Ukraine crisis - TASS

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Russia serious about other countries’ peace initiatives for Ukraine — envoy

Ceasefire, cessation of arms supply needed to resolve Ukraine crisis — Chinese Ambassador

US Congress lower house green-lights bill to give Kiev another $300 mln in military aid

Ukrainian POW says deserters fear for safety of their families

Ukraine asks West for weapons to attack Iranian drone factories

Meanwhile, the Kiev authorities claimed that more than 100 electronic components manufactured by Western companies were detected in the Iranian Shahed 131 and Shahed 136 drones

Switzerland turns down initiative on re-exporting Swiss arms to Ukraine

On Tuesday, the Swiss Telegraphic Agency said that the parliament’s both chambers had approved the sale of 25 Leopard 2 tanks to their manufacturer, Germany’s Rheinmetall

American soldier that crossed into DPRK handed over to US — report

North Korean authorities stated that the serviceman was questioned and could be extradited

Constant use of some foreign arms, not enough training cause breakdowns for Ukraine — WSJ

According to the newspaper, the Ukrainians currently operate 17 different types of Western and Soviet howitzers

Kiev regime resorting to ISIS-style methods to recruit children — senior Russian lawmaker

Anna Kuznetsova pointed out that underage ones are forced into sending photographs with the coordinates of Russian troops, which the Ukrainian army then uses to "adjust artillery strikes or carry out acts of sabotage within Russia"

No prospects for resolving Ukrainian crisis so far — top Russian security official

"Ukraine will not be allowed to go for a peace agreement and will continue to be used as a tool against Russia," Nikolay Patrushev said

Ethiopia understands Russian part of grain deal not implemented — envoy

"If all the conditions of the agreement are met for Russia and Ukraine, and grain and fertilizers go to the world market, I think African nations, including Ethiopia, will benefit from it," Cham Ugala Uriat pointed out

No plans to use ATACMS missiles for launching attacks inside Russia, Kiev official claims

According to the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council secretary, the missiles will "be used solely to defend" Ukraine’s territory

Kiev acknowledges Abrams tanks unlikely to make difference on battlefield — newspaper

The media reports that the situation on the battlefield may also be complicated by the onset of the fall rainy season, which will make it more difficult for heavy armored vehicles to maneuver

Zelensky says first Abrams tanks delivered to Ukraine

According to earlier reports, the delivery was made months ahead of schedule