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War in Ukraine
On Aug. 26, the largest attack of the war targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing major power disruptions. Officials warn these strikes endanger nuclear facility safety.
Aug. 30
Putin
News broke this week that Elon Musk has a couple of Russian oligarchs as investors in his “X” Twitter company. They are small shareholders, but his coziness with the Kremlin is nothing new.
Aug. 30
War in Ukraine
Despite Russia's invasion in 2022 and conflict with Moscow-backed separatists since 2014, Ukraine has continued to allow Russian gas to transit its territory to Europe.
Aug. 30
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s river Seym, which originates in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, is polluted with unknown substances, which has led to a mass death of fish and a ban on swimming.
Aug. 29
Energy
Drones attacked an oil storage facility in the Kirov region of Russia, 1500 km from the Ukrainian border. This is the first drone attack in this region.
Aug. 29
Russia
Paris has accused the tech entrepreneur of enabling criminal activities through his Telegram messenger platform. Durov’s controversial detention has sparked debates on the limits of free speech.
Aug. 28
War in Ukraine
According to the survey, Russians have adapted to the war in Ukraine and sanctions largely because they are not directly involved and can continue their everyday lives.
Aug. 28
Russia
Drones produced by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) launched a large-scale attack on the Atlas oil depot in the Rostov region. The fire has engulfed the storage tanks.
Aug. 28
War in Ukraine
Kyiv has repeatedly asked the Biden administration to remove restrictions on using American long-range missiles within Russia to enhance its offensive capabilities.
Aug. 27
War in Ukraine
Russia’s latest massive attack on Ukraine has led to widespread blackouts once again, with Kyiv claiming that repair work can only commence after demining due to the use of cluster munitions.
Aug. 27
Ukraine
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kursk nuclear plant, which lies less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the active frontlines.
Aug. 27
War in Ukraine
Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, killing at least four people and battering the country's already weakened energy grid, officials said.
Aug. 27
Russia
President Zelensky previously told Indian media that air defenses guard Putin’s dachas, Moscow, and St. Petersburg, but not “ordinary towns.”
Aug. 27
Russia
An explosion at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Omsk, which produces supplies for the Russian military, sparked a fire covering 1,000 square meters. Two people were hospitalized.
Aug. 26
War in Ukraine
At times refraining from action when one is capable is as grievous as actual aggression. This is exactly what we are seeing with West’s insistence on handcuffing Ukraine.
Aug. 26
Russia
Drones hit new high-rise buildings in Engels and Saratov, Russia, when likely targeting military sites. One woman is understood to be in a critical condition.
Aug. 26
A live broadcast on North Korean state TV saw seven members of Putin’s delegation thrown out for unknowingly breaking protocol by entering before the “Supreme Leader.”
Jun. 20