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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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Person with a Ukrainian flag in front of a 'Square of Free Ukraine' sign in Poland, illustrating the theme of xenophobia and support for deporting unemployed Ukrainians.

Rise of Xenophobia in Poland: 67% of Poles Support Deportation of Unemployed Ukrainians

Politics 08/12/2026, 12:56
🇵🇱 Sociological shock in Poland: 67% of Poles support the deportation of unemployed Ukrainian men. 📊 IBRiS poll reveals a deep divide in society: - 80% of Poles over 50 are "FOR". - Only 43% of young people (18-29 years old) support the idea. 🗳️ Initiative by the "Law and Justice" party against the backdrop of Eurostat data on the reduction of refugees. #Poland #Ukraine #Migration #Politics
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Tired Russian soldier in camouflage sitting on the ground with a backpack, symbolizing army losses and fatigue

1.5 million casualties: how Russia replenishes its army with prisoners and foreign legions

Politics 08/12/2026, 11:41
🇷🇺 Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1.5 million people. The Kremlin is strengthening the army with prisoners and soldiers from North Korea. 📊 General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: 1,460,400 losses of occupiers. 🇬🇧 GCHQ: ~500 thousand killed. 🇺🇸 CSIS: 450 thousand killed, total losses 1.4 million. ⚠️ Zelenskyy warned about 50 thousand North Koreans and a new mobilization in the autumn of 2026. #WarInUkraine #RussiaLosses #CSIS
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Russian military personnel preparing a North Korean KN-23 missile for launch on a mobile launcher

Russian strike tactics: shift to single launches of North Korean KN-23 missiles

Politics 08/12/2026, 11:23
🚀 Russia changes tactics: instead of mass salvos — single launches of KN-23 missiles from North Korea. 📉 ISW: Moscow is testing accuracy and refining weapons with Pyongyang. 📅 Chronology: strikes on Zaporizhzhia (August 11) and Dnipropetrovsk region (July 30). ⚠️ Zelenskyy: cooperation between RF and DPRK is growing, North Korea is gaining combat experience. 💥 Results of August 11 attack: 6 dead, 19 injured. RF saves "Zircon"s and S-400s.
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