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Building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in Kyiv, where a new order of military registration for citizens abroad was approved

Digital Border Control: Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers Approves New Military Registration Rules for Citizens Abroad

Politics 08/12/2026, 16:20
🇺🇦 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved Resolution No. 981: new military registration rules for citizens abroad. 🔹 The "72-hour rule" is cancelled: the e-MRD is valid at the moment of the visit to the consulate. 🔹 Automatic registration: diplomats can enter data into "Obereg" without passing an MMC. 🔹 Database synchronization: data verification occurs via the "Reserve+" app. 📉 Experts discuss risks: the absence of a medical commission during registration may create legal loopholes. #Ukraine #MilitaryRegistration #Resolution981 #Obereg #ReservePlus
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Shahed-136 suicide drone (Geran-2) flying above clouds, illustrating the scale of Russian drone stockpiles

GUR assesses 'Geran' stockpiles: Russia has accumulated 6,200 drones for mass strikes

Politics 08/12/2026, 16:16
🚨 <b>GUR: Russia has accumulated 6,200 'Geran' drones</b> Ukrainian intelligence has assessed the enemy's UAV stockpiles as of August 2026: 🔹 <b>Reserve:</b> ~6,200 units. 🔹 <b>Production:</b> ~3,000 modified drones per month. 🔹 <b>Tactics:</b> Alternating accumulation and mass waves (up to 1,000 UAVs at once). 🔹 <b>Record:</b> 1,600 drones in a single raid (May 2026). Full breakdown of tactics and figures — in the material.
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Russian soldiers in camouflage with Russian flag patches march through a barren landscape, illustrating 2026 propaganda fakes about capturing non-existent villages

«Captured» a village that doesn't exist: how Russian propaganda in 2026 uses liquidated settlements for fakes

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:47
🇷🇺 Russia claimed the "capture" of the village of Shcherbakovka in the Kharkiv region — but it hasn't existed for 29 years! 🚫🏡 The CCDC confirmed: the village was liquidated in 1997, and Russian propagandists are using it to create fakes about military successes. This is part of systematic lies: from Shcherbakovka to Kupyansk — it's all made up. 📉 Disinformation intensified on the anniversary of the Kursk operation. #Ukraine #Russia #Disinformation #Shcherbakovka #Kharkiv #CCDC #Fake #War2026
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Students in a lab studying equipment, illustrating the importance of supporting education and increasing scholarships in Ukraine to 4000 hryvnias

Scholarships in Ukraine to Rise to 4000 UAH: New Grant Rules and Benefits for Frontline Regions

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:18
🇺🇦 From September 1, 2026, scholarships in Ukraine will rise to 4000 UAH! 🎓 Minimum scholarship in universities — 4000 UAH. 🏫 In colleges — from 3020 to 4394 UAH. 💰 Grants for contract students: from 17 to 25 thousand UAH (for frontline regions — +50%). 🏆 Top graduates with 185+ NMT points will receive 10,000 UAH/month. #Ukraine #Education #Scholarships #Students #NMT2026
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Sign of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) on the building facade, symbolizing the trial in the 'Rotterdam+' case and criticism of its impartiality

The Court as Prosecutor: International Observers Record Violation of Impartiality Principles by the High Anti-Corruption Court in the 'Rotterdam+' Case

Politics 08/12/2026, 15:08
🚨 International observers (IAC ISHR) have recorded a violation of impartiality principles in the 'Rotterdam+' case. The HACC judge, according to experts, effectively assumed the role of the prosecutor, eliminating deficiencies in the prosecution's position. The defense pointed out contradictions in the evidence and instability in the prosecution's stance. The case, ongoing since 2017, once again raises questions about the independence of Ukrainian justice. #Rotterdam #HACC #Justice #Ukraine
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Launch of North Korean ballistic missile Hwasong-11 from a mobile launcher in 2026 ahead of US-South Korea joint military exercises

North Korea Conducts 11th Missile Launch in 2026: New Hwasong-11 Firing Ahead of US-South Korea Drills

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:47
🚀 North Korea conducted its 11th ballistic missile launch in 2026. The launch from Wonsan took place on August 12; the missile traveled ~700 km and fell into the sea. This is the second launch in a week ahead of US-South Korea drills. Possible identification as Hwasong-11A (KN-23). North Korean missiles are actively used in the conflict in Ukraine. 🌍 #NorthKorea #MissileLaunch #UlchiFreedomShield #KN23 #UkraineWar
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A rocket launches into the sky with a bright fiery trail against clouds, illustrating the theme of transparency in missile testing called for by 41 states at the UN

