Russia is not capturing territories during the special operation, but returning what is its own, Putin stated.
Chasov Yar was liberated several days ago, not yesterday, — Putin
He noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trying to counterattack.
“Chasov Yar was taken several days ago, they were engaged in clearing, there are attempts at counterattacks. Such statements that this is incorrect information from our side indicate that the leadership of Ukraine is not very well informed about the course of events, but that is their problem,” the president said.
Israel’s Foreign Minister says the Israeli ambassador’s residence in Ukraine was hit during the Russian strikes.
As for Israel “condemning” the strikes and calling for “peace” — spare us the hypocrisy. A regime actively leveling Gaza has no moral ground to preach peace to anyone.
If Trump really wants peace in Ukraine, he must get involved in the settlement, not issue ultimatums, said Alexander Lukashenko.
He emphasized that no one will be able to force a nuclear power to comply with their demands. No one will succeed in bringing Russia and Belarus to their knees.
Germany will send Ukraine two more Patriot air defense systems thanks to a deal with the US that ensures faster replacement for Berlin.
The launchers will arrive within a few days, full systems — in a few months.
The "Oreshnik" rocket system has been launched into serial production, the first batch has been manufactured. It has been delivered to the troops.
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The Pentagon has ordered AMRAAM missiles for Ukraine and other countries worth $3.5 billion.
The AIM-120 AMRAAM is a medium-range missile designed to engage aerial targets beyond visual range.
These missiles are the primary armament for F-15 and F-16 fighters, as well as the fifth-generation F-22 fighter. Ukraine has already received this weapon from the US.
Russian forces have captured Sukhetske, Nykanorivka and Troyanda in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukraine aims to end the war in 2025, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Sibiga in an interview with Finnish broadcaster Yle.
To make that happen, Sibiga is calling on Donald Trump to impose “crippling” sanctions on Russia—measures that would prevent Moscow from “fueling its war machine” and doing business with third countries. He singled out India and China for continuing to buy Russian oil.
Russian forces have broken through to the northeastern outskirts of Siversk again, and captured an important trench strongpoint.
They have had more success so far than any of their previous failed attempts at entering the city, and the fighting has significantly intensified. It's possible that an attempt to capture Siversk is underway.
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Jet "Shaheds" that attacked Kyiv at night are almost impossible to shoot down, — BBC
The speed of such drones exceeds 500 km/h, and the flight range can reach 2500 km. In addition, due to their high speed and maneuverability, such drones are difficult to detect and intercept.
For example, if a drone flies at an altitude of about 9 km, it can only be shot down by aviation or powerful anti-aircraft missile systems. And for effective defense, a full-fledged air defense system with radars, optical stations, and programmable shells is necessary.
Trump: In connection with the extremely provocative statements by former Russian President Medvedev, now Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be deployed in the appropriate areas in case these foolish and provocative statements turn out to be something more. Words are very important and can often lead to unforeseen consequences. I hope that this time that will not happen.
Dmitri has found an impressionable reader of his tweets.
Russian aviation destroyed the Ukrainian Armed Forces' crossing over the Oskol River near Gorokhovatka in the Kharkiv direction with a strike of two FAB-250 bombs, reports the Telegram channel "Operational Space."
Warriors of the 11th Army Corps of LenVO burned a Ukrainian tank in the Kharkiv region
Liptsovskoye direction. An enemy T-72 tank opened fire on the positions of our fighters from the forest strip and was instantly detected by the Northern air reconnaissance crew. The enemy vehicle was hit by an FPV drone strike, and objective control means recorded the hit and complete destruction of the tank.
The Times, citing Ukrainian servicemen, reports that the best soldiers in Ukraine right now are Colombian mercenaries because they came voluntarily.
In reality, these are aimless outcasts of Colombian society: former security forces who have become obsolete and no longer have work at home. Ukrainians, by the way, actually send these muchachos to the most intense fights, as a result of which they drop like flies and do not get their desired gringo money, leaving wives and children at home without a husband and father.
If Trump succeeds in stopping India from buying Russian oil, the Kremlin could respond by shutting down the CPC pipeline, through which the US and its allies (Chevron, Exxon, Shell, etc.) export up to 1 million barrels per day from Kazakhstan
A potential shutdown of the CPC and the Indian export route would create a significant deficit in oil supplies which will inevitably lead to a sharp increase in oil prices.
