Alexander Buran

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András Bakú, the new president of Hungary, during an official parliamentary session

Hungarian Parliament elects former ECHR judge Andras Bak as new president

Politics 08/11/2026, 18:22
🇭🇺 **Hungarian Parliament elects new president** On August 11, 2026, the National Assembly approved the candidacy of former ECHR judge Andras Bak. 🗳 **Voting results:** ✅ 140 votes 'for' (133 were needed) ❌ 6 votes 'against' 📅 **Inauguration:** August 19, 2026. 🏛 **Context:** The nomination was initiated by the 'Tisza' party (P. Magyar). The 'Fidesz' opposition boycotted the election, calling the procedure illegal. Bak was previously removed from the post of head of the Supreme Court, which the ECHR recognized as a violation of rights.
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Ukrainian politician in glasses and a business suit in front of the Ukrainian flag, discussing the shortage of air defense systems and prospects for protection from ballistic threats in 2026

Missile Defense System Deficit in Ukraine: Prospects for Protection Against Ballistic Threats in 2026

Politics 08/11/2026, 17:52
🚨 Dmytro Kuleba warned about a deficit of missile defense systems in Ukraine in 2026. The former head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the absence of short-term prospects for fully resolving the problem of intercepting ballistic targets. 🇺🇦 🔹 Production capacities of partners cannot cope with the volumes of Patriot missile supplies. 🔹 The defense strategy is currently based on situational interception and pressure on the infrastructure of the Russian Federation. 🔹 Experts insist on the creation of their own pan-European anti-ballistic program. #Ukraine #AirDefense #Kuleba #Patriot #Security
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Ukrainian naval ship in the Black Sea, symbolizing increased pressure on Crimea and its transition into an unsafe rear area for Russia

Crimea loses its base status: Ukrainian Navy declares the peninsula has shifted to a 'unsafe' rear for Russia

Politics 08/11/2026, 17:13
🚨 Crimea is no longer a base: Ukrainian Navy declares the peninsula has shifted to a 'unsafe' rear for Russia. 🇺🇦 🔹 Dmytro Pletenchuk: there is no talk of full-fledged fleet stationing. 🔹 Strikes on infrastructure are ongoing 24/7. 🔹 On the night of August 1, UAS warehouses and bridges were destroyed. 🔹 GUR special forces eliminated a 'Pantsir-S1'. Crimea is losing strategic significance for Russia. #Crimea #Navy #Ukraine #BlackSea
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Russian satellites of the 'Rassvet' system in orbit with a ground station, illustrating the accelerated deployment of a Starlink analogue

GUR of Ukraine: Russia is ahead of schedule in deploying the 'Rassvet' satellite system — a Starlink analogue

Technology 08/11/2026, 17:00
🛰️ GUR of Ukraine: Russia is ahead of schedule in deploying the 'Rassvet' satellite system — a Starlink analogue. 🔹 In March 2026, the first series of 16 'Rassvet-3' spacecraft was launched. 🔹 By 2027, the constellation will reach 292 satellites. 🔹 Goal: Replace Starlink and provide communication for special groups and drones. 🔹 The system currently operates in discrete mode with communication windows of up to 1 hour. 🇺🇦 Intelligence warns: Moscow is creating an uncontrolled communication network, which requires international countermeasures.
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Combat drone 'General Cherechnya' in flight — top performer in Delta system for July 2026

Sky Leadership: "General Chereshnya" Takes First Place in Delta System Efficiency in July 2026

Technology 08/11/2026, 16:55
🚀 "General Chereshnya" tops the Delta rating in July 2026! 🔹 1st place in E-points of efficiency. 🔹 Over 16,000 targets destroyed (13k cruise, 3k quadcopters). 🔹 Unique result: two types of Shahed interceptors in the top. 🔹 Breakthrough in night battles: 3rd place in FPV. The company's production has grown to 100k drones per month. 🇺🇦🛸
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Person taking a selfie with a green-cased smartphone, symbolizing reliance on mobile connectivity — relevant amid Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation tightening network autonomy requirements

