Daily Digest: Top news of Wednesday, Aug 14
Russia’s aggression
- Russian-backed insurgents have illegally sentenced a 22-year-old Ukrainian to time behind bars. He is now one of 200 people imprisoned by Russia for holding pro-Ukrainian political views.
Spelling news
- From now on, many newspapers, magazines and public relations offices across the world will spell Ukraine’s capital as Kyiv, not Kiev. Here’s why.
Sports news
- Soccer team Dynamo Kyiv was knocked out of the Champions League, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. After that, Dynamo fired its coach, Oleksandr Khatskevych.
Lifestyle news
- Kyiv-based charity Trudolyub works closely with retirees to help them find new jobs and tackle ageism in Ukraine.
Success story!
- Ukraine has won a major contract to produce its newest Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft for Peru.
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