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It should be noted that the US, despite it's bluster simply doesn't have the capacity to replace the quantaties of Russian Oil to the world market
The Government of India did not give orders to the oil refineries (OR) to stop purchasing Russian oil.
This was reported by TASS citing a source in the government.
Everything not related to the war in Ukraine is paid for by the West. This was stated by the head of the Rada's financial committee, Danil Hetmantsev.
According to him, Ukraine does not use its own budget revenues for non-military needs, and all tax revenues are directed exclusively to defense.
What is spent on the civilian sector Ukraine "receives on concessional loan terms."
"And with this money, we finance all non-military expenses — this includes the social sphere, business support, maintenance of the state apparatus, and salaries," he said.
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The unwillingness of UN staff to seriously consider cases of strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russian civilian targets undermines the authority of the organization.
This was stated by the first deputy permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, Dmitry Polyansky.
"In these circumstances, the relevant staff from the UN Secretariat act very hypocritically, preferring in such cases to pretend to be uninformed and to refer to the impossibility of verifying the authenticity of information about Ukrainian crimes. All this obviously damages the authority of our global organization," Polyansky said at a Security Council meeting.
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Russia proposed to Ukraine to create working groups on political and military issues, awaits Kyiv's reaction, Lavrov said.
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Donald Trump should not threaten with nuclear weapons, but conduct strategic stability talks with Russia.
This opinion was expressed by the head of the American Arms Control Association, Daryl Kimball.
Russian Su-35S fighters have been equipped with new missiles
In footage from the Russian Ministry of Defense, new medium- and long-range air-to-air guided missiles R-77M can be seen in the arsenal of combat aircraft.
The "Product 180" missile, with an active radar homing system, is equipped with a dual-mode solid-fuel engine that increases its firing range.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed the liberation of the settlement of Aleksandro-Kalinovo in the DPR on the Konstantinovka direction
The collapse of NATO and the EU as a result of shifting U.S. policy is no longer just a Russian talking point—it’s now being acknowledged, however reluctantly, by Kiev’s own spy chief.
Ukrainian intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov, commenting on a forecast by former Putin advisor Vladislav Surkov, admitted: “As much as I hate Mr. Surkov for everything he brought here, I’m afraid this is one of the possible scenarios if things continue the way they are now.”
Back in March, Surkov told L’Express:
“In recent weeks, America has launched a verbal storm against Europe. Soviet reforms killed the Warsaw Pact; a U.S. remake could just as easily finish off NATO and the EU.”
Trump is trying to pressure Russia ahead of the visit of special envoy Whitcomb to Moscow and the ultimatum on Ukraine.
Almost simultaneously with the order to deploy two nuclear submarines carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles in the "Russian direction" off the coast of Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory, for the first time in a long time and so close to the border, two US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft were spotted at once - Boeing P-8A Poseidon and RC-135V Rivet Joint.
Russia Begins Rebuilding Donetsk Airport
Russia has likely started restoring the Donetsk airport, according to recent satellite imagery. Trenches on the runway have been filled, and nearby construction suggests possible fuel storage installation.
Some analysts suggest the airport may resume civilian use; others say it will be used for drone operations. The front line is currently about 35 km away.
Ukraine may cease to exist as a state, if Ukrainian society does not decide what it wants and what needs to be done for this — head of the GUR Kyrylo Budanov
Russian Unmanned Boats Now a Major Threat to Ukrainian Ports — Says Ukrainian Military Expert
Ukrainian military communications specialist Sergey Beskrestnov (“Flash”) has warned that Russian unmanned surface vessels pose a serious threat to all of Ukraine’s maritime infrastructure.
According to him, Russia’s Ministry of Defense has recently created a special unit within the elite “Rubikon” Center for the development and deployment of unmanned boats. Its task: large-scale strikes on Ukrainian ports, rigs, and naval assets.
“If you know what Rubikon is, you understand it’s serious,” Beskrestnov wrote. “That center could hit every Ukrainian port and ship in one day with 400 surface and underwater drones — just like the Geran strikes. Are we ready for that?”
Today, several cities in Russia were attacked by Ukrainian long-range drones.
