Tag: #Russia

New Mossad Chief from Belarus: Why the Kremlin is Concerned About Roman Hoffman's Appointment

Politics 07/18/2026, 03:53

Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed General Roman Hoffman, born in Belarus, as the new head of Mossad. 🇮🇱🇷🇺 Experts note that Hoffman's knowledge of the Russian language and Soviet mentality makes him a dangerous opponent for the Kremlin. Mossad is combining work on Russia and Iran into a single sector.

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Night alert in the Tambov region: drone attack and fire at a Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk

Incidents 07/18/2026, 02:54

In the Tambov region, a Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk caught fire after a drone attack. This is not the first strike on infrastructure: in recent days, Engels, Kerch, and an oil refinery in Bashkortostan have been hit. 🚒🔥

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Missile strike on a merchant ship in Odesa: casualties, fire, and threat to global supply chains

Incidents 07/18/2026, 01:31

Russian missiles hit a merchant ship in Odesa: fire on board, four injured. Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of ignoring international law and threatening global supply chains. Despite reduced storage capacity, Kyiv intends to maintain grain export volumes. 🚢🔥🌾

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Diesel prices in the US exceed $5: how strikes on Russian refineries changed global energy

Economy 07/17/2026, 19:35

Strikes by Ukrainian drones on Russian refineries have triggered a global crisis: diesel prices in the US have exceeded $5 per gallon 🇺🇸🔥. Inside Russia, the fuel shortage has reached 35%, and authorities are forced to import gasoline from India 🇮🇳. Global logistics are collapsing against the backdrop of Russia's export ban.

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Blockade of the Grain Corridor: How Russian Strikes on Ports Paralyze the Global Wheat Market

Economy 07/17/2026, 18:53

Russian strikes on Odesa ports are paralyzing Ukrainian grain exports: shipowners are refusing voyages, and insurance has skyrocketed. Global wheat prices have reached two-year highs amid the risk of shortage. 🌾🚢📉

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EU imposes sanctions on Russia for the first time in response to Kyiv shelling: 'Komet' and 'Iskander' manufacturers hit

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:49

The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia for the first time in response to the shelling of Kyiv. 🇺🇦 Manufacturers of navigation systems for 'Shaheds' and 'Iskanders' — the ABS Electro group and its management — have been hit. Ukraine has already included these entities in its sanctions list. 🚫🇷🇺

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Strike on Logistics: Ukrainian Forces Hit Yaroslavl Refinery, 'Svetlyak' Ship in Kerch, and 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:09

The AFU launched large-scale strikes against Russian infrastructure: the 'Slavneft-YANOS' refinery in Yaroslavl, the 'Svetlyak' ship in Kerch, and 'shadow fleet' vessels in the Black Sea came under fire. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the destruction of logistics bridges and oil depots in the Donetsk region. 🔥🚢

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"Optional measures — optional results": Estonia demands a mandatory ban on tourism for Russians

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:05

Estonian Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Tarro stated that the increase in visa issuance to Russians is unacceptable while the war in Ukraine continues. Estonia demands that EU recommendations be turned into mandatory bans and that entry for Russian military personnel be blocked. In response to restrictions, Russians have begun to massively buy passports of island states 🇪🇪🚫🇷🇺

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Covert Preparation: How Russia is Preparing for a New Mobilization After the Duma Elections

Politics 07/17/2026, 16:48

Ukrainian intelligence reports covert preparations for a general mobilization in Russia. 🇷🇺🔥 The infrastructure is ready, but the launch of the process may be postponed until the Duma elections. 🗳️ A personnel shortage is forcing the Kremlin to seek new ways to replenish its ranks. #mobilization #russia #ukraine

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Syrsky warns of Russia's plans to seize new territories: Ukrainian forces strengthen engineering defense

Politics 07/17/2026, 16:52

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky warned that Russia is preparing new offensives and attempting to create a "buffer zone" in northern Ukraine. In response, Ukrainian forces are strengthening engineering protection and developing anti-drone defense, relying on the experience of 2026. 🛡️🇺🇦

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Fuel Collapse: Russia Forced to Import Diesel from Abroad for the First Time in History

Economy 07/17/2026, 16:09

Russia is forced to import diesel fuel from abroad for the first time in history due to a critical shortage. Diesel prices are hitting 15-year records, while farmers in the south of the country cannot refuel their machinery in the midst of the harvest campaign. 🛢️🚜📉

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Response to Strikes on Kyiv: EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russia's Defense Industry for Bombing the Capital

Politics 07/17/2026, 15:40

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the ABS Electro group of companies and its head, Irina Kharisova. 🇪🇺🚫 This is a response to deadly strikes on Kyiv, which claimed the lives of 31 people on July 2 alone. Manufacturers of components for "Shahed" and "Geran" drones have been targeted. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

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Rising Russian losses and fuel crisis: Estonian intelligence on the current situation at the front

Politics 07/17/2026, 15:30

Russian military losses have risen to 1,400 per day, and Konstantinovka is not under full Russian control — Estonian intelligence on the real situation at the front and the fuel crisis in Russia 🇷🇺📉🇺🇦

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Greece Blocks 21st Sanctions Package: Athens Fears for European Economy

Politics 07/17/2026, 14:49

Greece, Bulgaria, and Austria have blocked the 21st sanctions package against Russia. Athens fears that a ban on gas exports will hit the EU economy and hand markets to competitors. The decision on the oil price cap has been postponed until July 23. 🇬🇷🚫🇷🇺

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New Wedge Points: How Russia is Changing Tactics on the Kharkiv Border and Threatening Europe

Politics 07/17/2026, 12:47

Russia has shifted to a tactic of small groups to create a "zone of control" on Ukraine's border, increasing pressure in the Kharkiv region. Zelenskyy warned: a loss in Ukraine will make Putin more dangerous for all of Europe due to the development of missile potential. 🚨🇺🇦

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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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