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Spanish Prime Minister Blames Russia, Israel For Disinformation In Ceuta Migrant Crisis
MADRID, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spains migration policy that triggered last months… [+2541 chars]
RB Estonia signs contract to build Ülemiste terminal's southern outdoor areas
Rail Baltic Estonia has signed a contract for the construction of the southern outdoor areas of the Rail Baltica Ülemiste Linda terminal, meaning that all parts of the terminal are now covered by construction agreements.
Asian leaders gather amid China's efforts to expand influence
Asian leaders including the heads of China, India, and Russia gather for a summit today as Beijing tries to expand its regional influence. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members will meet in K… [+139 chars]
Bomb Threats Force Evacuations at Russian Schools
The hoaxes came amid Day of Knowledge celebrations that mark the start of the new school year every Sept. 1.
Ukrainian troops are training just beyond the war's reach on NATO soil. Training leaders say that's by design.
Norway is leading new Western training for Ukrainian troops that's held in Poland, close to Ukraine's border.Synne Nilsson / Forsvaret <ul><li>Norway leads multinational training for Ukrainian troop… [+6415 chars]
Air Force spokesperson says all cruise missiles were shot down during overnight attack on Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine with a range of aerial weapons, including cruise missiles, overnight on September 1. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all of the cruise missiles.
Russia attacks Orlivka international border crossing with Romania for fourth time – SBGS
Russian forces have damaged the Orlivka international ferry crossing on the border with Romania for the fourth time since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
Niger's failed coup exposes cracks in the military — and Russia's influence
What does it mean to be a soldier in Niger today? It means fighting jihadi groups under difficult conditions and at considerable personal risk for little pay, said Sahel expert Abdoulaye Sounaye, a p… [+6917 chars]
Niger: Failed coup exposes junta's weakness — and Russia's influence
What does it mean to be a soldier in Niger today? It means fighting jihadist groups under difficult conditions and at considerable personal risk. At the same time, military personnel are expected to… [+6207 chars]
Russian forces strike Nova Poshta terminal in Odesa
Russian forces have again attacked a Nova Poshta terminal in Odesa that had previously been damaged in enemy strikes.
Yiddish’s ‘revival’ points to its resilience as a portable homeland – and a global reach, from Russia to Mexico to the US
A sculpture by Deboray Kass that says 'Yo' from one side and the popular Yiddish expression 'Oy' from the other stood on display in Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York in 2015. AP Photo/Kathy Willens I… [+7226 chars]
Zelensky visits school in Kyiv region, urges partners to respond more actively to Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on international partners to respond more actively to Russian attacks and stressed that diplomacy must remain active even while officials from partner countries are on vacation.
Despite Ukrainian strikes, Russian online marketplaces Ozon and Wildberries are still selling supplies for Russia’s military. Here’s what we found.
In early August, amid a wave of strikes on Wildberries warehouses, we looked into what goods are being ordered for the Russian army on Russian online marketplaces. It turned out that almost anything is available there, including body bags for the dead. At that time, Ukraine had not yet struck Ozon’s facilities, which fueled conspiracy theories. In the second half of August, however, Ukraine’s armed forces began hitting that company’s warehouses as well. Meduza decided to check whether the market
Ukrainian Supermarkets Running Empty Amid Sustained Russian Attacks on Supply Chains
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 repea… [+3334 chars]
Modi-Putin meeting at SCO: Can India-Russia ties hold?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit a bloc ofte… [+6742 chars]
Russian school requires students to wear uniform patch featuring a drone
Students at School No. 61 in Vladivostok are now required to wear patches depicting a drone on their school uniforms, according to the Russian Telegram news channel “Ostorozhno Novosti” and the news outlet “7×7”.
In Moscow, a passerby fatally shot a churchgoer who threw rocks and struck a paramedic with a shovel
A Moscow resident attacked worshippers at the Church of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women in Moscow’s Maryino district, Russian media reported.
Premier Koretskyi announced a 'strict budget-saving regime' for government funds
Premier Koretskyi stated that the government is implementing a 'strict budget-saving regime' for government funds. He mentioned that 70 billion hryvnias, not allocated for defense expenditures, have already been identified to be redirected to the army's needs. According to him, social payments, including pensions and salaries, will be made as usual. Koretskyi also reported that Ukraine could receive 30 billion hryvnias from partners by the end of the year if all obligations are fulfilled.
Rada Sends Draft Law on VAT for Foreign Packages Back for Revision
The Rada has sent back the draft law on implementing VAT for packages from abroad for government revision. This concerns draft law No. 15460, reports a correspondent from Suspilne. Currently, international packages valued up to 150 euros are not subject to VAT. The draft law proposes to tax all packages regardless of value. The tax would not be paid by Ukrainian buyers, but by online platforms or their intermediaries.
Ukrainian Parliament Plans to Change Procedures During Air Alerts
The Ukrainian Parliament plans to change procedures during air alerts. Deputies will descend to shelters, but parliamentary sessions will not automatically be interrupted, and voting will continue from safe locations. This was reported by MP Olha Vasyliievska-Smahliuk from the Servant of the People party. After an alert is declared, parliament members will have about 10 minutes to reach the shelter, where the session will continue. 330 seats have been prepared for deputies, and they will be able to vote from there.
Putin-Modi meeting at SCO: Can Russia-India ties hold?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) su… [+6955 chars]
Russia continues drone barrage on Kyiv for 5th day
Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region stretched into the fifth day on Monday, with near round-the-clock air raid sirens disrupting daily life for millions. … [+2766 chars]
Lubinets: 423 educational institutions destroyed by enemy shelling since start of full-scale war
Since the start of the full-scale war, 4,650 educational institutions have been damaged by Russian shelling, and 423 have been completely destroyed.