#Ukraine War

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Mother of a fallen Mariupol defender, founder of veteran support platform 'Basha', shares her mission in an interview

"Do the Work": How the Mother of a Deceased Mariupol Defender Created the "Bashta" Platform to Assist Veterans

Politics 08/07/2026, 07:11
🇺🇦 Natalia, the mother of the deceased Mariupol defender Sergey Petrenko ("Bashta"), founded the "Bashta" platform, which helps veterans find medical, legal, and social support. In an interview with RBK-Ukraine, she spoke about her son, how his service in "Azov" changed him, and why his last words, "Do the work," became the main principle of her life. #Bashta #Azov #Mariupol #Veterans #Ukraine
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Man in white shirt anxiously refueling his car at a gas station, symbolizing the fuel crisis and surge in fuel thefts in the UK amid tensions with Iran

Gasoline Crisis: Explosive Rise in Fuel Theft in the UK Amidst War with Iran

Economy 08/07/2026, 07:01
🇬🇧 Explosive rise in fuel theft in the UK: drivers steal £194k daily. 📉 After the war with Iran began, the number of incidents rose by 20%, and the cost of stolen fuel by 48%. Gas station owners are losing tens of thousands of pounds, and surveillance cameras no longer deter offenders. In Ukraine, the AMCU is investigating collusion among gas station chains amidst rising prices. ⛽️ Experts predict a rise in gas prices in August.
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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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