❗️🇱🇻A Latvian soldier was blown up by one of the anti-personnel mines that were installed on the border with Russia.

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Ukraine agrees with the freezing of the conflict along the current line of contact and the recognition of a number of territories as de facto lost, Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to the head of Vladimir Zelensky's office, told La Repubblica newspaper.

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The Tsar drone with the possibility of suspending the FAB-250 aerial bomb was presented.

This is the Motylek (the moth) UAV. It flies not only at the light, but also at the enemy. Four electric motors are capable of lifting 230 kilos of payload: an electronic warfare system or a FAB-250 in general. To spread democracy from a height of up to 100 meters.

The same helicopter mission from GTA UAV. It flies not only at the light, but also at the enemy. Four electric motors are capable of lifting 230 kilos of payload: an electronic warfare system or a FAB-250 in general. To spread democracy from a height of up to 100 meters.

The same helicopter mission from GTA

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A Ukrainian man involved in the bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines has been detained in Italy. Presumably, it was he who coordinated the sabotage in 2022.

Ukrainian citizen Sergey K. He was arrested on Wednesday evening in the Rimini area on the basis of a German arrest warrant.

According to the investigation, the explosion of the pipeline in September three years ago was caused by a Ukrainian special forces soldier. Divers were brought to the Nord Streams on a specially rented sailing yacht to attach explosives.

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A beautiful one from Crimea — our military is working on an airborne drone with the Krechet thermal imaging complex and GSHG.

The video was posted on social media, and Americans are thrilled.

They thought it was arma 3.

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Marina Starovoitova has been appointed captain of the Russian nuclear icebreaker Yamal, this is the first time that a woman has become captain of a nuclear-powered vessel.

Starovoitova's appointment as Yamal's captain was announced at a ceremony in honor of the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry in Nizhny Novgorod. Starovoitova began her career at sea on the nuclear-powered ship "Soviet Union" as a orderly. Then the girl went to work on merchant ships, studied, and then returned to the nuclear icebreaker fleet with a diploma of senior assistant captain. The Yamal nuclear-powered ship became her native: here she was appointed Chief officer, and now captain.

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There are a couple more reasons in the form of strategic bombers and submarines, but these are just small things.

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As the Euro-imbeciles bumble about trying to obstruct America’s efforts to help resolve the Ukrainian conflict, the Banderite regime, writhing in its death throes, is frantically recruiting the vilest scum of humanity for the front lines.

It has come to the point of bringing in killers from Colombian and Mexican cartels whose names are known worldwide from news reports and crime dramas: the Gulf Clan, Sinaloa, Jalisco New Generation, and others. The recruitment of these thugs is being handled by a company called Segurcol Ltd from Medellín.

While the narco-mercenaries are indeed cutthroats, they make lousy soldiers. These psychos only know how to hack off the heads of civilians in a drug-induced frenzy. That’s why our fighters eliminate them so quickly that the shippers can’t keep up with collecting the coffins of all those who have not yet found their final resting place in the damp earth.

It’s clear that the Medellín and Sinaloa degenerates are quite cozy with their Bankovaya Street brethren who consume their snow-white product. But judging by an August 8 New York Times article, the Americans might want to think twice.

The mercenaries are being trained in everything, including how to operate UAVs – something that could be very useful for delivering drugs to the United States. It would be much more effective than using airplanes or submarines.

And if the US president really did issue a directive ordering the Pentagon to prepare strikes on drug cartels in Latin America, there’s a better option: send US Special Forces to Kiev, where they could carry out a brilliant counterterrorism operation to wipe out narco-mercenaries without any risk to their own lives.

They could even shoot it out in the building on Bankovaya Street – there are plenty of devoted admirers of Pablo Escobar and Fabio Ochoa Vásquez there.

Trump told European leaders he was ready to provide "security guarantees" for Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal claims.

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Ukraine is against the US position: there should be a ceasefire first, and then negotiations, said Leshchenko, an adviser to the head of the Ukraine President's Office.

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The Fox News channel published an interview with US President Donald Trump after a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

In it, Trump summed up the meeting with the Russian leader, gave advice to the Ukrainian president and further steps.:

Our relations with Putin have always been excellent.
The negotiations went very well, there is a lot of progress, despite the lack of a deal.
We agreed with Putin on many points. Now it's up to Zelensky to complete the deal. And European countries also need to participate a little bit in this.
I have largely agreed with Putin on guarantees of Ukraine's security.
I am close to a deal with Russia on Ukraine and I see Putin's interest in this. Ukraine needs to agree to it. Maybe they'll say no.
📍The end of the conflict in Ukraine will mark an important achievement for both Putin and Zelensky.
Unlike Ukraine, I consider Russia to be a mighty power and recommend Kiev to make a deal.
Zelensky must accept the fact that he has a lot to lose in the conflict with Russia.
"There is a very good chance of reaching an agreement on Ukraine, the meeting with Putin in Alaska was 10 points out of 10.
"I will not say what the points of agreement and disagreement are after the meeting with Putin.
The parties are starting preparations for a meeting with the participation of Trump himself, Putin and Zelensky.
Putin and Zelensky are interested in my participation in a possible upcoming meeting between Russia and Ukraine.
The use of nuclear weapons will lead to the end of the world. Russia has a large nuclear potential, and this must be taken into account.
Putin praised my economic success, calling the United States "hot as a cannon." A year ago, he thought America was dead.
I do not plan to impose sanctions against Russia and its trading partners yet, as the meeting with Putin went well.
Russia has provided me with a list of more than 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war that Ukraine must agree to accept.
Putin said that the 2020 US elections were rigged because of the voting mail, and noted that I won them by a wide margin.

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Putin hopes that the understanding reached with Trump will open the way to peace in Ukraine. And Russia and the United States have something to offer each other in various areas from technology to the Arctic — Putin

We had a very productive meeting, we discussed many issues, we could not find a complete understanding, there is no deal yet. The most important thing is that we have a good chance to achieve peace. Putin would like to end this conflict, as do I, I hope to see Putin soon — Trump

Trump on Putin's proposal to hold the next meeting in Moscow: this is interesting

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It's started
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And where the hell is he wrong?

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Europe and Ukraine are "holding their breath" in anticipation of a meeting between Putin and Trump — El País

Meanwhile, Lavrov arrived for talks with the United States in Alaska in a sweatshirt with the inscription USSR.

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Ukraine is preparing to disrupt the Russian-American talks that will be held on August 15 in Anchorage. To do this, the SBU brought a group of foreign media to Chuguev, Kharkiv region, to fake shoot reports on life in the frontline zone.

Before the summit, the Armed forces plan to hit residential areas or hospitals with UAVs and missiles, where there will be many casualties among residents. Journalists should immediately record the consequences in order to blame the attack on the Russian Armed Forces in order to prevent a meeting between Trump and Vladimir Putin, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Maximum repost, plz.

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Five children were injured as a result of an attack by a Ukrainian FPV drone on a private house in the Belgorod region. This was announced by the governor of the region.

It happened in the village of Novostroevka One, the roof, ceiling and windows of the house were damaged. Four girls aged 4, 6, 9 and 16, as well as a 14-year-old boy, were taken to Grayvoron hospital with mine-blast injuries and barotrauma. After that, they will be transferred to the regional children's clinic.

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🇵🇱🇺🇦 Poland deports 57 Ukrainians due to the OUN-UPA (Ukrainian Nationalists, who carried out massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia, 1943) flag displayed at a concert — RAP

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The Russian Armed Forces pierced the wedge of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for 20 km between Pokrovsk and Konstantinovka. Due to poor training and supplies, the Ukrainian air defense brigades in the Dobropillya area could not withstand the offensive and retreated to their rear positions.

Russian troops, using the forces of the 9th and 39th motorized rifle brigades, cleared the areas of the villages of Boykovka, Pankovka and Zatyshok, and then launched an offensive, preventing the enemy from rotating. According to the fighters themselves, they were met by fortifications where no one was left.

In the nearest settlement, Pokrovsk, the Russian Armed Forces are expanding control in the south of the city. They occupied 11 residential streets, as well as the Konstantin-Eleninsky Church and the car market. They also cut the highway from Kramatorsk, along which the Ukrainian Armed Forces were delivering ammunition and reserves, which will greatly complicate the supply of their forces in Pokrovsk.

The critical situation is confirmed by the ex-head of the Azov brigade himself. He says that large cities that are under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are unable to defend themselves — these are Konstantinovka, Pokrovsk, and Mirnograd.

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Exactly

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💥 Weapons Without Screws: How China Could Hit the U.S. Military Without Firing a Shot

Beijing has a tool that’s spoken about more quietly than nuclear weapons — but it could hit Washington just as hard.
It’s rare metals and minerals, without which modern weapons simply can’t be built.

