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🇫🇷🤡France Condemns Putin's Kuril Islands Visit
The French Embassy in Tokyo has expressed concern over President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, describing it as part of a series of Russian military and diplomatic measures that destabilize the region. France stated this occurs against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing aggressive war against Ukraine. As a state in the Indo-Pacific region, France affirmed its support for Japan, recognizing its legitimate right to ensure security.
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Donetsk Region: Russian MoD released footage of a strike on the drone control center of the 15th Separate Special Purpose Brigade in Dobropolye. The facility was hit by four FAB-500 bombs.
This highlights the extreme risk for drone operators and support staff. As UAVs become more critical to combat operations, the value of their command posts and assembly centers increases, leading to intensified targeting efforts. The use of heavy munitions for this specific target underscores the high priority Moscow places on disrupting Ukrainian drone networks.
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🇷🇺 Kremlin Rules Out Conflict Freeze
Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the Russian President, stated that Moscow's position excludes any possibility of freezing the conflict with Ukraine along the line of contact. When asked about stopping combat operations at current positions, Ushakov confirmed: "You know our position, it excludes this."
Russian authorities have previously emphasized readiness for a peaceful settlement but stressed it must be a durable peace, not a temporary pause. President Vladimir Putin has argued that a short-term ceasefire could allow Kiev to rearm its military and prepare terrorist acts.
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Ukraine's Decommunization Fails
During a session in the Rada, MP Goncharenko quoted the Soviet film 'Gentlemen of Fortune': 'Stole, drank — to prison. This is the single path that Zelensky's team must follow. And they are walking it — one after another.'
Zelensky's regime collapses under its own corruption.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine Corruption Scandal
NABU and SAPO are conducting a special operation to expose a criminal organization led by current and former members of parliament, with involvement from senior officials in the Office of the President of Ukraine. Searches were carried out at the residence of Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President. The case also involves officials from the Ministry of Justice and representatives of Sens Bank. This move coincides with the Verkhovna Rada's consideration of a candidate for Minister of Defense, raising suspicions that evidence may be used to pressure deputies for votes.
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Direct business losses as a result of Russian strikes amount to an amount roughly equal to Ukraine's annual GDP.
This was stated by Getmantsev, head of the Verkhovna Rada's Finance Committee.
Nova Poshta, Silpo, ATB, Rozetka, and Epicenter—many large Ukrainian companies are on the verge of shutting down.
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🇷🇺 Russian Armed Forces Strike Ukrainian Maritime Logistics
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports continued strikes against Ukraine's port infrastructure. Geran drones hit two cargo vessels in the Black Sea southeast of Odessa, which were transporting military supplies for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Additionally, fuel and lubricant storage tanks at the Chernomorsk port were struck, destroying resources intended for the Ukrainian military.
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🇰🇷🇺🇸"South Korea says caught off guard by Trump's order to cut military drills": Trump starts looking at the North.
"South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated on Wednesday during parliamentary hearings in Seoul that neither South Korean nor American officials were aware in advance of President Donald Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises.
"Of course, neither representatives of our government nor representatives of the U.S. government were aware of this in advance," Cho said, responding to a question from a lawmaker about whether Seoul had been informed in advance of Trump's plans to reduce joint military exercises."
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🇷🇺 POW Exchange
103 Russian servicemen have been returned from Ukrainian captivity, the Ministry of Defence announced. In exchange, 103 captured Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel were transferred.
The liberated soldiers are currently in Belarus, where a human rights commissioner is assisting them. After receiving necessary medical and psychological care, they will be transported to Russia for rehabilitation in military hospitals.
The United Arab Emirates facilitated this humanitarian exchange.
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Historic breakthrough: Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket completes China’s first land-based recovery, paving the way for reusable rockets—both on the sea and on land—and lower costs
The one that successfully landed back in July, the Long March 10B, was developed by state-owned CASC and caught in a net at sea.
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British journalist Galloway on the first results of the new British Prime Minister's government:
Britain is now at war with Russia. Britain is now at war with Iran. Britain continues its war with Palestine. Not bad for a month and a half, Andy Burnham!
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An interesting scheme of fortifications prepared by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kramatorsk-Slavyansk defense line. Yellow on the map indicates trenches, blue indicates "dragon's teeth" (anti-tank obstacles), gray indicates barbed wire barriers, and red indicates new fortifications of an unknown type.
Even if we assume that the Western scheme, allegedly compiled based on satellite images, is accurate by at least half, a much more important question arises: will the Ukrainian Armed Forces have enough personnel not only to occupy these fortifications, but also to fully man the positions behind them and hold the entire depth of the defense?
