US snubs joint UN rebuke of Russian strikes against Ukraine — again. Dan Negrea, a U.S. envoy to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, instead called upon "both sides" to cease any strikes that might pose a risk to civilian vessels.
Russia's war against Ukraine endangers whole neighborhood, Poland tells UN. Polish diplomat Michal Miarka underscored recent violations of the Polish, Romanian, and Latvian airspace, saying they cannot be accepted as the "new normal."
Kellogg backs mobilizing Ukrainian women, parliament says it is not under consideration. He said that "it is very important for women, as part of society, to serve," adding he saw no problem with the idea "personally or professionally."
Lithuania allocates 600,000 euros to bring home Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. "Сhildren cannot be used as instruments of war or occupation," First Lady of Lithuania, Diana Nausediene, said.
Brussels says Ukraine made 'no official request' to get EU money sooner, despite Zelensky's public plea. "Our contribution plays a major role in getting funds to Ukraine, but it is not sufficient on its own," a European Commission spokesperson said, adding that other partners must "follow suit."
EU reminds Ukraine of rule of law homework after parliament stalls reforms. "We recall that rule of law and the fight against corruption is an essential element for any country to join the European Union," European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert told the Kyiv Independent on Aug. 25.
Armenia to launch EU accession bid in 'near future,' PM says, further distancing from Russia. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told parliament on Aug. 24 that Yerevan will soon launch its bid to join the European Union, as the country seeks to further distance itself from Russia.
Pope's envoy meets Russia's Lavrov for first time since full-scale invasion. The visit marks the first face-to-face talks between Moscow and the Vatican since Russia launched its all-out war against Ukraine in 2022.
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