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The Prosecutor's Office of Veliky Novgorod issued a warning to the Yabloko party over the "Russia Needs Peace!" videos. The broadcast was suspended.
Putin compared the war against Ukraine to the laws of the wild and orcas attacking polar bears. He also mentioned the cruel customs of northern peoples.
Russia announced the serial production of Courier robots equipped with the Ignis laser for destroying mines at a distance of up to 500 meters. The systems are planned for use on the battlefield.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov accused the West, without providing evidence, of preparing Moldova for a conflict with Russia. The NYT calls Moldova a possible target of the Kremlin.
The UK's Royal Navy tracked four Russian ships in the North Sea and the English Channel for 72 hours. Among them were sanctioned vessels.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to hold Russia responsible for a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig Airport. He also wants to impose sanctions.
Due to attacks on Russian oil refineries, gasoline production fell to 70% of domestic consumption. Moscow increased imports and restricted fuel sales.
Due to strikes on the Russian oil-refining network, Russia banned aviation fuel exports and imported 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 from Korea and Egypt, according to intelligence.
In the village of Myla, 27 people were killed and dozens injured after a strike on a warehouse. More than 370 residents were evacuated, and proceedings were opened over negligence.
The Foreign Ministry reports that 64 Ukrainians are being searched for after the floods in Nepal and Tibet. There is currently no information about any Ukrainians who were killed or injured.
The Polish prime minister said that the war is experiencing a turning point and that Poland must be prepared for various scenarios.
Putin said that every citizen’s contribution is needed for the victory and development of the Russian Federation. He wants to involve war veterans in the economy and governance.
Sybiha condemned Russian strikes on the warehouses of Ukrainian publishing houses. He called for providing Ukraine with more air defense and restricting russia's resources.
Zelenskyy stated the goal of one thousand long-range drones per day. According to him, the strikes have already restricted the movement of vessels in Novorossiysk.
Malefactors created fake websites and accounts to set Poland and the Czech Republic against each other over a fabricated demand to hand over 638 hectares. Russia is suspected of being behind the campaign.
Dmitry Peskov stated that talks on ending the war are on pause due to a lack of new ideas. Russia will continue military operations and shelling Kyiv.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi condemned the calls by Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Tolstoy. He said that such statements should lead to the issuance of an ICC arrest warrant.
The suspects planned to set fire to the Skyeton factory in Slovakia; a Ukrainian is among those detained. There are no casualties or damage.
Russia is recruiting Indonesians for the war against Ukraine, promising payments and citizenship. Intelligence has obtained documents concerning at least eight people.
The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that the enemy launches jet-powered UAVs in small waves to exhaust air defenses and the population. Countermeasures are being prepared.
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.
The President of the United States denied that the CIA director was preparing a warning to Moscow. He also stated that Russia would not attack NATO.
Czech counterintelligence warned about Russian disposable agents who may attack facilities providing aid to Ukraine. Suspicions regarding last year's incidents have not been confirmed.
Putin may agree to a deal in 2027 if Ukraine gets through the winter and maintains strikes on the Russian Federation. The US also fears a Russian attack on NATO.
The HUR published data on the components, enterprises, and employees involved in the production of Iskander-M missiles. The upgraded Iskander-1000 can strike targets 550 km away.
The EU aims to prepare a joint response to Russia’s hybrid threats by 2030. New sources of funding are being considered for this purpose.
The NSDC warns: Russia may attack EU countries to heighten fear and weaken support for Ukraine. The Baltic states are cited as a potential target.
The SBU detained four FSB agents in Kramatorsk who were passing on the coordinates of the Defense Forces and the aftermath of shelling. They face life imprisonment.