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Ukrainian Kate Koval, who was supposed to start for LSU, revealed that she left following the addition of Russian player Anna Minaeva: "Not an easy decision. People close to me have been killed and wounded."

The name of historian and writer Artem Kirpichenok, who went missing after arriving in Israel, has been linked to a high-profile security case. Russian media report that the indictment filed today for espionage-related activities refers to Kirpichenok, who has been out of contact since August 2.

Israeli airline El Al sought to resume flights to Russia by proposing a route to Saint Petersburg instead of Moscow due to security concerns. Russia rejected the request, linking the decision to Israel's refusal to allow Aeroflot to operate in the country.

Assassination attempt on a senior officer in the Russian Air Force: 'The shooter arrived at the house on a motorcycle and shot him in the head'. The officer is seriously wounded. According to unverified reports, it is a general who commands a strategic bomber squadron and was accused of attacking a children's hospital in Kyiv. At the same time, footage was released of a massive explosion of an...

The Russian President made a surprising statement at an economic forum in the country's east, suggesting a real chance for a political settlement to end the war in Ukraine with the support of world powers.

US intelligence warns that Putin may test NATO with a limited attack. Russia is building drone launch bases within a range of nearly 1,000 km, and a sharp increase in Russian air activity is already being recorded. Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, a former senior NATO official, estimates that an invasion of a member state is still unlikely, but warns of a more sophisticated scenario: "Putin is...

The heads of the NATO alliance and the European Union sent a sharp warning to Moscow today (Thursday) and announced preparations for a joint response to what they defined as an aggressive and dangerous Russian pattern of action on the continent's soil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified that the attack on the Leipzig/Halle airport in...

The Maldives has emerged as a transit hub for goods heading to Russia in violation of Western sanctions. Hundreds of millions of dollars in dual-use items have been processed through the local airport.

A day after Germany accused Moscow of sending explosive drones to Leipzig Airport, the President of the European Commission declared that "we must be prepared to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better." At the same time, German authorities are investigating a suspected additional sabotage attack against the country's power infrastructure.

Within 24 hours, two acts of sabotage were carried out on power grid infrastructure in Germany. In one of the attacks, homemade rockets loaded with explosives were found, but authorities are refraining from immediate accusations. The German government has criticized Russia over a drone attack attempt at an airport a month ago and announced a series of tough measures.

They fled Russia and received Israeli citizenship, but the Kremlin continues to pursue them. Moscow has initiated 22 legal proceedings against immigrants, attempting to seize their assets. A senior Israeli minister admits: "We are the only country in the West that allows such things."

A secret Russian program, ongoing since 2023, is designed to help Iran develop advanced propulsion technology. This development helps Iran close a critical gap in its armament capabilities and produce particularly lethal weapons. As part of the program, Russia has repeatedly sent its leading scientists to Iran.

Bair Tsyrenov, a candidate for the Russian parliament from the Republic of Buryatia, published a video in which citizens ask politically explosive questions. He concludes the video with the slogan "Power to the people, peace in the world."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez claimed that "Russian and Israeli networks" spread false information that triggered a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Sanchez did not provide evidence for his claims but ruled out Moroccan involvement in the crisis.

Moscow has announced it is preparing for large-scale strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. Meanwhile, the death toll from a strike on an ammunition depot near Kyiv has risen to 38, with four people still missing.

Facing difficulties on the front, Moscow is increasing sabotage, cyberattacks, and espionage across the continent to sow fear and undermine support for Ukraine. In the West, they warn of further escalation attempts.

Russia is demanding information regarding the fate of historian Artem Kirpichenok, who disappeared after arriving in Israel on August 2. In an appeal to the UN, Moscow stated the cause of arrest is unknown and requested access to legal counsel and medical care: "It is reasonable to believe the arrest stems from his political views."

"Britain is evil number one," said Vladimir Putin's senior advisor, threatening to attack targets in the kingdom. Although since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia has already carried out various threats against countries in Europe, not all leaders of the continent feel threatened: "If someone has a crystal ball - great, but I don't see evidence that supports the fact that Russia will...

According to American intelligence assessments, Russian President Vladimir Putin views the US as weakened, seeing an opportunity to expand operations against European allies. Amid this, the CIA Director visited Moscow on a secret mission.

According to the AP news agency, the US Army is facing a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe following the fighting in Iran. The shortage raises concerns about the vulnerability of NATO countries in the event of a Russian attack.

The Qatari Prime Minister met with senior officials in Tehran to urge diplomacy, but the White House clarified that no negotiations are taking place and that the economic pressure campaign continues. Meanwhile, NATO is sounding the alarm over a critical shortage of Patriot missiles, fearing the alliance could be exposed to Russian strikes.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow may attack British military targets in response to Ukraine's use of British missiles, accusing London and Paris of escalating the conflict.

The explosive device was detonated in a vehicle near a supermarket, and according to reports, an officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel was killed and his wife was seriously injured. The immediate suspect is Kyiv, which has been attributed with a series of assassinations on Russian soil in recent weeks. The Kremlin denies that the CIA director warned Vladimir Putin not to attack NATO...

Moscow reacts sharply to the expansion of military aid to Kyiv and warns London and Paris of the consequences. Britain is expected to assist Ukraine in the domestic production of long-range Storm Shadow missiles. At the same time, Russia reported a drone attack on the nuclear complex in Zaporizhzhia.

