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Rafael Grossi, head of IAEA, in a business suit against a modern interior, discussing the future of the UN

«The UN is slowly dying»: IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi makes a stark statement about the organization's future

Politics 08/13/2026, 12:16
🚨 SHOCK Statement from IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi: «The UN is slowly dying». In an interview with Financial Times, Grossi noted the loss of relevance of the UN and the organization's inability to resolve modern conflicts. Experts link this to his ambitions to take the post of UN Secretary-General. 🔹 Grossi: «UN mechanisms have degraded». 🔹 Context: Battle for the chair in New York. 🔹 Problem: Veto in the Security Council blocks any reforms. Read the full analysis in our longread! 👇
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Vladimir Putin inspecting the honor guard on board a military ship in the port of Iturup

Putin's Visit to Iturup: First Step on the 'Northern Territories' and Japan's Diplomatic Protest

Politics 08/13/2026, 12:11
🚨 Vladimir Putin visited Iturup for the first time! The historic visit of the Russian leader to the disputed island triggered a diplomatic protest from Japan. 🇷🇺🇯🇵 📍 On August 13, 2026, the President inspected the 'Yasny' fish processing plant and met with residents. Tokyo calls this 'illegal occupation' and demands the return of the 'Northern Territories'. 🔥 The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed a strong protest. The peace treaty between the countries is at risk of collapse. 👉 Read the full analysis of the events and the positions of both sides in our article.
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Ukrainian soldier on armored vehicle with Ukrainian flag and machine gun, symbolizing tactical changes of AFU in 2026

"Kill Zone" Reaches 20 km: How the Logistics and Tactics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Have Changed in 2026

Politics 08/13/2026, 11:51
🚨 "Kill Zone" Reaches 20 km: Ukrainian Armed Forces Logistics in 2026 Commander of the 107th Brigade, Denis Perch, spoke about the critical expansion of the danger zone on the front. Soldiers are forced to walk up to 15 km under fire, while logistics are complicated over a 20 km stretch. 🔹 Pickup trucks can no longer reach positions. 🔹 Fiber-optic drones have become the main threat as they cannot be jammed. 🔹 Armored vehicles are being replaced by robots to preserve manpower. #Ukraine #War2026 #Military #Logistics
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Hourglass with cracks and red glow, symbolizing the passage of time and tension in the region due to false mining and drone attacks
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[VIDEO inside] Chisinau vs. Odesa: How False Bombing Threats and a Real Drone Strike Paralyzed the Southern Region

Politics 08/13/2026, 11:26
🚨 The morning of August 13, 2026, was a day of double impact: Chisinau paralyzed by a false bombing threat, while the Odesa region repels a drone strike. 🛑 A false bomb report caused evacuation and flight delays. 🛩️ Russian decoy drones "Gerbera" and "Parody" create chaos in the sky. 📊 Forecast: Tightened control and integration with NATO. #Chisinau #Odesa #UAV #BombingThreat #HybridAttack
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Soldier patrols fortified Lithuanian border with barbed wire and warning sign

Lithuania Creates a 'Security Zone': Cabinet of Ministers Approves Border Fortification Plan until 2030

Politics 08/13/2026, 11:09
🇱🇹 Lithuania changes defense strategy: Cabinet of Ministers approves creation of a "security zone" on the border with RF and RB. 🛑 By 2028, parks with "dragon's teeth" and concrete blocks will be installed. 🌊 By 2030, the creation of wetlands is planned to block machinery. ⚠️ Deadlines extended due to an increase in the number of engineering fleets from 27 to 50. 🇷🇺 Defense Minister stated that Putin is considering attack scenarios against the Baltics.
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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie against the sky — photo linked to secret evacuation from Ankara due to MANPADS threat

Secret evacuation of Trump from Ankara: how the MANPADS threat foiled the flight on 'Air Force One'

Politics 08/13/2026, 11:04
🇺🇸 The Secret Service saved Trump from an assassination attempt in Ankara! Intelligence learned of Iran's plans to shoot down the aircraft with MANPADS. The President was secretly evacuated on a "backup" plane via a food delivery van. Defense Minister Hegseth flew with him, while Secretary of State Rubir remained on 'Air Force One'. Trump confirmed the special operation. 🚨✈️
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Mikhail Karasin at a negotiation table in a business suit, discussing terms of dialogue between Russia and the US

Karasin: Russia is ready for negotiations, but only with the US and without Ukraine

Politics 08/13/2026, 10:09
🇷🇺 Karasin: Russia is ready for negotiations, but only with the US! 🇺🇸 🔹 Moscow wants to discuss peace only with Washington, excluding Ukraine. 🔹 Ready to meet with Kushner and Witkoff — without being tied to Zelenskyy's proposals. 🔹 Kyiv submitted new proposals to the US on August 11 — hoping for their role in negotiations. 🔹 Contradiction: previously there were trilateral meetings, now only bilateral ones. #Ukraine #Russia #USA #Karasin #Kushner #Witkoff #PeaceTalks #Politics
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Specialists carry out work at an energy facility amid threats to the gas transport system ahead of winter 2026

Blow to Gas: Intelligence Warns of Threats to GTS and Imports Ahead of Winter 2026

Politics 08/13/2026, 08:51
🚨 Intelligence warns: Russia is preparing strikes against gas. 📉 GUR MO confirmed that in autumn and winter 2026, the GTS and extraction facilities in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions will be under attack. ⚠️ Nodes for gas import from Europe and withdrawal from storage are at risk. 💰 Reserves of 14 billion cubic meters may not be enough; additional purchases are needed (minimum 400 million euros). 💧 Strikes against water supply are also not ruled out. #Energy #Gas #Intelligence #Ukraine2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his office with the Ukrainian flag in the background, discussing the critical shortage of Patriot missiles for air defense

Critical Air Defense Deficit: Zelenskyy States Ukraine Has Only 1% of Required Patriot Missiles to Counter Russian Ballistics

Politics 08/13/2026, 08:07
🚨 Zelenskyy: Ukraine has only 1% of required Patriot missiles! 🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with CNN that the country has only a tenth of the required missile defense systems to deter Russian attacks. According to him, 5% would be enough to survive the winter, while 10% would be enough to destroy all Russian ballistics. 📉 In 2026, interceptors are 2.5 times fewer than in 2025. 📞 Zelenskyy: 'I do things I cannot share.' 🤔 Trump's promises about producing Patriots in Ukraine remain in question. #Ukraine #AirDefense #Zelenskyy #Patriot #Russia
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Installation of Ubiquiti equipment on a building facade in the context of a lawsuit against the company for military use

Lawsuit against Ubiquiti: Ukrainians demand accountability from the American giant for Russia's 'human safari'

Politics 08/13/2026, 06:32
🇺🇦 Ukrainians have filed a lawsuit against the American company Ubiquiti in a New York court. The plaintiffs claim that the company's equipment is used by Russia to control drones and create a "zone of destruction". 📡 The airMAX technology allows for real-time video transmission, which, according to the plaintiffs, has turned the war into a "human safari". ⚠️ The company allegedly ignored warnings about smuggling. Previously, Russian TV boasted about using this equipment itself.
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