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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.
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.
The Czech U15 and U17 national teams will not play at the European Championship because Russia has been admitted. The Czech Republic is demanding neutral symbols and a review of the teams' rosters.
Hungary condemned Russia’s aggression and supported Ukraine’s sovereignty. The document reflects a break with Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian course.
Pysarivka in Sumy region remains under Ukrainian control; fighting continues. The Defense Forces noted that the Russians are not lying about the capture of Pysarivka for the first time.
The occupation "authorities" of Donetsk region announced early voting for the Russian State Duma starting on August 30. The Center for Countering Disinformation called this preparation for falsifications.
The SBU detained a serviceman recruited by the Russian Federation to collect the coordinates of Ukrainian troops in Odesa region. He was notified of suspicion of high treason.
During the construction of the Fire Point plant in Denmark, the impact of the work on rare worms was taken into account, while fuel waste will be separated and partially reused.
The governor of the Tambov Region confirmed a drone attack on the Wildberries center in Kotovsk. One employee was injured, and the fire affected an area of more than 100,000 square meters.
Journalist Michael Weiss suggested that John Ratcliffe may have come to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating against Europe and NATO. He linked this to GRU and drone activity.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that restricting Russian content would affect Ukrainian society in the coming years. Children's content is of particular importance.
The Verkhovna Rada committee denied that the mobilization of women is being prepared. Women's participation in the Defense Forces remains entirely voluntary.
Shabunin’s colleague Kalenyuk is frequently quoted by Putin’s entourage. She was criticized in Ukraine: "she has become a Russian propagandist".
Novokostiantynivka remains under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, and fighting continues. The Armed Forces of Ukraine called Russia’s statement propaganda aimed at a domestic audience.
In Denmark, Fire Point is building a plant for solid-fuel rocket engines. The casings will be wound from polycarbonate fiber
Investigators found another drone and approximately 50 grams of RDX near Leipzig Airport.