Bloomberg citing Kremlin sources: there are no more negotiations, Russia is preparing to escalate missile attacks. In Moscow, there is a growing assessment that Vladimir Putin may use tactical nuclear weapons as a last resort. Yesterday, the CIA director arrived in Moscow for an unusual visit, assessment: he warned against escalation. The worrying reports of the last week.

OpenAI has exposed a Russian influence campaign that exploited AI to promote a fictitious Israeli "research institute" called the International Burke Institute (IBI). The operation used plagiarized academic work and fabricated indices to present Russia in a positive light.

Kanye West announced two shows in St. Petersburg, but the designated stadium has now announced that no contract was signed and the event will not take place on its premises. The organizers insist: "The show has not been cancelled."

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed today (Wednesday) the visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow and said that the visit is "related to coordination between intelligence agencies."

Andy Burnham tightened ties with Ukraine in his first weeks in office, and experts warn that Vladimir Putin may try to make the UK pay a price for this stance.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned of a possible attack by Russia: "The Kremlin is expected to target Britain." In the United Kingdom, a campaign has been launched for citizens to prepare for national emergencies. A senior British source told the "Daily Mail": "Russia will want to send a message through actions, something big is coming."

CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian officials. According to CNN, the US concurrently requested that Ukraine halt drone and missile strikes on Russian territory from Monday through Wednesday.

The 24-year-old is suspected of belonging to a group that planned attacks and sabotage in NATO member states, according to an investigation by the German magazine Der Spiegel. Among the charges: smuggling explosives into Ukraine and attempted terrorist attacks. "If the devices had exploded, everyone in the vicinity would have been in danger," it was written.

A US Air Force military transport aircraft landed Tuesday at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport after departing from Riga. The purpose of the flight and the identity of those on board remain unknown.

Activists have appealed to authorities in Moscow to take action to determine the fate of Artem Kirpichenok, who they say landed at Ben Gurion Airport at the beginning of the month and has since disappeared.

A Russian loitering munition crashed into a gas station in Zaporizhzhia, killing three people. Unlike previous incidents, this drone was not human-operated but autonomously selected its target using an AI system.

Estimates are growing that Vladimir Putin is expected to order a massive mobilization. Russia has conducted large-scale readiness exercises ahead of a potential widespread draft, which would be highly unpopular. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing a severe political crisis.

After striking 24 facilities of Wildberries, known as the "Russian Amazon," Ukraine has declared the e-commerce giant Ozon its next target. Since Saturday, drone strikes have hit 6 of the company's warehouses, causing shares to plummet by 12%. Putin warned that Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" and vowed retaliation against sensitive Ukrainian economic sectors.

Western intelligence officials claim that Russia is using local criminals to carry out arson and sabotage at arms factories in Europe, in an attempt to disrupt supplies to Ukraine and test how far they can go without dragging NATO into a direct confrontation.

The Russian ambassador to Israel arrived at the Alexander Courtyard in the Old City with a large delegation, days after claiming that "only legal procedures need to be completed" to transfer the historic site to Moscow. In Israel, it is emphasized that no decision has yet been made. The Ukrainian nuns who operate the place: "Russian clergy have already asked us 'when are you leaving?'"

A Russian word surged by 1,000% to the top of hot searches in Israel, against the backdrop of reports on pension increases in Russia starting in September. However, an examination of the agreement with Israel reveals that one of the prominent benefits — doubling the fixed component for those aged 80 and over — is not paid to pension recipients living in Israel. At the same time, thousands of...

Alongside the cultural myth, history proves that the month of August often brings a sequence of difficult events in Russia. Against the backdrop of the ongoing war and the downplaying of crises, there is growing concern over a 'Black August'.

After Ukraine increased attacks against economic targets in Russia, Putin threatened to strike its "most sensitive sectors." At the same time, Macron promised Zelensky to accelerate shipments of missiles and defense systems to Kyiv.

Berlin is promoting a system of four types of missiles, including weapons that will reach a range of thousands of kilometers. In the plan: American cruise missiles, joint developments with the UK, and the purchase of Ukrainian missiles. The goal: to strengthen deterrence against Moscow and make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe.

Vladimir Putin's army continues to target civilian infrastructure. Drones struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, while rescue teams were operating on-site. At least 14 people were killed and 121 injured, including dozens of children. Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as an act of terrorism and vowed a response. New footage shows a Ukrainian...

German security services located two pistols and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, allegedly hidden by Russian intelligence. Authorities have launched an investigation into preparations for an assassination attempt, amid threats against opponents of Vladimir Putin and senior figures in the German arms industry.

An investigation in The Atlantic reveals that Ukraine planned to disable Moscow airports with AI-powered drone swarms to pressure Vladimir Putin into a ceasefire.

The President of Slovenia denied any connection to Moscow. Her long-time friend, a Russian native, had traveled with her to the country several times in the past. The parliament demands an investigation into the possibility of Russian interference in the country's security and integrity.

Since the end of 2024, Kim Jong Un has been sending masses of soldiers to fight in Ukraine. Now, the number of soldiers from North Korea who will fight on Ukrainian soil is only increasing.

Conor Kennedy, a scion of the American 'dynasty' and son of the Health Minister in the Trump administration—remembered for a romance with singer Taylor Swift—served in the Ukrainian army. Now, almost 4 years later, a Moscow court has declared him wanted and issued an arrest warrant for the offense of 'fighting as a mercenary.'

More than four years after sinking the cruiser "Moskva", Kyiv managed to strike the frigate "Admiral Makarov" in the port of Novorossiysk in a drone attack. The ship and another frigate were severely damaged and will require at least a year to return to service.