Russia/Ukraine War
Intensity of attacks on Donbass, Novorossiya directly linked to Western subsidies — envoy
Rodion Miroshnik said that after the 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine was approved by the EU in April, a sharp escalation began
Militants carried out more than 10 attacks injuring two people in southern Thailand
The perpetrators set fire to vehicles belonging to utility services, damaged cell phone towers, and attacked administrative buildings and a shop, Thai PBS reported
More than 20 people injured in earthquake near Tokyo
No abnormal situations were recorded at the nuclear facilities, the fire service reported
Protests in Ukraine unlikely to change regime, expert believes
Alexander Dudchak, a leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries, said that the protests "can be used as a formal pretext" if there is an order "to replace Zelensky"
New corruption scandal in Kiev directly involves Zelensky, former PM says
Nikolay Azarov added that the new scandal involves "people who came to his office almost every day"
Nearly 70 houses damaged, 15 people injured in fire and explosion in Taiwan — newspaper
According to Taipei Times, by now, the fire was extinguished
Nvidia in $6 billion deal to create competitor to Chinese AI models — WSJ
According to sources cited by the newspaper, the deal will allow the company to use AI startup Poolside’s technologies and hire most of its engineers
82,000 square meters of St. Petersburg warehouse on fire — Emergencies Ministry
The warehouse building measures 680 by 120 meters
Ukraine has only 72% of minimum gas volume required for winter by end of summer
If the current rates are maintained, Ukraine will put no more than 12.1 bcm into the storages by November 1 out of the required 13.2 billion cubic meters
West may replace Zelensky with ‘cheaper character’ — expert
According to Alexander Dudchak, a leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries, Vladimir Zelensky puts too much into his pocket
Gaining control of Kudiyevka, Russia advances on two settlements at once — expert
Andrey Marochko says Russian troops are advancing towards Bugayevka and Goptovka
Air defense system repels attack by six drones flying towards Moscow — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin says emergency services specialists are working at the site where the debris fell
US may be forced to take unpopular measures over mounting debt — WP
The story says that the US pays about $1 trillion annually in interest on the national debt
Ukraine war briefing: Macron focuses on delivery of missile interceptors as Russian attacks intensify
French president is working on European alternatives to US Patriot missile system and expresses ‘horror’ at deadly attack on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih. What we know on day 1,6…
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes chiefs after censorship row
The Pentagon has fired senior Stars and Stripes staff after they accused it of threatening the newspaper’s editorial independence Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia expands control zone in Novogrigorovka in DPR with drones — expert
Andrey Marochko says almost all Ukrainian units have retreated from the settlement
Kiev builds up grouping near Druzhkovka to contain Russia — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, there is an influx of enemy personnel and equipment both in the settlement of Raiskoye and in Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka
Kiev sends elite units to stabilize front in Dobropolye, DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko says Ukrainian command is trying to stabilize the situation amid a panic-ridden sentiment in the army caused by the advance of Russian forces
Prince Harry and his family not to return to Britain permanently — The Times
A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told the newspaper that they are not sure how long their stay would last
EU nations push windfall tax on oil giants over Iran war profits – media
Six EU nations are reportedly pushing for a windfall tax on oil companies’ excess profits as the Iran war drives up energy prices Read Full Article at RT.com
Seven people injured in earthquake in Tokyo area
The victims suffered mostly bruises, the fire service reported
Small aircraft crashes into water near beach in Florida — police
The sole occupant of the plane was taken to hospital
Iranians not fighting for Hezbollah in southern Lebanon — official
Mahmoud Qamati, deputy head of the Hezbollah political council, also condemned the Lebanese government’s intention to disarm all illegal groups in the country
Ukraine attacks Donetsk People’s Republic eight times in 24 hours, wounding two people
Six residential buildings, a car, and three civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged