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Trump Personally Sent the CIA Director to Moscow, Hiding the Mission Even from His Own Advisors — WSJ

Politics 08/28/2026, 11:22

According to WSJ, CIA Director Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow was Trump's personal decision, kept secret even from his closest advisors. The key tasks were to confirm U.S. readiness to defend NATO allies and to outline a path to dialogue with Russia.

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ISW: Ukrainian counterattacks thwarted Russia's offensive on key front directions on August 26–27

Politics 08/28/2026, 10:57

ISW recorded that on August 26–27, Ukrainian counterattacks thwarted Russia's offensive on the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Slaviansk, and Pokrovsk directions. Ukrainian forces advanced in the Borova area and captured strongpoints.

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Getting them drunk and hauling them to draft boards: 'ATESH' partisans reveal new conscription scheme in occupied Donetsk

Politics 08/28/2026, 10:26

The 'ATESH' partisan movement claims that in occupied Donetsk, drunk men are being taken to military registration offices and forced to sign contracts with the Russian army. The movement also warns of preparations for a mass mobilization in September.

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Poland Will Not Raise the '800 Plus' Child Benefit for Ukrainian Refugees Until 2028

Politics 08/28/2026, 09:59

Poland will not raise the '800 Plus' child benefit for Ukrainian refugees at least until 2028, Deputy Minister Gaewski stated. The amount of 800 zloty has been frozen since 2024.

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Russia's real peace intentions are seen not in its statements but in the 140 drones over Kyiv

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:46

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry stated that Russia's real intentions to end the war are seen not in diplomatic statements but in actions: on 27 August there were 13 alerts over Kyiv, 872 minutes of danger and around 140 launched drones.

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Canada's CBC advised journalists not to call 9/11 a 'terrorist attack'

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:40

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Canadian public broadcaster CBC advised its journalists not to call the events 'terrorist attacks.' The decision drew criticism from politicians, while CBC explained it as consistent with its long-standing editorial policy.

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Bulgaria Approves Purchase of Seven Minesweepers to Clear the Black Sea of Mines

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:34

The Bulgarian parliament has approved the acquisition of seven minesweepers from Belgium and the Netherlands to strengthen Black Sea minesweeping within a joint NATO group with Romania and Turkey.

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Poland Rejects Hosting US Nuclear Warheads but Wants More US Bases

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:27

Warsaw stated that it does not intend to host US nuclear warheads on its territory, but continues negotiations with the US on strengthening the permanent military presence.

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Death of Ratko Mladic: Russian MFA extends condolences to the family of the 'Bosnian Butcher' and criticizes the Hague Tribunal

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:01

Former commander of the Bosnian Serb army Ratko Mladic died at the UN prison in The Hague. The Russian MFA extended condolences to his family, calling the case a manifestation of the tribunal's double standards.

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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America': Carney Responds with a 400-Year History

Politics 08/28/2026, 07:29

Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to recognize the new name, noting that the historical toponym is more than 400 years old.

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Retcliffe's Secret Visit to Moscow: CIA Director Delivers a 'Black Mark' to the Kremlin and Calls for Talks

Politics 08/28/2026, 07:22

CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived secretly in Moscow on August 25 and personally delivered to FSB chief Bortnikov an assessment of the failure of the Russian offensive, urging the Kremlin to negotiate. The visit was the first in-person contact between the two intelligence chiefs in four years.

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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' and eyes renaming two oceans

Politics 08/28/2026, 07:13

Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' and stated that the US may change the name of the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. The trigger was a trade conflict with Canada.

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"Nothing Unusual": Trump Calls CIA Chief's Moscow Visit a Routine Work Trip

Politics 08/28/2026, 06:34

In an interview with Axios, Trump called CIA Director Ratcliffe's Moscow visit a "routine work trip" with no special message. Naryshkin confirmed the meeting, while Budanov reported that the war in Ukraine was discussed.

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Trump: 'There's No Problem' — US President Sees No Threat in a Possible Russian Attack on NATO

Politics 08/28/2026, 06:00

In an interview with Axios, Donald Trump stated that he is not worried about a possible Russian attack on NATO countries, refuting the version that Moscow was warned during the CIA Director's visit to the Kremlin.

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China Pushes Russia Out of Central Asia's Defense Market: What the Former Soviet Republics Are Buying

Politics 08/28/2026, 05:46

After the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, China sharply increased arms sales to Central Asian countries, pushing Moscow out of a market where it had been the monopolist for decades.

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Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe fall below critical level amid Iran conflict — AP

Politics 08/28/2026, 05:22

AP: Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe have fallen below a critical level after part of them was transferred to the Middle East to counter Iranian strikes. NATO and the Pentagon refute reports of a munitions shortfall.

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Sandu Awards Zelensky the Order of the Republic: Moldova's Highest Honor for the "Courage of the Ukrainian People"

Politics 08/28/2026, 05:38

Moldovan President Maia Sandu awarded Volodymyr Zelensky the country's highest state decoration — the Order of the Republic. The ceremony took place in Chișinău against the backdrop of a visit marking the 35th anniversary of Moldova's independence.

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Sweden to Transfer 10 High-Speed Coast Guard Boats to Ukraine

Politics 08/28/2026, 05:16

Sweden will transfer ten high-speed coast guard boats to Ukraine's State Emergency Service for rescue operations, towing, and demining. The vessels will arrive in their current technical condition.

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