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation tightens network autonomy requirements: operators to be required to operate for more than 10 hours

Technology 08/11/2026, 16:38
⚡️ Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation is preparing to tighten requirements for mobile operators: the autonomous operating time of networks during blackouts will be increased beyond the current 10 hours. 🔋 Operators will have to invest in new batteries and generators to ensure connection stability. 📱 Simultaneously, a map of home internet availability based on xPON technology is being developed. 📅 The decision is dictated by the expectation of a difficult winter in 2026.
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Ukrainian politician in a white suit and red tie discusses Ukraine's NATO accession prospects

Diplomatic Duet: London Wants Ukraine in NATO, but Kyiv Skeptical of Prospects

Politics 08/11/2026, 09:44
🇬🇧 British Ambassador Neil Crompton stated that London wants to see Ukraine in NATO, but there is no consensus within the bloc. 🇺🇦 At the same time, Ukraine's Ambassador to Britain, Valeriy Zaluzhny, is skeptical about the prospects of membership, calling the alliance's standards outdated. ⚔️ Crompton called for reliable security guarantees and noted that Russian losses in July amounted to 42,700 people. 🚀 Ukraine plans to produce 10 million drones this year.
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Smartphone displaying the 'Rezerv+' app with data from the Oberyh registry, with blurred office workers in the background, illustrating simplified consular services for men abroad via e-military ID

Simplification for men abroad: 72-hour limit for e-MRD formation for consular services cancelled

Politics 08/11/2026, 09:34
🇺🇦 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has cancelled the requirement to form an e-MRD 72 hours before visiting a consulate. Now, it is sufficient to present a valid document at the time of application. Men aged 18-60 can update data through embassies if they do not have access to "Reserve+". By the end of 2026, the system will become even more accessible. #Ukraine #Consulate #ReservePlus
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Sergey Lavrov discusses Russia's strategy for NATO provocations and the Alliance's response plan during a meeting

Cat and Mouse Game: British Ambassador Reveals Russia's NATO Provocation Strategy and the Alliance's Response Plan

Politics 08/11/2026, 08:38
🇬🇧 The British Ambassador to Ukraine, Neil Crompton, revealed details of Russia's strategy to provoke NATO. According to him, Moscow is "feeling out the ground" by violating the airspace of Alliance countries. 🇷🇺 🔹 NATO considers each incident separately to avoid escalation. 🔹 British troops in Estonia are ready to act immediately in the event of aggression. 🔹 Russia's strategic position is weakening due to Ukraine's actions and the unity of the Alliance. #NATO #Russia #Britain #Crompton #Ukraine
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Woman in red jacket checking phone in kitchen while others sit at table — visual for Zurich tightening social aid rules for Ukrainians with S status

Zurich tightens rules: Ukrainians with S status will lose the right to full social assistance

Politics 08/11/2026, 08:08
🇨🇭 Zurich is tightening rules for Ukrainians: even with a residence permit, S status will be equated to temporary protection. From March 2027, payments will be reduced to stimulate integration and avoid migration to the wealthy canton. 🇪🇺 The situation in the EU is worsening: men of conscription age are losing protection, and in Ireland, hundreds of refugees risk being left without housing. #Switzerland #Ukraine #SStatus #Migration
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Military operator controls tracked robot with EW equipment in forest — example of protecting heavy vehicles from asymmetric threats

Protecting the 'Heavyweights': How Dignitas and Aura are developing EW systems for bombers and GRCs to stop asymmetric losses

Technology 08/11/2026, 07:49
🤖 Heavy bombers and GRCs are becoming targets for cheap FPV drones. The Dignitas Foundation and Aura company are developing unique EW systems to protect equipment without disrupting communication with the operator. Economic imbalance: $20,000 for a bomber vs. $300 for an FPV. Solution expected in 2 months. #Dignitas #EW #Bombers #Technology
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