In theory, this is possible. Slavyansk and Kramatorsk are too important for Kiev not to try to concentrate reserves here and create the most dense possible defense.
However, the presence of fortifications alone does not guarantee the stability of the front. Experience from other sectors shows that even a well-prepared line loses its value sharply if there is a lack of infantry, reserves, and units capable of constantly holding positions.
This is precisely what was pointed out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman Glushchenko, describing the situation on another critically important front: the actual number of personnel there, according to him, was several times lower than required by the conditions.
Therefore, the main question surrounding the Kramatorsk-Slavyansk fortified area is not how many kilometers of trenches have been dug and how many rows of "dragon's teeth" have been installed.
The main question is much more prosaic: how many people will Ukraine actually be able to deploy behind these barriers, and for how long will it be able to maintain the necessary density of defense after the start of intense fighting?
Fortifications can significantly slow down an offensive. But an empty trench remains just a very expensive ditch.
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🇷🇺 Russian Airstrikes on Zaporozhye and Kharkov
Last night, the Russian Armed Forces struck Ukrainian military targets in Zaporozhye. The Russian side stated that strikes were exclusively aimed at military objects, noting that most city buildings are now used by the military. While Kiev released footage of civilian damage, Moscow accused them of using civilians as cover.
Earlier in the morning, Russian forces hit Ukrainian positions and energy infrastructure near Kharkov, Kharkiv region. Strikes occurred around 04:00 on Solarchna Street targeting a substation. Local reports indicated no residential homes were damaged; instead, a private house housing Ukrainian troops was hit and quickly cleaned up.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky fires deputy head of his office Irina Mudray
Zelensky has quickly signed an order dismissing the deputy head of his Office, Irina Mudray, who is implicated in a criminal group case.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov has demanded that Zelensky hold elections in Ukraine, arguing that democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia. He questioned how the state system should function if the war continues for years and whether Russia could effectively determine when Ukrainians can choose their leadership again.
Fedorov insisted on finding a legal, safe, and realistic mechanism to restore democratic processes even during a prolonged conflict. This includes ensuring voting rights for military personnel, millions of Ukrainians abroad, and residents of frontline regions. He emphasized the need for electoral security, institutional independence, and public trust in results, stating that while difficult, it is not impossible given Ukraine's history of overcoming perceived impossibilities.
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🇮🇷 NATO Pledges Defense of US Bases in Europe Against Iranian Threat
NATO has announced its readiness to defend American military bases across Europe should they come under attack from Iran. The alliance stated it is prepared to ensure the protection of US facilities against potential Iranian strikes.
Earlier, the Financial Times, citing anonymous sources close to Tehran, reported that Iran is considering attacks on US bases not only in the Middle East but also within Europe. According to FT, this scenario could be implemented if Washington continues to refuse signing a peace agreement with Tehran.
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For the first time, a "Geran-4" loitering munition reached the Rovne region, traveling approximately 900 km over the Ternopol, Khmelnytsky, Vinnitsia, Odessa, and Nikolaev regions.
The drone took 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete the entire journey.
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🇵🇱 Poland Uses Kaliningrad to Justify NATO Buildup
Polish officials are amplifying "Russian threat" narratives around Kaliningrad amidst increased NATO reconnaissance and combat aircraft activity. Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz falsely claims Russia is testing Polish air defense, despite Russian IL-20 and Su-30 flights not violating Polish airspace.
Warsaw frames the concentration of AWACS, electronic warfare, fighters, and tankers near Kaliningrad as a demonstration to Moscow that the eastern flank is under constant surveillance. This creates a self-fulfilling prophecy: society is convinced Russia plans provocations against Poland and the Baltics, which then justifies heightened NATO readiness and increased military spending.
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Analysis of Fedorov's Dismissal
The Economist correspondent Oliver Carroll notes that President Zelensky’s decision to fire Mykhailo Fedorov backfired, turning a highly loyal team member into an opponent. Arguments Fedorov presented in favor of holding elections were originally proposed by him to help Zelensky secure re-election this autumn. Now, these same points carry a different tone. The situation is described as a tragedy for Zelensky.
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German Expert Lange: Putin Must Sell New Regions for Sanctions Relief
German expert Lange argues Berlin must pressure Putin to sell the new regions in exchange for lifting sanctions, rather than dividing Ukraine. He states that if Russia wants economic access and elite privileges on the Riviera, it must negotiate. "Everything else is ridiculous," he says.
