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Conflict & Security · European UnionTrump says Putin will not attack NATO
Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not intend to attack NATO territory. He also confirmed that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Russia and Ukraine with a proposal to end the war.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaPutin says Ukraine's 40-day offensive cost Russia 1% of GDP
Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine's 40-day offensive caused economic losses of about 1% of Russia's GDP, with disruptions to maritime and industrial infrastructure. Reports vary on the extent of damage to Russian ships and refineries.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian drone attack closes Ukraine-Romania border crossing
Russian forces attacked the Orlivka ferry crossing on the Ukrainian-Romanian border with drones overnight. The crossing was temporarily closed, with traffic diverted to other points. Fires at the site were localized by rescue teams.
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Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' by striking Russian economic targets and vowed retaliation. Ukraine has escalated drone strikes on infrastructure, including oil refineries and warehouses, while Russia has responded with strikes on Ukrainian economic targets like grain exports.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky meets Kellogg, seeks Patriot missiles for winter defence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with former US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv, discussing intensified Russian attacks and the urgent need for enhanced ballistic missile defense. Zelensky expressed Ukraine's readiness to purchase Patriot missile system ammunition.
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Politics · UkraineUkraine parliament confirms Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister after Fedorov dismissal
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister on 19 August 2026, replacing Mykhailo Fedorov after a contentious reshuffle. The vote followed public protests and criticism of Fedorov’s dismissal, while Khmara pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s defence amid ongoing war with Russia.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussia builds 10 drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus, putting Warsaw in range
Russia has constructed at least ten new drone launch bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, containing about 59 launch rails for long-range attack drones. The sites could allow strikes on NATO territory, including Warsaw, according to satellite imagery and intelligence reports.
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Politics · European UnionEU foreign chief Kallas announces largest Russia sanctions expansion since 2022
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans for the bloc’s most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the war began, increasing sanctioned entities by a third. The EU estimates sanctions have already cost Russia over €1 trillion. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineLavrov accuses US of intelligence support for Ukraine strikes, vows to destroy Western supplies
Sergei Lavrov stated Russia has submitted questions to the US State Department about alleged intelligence support for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. He announced intensified efforts to destroy Western military supplies to Ukraine and ruled out immediate peace talks, which have stalled since February 2023.
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Conflict & Security · UkrainePoland arrests Russian accused of plotting to kill Ukrainian-American in Warsaw
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen on 7 August 2026, accusing him of plotting to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the operation, carried out with US intelligence, was unprecedented as the first alleged Russian attempt to attack an American in a NATO state.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussia postpones Dronnitsa drone forum over Ukrainian attack fears
The annual Dronnitsa forum for Russian military drone operators was postponed after intelligence suggested Ukraine planned a combined missile and drone attack. The event was scheduled 120 km from President Vladimir Putin’s Valdai residence, requiring heightened security measures.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine finds US-made Nvidia chip in Russia’s new S-71M cruise missile
Ukrainian military intelligence reported finding an Nvidia Jetson Orin computer module in Russia’s S-71M Monochrome cruise missile, suggesting the use of artificial intelligence. The missile, launched from a Su-57 aircraft, can carry a 250-kilogram warhead and fly up to 400 km. Western components continue to reach Russia despite sanctions.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelenski says US Patriot missile deliveries are monthly but insufficient
President Volodimir Zelenski revealed Ukraine has a US agreement for monthly Patriot missile deliveries but called the quantity inadequate for air defence. Russia launched six missiles the previous night, none intercepted. Outlets diverged on whether the deal was new and on Ukraine’s production capacity.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussian 'black widow' marriages exploit soldier death benefits
A scheme in Russia involves women marrying soldiers before deployment to claim death benefits if they are killed. The scam has sparked investigations and public outrage, with families of deceased soldiers left without compensation. Reports vary on the scale and response from authorities.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussian embassy in Italy blames Ukraine for Moscow restaurant bombing
The Russian embassy in Italy attributed a bombing at a Moscow restaurant that killed five people to Ukraine, calling the perpetrators 'Kyiv terrorists' and claiming the attack aimed to frighten Italians working in Russia. Outlets diverged on whether to include the embassy's stated motive.
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