Today, we're talking about the latest developments in Ukraine and Russia, a movie theater giant's bankruptcy,

extreme weather in China, and other top news from Monday, August 22nd.

Stay informed we're remaining focused on Christ with the pour over.

Here's the quote of the day.

You cannot change the way you feel until you change the way you think,

because your thoughts will determine the way you feel.

Tony Evans.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

The Russia Ukraine War is nearing its somber half-birthday with the opposite of celebration.

Saturday, a Ukrainian drone crashed into Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters.

The damage is yet to be determined and it's unclear if the collision was intentional,

or if Russian forces shot it down.

Also this weekend, Darya Dugina, the daughter of Putin's close ally, was killed in a suspected

car bombing outside Moscow. Her father, Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, known as Putin's brain,

may have been the intended target.

But the Biden administration is sending Ukraine another present $775 million in military aid.

The Pentagon's 19th aid package brings the total US military aid to Ukraine to $10.6 billion.

Meanwhile, while Starbucks coffee closed all 130 Russian locations,

a new Russian-owned chain called Star's Coffee is serving up a venti cup of familiarity.

There may be good reasons to feel hopeless about this day, month, or year,

but God does not promise good days. He promises a great eternity.

Stay focused on eternity. It changes everything.

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