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U. S. intelligence warned European allies about a possible Russian hybrid attack on the Baltic states and Poland. The attacks could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag provocations.
The driver and his assistant were killed as a result of a Russian drone strike on a train in Odesa region. The President emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and increase pressure on Russia.
India plans to increase coal production to 1. 15 billion tonnes in 2025–2026, despite a global reduction in demand. This is happening against the backdrop of an increase in proposals for new mines in the states of Jharkhand and Odisha.
Millions of people in Britain and Europe saw a rare solar eclipse, which became the largest for Britain since 1999. A total eclipse could be observed in Spain, Greenland and Iceland, and it lasted less than two minutes.
A partial eclipse could be seen in the western and some central regions of Ukraine.
The SBU dismantled an international drug smuggling channel, arresting 10 participants. The value of the seized cocaine and psychotropic substances is approximately UAH 70 million.
US Vice President J. D. Vance asked Ukraine to stop striking tankers using a Russian port.
The European Commission confirmed that there are no short-term risks to electricity supplies in Europe. Solar generation and coordination among countries are helping to maintain the balance, but the situation remains tense.
Ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, hotel prices in Reykjavik rose by 140%, while in A Coruña they more than doubled. A tourism boom has swept Iceland and Spain, where additional tourist spending of €342 million is expected.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had received additional ballistic missiles from North Korea and planned to deploy additional troops. He emphasized that this creates threats not only for Ukraine, but also for Japan and Korea.
June and July were the hottest in Western Europe since records began, with an average temperature of 21. 62 degrees. The world's oceans also warmed to record levels, while heat and drought are intensifying each other.
The average sea-surface temperature outside the polar regions in July 2026 broke the 2023 record. Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July period, which caused forest fires.
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.
Germany's gas storage level is exceptionally low, threatening supply shortages in November. Berlin refuses to abandon its free-market doctrine despite the risks.
Due to the war in the Middle East, damage to refineries in the Persian Gulf and strikes on Russian refineries, Europe risks experiencing a diesel shortage. Fuel prices have already risen by nearly 40%, while stockpiles have fallen by 30%.
Lieutenant General Charles Costanza was dismissed from his position as commander of the U. S. Army’s V Corps in Europe. The reason is said not to be political motives.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
During the night of August 7, security at the Bundeswehr base in Mechernich recorded six flights by suspicious drones. Police suspect that these may have been Fly-380 VTOL models with a range of up to 400 km.
The Financial Times reports that Ukraine is a "complex dilemma" for the EU: its army is valuable, but corruption and other issues raise concerns. Brussels is considering reforming the accession process, proposing phased integration.
Turkey's energy minister said that his European counterparts want to receive gas other than Russian gas via Turkey. The country has the infrastructure to supply 70-80 billion cubic meters of gas per year.
BYD has launched a new version of the Yangwang U8L Premium Edition in China with four seats, with prices starting at approximately $215,000. The model has a range of up to 1,205 km and charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine is doing everything possible to accelerate the acquisition of licenses for defense production with partners. He emphasized the difficult situation with anti-ballistic missiles, noting that Ukraine is fighting for every missile.
Due to a record drought, the Danube's water level fell, revealing the hulls of around 200 sunken German military vessels. They were deliberately sunk in 1944 to slow the advance of Soviet forces.
Rutte said that work is underway to supply Ukraine with air defense systems after Kyiv failed to shoot down any Russian ballistic missiles. Zelenskyy warned of increased missile production in the Russian Federation and reduced deliveries from allies.
A study by Arctic Wolf Networks found that the Chinese LightSpy platform is being used in 13 countries for surveillance. It enables data theft, and its infrastructure comprises 117 servers.
Vilnius University climatologist Arūnas Bukantis stated that Europe is already experiencing its fourth heatwave this summer, which will not be the last. Temperatures in Western Europe reached 43 degrees, setting records for certain months.
The partial solar eclipse on August 12 will lead to a reduction in solar power generation in the EU by nearly 9,700 MW. No disruptions to electricity supplies are expected, as the eclipse will occur after the production peak.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the supply of interceptor missiles. The parties coordinated efforts to accelerate assistance from partner countries.
On the night of August 5, Ukraine was unable to shoot down any of the 28 Russian missiles due to a shortage of interceptors for Patriot systems. Anton Herashchenko proposes striking plants and launchers.
The negotiations are ongoing, despite Trump's statements that there is no deal. Options are being considered for producing components in Ukraine with assembly in Europe.