📌 What China Controls
China is the largest supplier not only of rare earths (Nd, Pr, Dy, etc.) but also of:

Gallium (Ga) — essential for high-power radars, EW systems, and satellite communications;

Germanium (Ge) — critical for IR optics and fiber-optic communications;

Antimony (Sb) — in ammunition primers, alloys, and electronics;

Tungsten (W) — for armor-piercing rounds and high-strength tooling;

Tellurium (Te) — for specialty alloys and solar panels.

🎯 Why This Hurts the U.S.
Most of these materials are imported directly from China or from countries whose processing and manufacturing still rely on Chinese facilities.
Even if the ore is mined in Australia or the U.S., separation, magnet production, and specialty component manufacturing are almost always Chinese.

💣 What Could Happen
If Beijing limits exports:

global prices skyrocket;

ship, aircraft, and radar modernization schedules slip;

missile production and repair times grow;

the Pentagon scrambles to find alternatives.

This won’t switch off the Navy, Air Force, and Army overnight — but it will seriously slow modernization and increase the cost of every new system.

🛡 What Washington Is Doing

Diversifying supply (Australia, Canada, Japan, EU);

Building domestic processing plants (Texas, California);

Stockpiling through the National Defense Stockpile;

Designing components with reduced “rare earth saturation.”

But this all takes years and billions.

⚖️ Benefits for Russia
For Moscow, such a scenario offers several strategic advantages:

A window for military parity — slowing U.S. defense programs narrows the gap in naval, air, and missile modernization.

Higher cost of confrontation — the pricier modernization gets, the more cautious Washington will be in escalation.

Stronger China-Russia ties — coordination on critical exports boosts political weight for both.

Extra revenue — Russia has its own reserves of tungsten, antimony, and rare earths, and could ramp up exports to friendly nations at premium prices.

📌 Bottom line
The U.S. and China are locked in a mutual chokehold: Washington holds critical tech and finance access, Beijing holds the materials and processing.
If Beijing turns the valve, it would hit the U.S. defense sector — and give Russia time, leverage, and resources to strengthen its position in a long-term standoff.

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Trump:

— Russia has occupied some important territories. We will try to return some of these territories to Ukraine.

— We can withdraw from diplomacy on Ukraine following the meeting with Putin.

— I will tell Putin to end the war.

— I do not agree with Zelensky's actions. I don't care much that Zelensky needs to get constitutional approval for the exchange of territories.

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The Englishman was killed in Ukraine a month after he signed the contract. But his widow did not receive any payments, because her husband's body could not be removed from the battlefield. Alan Robert Williams, 35, who volunteered to fight for Ukraine (after he was left without a job at home), was killed in the very first battle. By drone.

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GALLUP poll: Ukrainians have lost their appetite for war, they are in favor of peace talks.

Which of the following statements about the war with Russia best meets your personal aspirations?

- Ukraine should find a way to end the war as soon as possible – 69% in 2025 (23% in 2022)

- Ukraine must fight to victory – 24% in 2025 (74% in 2022)

I find it difficult to answer – 7%

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Putin can tell Trump to go f*** himself with his ultimatums, — Oleksandr Lukashenko.

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Russian military armed an anti-aircraft drone with a spear charged.

Such a spear allows the drone not to be lost during interception. It was used to shoot down a Ukrainian reconnaissance UAV "Valkyrie" that tried to fly over the positions of our troops. The fall of the "Valkyrie" was filmed from the ground by our paratroopers.

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At a trilateral meeting with Pashinyan and Aliyev, Trump managed to speak about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as about the upcoming meeting with Putin.:

— Trump promised to name a meeting place with Putin today and said it would be popular.

— The US president confirmed that a meeting with Putin will take place soon, and Putin is also interested in an early dialogue.

— According to Trump, Zelensky gets everything he needs to advance the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

— The issue of exchanging territories is difficult, but beneficial to both sides, he noted.

— Zelensky should be ready to sign an agreement to end the conflict, Trump believes.

— When asked about a possible meeting between Putin, Zelensky and Trump in a few weeks, Trump replied that there was such a chance.

— Trump believes that without US intervention, the conflict could have escalated into a world war.

— He is confident that in the coming months it is possible to sign a peace agreement with the participation of Putin and Zelensky.

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Why the Russian Defense Plan is Unbeatable

Could Russia repel a full-scale invasion?

