Stepan Haftko
Ratko Mladić died at the age of 84 while undergoing treatment after suffering strokes. He was serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes.
Russia cut most budget expenditures by 35%, leaving defense and social payments untouched. On August 24, the deficit reached 8.654 trillion rubles.
Patriot stocks in Europe have decreased because of the war with Iran. Officials fear limited NATO protection against Russian missiles.
Moscow threatened strikes on British military facilities over Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles. London was accused of escalation.
In Moscow, John Ratcliffe conveyed to the FSB a grim assessment of Russia’s condition and called for negotiations. He also assured his Ukrainian counterparts that there would be no concessions.
On August 27, 13 air raid alerts were declared in Kyiv — the highest number since the beginning of the full-scale war. The city was attacked by drones and missiles.
Warsaw will increase its involvement in NATO’s nuclear deterrence without deploying warheads. Poland is also discussing initiatives by the United States and France.
The Taliban’s new laws ban demonstrations and increase the period of detention without charges to 10 days. Human rights defenders condemned the regulations.
Strike drones damaged homes in a private-sector area of Zaporizhzhia. The injured women are receiving medical assistance; the consequences of the attack are being clarified.
In Chisinau, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and Moldova will become part of a peaceful Europe. He called on the countries to fight together for independence.
Following the landslide and flash flood, 558 people are considered missing, including 260 foreigners. China has warned of the threat of new floods.
Wheat in Chicago rose to its highest level since July 2023. The market fears export disruptions due to a new escalation of the war.
Italy has approved an aid package comprising four SAMP/T NG systems, missiles and seven radars. Some of the interceptors are planned to be delivered by October.
John Ratcliffe cautioned Russia in Moscow against attacking NATO and discussed sanctions over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kyiv knew about the visit.
Russia’s losses since the beginning of the invasion have reached approximately 1,482,150 military personnel. Over the past day, 1,400 occupiers and hundreds of pieces of equipment were eliminated.
A U. S. military court has scheduled the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants for June 2028. The case was delayed for years due to legal disputes.
The head of Iran’s nuclear program said that the US and Israel were pressuring the IAEA. The facilities damaged by the strikes are not ready for inspections.
The owners of TAPS have submitted an application early to extend the permit for another 30 years. Environmentalists are demanding an additional assessment of the impact on the climate.
The Qatari prime minister will discuss de-escalation and the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. Due to the war, the flow of oil has fallen to 5 million barrels per day.
Fourteen of the 15 babies in the neonatal ward died, reportedly due to an air conditioner explosion. The government is investigating the tragedy.
Uganda recorded 20 cases and two deaths; the outbreak is over. In Congo, there have been more than 5,600 cases and 2,700 deaths; WHO is requesting $30 million.
A Russian naval group including the Admiral Levchenko is heading to the Mediterranean Sea. Its arrival is expected after NATO said that the Russian fleet was absent from the region.
Russia has created five groups comprising up to 17 converted S-400 launchers for strikes against Ukraine. Over 20 days in July, 46 RM-48U missiles were used.
VTB shares fell to 49. 86 rubles, losing 45% since the beginning of 2026. The bank faced losses from the marketplaces and worsening performance.
James Webb detected a signal of water vapor on GJ 486 b. Subsequent data indicated an almost bare surface and possible starspots.
Brazil is creating components for the Leopard 1 due to a global shortage of spare parts. Ukraine’s Defense Forces need them as well.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv, air defense was active, and debris fell in the courtyard of a building. Two people were injured in Kryvyi Rih, and civilian infrastructure was damaged in the Sumy region.
The FDA has approved Rasonque for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A 30-day course costs $39,800 in the United States.
In the Rostov region, the escape of inmates who were being taken to the war was reported. There are unconfirmed reports of attacks and the death of a local resident.
Rupert Grint will return to the role of Ron Weasley in a Broadway production premiering on February 2, 2027. He will play the adult version of the character.