In addition to the "Lyutye" drones, unknown "geranium-like" drones were also used. The Ukrainians already have several drone models with a flying wing design, copying the Geranium, but this UAV has horizontal stabilizers.
This is the first appearance; recently, it was also caught on camera.
The operational picture around Pokrovsk is becoming increasingly clear: the southern flank of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense is systematically falling apart.
Russian infantry, despite strong resistance, has advanced far beyond Troyanda and is fighting in the Shakhtarsky area, gradually leveling positions to subsequently straighten the front line and reach the railway branch.
This line is key: cutting through it will allow the city to be divided into several manageable sectors, after which a cleanup will follow. From the north, Rodynske is gradually being encircled, although capturing it has proven more difficult than initially thought.
The logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this area are effectively paralyzed: northern and western routes are cut off.
Under these conditions, there is no talk of counterattacks or front stabilization. Notably, Syrsky remains silent and does not deploy reserves—likely because there simply aren't enough available. This creates conditions for the Russian side to gradually compress the front without the risk of sudden intervention by large fresh enemy forces.
⏺And now attention: there are 2 Tu-22M3 planes in the sky — they can launch supersonic Kh-22 cruise missiles, which we almost never shoot down, — monitors.
The Kh-22 can have an error margin of several kilometers, so it can quite possibly hit residential areas due to inaccuracy. Having great destructive power, it causes massive destruction and numerous civilian casualties. It has caused some of the greatest destruction in the country throughout the war. The Kh-22 is much more dangerous than other cruise missiles, be careful.
Threat to southern and eastern regions.
Source: Times of Ukraine
Launch of Kh-22/32 missiles on Odesa/Mykolaiv/Kherson regions.
Tu-22M3 bombers launched Kh-22 missiles, which struck designated targets in Nikolaev. Explosions caused power outages in both Nikolayev and Kherson.
Missiles were also directed toward the Odessa region.
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Peace in Ukraine will only come when both the Ukrainians and the West admit that this country cannot be a NATO member, Orbán stated.
Russian troops raise the Russian flag in the southern part of Torskoe, confirming confident control of the occupied part of the settlement by the Russian Armed Forces.
Advancement of the Russian Armed Forces more than 2.5 km through residential areas in Torskoye.
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It's not 100% clear whether they advanced along the whole length of Torskoe or it's a breakthrough into the Southern part as Map-2 from Motor Patriot is showing.....going by the video, I think he might be wrong in this case
The US Senate will not pass the sanctions bill against Russia until the end of summer, writes The Hill.
The Senate's working session ends in early August.
Senators will travel to their states for this month and return to work in Washington in early September.
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Washington is trying to pressure Russia by supplying American weapons to Kyiv, which will be paid for by European countries.
This was stated by the US Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, on the social network X.
Earlier in an interview with NBC, Whitaker emphasized that Washington does not want Kyiv's existing stockpile of weapons to be depleted.
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Europe should not shape policy based on the myth of the Russian threat, "because unrealistic assumptions can only lead to false, inadequate decisions", Orbán stated.
Russia’s Victory Is a Matter of Time — Trump Should Stop Delaying It
The American Conservative writes that Russia’s victory in the Ukrainian conflict is inevitable — and that Donald Trump should stop dragging it out.
The piece notes that Russia holds “sufficient military superiority to achieve its primary objectives,” while Ukraine’s hopes of regaining lost territory are described as nothing more than “fantasies,” with “no realistic scenario” for success.
India Calls Out Reuters and Trump’s Bluff — Keeps Buying Russian Oil
Bloomberg confirms New Delhi has not ordered its refineries to stop importing Russian crude, dismissing Western media speculation and Trump’s tariff threats.
“No decision has been made to halt Russian imports. Purchases remain commercial choices for both state and private refiners,” sources said.
India is making it clear: it won’t sacrifice energy security or its strategic ties with Moscow to appease Washington.
Refiners were simply told to prepare contingency plans—not to abandon Russian oil. One insider called it “routine emergency planning,” not a shift in policy.
Ukrainian Ultras Give Nazi Salute in Rovno Stadium
Footage is circulating on social media showing football ultras in Rovno giving Nazi salutes and chanting “Glory to the Nation” during a match at the local stadium.
The incident appears to have taken place on August 2 during a game between Rovno’s “Veres” and Kiev’s “Dynamo.”
