The U.S. think tank said on July 13 that in an attempt to continue war efforts, but prevent general mobilization, Russia called upon its 85 federal regions (including occupied Sevastopol and Crimea) to create "volunteer battalions" through high pay and benefit incentives.
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Institute for the Study of War: Russia begins ‘volunteer mobilization’
Institute for the Study of War: Russia begins 'volunteer mobilization' to address soldier shortage issues.
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1919 Ukrainian appeal: Citizen, peasant, help soldiers against communists and Denikin
Ukrainian appeal of 1919 shows volunteer help for military always mattered: "Citizen! You have 2 pairs of boots. Give 1 for Ukrainian soldiers. Communists or Denikin will arrive and take both. Peasant! You have lots of cloth. Cut 1-2 meters to sew shirts for Ukrainian soldier."
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IMF cuts global growth forecast due to inflation and Ukraine war.
IMF to reduce expectations of global economic growth due to inflation, war in Ukraine. Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund, said in a statement: "It is going to be a tough 2022—and possibly an even tougher 2023, with increased risk of recession.
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Lithuanians: Russia shells Bakhmut, killing 1, injuring 5
Official: Russia shells Bakhmut, killing 1, injuring 5. Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said that Russian troops fired on residences, using Uragan multiple rocket launchers. At least eight houses were damaged.
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Pologne propose d’entraîner soldats ukrainiens
Poland offers to train Ukrainian soldiers on its territory – DefMin Mariusz Blaszczak Namely, he says Poland could help train Ukrainian sappers for demining liberated territory
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Explosions near Kherson toward Chornobaevka; shells cooking off
Local residents from Kherson once again report explosions outside city in the direction of Chornobaevka. It is also reported that the ammunition is cooking off.
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EU will not recognize Russian passports issued to Ukrainians
EU top diplomat Borrell: Any attempts to alter the status of parts of Ukrainian territory are a clear violation of international law.
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Occupiers in Crimea guard air defense of Crimea Bridge constantly
Occupiers in Crimea are in constant tension: they have deployed an enormous amount of air defense to protect the Crimean Bridge, – Danilov
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Ukraine demands security guarantees for safe grain exports, FM Kuleba says
Ukraine needs security guarantees to resume grain trade – FM @DmytroKuleba Any agreement needs to ensure Russia “will respect these corridors, they will not sneak into the harbor & attack ports or attack ports from the air with their missiles,” he said https://
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