legs defending, featured in the performance of the United Ukrainian Ballet Company. In 2023, he metballet dancer Oleksiy Tiutiunnyk, marking the beginning of his ballet career. @alexeiratmansky/Instagram