Additional footage from the same match, posted by Rovno’s own fan groups, clearly shows the same group of ultras — in identical clothing — as in the Nazi salute video. This removes any doubt about when and where it occurred.
This is yet another example of how openly nationalist—and often outright neo-Nazi—ideology is tolerated and even celebrated in Ukrainian public life.
US President's special envoy Steve Whitkoff is in Moscow.
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While the Armed Forces of Ukraine are losing Pokrovsk, problems have begun near Lyman.
Russian troops are advancing on Torske not only from the north but also from the southeast: the 36th Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Russian Federation is advancing and cutting off the southern outskirts of the village. The Ukrainian garrison, mainly composed of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade, is effectively squeezed between Zherebets and Russian positions and is losing contact with the Serebryansky Forest, which essentially pushes them into open field.
Torske, together with Zarechne, is the last major defensive belt before Lyman, and its isolation and/or destruction (which generally suits the Russian Federation) threatens to collapse the Ukrainian defense in this direction just as it happened earlier with the Dvurechensky bridgehead, from where the offensive on Kupiansk began. The Russian Federation already has the ability here to transfer units through narrow sections between Torske and Yampol, and from there to the southern outskirts of Lyman is only 9.5 km through the forest massif.
Another problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is the southern chord of Lyman near Dibrova. They are catastrophically short of troops here: most of the combat-ready infantry is engaged near Torske and cannot be redeployed elsewhere.
The situation here for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is similar to what is happening near Kupiansk, and apparently, they are unable to respond in time.
Russian FPV drones have started operating for the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Kramatorsk - Dobropillia route at a distance of almost 30 km from the line of contact.
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In Mykolaiv, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed the location of French mercenaries and instructors
This was reported by "Southern Front," citing information from Ukrainian and Western media:
Last night, the Russian Armed Forces carried out a series of strikes on Ukraine, using not only kamikaze drones like the "Geran" but also air- and ground-launched missiles.
Some of the strikes targeted Mykolaiv, hitting the territory of the "Okean" shipbuilding plant, as well as temporary accommodation points for Ukrainian military personnel and foreign mercenaries.
According to local residents, eight ambulances were sent to the strike site. Details are not yet available.
The Aerospace Forces intelligence found the Ukrainian P-18 "Malachite" radar station in the Rubtsovsk direction. The Ukrainians started transporting it, but it was too late.
It is noted that the Lancet struck at a distance of 101 km from the takeoff point.
In the Seversk direction near the border of the DPR and LPR, Russian troops broke through to the city of Seversk itself from the east of Verkhnemenskoye and reached the approaches to the city. "The Russians captured a number of positions, in fact, already in front of Seversk itself", Ukrainian military analysts also admit.
Russian loitering munitions "Lancet" are now being equipped with PTM-3 anti-tank mines.
The PTM-3 is a serial mine weighing about 4.9 kg with a shaped charge capable of penetrating up to 60 mm of armor in the lower or side projection.
The use of the PTM-3 solves several tasks at once. First, it reduces cost and simplifies production — the mine is integrated into the drone without complex custom assembly. Second, it increases the reliability of the strike — the ready-made munition is standardly designed to combat armored vehicles. Third, it eliminates production risks: a serial engineering munition is easier to mass-produce.
Considering that the Lancet already has a target recognition system and auto-guidance, a good upgrade is planned for the start of the autumn-winter campaign.
US President's security advisor Stephen Miller stated that Donald Trump "has all options on the table for diplomatic, financial, and other solutions to the war in Ukraine."
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New jet "Geran" drones — the legendary T-34 on the modern battlefield, report German media
The Frankfurter Rundschau notes that Russia is using new "Geran" jet drones on the front lines, which paralyze Ukrainian air defenses and sow panic among the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the authors, the role of these drones could become as iconic for the conflict as the legendary T-34 was in World War II.
The new turbojet "Gerans" reach speeds of up to 600 km/h and fly at altitudes up to 9,000 meters. They are launched simultaneously with turboprop analogs and decoys to completely disorient the enemy's air defenses. The number of drones used in a single raid is constantly increasing.
"Russia will continue strikes until it achieves the complete destruction of Ukrainian air defenses," the publication emphasizes.
