Due to the historically low level of the Danube, Romania will urgently deepen the riverbed and divert water to the nuclear power plant. Releases from reservoirs will also be increased.
The 18-year-old attacker killed a female student and seriously wounded two teenagers. Police are examining his links to online communities that promote violence.
A federal judge ruled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries unlawful. The Trump administration may appeal the decision.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks with the United States over the proposed 50% tariffs. Ottawa promises to respond with reciprocal measures.
Emmanuel Macron announced increased support for Ukraine and the dispatch of interceptor missiles after speaking with Zelenskyy. He called for increased pressure on Russia.
Putin issued another round of threats while claiming that he was allegedly ready for dialogue. The Center for Strategic Communications responded.
In Fagersta, an 18-year-old attacker killed a 17-year-old girl and injured three students. Two of the victims are in serious condition.
The leaders of Ukraine and France discussed air defense, missiles, diplomacy, and financing Ukraine’s defense for nearly two hours. The sides agreed to speed up deliveries.
Zelenskyy and Kellogg discussed the intensification of Russian strikes and protection from ballistic missiles. Ukraine is requesting the delivery of Patriot interceptors.
Germany plans to create a missile arsenal worth nearly €12 billion, which is intended to strengthen Berlin's long-range strike capabilities. Among the candidates for purchase is the Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile manufactured by Fire Point, and Berlin expects to receive the first examples of the weapon for testing as early as next year.
Ukraine's Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M and four pieces of equipment in Crimea. In the Bryansk region, drone repeaters were eliminated.
The new rules provide for three types of licenses, high capital requirements, and connection to intelligence agencies’ surveillance systems. The market may become concentrated among monopolists.
Russia will agree to peace only on terms that align with Putin's war aims. ISW considers the statement confirmation of the intention to continue the war.
Ukrainian judoka Ksenia Kyrylchuk won a silver medal at the 2026 World Cadet Judo Championships for athletes under 18 in Ecuador.
The Russian central bank’s gold reserves fell to 73. 2 million ounces. Over seven months, their value decreased by $33.7 billion.
The parliamentary committee requested a briefing from SOVA on Nataša Pirc Musar’s possible ties to Russian intelligence. The president denies this.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine said that the Novokuybyshevsky Oil Refinery and Ozon's logistics hub in Russia's Samara region were hit. The facilities were attacked by FP-1 drones.
Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine. He called for infrastructure to be prepared in advance for the next winter.
Berlin is examining the termination of the agreement governing the operation of the "Russian House" amid suspicions of espionage. A decision may be made next week.
A fire broke out at an Ozon warehouse in the Samara region after a drone attack. Nearby are enterprises that manufacture explosives and ammunition.
At training grounds in the Rostov and Moscow regions, they are checking readiness to accommodate a large number of people. ATESH links this to a new mobilization.
Trump asked South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham in the primary. She is running against Ralph Norman.
A fire at the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region occurred following a UAV attack. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.
Two pistols and ammunition that may have been intended for Russian agents were discovered near Berlin. German services are investigating a possible connection to a person detained in Romania.
On August 22, victims of the slave trade and religious violence are commemorated, and Tooth Fairy Day and Plant Milk Day are observed. Believers commemorate the holy martyrs.
Nataša Pirc Musar denied links to Russian intelligence. Parliament summoned SOVA because of her friend Viktoria Kryvolutska.
Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August. She will work again at the Trump-affiliated MAGA Inc.
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to pay the US $400 million over collecting children's data without proper parental consent. $300 million will be paid immediately.
The Russian Ka-52 failed to hit the Ukrainian FP-1 with an Igla missile and continued the interception using its cannon. The reason may have been the drone’s low thermal signature.
There is a gasoline shortage in Russia’s Samara Oblast, and lines at gas stations stretch for up to a kilometer. The authorities have limited sales to 10 liters per person.