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CIA Director's Secret Visit to Moscow: Ratcliffe Delivers NATO Warning to Russia

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:35

The secret visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, revealed on August 25, was aimed, according to sources, at warning Russia against strikes on NATO countries. Trump called the trip "semi-routine."

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ISW: Ukrainian Forces Advance in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia Regions

Politics 08/27/2026, 10:28

According to an ISW report, on August 26–27, 2026, Ukrainian forces advanced on the Kupiansk and Dobropillia directions and in western Zaporizhzhia region, as confirmed by geolocated footage. Russian claims of capturing several areas are not supported by verification.

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Three categories of Ukrainians face the highest risk of deportation from the EU

Politics 08/27/2026, 09:27

The EU Council has identified three categories of Ukrainians who may be expelled from the Schengen Area first: illegal entry, criminal offenses, and document forgery. The temporary protection status until 2028 does not protect against these measures.

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US State Department publishes September 2026 visa bulletin: who faces a regression of green card dates

Politics 08/27/2026, 09:12

The U.S. State Department has published the September 2026 visa bulletin: F2A remains favorable, while for EB-1 for India, EB-2, and the unreserved EB-5 a regression of dates is possible by September 30 if the caps are exhausted.

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From the 'honeymoon' to a freeze: why Poland and Ukraine are drifting apart

Politics 08/27/2026, 08:37

The Guardian: Poland and Ukraine's 'honeymoon' is over — Ukrainians have become competitors in the labor market, while disputes over the UPA and the revocation of Zelenskyy's order have frozen the relations.

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Germany seeks a role in European nuclear deterrence: from Patriot in Faslane to funding British and French programmes

Politics 08/27/2026, 08:00

Germany will not build its own nuclear arsenal, but is considering placing Patriot in Faslane, Scotland, funding British and French programmes, and taking part in exercises of the French nuclear forces.

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"A Sledgehammer for Putin": Senator Blumenthal Names Timeline for US Adoption of "Hellish Sanctions" Against Russia

Politics 08/27/2026, 07:52

Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that the US House of Representatives will consider "hellish sanctions" against Russia in September 2026. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian gas and oil.

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CIA Director's Secret Visit to Moscow: Newsweek Names Five Possible Reasons for Ratcliffe's Trip

Politics 08/27/2026, 07:11

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow at Trump's directive. Newsweek named five possible reasons: from a warning about mobilization to a prisoner exchange and the Iran track.

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Pentagon to Review US Troop Deployment in Europe: Colby to Brief NATO Ambassadors

Politics 08/27/2026, 07:02

US Deputy Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby will brief NATO ambassadors on Thursday about the review of the deployment of American troops in Europe. Allies will seek to assure the Pentagon that they are building up their own defensive capabilities.

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Poland prepares to receive five more F-35A fighters: total fleet to grow to eight

Politics 08/27/2026, 06:55

Poland will receive five more F-35A fighters in the near future, bringing the total to eight, defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced. The first three aircraft arrived at Łask in May.

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Drone at An-124 in Leipzig: US and Germany Point to Russian GRU Fingerprint

Politics 08/27/2026, 06:23

The US and Germany agree that the drone carrying explosives found next to the An-124 in Leipzig is typical of Russia's GRU. Russia denies the accusations, while investigators continue searching for other drones.

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Graham's 'Hellish Sanctions': US House May Consider the Bill as Early as September

Politics 08/27/2026, 06:15

Vladyslav Vlasyuk stated that Graham's sanctions bill against the Russian Federation and Iran retains bipartisan support in the US Congress and could be considered in the House of Representatives as early as September.

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Strait of Hormuz Remains Mine-Laden: Trump's 'Full Clearance' Claims Unconfirmed

Politics 08/27/2026, 05:28

Despite Trump's claims of full clearance of the Strait of Hormuz, experts estimate that 80–150 mines remain in the waters. Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary corridor, while oil prices are falling.

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"Flamingo" from the hardware store: how a joke about door hinges turned into a viral fake

Politics 08/27/2026, 05:22

Fire Point CEO's quote about parts for the "Flamingo" missiles from "Epicentr" became a viral fake. We examine what Irina Terekh actually said and why strikes on shopping centers are unrelated to missile production.

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Italy secretly approves ~€3 billion air defense package for Ukraine: SAMP/T NG, Aster 30, and radars

Politics 08/27/2026, 05:02

The Italian government has secretly approved a military aid package for Ukraine worth ~€3 billion: four SAMP/T NG batteries, Aster 30 missiles, and seven radars. The decisions are to be formally enshrined in the 13th "Aid Decree."

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SBU Exposes 80-Million-Hryvnia Scheme: How 'Pharmaceutical' Intermediaries Plundered Medical Institutions and the Armed Forces

Politics 08/27/2026, 04:55

The SBU exposed an organized group that resold medicines to budget medical institutions and the Armed Forces at inflated prices, causing the state damage of over 80 million hryvnias. Four suspects were detained across three regions.

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Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk destroyed by second strike: mayor bans residents from leaving their homes

Politics 08/27/2026, 04:46

On the night of August 26, Ukrainian forces struck the Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk for the second time. The governor announced the complete destruction of the facility, and the mayor banned residents from leaving their homes due to carbon monoxide.

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Kremlin Weighs Nuclear Scenario as a Last Resort: What Bloomberg Sources and Experts Say

Politics 08/27/2026, 04:39

According to Bloomberg, an increasing number of Russian officials acknowledge that Putin may, in an extreme case, consider the use of tactical nuclear weapons. Experts, however, see no signs of preparation and assess the risk as extremely low.

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