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Vladimir Putin at a press conference discussing the strategy for capturing Donbas by autumn 2027

Putin's Deadline: Seizing Donbas by Autumn 2027 or Escalation of the Conflict

Politics 08/17/2026, 05:42
🚨 Exclusive: NYT learns of Putin's secret plans. The Kremlin sets a deadline for the capture of Donbas — autumn 2027. If they don't make it — will negotiations begin? 🤔 📉 In the winter of 2026-2027, Russia is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. 🇷🇺 Mobilization is expected after the elections in September. 🇪🇺 Europe fears a deal between the US and Russia without their participation. Read the full analysis in our longread! 👇
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Olaf Scholz, Emmanuel Macron, and Antonio Guterres discuss the European conflict resolution plan outside 10 Downing Street.

Europe creates an 'autonomous' settlement plan: France, Germany, and Britain fear exclusion from negotiations due to Trump

Politics 08/17/2026, 01:01
🇪🇺 Europe is creating its own conflict resolution plan, fearing exclusion by the Trump administration. France, Germany, and Britain are coordinating actions to avoid being excluded from negotiations with the RF. 🇺🇦 Crisis in Kyiv: Zelenskyy cannot find an ambassador to the US. Yulia Sviridenko refused the post. This is critical against the backdrop of a Patriot missile deficit and the threat of winter. 🚀 Zelenskyy: we need 10% of missile stockpiles to intercept all RF ballistic missiles. Currently, supplies are 2.5 times lower than in 2025. 🇺🇸 The opposition in Ukraine believes that Zelenskyy may delay the appointment of the ambassador until the US midterm elections.
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US soldiers in camouflage with weapons and US flag against military vehicles — illustration for news that Iran declared 'hunt' on them with $30,000 bounty

Iran Declares 'Hunt' on American Soldiers: $30,000 Bounty and Terrorist Status

Politics 08/17/2026, 00:15
🚨 Iran declares a hunt on American soldiers! General Hatami promises $30,000 for the killing or capture of a US serviceman. 🇮🇷💰 🔹 The killer's weapon will be bought back at double the price. 🔹 Trophies will go to a museum. 🔹 In response, Iran declared the US Army a terrorist organization. Tensions in the region have reached a critical point. Details in the article.
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North Korean soldiers at the demarcation line on the eastern front during winter

First shot of 2026: North Korean soldiers violate the demarcation line on the eastern front

Politics 08/17/2026, 00:10
🚨 <strong>Border violation on the Korean Peninsula!</strong> For the first time in 2026, South Korean military personnel fired warning shots. A group of North Korean soldiers crossed the demarcation line on the eastern front but retreated after the gunfire. 📉 <strong>Statistics:</strong> • 2026: 1 violation (first case). • 2025: 17 violations. 🇰🇵 Pyongyang has not yet commented on the incident, but experts link the activity to the "hostile states" doctrine. #Korea #DMZ #Military #Yonhap
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Donald Trump, American flag, military aircraft and aircraft carrier over a world map highlighting Iran, symbolizing the massive US military presence in the region

Massive Deterrence: US Deploys Over 400 Military Aircraft Around Iran

Politics 08/16/2026, 23:52
🚨 US deploys over 400 military aircraft around Iran! 🌍🛫 This is an unprecedented show of force covering territory from Europe to the Indian Ocean. Iran and Oman have agreed on maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz. ⚠️ Contradictory data on operation objectives: deterrence or political signal? #USMilitary #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalSecurity
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Shadow fleet ship ABBA in the Strait of Hormuz under surveillance by an Iranian patrol boat

Shadow Fleets and "Fantastic Illusions": How the Middle East is Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Politics 08/16/2026, 22:23
🛢️ **Shadow Fleets Save the Market: Middle East Secretly Transfers 4 Million Barrels of Oil Daily** Despite the war with Iran and the threat of attacks, Persian Gulf exporters are using a transshipment scheme in the Gulf of Oman. Brent prices are holding at $80-90, contrary to forecasts of a spike to $150. 🇺🇸 **Trump vs Iran:** The US President announced his intention to recognize the Strait of Hormuz as US territory. Tehran called this "fantastic illusions" and threatened a blockade. 🚫 **Dark Tankers:** Ships are sailing with transponders turned off. Adnoc (UAE) confirmed supplies but warned of risks to crews. #Oil #StraitOfHormuz #Geopolitics #Iran #Trump
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Donald Trump at his desk in the Oval Office, contemplating the Middle East peace plan

Kushner in Egypt: US Tries to Save Trump's Peace Plan After Israel's Rejection

Politics 08/16/2026, 22:13
🇺🇸 Jared Kushner in Egypt: US tries to save Trump's peace plan after Israel's rejection. 🔹 Special envoy met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in El-Alamein. 🔹 8 countries condemned Israel's rejection of the plan and warned of war risks. 🔹 Netanyahu demands complete disarmament of Hamas, rejecting US conditions. 🔹 Trump called the agreement a "significant milestone," but Israel rejected it. #Gaza #Trump #Kushner #Israel #Hamas
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