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Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as Ukraine lauds fresh EU push to unlock frozen assets
Friday, August 28, 2026
Russian forces reported advances toward the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. The claims come as fighting has increased in the area. Ukraine welcomed a European Union initiative to access frozen Russian assets.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/28/russia-donetsk-ukraine-frozen-assets.html