Stepan Haftko
Ukrainian cyber specialists could have forced Russian air defense to perceive its own Su-57 as an enemy target. Defense Express considers two scenarios, including unauthorized access to the turrets.
Israeli intelligence, together with partners, uncovered an Iranian conspiracy to attack senior officials. Iran used foreigners through intermediaries to gather data and prepare attacks.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government will consider retaliatory measures if it fails to negotiate the cancellation of new 50% US tariffs. The new tariffs, which could affect 5% of exports, will take effect on August 19.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Scotland's First Minister that a new independence referendum is impossible. He stressed that a plebiscite would divert attention from the economy and support for families.
Pakistan uses ties with the US and Iran to mediate in the war. The country hopes to strengthen its economic position and international authority.
The European Commission fined Google €890 million for violating the Digital Markets Act. The company was found guilty of promoting its own services in search results and restricting developers on Google Play.
In temporarily occupied Simferopol, drones attacked a Wildberries logistics center. Russian military failed to shoot down the drone, leading to a fire at the warehouse.
The European Central Bank has presented 10 design options for the new generation of euro banknotes. Voting among eurozone citizens will last until September 21, with the final design to be determined at the end of the year.
A CBOS poll showed that 59% of Poles support President Nawrocki's decision to strip Zelenskyy of the order. At the same time, 75% of respondents believe that Poland and Ukraine should cooperate in the face of the Russian threat.
In Belgorod and the region, Ukrainian drones attacked about 20 gas stations in 5 days. The number of attacks has become a record since the beginning of summer.
The Russian regulator has allowed Rosatom to carry out preparatory work for two new reactors at the Kola Nuclear Power Plant, 100 km from Finland. Finland considers replacing old reactors safer, but cooperation has been suspended due to the war.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held talks with the foreign ministers of Poland and Slovakia. They discussed Black Sea security, strengthening sanctions, and Ukraine's accession to the EU.
The border agencies of four countries signed a declaration on supporting the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the EU. The document provides for strengthening cooperation in the field of security and the implementation of European standards.
On the night of July 24, a massive power outage occurred in Tbilisi and other cities of Georgia. The causes of the blackout are currently unknown, and official authorities have not provided explanations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus transmitted to Poland information about the alleged preparation of a terrorist attack against the children of a Belarusian activist. According to the Minsk authorities, the attack is being prepared by a convicted person who is in Poland.
Cherkasy LNZ failed to beat Belgian Gent in the first match of the 2nd qualifying round of the Conference League, playing a 0-0 draw. The return match will take place in a week in Belgium.
Minister Sybiha discussed with Kallas the safety of navigation and the need to support the "Solidarity Lanes". He thanked for the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia.
In the village of Ponizovka, after night explosions, a fire was recorded near the Zarya electrical substation and a building of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Part of Greater Yalta was left without electricity.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell 0. 9% amid reports of mediation efforts. Mediators proposed a 10-day ceasefire to de-escalate the conflict.
Nearly 100 American soldiers have been wounded since July 7 amid the conflict with Iran. The US has launched new strikes on Iran, targeting command centers and naval infrastructure.
On July 21, a day of mourning has been declared in Odesa for three civilians who died as a result of a Russian attack. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 173 civilians have died in the city.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1,370 Russian military personnel and 92 artillery systems. Also, three tanks and 1,865 drones were destroyed.
President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega announced that the country will no longer hold elections to prevent the opposition from seizing power. Analysts called this the final transition to a family dictatorship.
The Israel Defense Forces have launched a pilot program for a partial withdrawal of troops from southern Lebanon, handing over control of three villages to the Lebanese army. Israel does not plan to fully leave the region until Hezbollah is disarmed.
FBI Director Kash Patel plans to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg on October 14-15. The visit is being prepared amid tense relations between the United States and Russia.
A tanker was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. UKMTO called on ships to exercise increased caution due to the rise in incidents in the region.
The US is imposing 50% tariffs on dairy products, alcohol, and hockey equipment from Canada. Canada is in no hurry to react, the Canadian dollar exchange rate has declined.
Marketplace Wildberries stated that the warehouse in Kotovsk, damaged by the strike, will resume accepting goods from July 23. The company also promises compensation to sellers for damaged products.
In Lipetsk, after a night attack, a fire broke out near the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant, the largest steel producer in Russia. The source of the fire is located in the area of CHP-2 and the plant.
Researchers are working on technologies for restoring and growing teeth that could replace fillings and implants. A team from the University of Washington has created a tooth organoid for producing enamel proteins.