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Drones Attack Kstovo: One of Russia's Largest Refineries — LUKOIL-Nizhnekamsknefteorgsintez — Enveloped in Flames

Incidents 08/26/2026, 08:26

On the night of August 26, drones attacked Kstovo in Nizhny Novgorod region: preliminary data indicates that the LUKOIL-Nizhnekamsknefteorgsintez refinery, with a capacity of about 17 million tons, was engulfed in flames. Local authorities have not yet commented on the situation.

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Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center over reconstruction dispute

Politics 08/26/2026, 08:20

In a court document, the Trump administration threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if a court does not allow it to be closed for two years for reconstruction. Justice Department attorneys called the building "derelict."

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Women's Mobilization in Ukraine: Kellogg's Statements, the Official Denial, and the Real Focus of the Reform

Opinions 08/26/2026, 08:13

General Kellogg's statements on women's mobilization sparked resonance, but the Verkhovna Rada and the CCD under the NSDC denied any plans for forced conscription. We examine the legal status and the real focus of the reform.

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Trump Sends 30-Year Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress, but Keeps Israel Condition

Politics 08/26/2026, 08:04

Trump has sent the 30-year nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to Congress, but has kept the requirement for the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel. The document could trigger months of debate on non-proliferation.

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Drones Strike Wildberries Logistics Hub in Kotovsk Again: Fire Engulfs Warehouse Covering Over 100,000 m²

Incidents 08/26/2026, 07:58

On the night of August 26, drones struck the Wildberries logistics hub in Kotovsk for the second time: a fire engulfed a warehouse covering over 100,000 m², operations at the facility were temporarily halted, and one employee was injured.

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China Rejects US Sanctions Demands Over Iranian Oil Purchases and Threatens Countermeasures

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:22

Lin Jian, the official spokesperson of the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rejected US demands to halt purchases of Iranian oil and declared readiness to apply the law on countering foreign sanctions.

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Ukraine Will Join the EU, but It Will Be a «Tough Club»: Stubb Gives Kyiv a Cold Shower

Politics 08/26/2026, 07:48

Finnish President Stubb confirmed that he sees Ukraine in the EU, but warned that Brussels is a «tough club» and that the path to membership will require patience and painful reforms from Kyiv.

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Forensic examination confirms violent death of Sviatohor Lavra monk from a gunshot wound

Incidents 08/26/2026, 07:42

The forensic examination confirmed that monk Varsonofiy of the Sviatohor Lavra died from a gunshot wound as a result of an intentional attack. A criminal case has been opened in the Donetsk region on territory controlled by Ukraine.

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“There Are No Second-Class Citizens in Germany”: Steinmeier Responds to AfD Calls for Mass Deportation of Syrians

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:09

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated that the Federal Republic of Germany needs migration and that there are no second-class citizens in the country, responding to AfD calls to deport approximately one million Syrian refugees.

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Fake about mourning and the US flag in Moscow: how rumors about Dolly Parton were used to stoke panic online

Politics 08/26/2026, 16:15

Reports of Dolly Parton's death and the "removal" of the US flag in Moscow turned out to be a fake: the artist is alive, no mourning proclamation was issued, and the embassy is operating normally. We break down how the rumor was amplified against the backdrop of the CIA director's visit.

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Trump's Plan for the Strait of Hormuz: US Offers Iran Sanctions Relief in Exchange for Peace and Proxy Withdrawal

Politics 08/26/2026, 07:28

Washington, through Pakistani mediation, delivered to Iran a proposal to lift the naval blockade and sanctions in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz and ceasing proxy-force strikes. Tehran took a pause for consultations.

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Russia's naval blockade threatens the 2027 planting season: Ukraine may fail to sow 20% of its cropland

Economy 08/26/2026, 07:21

The Russian blockade of Black Sea ports threatens the 2027 planting campaign: Ukrainian farmers will not be able to finance spring work, risking a reduction in production by 12 million tons of grain and a blow to global food markets.

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In Ternopil, residents blocked a TCC vehicle during notification operations: staff injured, criminal case opened

Politics 08/26/2026, 07:14

In Ternopil, residents blocked a TCC vehicle during notification operations: according to eyewitnesses, staff were injured, a criminal case was opened, and the exact details are being verified.

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Three secret Putin decrees on the day the CIA director landed: what the classified documents 605–607 hide

Politics 08/26/2026, 07:06

On the day of the unannounced visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, Putin signed three classified decrees numbered 605–607. We break down what the documents hide and why the US asked Kyiv to introduce a silence regime.

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China and India Agree to Continue Dialogue on the Himalayan Border: Next Round Set for 2027 in India

Politics 08/26/2026, 06:59

Following talks in Beijing on August 25, 2026, China and India agreed to continue the dialogue on the disputed Himalayan border and set the next round for 2027 in India.

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Zelensky Grants Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Stefanchuk Ukraine's Highest Diplomatic Rank

Politics 08/26/2026, 06:52

Zelensky signed a decree assigning the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Stefanchuk, the highest diplomatic rank — Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador. At the same time, Hennadiy Ostash, director of the Diplomatic Academy, received the rank of second-class ambassador.

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Iranian State TV Aired a Clip on a 'Conspiracy' Against Trump's Son: U.S. Secret Service Confirms It Is Reviewing the Threat

Politics 08/26/2026, 06:46

Iranian state TV aired a clip on an alleged conspiracy against 20-year-old Barron Trump, with a $10 million bounty. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the recording and is reviewing the threat.

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Emergency evacuation declared in Peshchanka village after explosion in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Incidents 08/26/2026, 06:39

An emergency evacuation has been declared in Peshchanka village, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, following an explosion: one killed, 11 injured, residential houses destroyed. The cause of the incident has not been officially disclosed.

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