Tag: #Russia

New Moscow Order: Mass Drone Strikes on Gas Stations and Transport in Border Regions

Incidents 07/17/2026, 12:17

The Russian command has ordered intensified drone strikes on gas stations and transport in the border regions of Ukraine. Intelligence reports mass use of systems like "Lancet" and "Molniya", but low operator qualification has already led to attacks on their own forces and civilians in Russia. ⚠️🇺🇦

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Record drop in Putin's rating: FOM and VCIOM data on the trust crisis

Politics 07/17/2026, 11:21

Vladimir Putin's rating fell by 5% in a week — a record drop since autumn 2022. 🔻 According to FOM and VCIOM data, support for the head of state has reached a minimum since the start of the war. The main reasons cited are the fuel crisis and economic difficulties. 📉

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Mass liquidation: Independent gas stations in Russia exit the market amid fuel crisis

Economy 07/17/2026, 11:05

Independent gas stations in Russia are closing en masse: more than 150 sales listings appeared in a month. The cause is a fuel shortage following strikes on refineries and a price gap with major oil companies. Drivers wait up to 10 hours for gasoline, while the Kremlin seeks supplies abroad. 🛢️📉🚗

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Money or Peace: Latvian PM Accuses EU Neighbors of Profiting from the War

Politics 07/17/2026, 09:55

Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš accused Bulgaria and Greece of profiting from the war and blocking sanctions against Russia. According to him, the choice between money and peace is a choice that cannot be combined. 🇪🇺💰🚫

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Operation 'Molochka': 159 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet destroyed in 12 days

Incidents 07/17/2026, 09:37

Ukrainian maritime drones carried out Operation 'MOLOCHKA': 159 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet destroyed in 12 days. 🚢💥 Most strikes hit the Azov Sea. The goal is to paralyze oil and cargo logistics bypassing sanctions. 🇺🇦🌊

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"Zero Phase": Russia Intercepts NATO Exercises in the Baltics, Warsaw Scrambles Fighters

Politics 07/17/2026, 09:12

Poland and ISW analysts stated that Russia has launched a "Zero Phase" campaign in the Baltics, actively monitoring NATO exercises. Warsaw scrambled fighters to intercept Russian Su-30SM2s from Kaliningrad. 🇵🇱✈️🇷🇺

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Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Seven Ukrainian Regions with Missiles and Drones

Politics 07/17/2026, 08:52

On the night of July 17, Russia launched a massive strike on Ukraine, using missiles and drones from several directions. Air defense shot down most targets, but strikes were recorded in seven regions, including Odesa, where people were killed. 🚀🇺🇦

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Magic Instead of Gasoline: How the Crisis in Russia Pushed Drivers to Turn to Sorcerers

Incidents 07/17/2026, 07:59

🔥 The fuel crisis in Russia has led to a surge in demand for the services of sorcerers and esotericists. Drivers standing in queues for gasoline are now turning to magic to "bewitch" their cars and reduce fuel consumption. Prices for rituals range from 1,500 to 16,000 rubles. 🚗✨

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Google Play removed VK and Max apps: consequences of EU sanctions for Russian services

Technology 07/17/2026, 00:43

Google Play removed VK, Max, and Odnoklassniki apps due to new EU sanctions. Brussels accused the developers of creating surveillance tools for the FSB. Android users can no longer download these services via the official store, but old versions continue to work. 📱🚫🇪🇺

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Drone over the President: How a Ukrainian Teenager Became the Subject of a Sabotage Case in Poland

Politics 07/16/2026, 22:48

An 18-year-old Ukrainian was detained in Poland and accused of spying for Russia. According to the investigation, he was preparing a drone attack on the president during a parade and desecrating memorials. 🚨🇵🇱

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Mark Rutte on the Change of Ukraine's Defense Minister: NATO Strategy and the Cost of War for Russia

Politics 07/16/2026, 22:30

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the change of Ukraine's Defense Minister will not change Kyiv's strategy. He warned about Russia's monthly losses of 30,000 soldiers and noted the effectiveness of Ukrainian counterattacks. 🇺🇦🇷🇺

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Russian missile goes off course before NATO summit: air raid alarm in Turkey and the incident with Erdogan's gifts

Politics 07/16/2026, 22:14

Before the NATO summit, an air raid alarm was declared in Turkey due to a Russian missile that went off course over Abkhazia. A Patriot battery was put on alert, but the missile fell into the sea. Meanwhile, Erdogan gifted leaders revolvers, which many could not take out due to laws 🇹🇷🚀🔫

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Poland intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic twice a day: details of the July 16 incident

Politics 07/16/2026, 22:00

Poland scrambled fighters twice in one day to intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic. The Defense Minister stated that Russia is testing their air defenses, but borders were not violated. 🇵🇱✈️🇷🇺

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Mass Capital Flight: Russian Billionaires Flee the Country Following Confiscations

Politics 07/16/2026, 21:56

Russian billionaires are massively withdrawing capital from the country, fearing new confiscations and state pressure. Following a meeting with Putin and high-profile asset seizures, businessmen are fleeing to the UAE, Turkey, and Africa, using cryptocurrencies and bypass routes. 📉🏃‍♂️💸

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Strikes into the Depth: How the Successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are Changing Kyiv's Negotiating Position

Politics 07/16/2026, 21:38

European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in striking deep into Russia should convince Putin to start peace negotiations. The EU is preparing a €90 billion loan, of which €60 billion is for defense, and is concluding new agreements on drones. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺

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Natalia Valeskaya on Pugacheva: "This is a choice of a person with a capital letter"

Culture 07/16/2026, 21:07

Natalia Valeskaya explained why she respects Alla Pugacheva: for her, this is an example of a person with conscience and dignity. The singer compared the Prima Donna's choice to the position of Ukrainians who remain in the country under shelling. 🇺🇦🎤

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Ukraine's MFA rejects Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a collaborator at Zaporizhzhia NPP

Politics 07/16/2026, 20:57

Ukraine's MFA categorically rejects Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of collaborator Alexander Yakovlev at ZNPP. Kyiv called the drone strike version part of an information campaign and accused Russia of using the NPP for military needs and nuclear blackmail 🇺🇦⚡🚫

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Export Breakthrough: Russia Remains Uzbekistan's Top Partner in the First Half of 2026

Economy 07/16/2026, 19:26

Uzbekistan increased exports to $12.6 billion over 5 months in 2026 📈. Russia solidified its position as the main partner with a supply volume of $1.9 billion, overtaking China and France. The geography of trade is expanding, including new markets in Asia and Europe 🌍🚛

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