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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

A meeting of the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing on further support for Ukraine will take place on August 24. The meeting will be co-chaired by United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham, President of France Emmanuel Macron, and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz.
8/21/2026
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The lukashenko Regime Selling Its Citizens to the russian Army

The country has not only provided its territory for the aggression against Ukraine but is also actively militarizing its own society and openly facilitating the replenishment of the russian army’s ranks with cannon fodder holding belarusian passports.
8/21/2026
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Indifference As State Policy: russia Is Systemically Destroying Its Own Water Bodies

In the last two weeks alone, some body of water in russia has been polluted in one way or another every day or every other day. Lately, there have been reports of the poisoning of the rivers lesovaya and mazovka in tambov region.
8/21/2026
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The kremlin’s Inability Is Forcing russian Businesses to Develop Their Own Drone Defense Systems

Companies are expanding their range of equipment. The highest demand is for stationary and portable drone detectors and direction-finding devices, warning systems, as well as equipment for jamming control channels, data transmission, and satellite navigation.
8/21/2026
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We Need Missiles for Patriots, and Only Our Partners Can Provide Them – Address by the President

I am grateful to everyone who is genuinely helping Ukraine defend itself and save lives. This Russian strike alone killed 16 people. My condolences to their families and loved ones.
8/21/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“russia and its leadership must be held accountable for this war of aggression and the damage it has caused. Finland stands in solidarity with Ukraine,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen regarding the rf’s airstrike against Ukraine on the night of August 20.
8/20/2026
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russian Scholars Acknowledge Stagnation: Budgetary “Doping” No Longer Saves the Economy of the rf

. Harsh sanctions, sky-high defense spending, and a record-high key interest rate are destroying what remains of economic resilience, severing ties between regions, and bringing the civilian sectors closer to complete collapse.
8/20/2026
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The kremlin Offering russians the Chance to Live, Study, and Die on Credit

This statement was no coincidence: this year’s admissions campaign for russian universities turned into a scandal when a significant portion of high school graduates with top scores on the unified state exam were unable to secure state-funded spots.
8/20/2026
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russia Paying for the War with Yet Another Logistics Crisis

In the first half of 2026, more than 70% of cargo in the rf was transported by road, making the industry extremely vulnerable to fuel shortages and price hikes. Supply disruptions drove up carriers’ costs, forced them to reevaluate routes, and reshaped the country’s freight flows.
8/20/2026
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Ahead of Winter, We in Ukraine Must Be Confident – And We Will Be Confident – In Our Defense, in Our Positions, as Much as Possible – Address by the President

My main task for the Minister of Defense of Ukraine – under these conditions – is to put our defense system, our production and procurement system, and our supply system to the troops on a truly effective footing.
8/20/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Since the beginning of 2026, international partners have provided Ukrainian energy companies with 4,658 pieces of energy equipment.
8/19/2026
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Fewer and Fewer russians Believe the kremlin’s “Fairy Tale Tellers”

Academician gennady onishchenko has become the chief propagandist for “fairy-tale life in russia 2.0”. According to him, modern medicine and virology will one day allow russians to live to 150 years of age.
8/19/2026
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The USA Is Building a Digital Intelligence Network Capable of Staying Ahead of China and russia

The annual DoDIIS Worldwide Conference 2026, organized by the US Defense Intelligence Agency, took place in Florida.
8/19/2026
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The Ruble Is Becoming a Toxic Asset Even for the kremlin’s Allies

Within the rf, controls over cash circulation are tightening, and holders of ruble cash are trying to move it abroad to deposit it into accounts and convert it into something more stable.
8/19/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“…we cannot turn our back on Ukrainians, who, as we see, are being bombed every night, and they wake up every day, grow grain and resist. With their resistance, they also protect our peace,” said President of Moldova Maia Sandu, adding that her country cannot refuse to help Ukraine and must facilitate the transit of Ukrainian grain.
8/18/2026
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Italy Revises Its Military Doctrine for a New Era of Hybrid Threats

The Council of Ministers of Italy, upon the recommendation of Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, has approved a draft law to strengthen and adapt the country’s national defence capabilities.
8/18/2026
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lukashenko’s Regime Has Turned the Prison System into a Tool for Physical Destruction of the Opposition

Human rights activists have documented dozens of deaths linked to political persecution. Some people died directly in detention facilities, while others died shortly after their release due to the consequences of their imprisonment.
8/18/2026
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russia’s Economy Has Hit a Wall Due to a Shortage of People and Technology

russian officials have finally addressed a problem they’ve been trying to ignore for years. The ministry of industry and trade and the ministry of economic development of the rf are investigating the causes of low labor productivity.
8/18/2026
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It Is Important That Experienced Commanders Have Greater Capabilities to Act – There Will Be Decisions at the Level of Corps and Groups of Forces – Address by the President

A meeting with the military and the Minister of Defense. The front was the key issue. We identified additional organizational decisions and the necessary resources to strengthen the capabilities of our units in the Slovyansk sector, in Kostiantynivka, and in the Pokrovsk area.
8/18/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has stated that in the coming months, the European Union plans to introduce a new package of sanctions against russia, which could be the most extensive since the start of the full-scale invasion.
8/17/2026