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Beijing Offers Countries of the Global South an Alternative to Western AI Standards

The creation of WAICO reflects Beijing’s desire to turn access to the Chinese AI ecosystem into a tool for long-term influence, embedding Chinese regulatory approaches in participating countries without direct political pressure.
7/25/2026
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Not All Criminals Pose the Same Threat to the kremlin

The state duma of the rf has finally approved a package of laws which significantly expands the authorities’ ability to prosecute russians who have left the country.
7/25/2026
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We Know from Our Intelligence and Our Partners That the Russians Have Readied Missiles for a New Massive Attack on Ukraine – Address by the President

The strike may take place today – we have preliminary information that it could happen within the next 48 hours. Please take care of yourselves and pay attention to air raid alerts.
7/24/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The Council of the European Union has finalized the 21st package of sanctions against russia. Specifically, the “blacklist” includes 48 individuals and 170 companies and organizations from the financial, oil, and military-industrial sectors, as well as propagandists.
7/24/2026
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In russia, the Cost of a Basket of Vegetables Is Rising Twelve Times Faster than the Official Inflation Rate

Vegetables are most expensive in chukotka. In June, the basket there cost 1,675 rubles, which is five times more than the national average. The situation is not much better in yakutia, where the basket cost 681 rubles, or in kamchatka where it cost 629 rubles.
7/24/2026
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The kremlin Is Closing Schools for the Sake of Machine Tools and Cannons

The educational standards that moscow introduced during its full-scale war against Ukraine are artificially making it harder to enter high school. For the third year in a row, more than half of ninth-formers are not advancing to 10th form but are instead enrolling in colleges and technical schools; in 2025, nearly two-thirds of graduates – 62% – chose this path
7/24/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the fact that the EU Committee of Permanent Representatives had reached an agreement on the content of the 21st package of EU sanctions against russia. “As Ukraine gains military momentum, our sanctions continue to undermine economic foundations of the rf’s military actions,” she said.
7/23/2026
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In russia, the Tourist Season Has Effectively Ended Without Ever Really Beginning

In the first half of this year, approximately 2,700 travel companies in russia ceased operations, which is by 52.3% more than during the same period last year.
7/23/2026
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The kremlin Is Preparing for Elections It Fears More than Sanctions

It is becoming increasingly difficult for the kremlin to hide the public’s war fatigue. Even government-controlled polls show that only 15–24% of russians support continuing the fighting, while 64–67% support peace negotiations.
7/23/2026
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The ministry of finance of the rf Failed to Hold OFZ Auctions Three Times and Ran Out of Money

In July, the ministry of finance of the rf refused three times to place federal loan bonds (OFZs) because investors were only willing to buy the securities at a premium which the ministry considers unacceptable. This is a sign that demand for russian government debt is declining faster than the kremlin’s budgetary needs are growing.
7/23/2026
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Russia Must Feel Growing Pressure and Tougher Sanctions: Our Long-Range Sanctions, Our Mid-range Strikes, and Our Strong Positions on the Front – Address by the President

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is fully capable of delivering on them, with the support of and in coordination with the new leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, our intelligence agencies, our special services, and the National Guard of Ukraine and its corps.
7/23/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Defense contractor BAE Systems (United Kingdom) and a strategic Ukrainian defense partner have signed a licensing agreement for the production of Light Gun artillery systems in Ukraine.
7/22/2026
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The state duma Is Establishing a System of Total Control Over Fugitives from russia

The state duma of the rf is preparing to adopt a package of draft laws which effectively excludes citizens residing abroad and evading punishment from the country’s financial and property systems.
7/22/2026
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Results of the Franco-German Summit: Defense, Technology, Support for Ukraine

Paris and Berlin reaffirmed their long-term support for Ukraine, including the supply of weapons and military equipment, funding for procurement, joint production, and the development of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex.
7/22/2026
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The kremlin Is Driving russians into a Never-Ending Housing Debt Trap

By the end of 2025, nearly every fifth (19%) mortgage loan in russia will still be in repayment even after the “lucky” homeowner has retired.
7/22/2026
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I Have Decided That Mykhailo Drapatyi Will Become the New Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – Address by the President

The operations of Ukraine's Defense Forces are ongoing and must continue without disruption. Ukraine's long-range sanctions plan and our mid-strike program will be carried out with absolute precision.
7/22/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Spain will support the restoration and modernization of Ukraine’s air navigation infrastructure. To this end, a series of agreements has already been signed to modernize Ukraine’s air traffic control system in accordance with European standards.
7/21/2026
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The Future of Global Security Was Discussed at the Aspen Forum

The annual Aspen Security Forum, one of the most influential platforms where current and former officials, diplomats, and analysts discuss the future of global security, took place in Aspen, Colorado, from July 14 through 17.
7/21/2026
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russia Putting Digital Collars on Migrants

For years, the kremlin has cynically tried to convince the public that the state respects privacy and “doesn’t spy on anyone”. However, yet another decision by the ministry of internal affairs of the rf refutes this – migrants will be required to purchase cell phones with an electronic profile. The direct and sole purpose of this new measure is total control and round-the-clock tracking of the geolocation of every person entering the country.
7/21/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Head of the Intelligence Center of the Defence Forces of Estonia Colonel Ants Kiviselg has highlighted Ukraine’s successes in “long-range sanctions” and points out that russia is beginning to tighten its control over the population even further, fearing discontent.
7/20/2026