Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia, India and China resume direct flights - Weekend brief
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Russia struck again at Zaporizhzhia. Meanwhile, India and China are resuming direct flights after more than five years of suspended air service between the two countries.
Read more about what happened over the weekend.
Russia hits residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia: 20+ injured, kids among victims
On the night of August 30, Russian forces carried out a massive strike on Zaporizhzhia. The aggressor used attack drones as well as ballistic and cruise missiles.
RBC-Ukraine has gathered the key consequences of the attack.
India and China to resume direct flights after five-year suspension
India and China are resuming direct flights after more than five years of suspended air service between the two countries. The move signals an improvement in bilateral relations amid economic uncertainty and Trump's policies.
Ukraine reportedly bans annual Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman over security concerns
Ukraine has decided to ban the annual Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman due to the full-scale war and ongoing Russian attacks.
Israeli media report that Ukraine will not allow tens of thousands of Hasidic pilgrims to travel to Uman next month. The decision is based on security concerns stemming from the prolonged war with Russia.
Greta Thunberg sailing to Gaza with star-studded humanitarian flotilla
Greta Thunberg's humanitarian flotilla has set sail from Barcelona, Spain, en route to the Gaza Strip. This marks the activist's second attempt to break the maritime blockade of the Palestinian enclave.
Onboard the ships are Thunberg, actress Susan Sarandon, Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham, former Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, and other prominent figures. The mission has also attracted extensive media coverage.
China and Armenia establish strategic partnership to expand trade and diplomacy
China and Armenia have officially established a strategic partnership, agreeing to deepen cooperation in political, economic, and humanitarian areas.
The joint statement was adopted by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China.