41 States Call for Transparency in Missile Tests: New UN Safety Standard

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:42
🚀 **41 Countries Call for Transparency in Missile Tests** The US, Ukraine, and 39 other states have signed a UN statement demanding 24-hour advance notice for ICBM launches. 🔹 **Reason:** Increase in tests in the Pacific region without notification (incidents involving China and North Korea). 🔹 **Goal:** Reduce the risk of accidental escalation and miscalculations. 🔹 **Context:** The statement was published against the backdrop of a failed Chinese rocket launch and provocations by Pyongyang. #UN #Missiles #Security #Geopolitics
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Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš discussing issues with air defense and ammunition procurement

"Equipment was purchased, but ammunition was forgotten": Latvian PM admits critical error in air defense procurement

Politics 08/12/2026, 14:32
🚨 Scandalous admission in Riga: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kučirskis stated that the country purchased anti-drone systems but "forgot" to buy ammunition for them. 🔹 Kučirskis called this a serious error by the authorities. 🔹 The media links the failure to the era of former Defense Minister Andris Sprūds. 🔹 The Prime Minister refused to name specific systems, citing secrecy. 🔹 Latvia positions itself as a leader in the drone sector, but reality refutes this status. #Latvia #AirDefense #Drones #Kučirskis #Defense
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European Commission building in Brussels with EU member flags and EU emblem — site of expansion decisions slowed by France and Germany in 2026

Trojan Horses in Brussels: Why France and Germany Are Slowing EU Expansion in 2026

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:45
🇪🇺 A dispute over EU enlargement is heating up in Brussels. France and Germany fear “Trojan horses” among new candidates and demand stricter accession criteria. 🛑 Key EU powers worry new members could use veto rights to block important decisions. Temporary restrictions on new countries’ powers are under discussion. ⚖️ Contradictions: Poland and the Baltics push for faster expansion for security reasons; Paris and Berlin favor slow reform and rigorous testing. 📉 In 2026, issues of veto power and rule of law have become major stumbling blocks for bloc enlargement.
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Burning tanker at sea, symbolizing Ukrainian attacks on vessels using Russian ports to transport Kazakh oil

FT: US Urges Kyiv to Halt Attacks on Caspian Pipeline Consortium Infrastructure

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:35
🚨 Exclusive: US Urges Ukraine to Halt Attacks on CPC! 🇺🇸🇺🇦 According to FT, after a call from Vice President Vance, Zelenskyy ordered no attacks on the terminal in Novorossiysk. 🛢️ Why? Chevron and ExxonMobil are involved in the project. 🔒 Conditions: Strikes are banned only on oil tankers carrying Kazakhstani oil. 🤔 Behind the scenes: A deal on air defense technologies is possible. #Ukraine #USA #Energy #Vance #Zelenskyy #CPC
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Vladimir Putin at Pacific Fleet exercises warns of mirror measures in case of ship seizures

Mirror Response in the Pacific: Putin Warns of Symmetrical Measures During Pacific Fleet Exercises if Ships are Seized

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:16
🚨 <b>Mirror Response in the Pacific!</b> Vladimir Putin at Pacific Fleet exercises in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (12.08.2026) warned the West: if Russian ships are arrested, we will respond in kind. Large-scale fleet maneuvers served as the backdrop for a tough statement on protecting the merchant fleet. 🌊🚢 #Putin #MerchantShips #Sanctions #PacificFleet
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Soldiers of the 121st Territorial Defense Brigade in a tent, who recorded a video appeal about rotation, prompting an official response from the 'South' Command

"Rotation as soon as possible": Southern Command responds to video appeal from soldiers of the 121st Territorial Defense Brigade

Politics 08/12/2026, 13:06
🔴 The Southern Command has responded to the video appeal from soldiers of the 121st Territorial Defense Brigade. Lieutenant Syshchuk complained about the lack of water and a 3-month delay in rotation. In response, the headquarters confirmed the complexity of the situation but promised rotation "as soon as possible" once safety allows. It is officially confirmed that 240 kg of cargo was delivered over the month. #121Brigade #Zaporizhzhia #AFU
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