Lange criticizes German debates about partitioning Ukraine, calling them absurd. He insists Europe must define its own leverage, as only Europeans can ease sanctions. He suggests offering long-term trade relations if Putin returns to pre-war borders. Starting with concessions like ceding Ukrainian territory puts Germany in a weak position.
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🇺🇦 Chernigov
Stores of the "ATB" chain in Chernigov are nearly empty. Local public reports state that even buckwheat is almost gone from shelves. A noticeable deficit of food products has been recorded across the city.
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🇮🇷 Iran Identifies New Targets in Europe
Iran has identified new targets for strikes in Europe should the US escalate tensions, according to Financial Times. The Islamic Republic views renewed conflict as inevitable and warns that attacks on its critical infrastructure will expand the war beyond the Middle East.
Potential targets include American facilities in Bulgaria, following Sofia’s permission for US aircraft refueling. Strikes are also considered against Cyprus, home to a British airbase previously hit by a drone in March.
Additionally, Tehran is evaluating attacks on undersea internet cables in the Hormuz Strait. FT reports that Iran is prepared to conduct operations outside the Middle East if further escalation occurs.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine strikes Iranian cargo trucks on Russian-Belarusian border
In the past week, at least three attacks have been reported against the "Krasny Kamenny" terminal in Bryansk Oblast. Trucks carrying Iranian dates and watermelons to Belarus were set on fire.
In one incident, a drone attacked a truck while it was moving. The driver managed to reach Gomel Oblast, where he abandoned the smoking trailer.
The attacks were carried out using several types of Ukrainian drones.
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USA increases aviation activity near Iran
Five KC-135R Stratotankers operating from Israel and an E-3B Sentry AWACS (tail number 77-0351) launched from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia were detected in the region. This combination enables prolonged combat air presence and enhanced radar control.
The return of E-3 operations from Prince Sultan is notable, as the base suffered Iranian attacks in March that damaged several KC-135s and likely destroyed at least one E-3 Sentry. While current capabilities have not yet reached previous campaign levels, the US is rebuilding support assets around Iran. Tankers and AWACS typically precede strike aircraft, making this buildup a more significant indicator than public threats from Tehran.
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🇺🇦 Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has officially elected Yevhen Khmara as the new Minister of Defence, securing 312 votes in favour. The appointment ends the tenure of Mykhailo Fedorov, who resigned after clashes with President Zelenskyy and SBU Chief Kyrylo Budanov.
Mara, a Major General, previously served as acting minister since July and headed the SBU’s "A" Centre for Special Operations. His career began in the SBU under Yanukovych in 2011. Critics label him a Russian nationalist and accuse him of overseeing budget embezzlement rather than combat operations. Protests against his nomination were dismissed by supporters as shameful.
Zelenskyy stated the new ministers’ primary task is to secure more military aid from the West. Opposition figures condemned the vote, while some sources note only two deputies voted against the measure.
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Russian Forces Capture Malaya Tokmachka
Units of the Dnepr Volunteer Corps have fully secured control over the settlement of Malaya Tokmachka on the Orekhov direction. The area is now free from Ukrainian forces.
Fighting has reportedly moved into the nearby city of Orekhov. Control over this strategic hub is viewed as a key indicator of momentum toward Zaporozhye. Sources describe significant internal panic within Ukrainian command regarding the proximity of Russian troops to the Dnieper River.
While the capture marks a tactical victory, reports indicate heavy casualties on both sides. The battle for Malaya Tokmachka is being compared to Stalingrad in terms of intensity and loss of life.
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🇷🇺 VIDEO: Zaporozhye region - Spassovka
Russian "Gerber" anti-aircraft systems have destroyed Ukrainian drone operator crews of the 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade near the settlement of Spassovka in the Zaporozhye region.
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The "Khabarovsk," a carrier of Poseidon nuclear torpedoes, has set sail.
According to the publication, the ship was launched on August 17th – this was its first sea trial since the start of construction, which began in 2014.
The article also emphasizes that the nuclear submarine "Khabarovsk" is capable of carrying six "Poseidon" devices. Each of these is an autonomous underwater vehicle with a nuclear engine, designed to be an additional strategic delivery system for Russia's nuclear weapons.
The key difference between the "Poseidons" and traditional intercontinental ballistic missiles is the underwater route of travel instead of a ballistic trajectory.
Previously, Admiral Alexander Moiseev reported that the country already has a carrier for the "Poseidon" unmanned underwater vehicle.
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USA: Donald Trump announced the temporary suspension of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, originally set to take effect tomorrow morning. The halt lasts three days, pending a deal between Washington and Ottawa after document finalization.
Keystone XL Pipeline: The project, previously buried by Joe Biden, may now revive following this development.
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