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China poses obstacles to Ukraine in 'drone war' - The New York Times

China introduced restrictions on the supply of civilian drones and components on September 1, and a couple of months before that, Chinese companies reduced their sales. At the same time, Russia purchased at least $14.5 million worth of drones in the first half of 2023.

It is noted that it is still possible to purchase drones from China, but now this requires looking for intermediaries and inventing increasingly complex supply chains.

According to official customs data, Ukraine has recently received millions of Chinese drones and components. Most of it came from European intermediaries.

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🕯 9:00 - minute of silence

Senior sergeant Mykola Yaremchuk died on August 7, 2023 in the Zaporizhzhia region. The soldier was 53 years old.

Mykola lived in Vinnytsia region. He worked as an electrician at the Yuzefo-Mykolaiv sugar factory.

During the full-scale war, the man was mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces.

At first, he defended his native land as part of the A7020 military unit. Then he transferred to the 117th separate mechanized brigade.

He took part in fierce battles for Maryinka in the Donetsk region and Volokhiv Yar in the Kharkiv region.

💭"Hardworking, honest, with a sense of humor, cheerful, always ready to help, cheerful," said the daughter-in-law of the deceased, Victoria.

At home, Mykola was awaited by his son Dmytro and his family, close friend Iryna, relatives and friends.

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🚢 The Ukrainian grain corridor has shown its capability to receive and discharge up to 8 vessels per day.

This represents an increase in capacity compared to the previous operation of the grain corridor in October 2022 when 5 vessels per day were accommodated in the ports of Odesa, when during its relatively efficient operation as agreed with Russia. Ukraine's ability to handle a greater number of vessels on its own demonstrates its capacity to provide a safe and efficient route for grain exports.

Gas production in Russia has reportedly fallen to levels not seen since the 1970s, according to Newsweek. Gazprom's report for the first half of 2023 indicates that gas production amounted to 179.45 billion cubic meters. Gas supplies, both domestically and to foreign markets, have decreased by 26.5% compared to the same period last year.

Several factors have contributed to this decline in production. Sanctions imposed on Russia following its large-scale invasion of Ukraine have had a significant impact. Additionally, Europe has reduced its dependence on Russian energy sources, opting to purchase American LNG and gas from countries like Norway and Qatar.

Forecasts suggest that by 2026, Russian gas exports to Europe could decrease to as little as 15 billion cubic meters. In response to these challenges, the Russian Federation is looking to bolster its trade relations with China to compensate for the losses in gas exports to Europe.

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