LIVE | Germany: Russia uses hunger as a weapon of war, Ukraine gets petrol from Poland

The United States has officially reopened its embassy in Kiev, Ukraine. And Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky wants to extend martial law for the entire country by three months. The extended martial law is in effect until August 23, a day before Ukraine celebrates its independence. Follow the latest news about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in this live blog.

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