#Ukraine War

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Donald Trump pointing during a speech, illustrating his new policy against 'birth tourism' after losing in the Supreme Court

Trump signs orders against 'birth tourism': new attempt to bypass the Constitution after Supreme Court defeat

Politics 08/07/2026, 01:45
🇺🇸 **Trump signs orders against 'birth tourism'** US President Donald Trump has introduced new rules limiting birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and temporary residents. This is a new attempt to bypass the Supreme Court ruling of 2025. 🔥 **Key points:** - Citizenship will not be granted to children if parents are in the US illegally. - The White House calls this a fight against "birth tourism". - Critics see this as a violation of the 14th Amendment. 🚀 **Ukraine and missiles:** Trump responded to Zelenskyy's request, complaining that US stockpiles are depleted after supplies under Biden. The President also threatened prison for leaking data on the shortage of THAAD missiles.
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Donald Trump in the Oval Office gesturing while explaining Ukraine's missile shortage due to Biden's actions

Trump Blames Biden for Ukraine Missile Shortage: 'Warehouses Were Empty'

Politics 08/07/2026, 00:54
🇺🇸 Donald Trump explained the shortage of missiles for Ukraine by citing Biden's actions, stating that the previous administration "gave away" $300 billion worth of ammunition, leaving warehouses empty. 🚀 🛑 Trump also evaded a direct answer regarding the escalation of Russian attacks, noting that the US is not directly involved in the conflict. 🔄 Meanwhile, the US position on producing Patriot missiles in Kyiv remains contradictory: from promises in early July to refusal at the end of the month due to technology secrecy. #USA #Ukraine #Trump #Patriot
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Shahed-type drone in flight against a blue sky, illustrating the new form of cyber-extortion in Ukraine

New form of cyber-extortion: Ukrainian businesses receive letters from 'Shahed owners'

Incidents 08/07/2026, 00:00
⚠️ ATTENTION: A new type of fraud has been recorded in Ukraine. Businesses are receiving letters from 'Shahed owners' demanding a ransom for safety. Presidential advisor Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov called this nonsense and urged people not to believe it. Background: Russia is modernizing 'Geran-4' drones, while Ukraine is developing ZIRKA interceptors. Scammers are using the fear of new technologies to extort money. 🚫 Attacks cannot be 'bought off' — this is a fake!
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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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Ukrzaliznytsia train at station: illustration for evacuation instructions during attacks

Train evacuation under attack: how passengers should act during an assault — UZ instructions

Incidents 08/06/2026, 21:53
⚠️ In August 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia updated train evacuation instructions for attacks. Passengers are forbidden from taking belongings, jumping onto tracks, or returning without a signal. During explosions — lie on the ground, mouth open, head covered. Real incidents in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipro confirm the importance of these rules. #Ukraine #Railway #Safety
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Oil pipelines with shut-off valves lead to a petrochemical plant — symbolizing logistics issues and attacks on refineries in Russia

Oil Dead End: Russia Cannot Hold July Production Record Due to Refinery Attacks and Tanker Shortage

Economy 08/06/2026, 21:21
🛢️ Russia will not be able to maintain the July growth in oil production in August 2026. 📉 Despite a rise of 100,000 barrels in July, new attacks on refineries (Yaroslavl, Ryazan) and a shortage of tankers in the Black Sea will force a reduction in production. 🇺🇦 The SBU confirmed strikes on "Slavneft-YANOS" deep inside Russian territory. Export plans are at risk of failure.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting discussing sanctions against Russia's military-industrial complex

Zelensky calls for 'strangling' Russia's military-industrial complex: new sanctions must hit critical weapon components

Politics 08/06/2026, 21:16
🇺🇦 Zelensky held a meeting on new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The President stated that Russian weapons are critically dependent on imported components and called for not giving Moscow time to adapt. A plan for targeted strikes against specific MIC companies is being discussed. Ukraine also plans to soon create its own air defense system and ballistics.
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Military ID card on a table with documents and coffee cup — symbol of mobilization and the 'Obereg' registry

Tax Authority to Transfer Data on Men Aged 18-60 to Ministry of Defense: How the 'Obereg' Registry Operations Will Change

Politics 08/06/2026, 20:36
🇺🇦 The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the rules for the 'Obereg' registry: the State Tax Service (STS) will transfer data on men aged 18-60 to the Ministry of Defense. 📉 Within 90 days, the tax authority will transfer information for automatic cross-checking with the 'Obereg' database. This will help identify errors and those missing from the registry. 🛂 Consulates will tighten control: document verification will be conducted via 'Reserve+' and 'Obereg'. Refusal of services is possible if data does not match. 📌 This is part of the digitization of military records, but does not involve creating a new "list of all men".
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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in deep thought, discussing the strategy of intercepting missiles over Ukraine

Sikorski Calls for Intercepting Russian Missiles Over Ukraine: 'Don't Wait Until They Reach Poland'

Politics 08/06/2026, 20:16
🇵🇱 Radosław Sikorski called on allies to intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine, rather than waiting for them to reach Poland. The Minister emphasized that the topic should not become a hostage of party disputes. 🚀 On the night of August 6, Russia struck Ukraine with 4 missiles and 101 drones. Air defense shot down 66 UAVs, but ballistic missiles damaged infrastructure. 💰 Sikorski proposed introducing duties on Russia under the Graham bill and called on the US to pressure Moscow, not Kyiv. #Ukraine #Poland #Sikorski #Missiles
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Smartphone displaying the 'Army+' app logo on screen, resting on camouflage fabric — symbolizing digitalized transfers in the Ukrainian Armed Forces without commander approval

Without the commander's consent: First simplified transfers via the «Armiya+» app launched in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Politics 08/06/2026, 19:23
🇺🇦 First simplified transfers via the «Armiya+» app have launched in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 📱 Servicemen of the 16th and 19th Corps can submit a transfer report without prior consent from the commander. The system checks the candidate automatically. 🚫 Transfers are possible only within one corps. The system operates on monthly quotas. 📅 Testing will last until September 24, 2026. After this, the Ministry of Defense will evaluate the results. #ArmiyaPlus #AFU #PersonnelAccounting
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Russian military truck with Z marking passes by the 'Kursk — City of Military Glory' sign — symbol of Russian propaganda attempting to rewrite the history of the Battle of Kursk

Anniversary of the Kursk Operation: How Russian Propaganda Attempts to Rewrite History and Discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces

Politics 08/06/2026, 19:11
🚨 Second Anniversary of the Kursk Operation: How Russian Propaganda Attempts to Rewrite History 🔹 In August 2024, Ukraine carried out a successful operation in the Kursk region, but today Russia is trying to discredit the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 🔹 Russian propagandists accuse Ukrainian military personnel of "terror" against civilians, but provide no evidence. 🔹 Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova spoke of 300 missing persons, but these data are unconfirmed. 🔹 Meanwhile, Russia omits the daily terror against Ukraine, which has been ongoing for five years. 🔹 Fakes are also circulating about the sale of weapons to the mafia and the recruitment of students into the Unmanned Systems Forces. #Ukraine #KurskOperation #Disinformation #Propaganda #CCD
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