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Group of Russian soldiers in camouflage uniforms and caps with emblems standing by buses, illustrating the theme of recruitment and mobilization amid crisis

Traps, Threats, and Bonuses: How Russia is Changing Recruitment Tactics Amidst a Crisis

Politics 08/03/2026, 11:48
Voluntary conscription in the RF has reached a dead end: authorities have resorted to street detentions and the fabrication of criminal cases to fill the ranks of the army. Regions are introducing payments of up to 100,000 rubles for each "volunteer," but experts warn of the risks of new mobilization and the growth of radical dissatisfaction in society. 🇷🇺🚫📉
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Former Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Secretary Bankov, arrested for a scheme involving tens of millions of hryvnias

Stolen Aid: Former State Secretary of the MFA Bankov Arrested for a Scheme Involving Tens of Millions of Hryvnias

Politics 08/03/2026, 09:36
Former State Secretary of the MFA of Ukraine, Alexander Bankov, has been arrested for 60 days for stealing 37 million hryvnias of donor aid. The investigation uncovered a money laundering scheme through shell companies at the beginning of the war. This is a high-profile case amidst other corruption revelations in parliament and the National Guard. 🚨🇺🇦
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Senator Mark Kelly and Jason Kushner in the context of the dispute over negotiations with Iran

Mark Kelly vs. Kushner: Senator Demands Removal of 'Real Estate Agent' from Iran Negotiations

Politics 08/03/2026, 03:20
Senator Mark Kelly harshly criticized Donald Trump for his choice of negotiators with Iran, calling Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff a 'real estate agent' and 'son-in-law' incapable of resolving the conflict. Amid rising gas prices and threats of new strikes on nuclear facilities, the Democrat demands bringing professionals and allies back to the negotiating table. 🇺🇸🇮🇷📉
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Explosion site at Balzi Rossi restaurant: damaged building with street barriers and law enforcement officers in the background

Daughter of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces among the victims of the explosion at Balzi Rossi restaurant: new details of the investigation

Politics 08/02/2026, 23:41
The explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow claimed five lives. The investigation revealed that Maria Chaiko, the daughter of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces, could be among the injured with a severe injury. The prosecution has already initiated a case on terrorism. 💣🚨
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