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Russia Preparing Massive Strikes On Ukraine Infrastructure
“There are a lot of blogs and news sites claiming to understand politics, but only a few actually do. Political Wire is one of them.” Chuck Todd, host of “Meet the Press” “Concise. Relevant. To th… [+594 chars]
Russian drone barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day, disrupting life across capital
By Anna Voitenko and Anna Pruchnicka KYIV, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region stretched into the fifth day on Monday, with near round-t… [+2753 chars]
Estonia's defense minister says Ukrainian drones entered country's airspace again
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said that Ukrainian drones had again entered the country's airspace, stressing that the incident highlightes the importance of increasing support for Ukraine, including by providing air defense systems.
Zelensky Arrives to Congratulate First Graders on September 1 in Kyiv Oblast, Takes Shelter Due to Air Alarm
Zelensky arrived to congratulate first graders on September 1 in Kyiv Oblast, but due to an air alarm, the Ukrainian president and children had to take shelter.
Modi-Xi-Putin together again: What will the Bishkek photo-op tell?
The next Modi-Xi-Putin photograph from SCO Summit at Bishkek will carry almost as much geopolitical meaning as the one from the SCO Summit at Tianjin last year. The three leaders are again appearing … [+12644 chars]
Nord Stream bombings put Ukraine’s ties with Germany under pressure
Kyiv, Ukraine The 2022 destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines, whose construction cost $19bn, epitomised the failure of change through trade, Berlins policy of softening Moscows hardline leadership… [+7533 chars]
Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including Chinese President Xi Jinping, his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are set to gather in … [+15896 chars]
Russia Envisions Arctic as Mega Economic Corridor Open to Partners, Rejects NATO Militarization
Lavrov warns NATO seeking to turn Arctic into "front of confrontation" against Russia Russia's Foreign Minister issued a stark warning about Western ambitions in the Far North, accusing NATO of atte… [+138 chars]
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day Monday, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeate… [+3570 chars]
Russian Forces Cripple Ukrainian Energy Grid and Military Logistics
Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine On February 24, 2022 Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people's republics of Donetsk and … [+2722 chars]
Russian drone barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day
Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region have stretched into a fifth day, with near round-the-clock air raid sirens disrupting daily life for millions. The atta… [+2445 chars]
Putin 'fears being hanged' for failing in Ukraine and is planning to escalate war, insider claims amid Kremlin warnings Britain is in the crosshairs
Vladimir Putin fears he could be 'hanged' for failing to win the war in Ukraine and is planning to escalate the conflict, an insider has claimed, amid growing Kremlin warnings that Britain is in the … [+8966 chars]
Russian hackers plant nuclear weapon prompt in malware to trip AI safety guardrails
Russian state hackers are trying to interfere with AI-assisted malware analysis in Ukraine by deliberately setting off AI safety mechanisms, ESET has found. The technique, named GuardBreaker by ESET… [+2258 chars]
Ukrainian parliament opens 16th session of ninth convocation
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has opened the 16th session of the ninth convocation, setting a new record in the history of the Ukrainian parliamentary system.
Russian Ambassador to U.K. Ends His Tenure
Andrei Kelin’s tenure between November 2019 and July 2026 spanned the Covid-19 pandemic, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and a ban on Russian diplomats from entering the British parliament.
Ukraine eases tensions with Poland over second world war exhumations
Kyiv agrees to fast-track requests from Warsaw after years of reluctance
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
KYIV, Ukraine Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day Monday, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated str… [+3376 chars]
Ukraine's drone strikes depend heavily on US tech like Starlink that it doesn't control. Its officers are worried.
<ul><li>Ukraine's drone campaigns increasingly rely on US technology that it does not fully control. </li><li>Starlink, AI technologies from Palantir, and US-made Hornet drones play roles in its str… [+14461 chars]
Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny
ABUJA, Nigeria -- Niger's junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023 coup when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend, triggering a 24-hour standoff that… [+4861 chars]
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day Monday, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated … [+3452 chars]
Kazakhstan to introduce mandatory paid electronic entry permits for foreigners starting November 1. This will also affect Russians.
Kazakhstan has begun phasing in paid electronic entry permits for foreigners who don’t need a visa, a requirement that will also apply to Russians. Serbia’s Foreign Ministry published details of the new entry rules.
‘Germany and Russia are at war,’ says top defense exec
Stefan Thumann’s warning lands as Berlin hardens its stance on suspected sabotage by Kremlin operatives.
New school year in Ukraine begins today for over 3.5 million students
The new school year in Ukraine begins today for over 3.5 million students, including 243,398 first-graders, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Kremlin Says Unimportant for Russia If Europe Recognizes Election Results or Not
The latest news and stories from Russia. Stay tuned for updates and breaking news on defense, politics, economy and more. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/kremlin-says-unimportant-for-russia-if-eur… [+1334 chars]