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Wildberries store against the backdrop of declining military product sales after Ukrainian attacks

Impact of strikes: Sales of military goods on Wildberries plummeted by 40% following Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks

Economy 08/07/2026, 22:03
📉 Sales of military goods on Wildberries fell by 20–40% following Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on warehouses. Over three months, equipment worth 1.646 billion rubles was sold through the platform. The "Body Armor" and "Drone Accessories" categories were particularly affected. Banks are recording an increase in debt problems among sellers. #Wildberries #UAF #Economy #MilitaryGoods
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A group of Russian soldiers in camouflage uniforms and caps with emblems, marching in a column against the backdrop of white buses, illustrating the theme of mobilization crisis and recruitment in Russian regions.

The Headhunters' Race: Number of Russian Regions Paying Recruiters Rises to 56 Amid Mobilization Crisis

Politics 08/07/2026, 20:01
🚨 In Russia, the number of regions paying recruiters has risen to 56. The Smolensk region raised fees by 10 times — to 1 million rubles. Contract recruitment has dropped to a three-year low, with army losses reaching 40,000 per month. Coercive "raids" on men have begun in several regions. Experts predict a new mobilization. #Russia #War #Mobilization
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Energy Deadlock: Why Ukraine Cannot Import Electricity from Europe Due to Artificial Prices

Energy Deadlock: Why Ukraine Cannot Import Electricity from Europe Due to Artificial Prices

Economy 08/07/2026, 19:26
⚡️ Experts warn: Ukraine may be left without imported electricity this winter due to price caps. Vladimir Omelchenko (Razumkov Centre) explained that artificial price restrictions block purchases from Europe during peak demand. 📉 In January 2026, prices were temporarily raised, but in March they were returned to the old level. 🏗️ To prepare for winter, it is also necessary to unfreeze "Heat Communal Energy" accounts and strengthen the protection of substations. 🗓️ The Verkhovna Rada plans to abolish price caps only in May 2027, which raises concerns among analysts.
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Passenger pays fare via electronic ticket on a yellow city bus in Odesa — illustrating new tariffs and digitalization of public transport

Electronic ticket in Odesa: draft resolution, new tariffs, and risks for carriers

Politics 08/07/2026, 16:58
🚍 Odesa is preparing to launch a unified electronic ticket for trams, trolleybuses, and minibuses. The City Council has published a draft resolution: the goal is to combat "black cash" and introduce transfer tariffs. 📉 Key points: ✅ System implementation is planned for winter 2026. ✅ The operator will be selected via tender, with the criterion being the minimum commission. ✅ Carriers will receive a fixed payment for work, not revenue. ⚠️ Experts doubt the mechanism for forcing private operators to go cashless and the profitability of fleet renewal. #Odesa #Transport #ElectronicTicket #OdesaNews
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Kim Jong Un in front of North Korean flags, symbolizing North Korea's role in benefiting from the war in Ukraine

22 Billion in Three Years: How Kim Jong Un Turned the War in Ukraine into a Goldmine for North Korea

Politics 08/07/2026, 08:59
💰 **$22 Billion in Three Years**: Kim Jong Un turned the war in Ukraine into a goldmine for North Korea. 📉 **Economy**: Revenue from arms supplies to Russia and China allowed North Korea to show 3.5% economic growth in 2025 — the best result in 35 years. 🚀 **Military Potential**: Pyongyang supplied Moscow with 50% of shells and 22,000 soldiers. In return, it received technology and funds to build its own destroyers and missiles. ⚠️ **New Threats**: A North Korean missile unit is being formed in the Voronezh region. North Korea is seeking new arms buyers. 📊 **Status**: Kim Jong Un's regime is in its strongest position, although some funds remain abroad due to sanctions.
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Recruitment billboard in Moscow metro showing a soldier with slogan 'Join your own', illustrating contrast between state propaganda and declining public approval of war per Levada Center data

War approval rating in Russia drops: Levada Center poll records historic low

Politics 08/06/2026, 23:01
📉 **Historic low of war support in Russia**: the share of Russians who consider the invasion successful has dropped to 50%. According to the Levada Center, this is the lowest figure since 2022. 🔻 **Key figures**: • 50% consider the war successful (a drop of 19% over a year). • 28% assess the course of events as unsuccessful. • Putin's approval rating has reached a minimum. 📉 **Reasons**: war fatigue, rising prices, Telegram blocking, and air defense failures. #Russia #Ukraine #LevadaCenter #War
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Firefighter in protective helmet and uniform checks equipment in front of a fire truck with the Ukrainian emblem after a missile strike on JTI and Imperial Brands warehouses in Kyiv region

Blow to logistics: Russian missiles destroy JTI and Imperial Brands warehouses in Kyiv region

Incidents 08/06/2026, 22:16
🚨 On the night of August 5, Russian occupiers destroyed JTI and Imperial Brands warehouses in the Kyiv region. 💸 Damage to tobacco companies is estimated at tens of millions of hryvnias. 📚 A BookChef publishing house warehouse was also destroyed (100k books). 📦 Epicentr, ROZETKA, Nova Poshta, and LIQUI MOLY facilities were damaged. JTI promises no supply disruptions, but Imperial Brands reports disruptions in the capital. ⚠️
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Destroyed warehouse after strike: twisted metal, smoke and rescuers in background — illustration for article on logistics in Ukraine

Strikes on logistics: why there will be no shortage of goods in Ukraine despite the destruction of warehouses

Economy 08/06/2026, 13:51
🔥 Russian strikes on Ukraine's warehouses and logistics: why there will be no shortage, but prices may rise. 📉 From August 1 to 5, facilities of Rozetka, Epicentr, Nova Poshta, and other giants were destroyed. 📦 Experts: there will be no shortage thanks to the flexible adaptation of business. 💰 But delivery will slow down, and prices will rise due to increased logistics costs. 🛡️ Business is asking the state not for money, but for air defense.
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Destroyed Bosch warehouse in Ukraine after Russian attack with fire and fire truck in the background

Blow to Logistics: Russian Attack Destroys Bosch Warehouse in Ukraine

Incidents 08/06/2026, 13:47
🔥 Major Blow to Logistics: Russian Attack Destroys Bosch Warehouse in Ukraine On the night of August 5, the warehouses of Bosch's logistics partner were hit. All products were destroyed, but there were no casualties. This was part of a large-scale attack on the Kyiv region, where "Epitsentr", ROZETKA, and "Nova Poshta" were also affected. 📉 Experts warn of potential product shortages and billion-dollar losses for businesses. #Bosch #Ukraine #Attack #Logistics #News
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