Verkhovna Rada ratifies Rome Statute, Ukrainian intelligence attacks Russian airbase - Wednesday brief
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The Verkhovna Rada decided to ratify the Rome Statute. Meanwhile, the Main Intelligence Directorate attacked the Savasleyka airfield with drones, destroying enemy aircraft.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, August 21.
Ukrainian Parliament ratifies Rome Statute
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The relevant bill No. 0285 was voted in favor by 281 MPs, according to MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak.
Since it is a matter of ratification, this procedure does not require a second reading in the Rada.
According to Zhelezniak, there was a complicated discussion in Parliament during the consideration. In addition, MPs received letters of support from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, before the vote.
Russian Savasleyka airbase attacked by drones: Ukrainian Intelligence reveals aftermath of strike
Ukrainian kamikaze drones attacked the Russian airfield Savasleyka on August 16. Three Russian aircraft were destroyed in the attack, according to sources.
Sources in military intelligence report that the attack destroyed one MiG-31K/I aircraft, two Il-76 aircraft, and damage to approximately five other aircraft, likely MiG-31K/I.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, following the strike on the Russian airfield Savasleyka and the destruction of several aircraft, recently conducted attacks on an airbase in the Rostov region and a radio technical reconnaissance center in Podolsk. The airport near Moscow was a deceptive target, reports Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Major General Kyrylo Budanov.
Harris' campaign raised $500 million a month - Reuters
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has raised an unprecedented $500 million for her election campaign, citing Reuters.
Harris raised the first $200 million in just the first week of her campaign. This achievement underscores the strong support she has garnered within the Democratic Party after President Joe Biden decided not to run due to unsuccessful debates with Republican Donald Trump.
In total, Harris's team raised $310 million in July, which, combined with previous funds raised by Biden, helped surpass the $1 billion mark—a record-breaking milestone in the history of election campaigns.
South Africa blocked transfer of shells to Poland, fearing they would end up in Ukraine
South Africa blocked the transfer of shells to Poland, fearing they would end up in Ukraine.
According to Rzeczpospolita, the ammunition for Poland was supposed to be manufactured by the South African company Rheinmetall-Denel Munition. This is a subsidiary of the German conglomerate, holding a 51% stake.
The agency emphasizes that this subcontractor was blocking the ammunition supply to Poland.
"The delivery of ammunition to Poland was blocked—more or less directly—by the South African government due to concerns that it might be sent to Ukraine. However, South Africa is closer to Russia, with whom it is part of the BRICS alliance, among other ties," the agency says.
Barack Obama strongly endorses Harris and urges Americans to take action
Former US President Barack Obama delivered a strong speech to the members of the Democratic Party Convention, where he urged all American citizens to become more actively involved in the election to secure victory for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, informs NBC News.
Obama stated that Americans need to elect leaders who will fight "who will fight for the hopeful, forward-looking America we all believe in."
During his speech, Barack Obama also mentioned Republican candidate Donald Trump. He noted that Trump has been continuously hurling insults and complaints at Harris because "now he's afraid of losing to Kamala."
US calls Modi’s visit to Ukraine crucial amid Russia’s destabilization of global order
According to him, protecting and preserving this international order is now very important.
Verma said that the international community must stand against such attacks and invasions, attacks on civilians, and the killing of children in hospitals.
