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The Kyiv Independent: Amid Russia's deadly attacks on Ukrainian training grounds, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said military training should be moved underground as much as possible to better protect soldiers.

The Guardian: A former CIA officer who helped lead the intelligence assessments over alleged Russia interference in the 2016 presidential election has said Tulsi Gabbard is ignorant of the practices of espionage after she accused Obama and his national security team of “treasonous conspiracy” against Trump.

RFE/RL: A Russian state-run outfit is conducting “neuroprofiling” tests on 10,000 children and teens to identify leaders and “anti-leaders” in a bid to boost patriotism and funnel young people into roles the results suggest they fit. If it sounds like 1984 or some dystopian future, it’s not.

The Insider: The SBU, Ukraine’s domestic intelligence service, is investigating whether Spanish-speaking volunteers linked to Latin American drug cartels have infiltrated the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the hopes of receiving FPV drone training.

The Moscow Times: A senior Russian lawmaker is urging citizens to adjust to the growing likelihood of widespread internet disruptions by relying more on cash and preparing for reduced access to digital services.

Politico: Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Wednesday accused Russia of planning an “unprecedented” campaign to interfere in the country’s September parliamentary election, warning of a large-scale effort involving illegal financing, cyberattacks and disinformation.

The Kyiv Independent: Russia's attempts to spread Kremlin propaganda in occupied areas of Ukraine by replacing home TV satellite dishes with ones that only receive Russian broadcasts, have been met with resistance from local residents.

Reuters: UniCredit's investments in Russian sovereign bonds through its local unit expose the group to the risk of possible international sanctions, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday.

The Moscow Times: Russia’s largest automaker will cut employee salaries by at least 20% as the country’s car industry faces mounting pressure from collapsing demand and a deepening inventory glut.

Reuters: Ukraine's domestic security agency has detained an air force officer on charges of having spied for Russia by leaking the location of prized F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter jets, officials said on Wednesday.

The Kyiv Independent: Russia has carried out over 10,000 chemical weapons attacks against Ukrainian forces since the start of its full-scale invasion, Ukraine's Security Service reported on July 30.

The Kyiv Independent: Ukraine's military intelligence agency has uncovered further evidence of Russia's mass abduction of Ukrainian children from occupied territories following a successful cyber operation, the agency reported on July 30.

AFP: Italy on Wednesday summoned Russia's ambassador after Moscow included Italian President Sergio Mattarella on a list of Western officials critical of the Kremlin.

AP News: The Chinese military announced Wednesday that it would hold an annual naval exercise and conduct a maritime joint patrol with Russian forces next month.

Reuters: Ukraine's PrivatBank on Wednesday won its London lawsuit against its former owners for allegedly siphoning off nearly $2 billion from the country's largest lender.

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