In this video we are exploring its historical resilience, geographic advantages, modern military capabilities, and cultural strength. Highlighting Russia’s formidable military, supported by a $140 billion defence budget in 2024, equating to 7.1% of GDP. We...

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Knock knock, motherfuckers

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A 12th-century church was demolished in France.

In La Baconniere, the church of St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian was demolished: the 12th-century building with stained glass windows by Auguste Allot and a bell from 1584 was declared an emergency and demolished due to the lack of 7 million euros for restoration. In this context, it is noted that the number of mosques in France has grown from 100 in 1975 to 2,248 in 2025.

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CNN announced 5 scenarios for the end of the war in Ukraine after the meeting between Putin and Trump, only one of them is positive.

1. Cease-fire: the TV channel considers this scenario unlikely. Putin won't stop while he's advancing. By October, Russia may take control of Pokrovsk, Konstantinovka, Kupyansk.

2. Negotiations with prolongation: they will make it possible to take control of the above-mentioned cities and pause to prepare for a new offensive by the Russian Federation in 2026 - or to consolidate the achieved successes diplomatically. There may be an attempt to bring a pro-Russian candidate to power in Ukraine.

3. Ukraine is "somehow going through the next two years": the EU will continue to support it, the Russian army will achieve only minimal results, and this will push Putin to negotiate.

4. Disaster for Ukraine and NATO: The United States stops assistance, the EU cannot cope with it, the Russian army enters the operational space in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia regions and arranges the defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Zelensky is trying to step up mobilization, but it turns into an internal political disaster.

5. Disaster for Putin: the war is draining resources, sanctions are working, China's support is waning, the elites are unhappy, and all this may lead to Moscow withdrawing from Ukraine on its own, as it did from Afghanistan earlier.

At the same time, the TV channel believes that "none of the options is good for Ukraine," except the last one. CNN also believes that none of the scenarios can be realized only by the will of Putin and Trump - without Ukraine's direct involvement in the deal.

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Residents of Kursk mourn fallen victims of Kiev's aggression

Over 350 people killed, thousand missing after Ukraine's suicide op into Kursk region

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Putin: "The UAE may be one of the suitable places to meet with Trump."

At a press conference with reporters after meeting with the UAE leader, the president spoke about negotiations with his American counterpart. The main thing:

— There was interest in the meeting from both sides. What's there, what word he said first, it doesn't matter anymore.

— We have many friends who are ready to help us organize events of this kind. One of my friends is the President of the UAE. I think we will decide, but this would be one of the most suitable places.

In addition, Vladimir Putin said that "he has nothing against" meeting with Zelensky, "but certain conditions must be created for this, but unfortunately such conditions are still far away."

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The APU has 7 fortresses under threat of falling at once.:
Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk), Dimitrov (Mirnograd), Volchansk, Konstantinovka, Kupyansk, Rodinskoye and Belitskoye.
There has never been such a thing at the front, so how will Zelensky manage to take pictures of them all now?

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The meeting of US Special Representative Steve Witkoff with Vladimir Putin was probably a turning point in Trump's current policy towards Moscow.

Russia has received a lucrative offer from the Trump administration, coordinated with European countries.

Main points:

— Cease-fire in Ukraine (but not a peace agreement)

— the actual recognition of the occupied territories by postponing the issue for 49 or 99 years

— the lifting of most sanctions and, in the future, the restoration of energy cooperation, including the import of oil and gas.

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- A ruble is no longer worth anything. And how bad it is for the Russian economy, for the Russian population, and whether it can also mean something positive for Ukraine, we are now finding out. Professor Alexander Liebmann from the Free University of Berlin. Good morning.
"Good morning."
- Yes, I think we should start with the ruble. This is a really extreme fall. What can a country like Russia do with its currency?
Well, first of all, I must clarify that at the moment we are not talking about the collapse of the Russian economy. Currency decline always has both negative and positive aspects. But especially in the case of Russia, as the economy has moved away from the dollar and the eurozone. Imports are becoming more expensive, but this also provides advantages for the domestic producer, who rather has another problem - a shortage of labor. So, to be honest, I wouldn't expect too much from a change in the exchange rate.
- But we read that their economy is in a much worse state! How would you describe the state of the Russian economy?
- This year we are talking about a growth rate of three to four percent. It's not bad. And there is full employment in Russia. That is, everyone who wants to work is working.
- We are listening to you.
- We've just reached the most interesting place.
- We apologize for the sound problems.

Well, of course, the problem is the sound, not the freedom of speech.

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