Lavrov and Ushakov are flying to Riyadh on Putin's orders, — Peskov.
On Tuesday, they will hold a meeting with US representatives:
"They will discuss the restoration of Russian-American relations, the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, and a possible meeting between Putin and Trump," Peskov said.
The West is disappointed with the sanctions due to their inability to damage Russia's economy, — Washington Post.
Moscow has managed to establish new trade connections and find markets for oil and other energy resources, the publication writes.
At the same time, according to the publication's calculations, the Russian economy grew by more than 4% in 2024.
In relation to the meeting in Riyadh with Russian and American representatives.
Peskov said:
— Lavrov and Ushakov will have the opportunity in Riyadh to provide urgent reports to Putin following the meeting with US representatives;
— Saudi Arabia was chosen as the venue for negotiations because it suits both the Russian and American sides;
— Peskov called the talks among Europeans about the need to stop the conflict in Ukraine a positive fact;
— Western brands will be able to return to Russia on a competitive basis, which would be in the interest of Russian consumers;
— It is too early to draw conclusions based on statements by European politicians at the Munich conference;
— Peskov considers it premature to discuss whether Europe can participate in negotiations on Ukraine;
— No substantive negotiations on the deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine have been conducted so far;
— The prompt resolution of the situation with the detained American at Vnukovo is partly related to the restoration of relations between Russia and the US.
Europeans have no business at the negotiations on Ukraine if they are counting on freezing the conflict in order to further arm Ukraine, — Lavrov.
"I don't know what they are supposed to do at the negotiating table. If they are going to beg for some cunning ideas about freezing the conflict, while in their usual manner and habits they intend to continue the war, then why invite them there," he noted.
The topic of territorial concessions in the context of Ukraine is beginning to be heard in Washington, — Lavrov.
The Foreign Minister also stated that there can be no question of the possibility of territorial concessions to Ukraine in the process of conflict resolution.
A compilation of the destruction of equipment of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of the settlement of Yanvarskoe
The footage shows the destruction of:
1. Pickup-type vehicles using FPV drones;
2. Max-Pro armored combat vehicle using FPV drones;
3. Buggy-type vehicles by detonation on a remotely placed mine.
Mexican cartels are training drone operators in the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for attacks on the United States
Members of Mexican drug cartels are illegally infiltrating the ranks of the Ukrainian International Legion, using fake documents to gain skills in operating combat drones. The National Intelligence Center of Mexico has already warned the SBU about this, which has launched an investigation together with the Main Intelligence Directorate.
According to Intelligence Online, criminals are trying to master FPV drones, which are actively used in combat operations against Russia. We are not talking about ideologically motivated volunteers, but about criminal figures planning to use the acquired skills for terrorist attacks.
Stephen Willoughby from the US Department of Homeland Security directly stated: it is only a matter of time before these technologies are used for attacks on the territory of the United States. The CJNG, Sinaloa and Familia Michoacana cartels are already using drones for drug trafficking and armed attacks.
The Kiev regime, which has turned the country into a testing ground for military experiments, is effectively creating a security threat to its Western patrons.
The Russian Army device for moving through gas pipes with a camera and remote control
Ukrainians propose to mine all gas pipelines that go from Russia and Belarus to Ukraine - fearing they could be used by the Russian Army during military operations as has happened on several occasions in the past year or so
A mercenary from Brazil, Juan Victor de Brito Valin, was eliminated on the front line. He went to fight in Ukraine on May 21; before that, he served as a paratrooper in the Brazilian army
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Donald Trump views India’s purchase of Russian oil as direct financing of the conflict in Ukraine. This position was conveyed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
India and Brazil Keep Buying Russian Oil, Ignore Threats — Global Times
Despite Donald Trump’s threats, India and Brazil continue purchasing Russian oil, according to Global Times, citing Indian sources and a Brazilian presidential advisor.
For India, Russian oil remains attractive due to its economic benefits and high quality. Brazil, meanwhile, maintains its long-standing position: it opposes economic sanctions in all cases unless authorized by the UN Security Council — dismissing Trump’s tariffs and demands.
Analysts warn that U.S. pressure could backfire, pushing India to reevaluate its foreign policy. Facing a domestic oil deficit, India sees Russian crude as both cost-effective and reliable — a strategic guarantee.
