Explosions were reported in Dnipro and Pavlograd in Dnipropetrovsk amid a surge in Russian attacks. Regional authorities reported a "massive attack" early Saturday on the central Dnipropetrovsk region. EU foreign ministers convened in Copenhagen to coordinate support for Ukraine, discuss raising pressure on Russia, consider tougher sanctions and the use of frozen Russian assets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the prospect of a peace deal and reviewed bilateral cooperation. Modi emphasized India's support for earliest restoration of peace. The call occurred ahead of Modi's attendance at a Tianjin summit where Vladimir Putin will be present.
Russia launched a "massive attack" early Saturday on Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, regional Governor Sergiy Lysak said on Telegram. Meanwhile in Copenhagen, European Union (EU) foreign ministers are meeting to discuss support for Ukraine and ways to increase pressure on Russia, with calls for tougher sanctions and use of frozen Russian assets. These live updates have been closed. Thank you for reading. Below you can read a roundup of news and analysis on Russia's war in Ukraine from Saturday, August 30.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy where the two discussed the prospect of a peace deal, Modi's office said. In a statement, the Indian government said Zelenskiy shared the prime minister's perspective on recent developments related to Ukraine. Modi stressed India's support for efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace. "The leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in all areas of mutual interest," the statement read.
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