Tag: #Russia

Rocket strike on Kirov: attack on a defense industry plant and massive drone attacks in Russia

Incidents 07/24/2026, 08:21

Rocket strike on Kirov: attack on a defense industry plant and massive drone attacks in Russia 🚀🔥 On the morning of July 24, a rocket strike was launched at Kirov, damaging the "Aviatek" plant. On the same night, drones attacked Wildberries warehouses in the Leningrad region, St. Petersburg, and Crimea. 🇷🇺💥

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Vladimir Medinsky on the EU sanctions list: from negotiations in Turkey to accusations of propaganda

Politics 07/24/2026, 00:24

The EU imposed sanctions on Vladimir Medinsky — Putin's aide and negotiator — accusing him of propaganda and manipulation. He participated in negotiations in Turkey and Geneva, as well as wrote textbooks where Ukraine is part of the "Russian world." 🇪🇺🇷🇺📚

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Sharp surge in oil prices: Russian oil and gas revenues to rise by 60% in July

Economy 07/23/2026, 23:35

Russian budget revenues from oil and gas could soar by 60% in July due to the rise in barrel prices above $100. However, receipts for the first seven months of the year will still be lower than last year's. 🛢️📉

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EU's 21st Sanctions Package: The Most Significant Blow to Russia's Economy in Four Years

Politics 07/23/2026, 23:29

The EU Council has adopted the 21st sanctions package against Russia — the largest in the last 4 years. 🚫 Tough measures have been introduced against the "shadow fleet," crypto exchanges, and banks circumventing restrictions. 🛢️ The ban on the export of dual-use goods has also been strengthened, and new individuals have been added to the blacklist. 🇪🇺

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Lessons of War: How China is Adopting Russian Combat Experience and Technology for the Taiwan Conflict

Politics 07/23/2026, 23:21

Intelligence confirms: China is adopting Russia's combat experience from the war in Ukraine. 🇨🇳🤝🇷🇺 PLA troops are training at ranges near Volgograd, while Russia helps modernize Chinese submarines for an operation against Taiwan. 🚀🇹🇼

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Ukraine prepares 22nd sanctions package against Russia: focus on child abduction and defense industry

Politics 07/23/2026, 23:18

Ukraine is already working on the 22nd sanctions package against the Russian Federation. Vladyslav Vlasov stated that it will include evidence of child abduction and measures against participants in fake elections. A massive blow to Russia's defense industry is also being prepared. 🇺🇦🚫🇷🇺

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Strikes on the night of July 23: tanker in the Black Sea, crossing in the Donetsk region, and troop concentration in Horlivka

Politics 07/23/2026, 23:14

🇺🇦 On the night of July 23, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a tanker in the Black Sea, a pontoon crossing in the Donetsk region, and a troop concentration in Horlivka. The goal is to reduce Russia's military potential. Also, the first Ukrainian electric motorcycle MUL.E has been deployed ⚡🏍️

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Aircraft Cannibalization and Risk: How Intelligence Describes the Collapse of Russia's Civil Aviation

Economy 07/23/2026, 23:04

Ukrainian intelligence has declared the critical state of Russia's civil aviation: 95% of transport is on Western aircraft, which are serviced without certificates. 🛑 To maintain the fleet, "aircraft cannibalization" is used — dismantling one machine for another. Experts warn of high flight risks due to a lack of spare parts and technology. ✈️📉

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Latvia imposes a total ban on imports from Russia and Belarus: what falls under the sanctions

Politics 07/23/2026, 22:46

The Latvian Saeima has passed a law imposing a total ban on the import of books, toys, and video games from Russia and Belarus 🚫📚. The initiative is aimed at severing economic ties and combating propaganda. The vote passed with a result of 66 to 8, while the transit of goods to other EU countries is permitted 🇱🇻🇪🇺

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Black Sea in the Danger Zone: Russia Declares Its Waters Unsafe for Navigation

Politics 07/23/2026, 22:39

The Russian Ministry of Defense has declared the waters of the Black Sea dangerous for navigation due to the threat of drone attacks. 🚢⚠️ Kyiv reports that more than 120 Russian vessels have been hit in two weeks, including tankers and infrastructure facilities. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Gosuslugi 2.0: How the Russian Portal is Transforming into a Digital Ecosystem with a Social Network and Bonuses

Technology 07/23/2026, 22:30

The Russian government is preparing a revolution in 'Gosuslugi': the portal will be turned into a social network with bonuses and family chats by 2035. The main trump card will be full identity verification, but experts are sounding the alarm about spam. 🇷🇺📱

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New escalation: Russia changes tactics in the Kharkiv region

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:44

Russia changes tactics in the Kharkiv region: instead of assaults — attempts to infiltrate small groups. SBGS records increased activity of the "Gart" brigade and new threats near Artemovo. 🇺🇦🚨

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Record outflow: Russians are massively looking for ways to leave the country and obtain foreign passports

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:51

Russians are breaking records in searching for foreign passports and visa-free exit methods: demand has grown by 221% since the end of 2024. Experts link the frenzy to the risks of new mobilization, however, 8.9 million citizens are detained at the border due to debts. 🚨🛂📉

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Alternative for Germany: Why the AfD Remains Loyal to Moscow as Europe Turns Away

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:37

While other European right-wing parties have changed their rhetoric after 2022, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains loyal to Moscow. 🇩🇪🇷🇺 The party's leaders do not condemn Putin, demand the lifting of sanctions, and even threaten Ukraine with compensation for "Nord Stream." This makes the AfD a unique and dangerous phenomenon on the continent. 🚩

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Ukrainian Ambassador Debunks Rumors of 'Humanitarian Aid' to Kazakhstan: 50,000 Tons of Gasoline is a Myth, While India Supplies Millions of Tons to Russia

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:27

Ukrainian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Viktor Maiko debunked the myth of 'humanitarian aid' to Russia in the form of 50,000 tons of gasoline. According to him, this is only a hypothetical commercial deal, which is unlikely due to a fuel shortage in Kazakhstan itself. The diplomat urged attention to the real scale of supplies: India supplies up to 5 million tons of gasoline to the Russian Federation annually. 🇰🇿🇷🇺🛢️

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Berlin Rejects Moscow's Accusations of Nuclear Weapons Development: 'It's Part of Propaganda'

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:24

🇩🇪 Berlin rejected accusations by Russian intelligence regarding preparations to develop nuclear weapons, calling them part of propaganda. 🇷🇺 According to Germany, Moscow is trying to drive a wedge between NATO and the EU. 🇫🇷 Meanwhile, Berlin is strengthening nuclear cooperation with Paris.

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End of discounts: why Russian oil in India has become more expensive due to the Middle East crisis

Economy 07/23/2026, 18:59

Russian oil in India is no longer sold with discounts! 📉 Due to Houthi attacks and risks in the Middle East, traders have cancelled discounts that previously reached $10 per barrel. 🛢️🌍

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Moscow's Shadow over the Persian Gulf: US Investigates Russia's Role in Attacks on CIA Facilities

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:26

The US has intensified its investigation into possible Russian assistance to Iran in attacks on CIA facilities. Intelligence points to the use of upgraded Shahed drones with Russian "Komet-M" navigation following the incident in Jordan. 🇺🇸🇷🇺🚁

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