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Norwegian police officers at workstations with documents and computers, illustrating administrative procedures related to the case of discrimination against a Russian scientist in Norway.

Discrimination by Passport: Norwegian Institute Norce Found Guilty of Rejecting a Russian Scientist

Politics 08/19/2026, 01:21
🇳🇴 Norwegian institute Norce found guilty of discriminating against a Russian scientist. Despite the candidate being the best qualified, he was rejected twice due to his origin. The commission stated: security does not justify automatic rejections without individual assessment. Norce has already created a security committee and revised hiring rules. #Norway #Discrimination #Russia #Security
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M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle in the field, illustrating the topic of sourcing spare parts for the Ukrainian army

Parts Crisis: US Seeks Contractors to Revive Bradleys for Ukraine

Politics 08/19/2026, 00:18
🇺🇸 The US is facing a shortage of spare parts for Bradley IFVs supplied to Ukraine. The Pentagon is seeking contractors capable of resuming production of discontinued units, such as control modules and lights. The goal is to revive the equipment and train Ukrainian mechanics. 🚜🔧 #Ukraine #USA #MilitaryAid #Bradley #Pentagon
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Building of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague against a blue sky with signage in French and English

US Sanctions Against ICC Leadership: Akane and Seyie Cut Off from the Financial System

Politics 08/18/2026, 22:49
🇺🇸 The US has imposed sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and lawyer Abdoulaye Seyie. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused them of prosecuting individuals from countries that do not recognize the court's jurisdiction. Assets have been frozen, and access to the financial system has been blocked. Previously, ICC judges sued Trump over similar measures. 🏛️⚖️ #ICC #Sanctions #Politics
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German police officers in protective helmets detain a man in Stuttgart, linked to a Russian espionage case

Verdict in Stuttgart: Ukrainian Sentenced for Espionage for Russia, but Not for Sabotage

Politics 08/18/2026, 22:32
🇩🇪 A court in Stuttgart sentenced a Ukrainian to 1 year and 3 months for espionage on behalf of the Russian Federation. The man was convicted for sending GPS trackers but acquitted of preparing sabotage. Two accomplices were fully acquitted. The prosecution demanded up to 4 years in prison but failed to prove a detailed attack plan. The case is being considered against the backdrop of statements about Russia's hybrid war in Europe. 🕵️‍♂️📦
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Mykhailo Fedorov in a blue t-shirt with the 'PostSra' logo against a wooden panel, discussing elections during wartime

"Democracy cannot be a hostage": Mikhail Fedorov calls for elections to be held during wartime

Politics 08/18/2026, 22:20
🇺🇦 Former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has called for elections to be held in Ukraine during wartime. According to him, democracy cannot be a hostage of Russia, and the right to vote must be available to all citizens, including military personnel and refugees. The politician also pointed to a crisis of trust in the authorities due to bureaucracy and the opacity of decision-making. #elections #Ukraine #Fedorov #politics
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Jet drone that crossed 900 km to Western Ukraine, demonstrating a breakthrough in the defense line

Defense line breakthrough: Jet drones reach western Ukraine for the first time, covering 900 km

Politics 08/18/2026, 20:49
🚨 Jet drones reach western Ukraine for the first time, flying 900 km! 🇺🇦 Today, August 18, 2026, an unprecedented flight of Russian UAVs through Vinnytsia, Ternopil, and Rivne region was recorded. Experts link this to the implementation of mesh networks and new "Geran-4/5" models. Explosions were also recorded in Kyiv and Brovary. 🚀🔥 #Ukraine #Drones #Geran #MilitarySituation
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