Russia/Ukraine War
Poland says it foiled Russian plot to kill Ukrainian rapper Kyivstoner
Poland has detained a suspect in a plot to assassinate Ukrainian rapper Albert Vasyliev, known as Kyivstoner, the Polish radio station RMF FM reported, citing sources.
Ukraine slaps sanctions on companies, vessels suspected of illegal grain exports
The list includes 13 vessels, 11 people and 28 companies
437 civilians dead, 2,610 hurt: the UN says July was the worst month for Ukraine’s civilians in more than four years
At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July 2026, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said in a report.
Drone threat halts Russia’s main Black Sea oil terminal, which normally ships 700,000 barrels a day
The Sheskharis oil terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk halted operations after a Ukrainian drone attack, sources told Reuters.
Korean people showed iron will by expelling Japanese in 1945 — Russian defense minister
Andrey Belousov highlighted that the victory in the struggle for Korean independence had made a significant contribution to the end of World War II
US likely to opt for sanctions instead of military action against Cuba — agency
According to the agency, Washington’s plan is to cut off Cuba’s revenue sources
Russia increases electricity exports to Kazakhstan by 20.3% in 1H
Kazakhstan accounted for 94% of Russia’s electricity imports in the reporting period
Construction of road bridge between Russia, North Korea nearing completion — minister
Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov noted that the traffic would begin on the bridge very soon
Ukrainian ore exports fall 27% in seven months — publication
Ore export revenue fell to $1.08 bln in seven months and to $148 mln in July
France might have lost hundreds of soldiers in Ukraine — law enforcement
The source recalled that France was one of the few NATO countries that did not shy to send its career servicemen to take part in combat operations
Meltdowns and meager meals: How bad is the situation aboard US aircraft carrier attacking Iran?
USS Abraham Lincoln has reportedly come close to the breaking point as its crew struggles with supply shortages and mental exhaustion Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump confirms return of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from Middle East
The US leader rejected claims that the mission of the USS Abraham Lincoln was too long
Up to 25,000 mercenaries from 107 countries fight for Ukraine since 2014
97.5% of them have been recruited since 2022
Ukrainian grain exports fall 70% since beginning of August — minister
Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotsky believes opportunities to partially increase exports via rail and Danube ports remain
Apple warns users in 110 countries about spyware attacks — TechCrunch
According to the publication, the notification appears directly on the iPhone’s lock screen
Oil companies increasing fuel supplies to most vulnerable regions — cabinet
Instructions have been issued to monitor fuel prices for agricultural producers as well as retail prices at gas stations
Russian stock market ends week with main indices down
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index decreased by 4.29%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell by 5.13%
Nigel Farage wins ‘victory against the establishment’
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has retaken his seat in parliament after winning a by-election boycotted by the UK’s establishment parties Read Full Article at RT.com
Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco facility in Najran
According to the Houthi source, the operation was conducted in response to the violation of the Yemeni sovereignty by Saudi warplanes
Over 60 vessels redirected by US military since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM
Three vessels were disabled and two were boarded to ensure compliance
Over 220 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day
On-duty air defense systems intercepted the Ukrainian UAVs over nine Russian regions
Spain investigates possible shotgun marks found on Gibraltar’s oldest orca
The oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar and Gulf of Cadiz population appeared in the strait this week
Russia’s Chikunova wins gold at 2026 European Aquatics Championships
Great Britain's Angharad Evans won silver and Ireland’s Mona McSharry packed the bronze
Houthis attack Yemeni port of Mokha with missiles, drones
The Houthis also attempted an attack on an oil tanker in the Bab El Mandeb Strait