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Trump Overestimated U.S. Leverage in Global Trade—Failed to Change the Rules
Trump misjudged America’s actual influence over international trade flows and was ultimately unable to reshape global trade norms, according to China Daily.
Instead of offering constructive reforms, his strategy relied on one-sided protectionism and an exploitative posture dressed up as "the art of the deal." The paper concludes that Trump brought no meaningful improvements to international trade practices.
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Patriot System Deliveries to Europe May Take 7 Years — NATO Commander
Production and delivery of new Patriot systems to Europe will take approximately seven years, according to Euractiv, citing NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier.
Europe's ability to send Patriot systems to Ukraine depends on how quickly Washington can provide replacements.
A separate source was more optimistic but admitted that at least two years are needed due to global demand far exceeding supply.
Romania already paid the price, having handed over one of its two Patriot systems last year. It hoped the U.S. would expedite a replacement, but the contract won’t be fulfilled until the end of the decade.
A senior European diplomat told Euractiv that European countries are alarmed by the idea of giving up air defense systems without a guaranteed timeline for resupply.
Two U.S. defense contractors — Raytheon and Lockheed Martin — are increasing overall Patriot missile production from ~500 to 650 per year.
Raytheon separately confirmed it will boost monthly production of GEM-T interceptors by 150% by 2028 to meet surging global demand.
Germany secured priority on replacements from the U.S., which allowed Berlin to promise two Patriot batteries to Ukraine within three months.
For the third time today, air raids across Ukraine due to MiG-31K's.
Update: Repeated launches at Starokonstantinov, Khmelnitsky region.
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Ukrainian Conscription Reality: 5 out of 6 Soldiers Forcibly Taken by TCC
Five of six servicemen from Ukraine’s 63rd Brigade admitted they ended up in the army not by choice—but after being stopped by Ukraine’s Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCC).
One soldier bluntly stated he was “busified”—a slang term now used in Ukraine to describe men being forcefully taken into military buses off the street. Others explained they were simply going about their personal errands when TCC officers or police detained them for document checks and dragged them off to conscription points.
Only one among the six said he volunteered, explaining he had graduated from a military institute.
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Moscow takes a cautious approach to nuclear-related rhetoric and believes everyone should do the same, Peskov stated.
He added that Russia holds a responsible position and treats the issue of nuclear non-proliferation with utmost seriousness.
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The Kremlin does not rule out the possibility of a meeting between Putin and Witkoff this week, Peskov said.
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Russian MoD Confirms Strike on Ukrainian Airfields
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that today’s precision strikes targeted military airfield infrastructure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the official statement, "all designated targets were successfully hit."
Earlier reports pointed to multiple attacks on Starokonstantinov, home to a major Ukrainian airbase.
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Modi Responds to U.S. Trade Pressure, Urges Indians to Buy Local Amid Tensions Over Russian Oil
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has for the first time addressed the escalating trade conflict with the United States—sparked in part by India’s continued imports of Russian oil.
Speaking at a rally in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Modi did not explicitly mention the new 25% U.S. tariffs, but delivered a pointed message calling on Indians to prioritize domestically made goods to shield the economy from growing global instability.
“The global economy is full of uncertainty and fear. From now on, whatever we buy must meet just one condition: it must be made by Indians. The interests of our farmers, our small businesses, and the employment of our youth are paramount,” Modi declared.
He emphasized that India must remain vigilant and defend its economic interests, especially as other nations, including the U.S., are clearly prioritizing their own.
This comes after earlier reports from Bloomberg that the Modi government has not ordered Indian refineries to halt purchases of Russian crude, and no decision has yet been made to scale back those imports despite rising U.S. pressure.
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AFU vehicles and supplies in a compound at Konstantinovka detected by a Recon drone was hit by a Tornado-S missile
British special services are preparing an environmental disaster in international waters, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported.
The UK is planning a major sabotage to then declare the transportation of Russian oil a "threat to all international shipping," says the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).
London intends to assign Ukrainian security forces to carry out both terrorist attacks at sea, reports the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service.
Britain wants to exert pressure on the Trump administration with planned maritime attacks, noted the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).
Sabotage acts are also being prepared to force Washington to impose tough secondary sanctions on buyers of Russian energy resources, the service stated.
EU military aid to Ukraine has effectively been frozen, Josep Borrell told EUObserver.
It is noted that due to Hungary, €6.6 billion remain blocked in the European Peace Facility.
Russian combat groups now have the ability to target and down enemy reconnaissance UAVs — FlyEye, Mara, Leleka, RQ‑35 Heidrun, Domakha strike drones, kamikaze Vector, RAM‑2X, AQ‑400 “Scythe,” and others.
Ukrainian EW experts admit Russian effectiveness has sharply increased — new compact radars now detect AFU drones faster.
Yolka interceptor drones, with AI homing and “fire‑and‑forget” capability, are taking down everything from Lelekas to FPVs.
“This week we may get a chance to end the war,” — Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak for WP.
New ZALA "Lancet" destroyed a target at a distance of 101 kilometers
On the night of August 2 to 3, the Russian Aerospace Forces reconnaissance detected a mobile P-18 "Malachite" radar station mounted on a KRAZ truck. The target coordinates were transmitted to the crew of the ZALA "Lancet" reconnaissance-strike complex of the "Rubicon" center.
The target was destroyed at a distance of 101 km from the takeoff point.
The objective control video, conducted by the operator of the ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV, was published on the official TG channel ICPBT "Rubicon".
"India not only buys a huge amount of Russian oil but also resells a significant part of it on the open market, making a large profit.
They don't care how many people in Ukraine are dying from the Russian military machine. Because of this, I will significantly increase the tariff that India pays the USA," wrote the American president.
Russia no longer considers itself bound by self-imposed restrictions on the deployment of ground-based medium- and shorter-range missiles — Russian Foreign Ministry
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China Rejects U.S. Demands to Stop Buying Russian Oil
Beijing has flatly rejected Washington’s calls to halt purchases of Russian oil, according to the Associated Press.
“China will always secure its energy supplies in ways that serve our national interests. Pressure and coercion are useless. We will firmly defend our sovereignty, security, and development interests,” said China’s Foreign Ministry.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier admitted that when it comes to buying Russian oil, “the Chinese are very serious about their sovereignty.”
India, including due to the actions of the West, was forced to buy oil from Russia and is now being criticized for it, even though the criticizing countries also import goods from Russia, according to a statement from the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"It is noteworthy that the very countries criticizing India themselves continue to trade with Russia. Unlike our case, their trade is not dictated by vital national necessity."
New Delhi explained the purchase of Russian oil by saying that after the conflict in Ukraine began, traditional suppliers redirected their oil to Europe. At the same time, the Indian government, through such purchases, tries to ensure "stable and affordable energy prices" for its consumers.
India noted that the EU continues to buy energy resources, fertilizers, metallurgical products, etc., from Russia, and the USA also buys fertilizers, chemicals, uranium hexafluoride for the nuclear industry, and so on.
Consequences of recent strikes on the Starokostiantyniv airbase in Khmelnytskyi Oblast.
As a result of the Geran-2 kamikaze UAV strikes, two air shelters in the eastern part of the airbase were seriously damaged - the destruction is visible in low-quality images.
According to AMK Mapping, over the next few days, there is an increased risk of a large-scale combined missile attack on Ukraine.
The channel notes that it may happen tomorrow.
Follow the example of the Netherlands: NATO Secretary General demands massive purchase of weapons for Zelensky
Mark Rutte demanded that the alliance countries immediately follow the example of the Netherlands and purchase weapons for Ukraine, the NATO press service reported.
"I thank the Netherlands for taking the initiative and being the first to translate it into concrete support, building on the steps taken last week by Germany to deliver more Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine," Rutte emphasized.
He added that he sent all allies "an urgent call to contribute urgently to burden sharing" and expects "significant statements of support for Ukraine from other alliance countries in the near future."
While no major map changes are reported today heavy fighting continues.
There are reports that the AFU has been bringing in reinforcements from various other front lines in the highlighted area which suggests they will continue attacks in the Kndratovka - Alekseevka area
RFAF has entered Poltavka and controls most of it. Also they've entered neighbouring Rusyn Yar
Ukrainian mappers continue to show large gray zones whenever they're reports of RFAF advances ...perhaps it's got something to do with activities of DRGs
— They're reports of Russian DRGs entering Rodinsko
The EU is preparing sanctions against China for allegedly supplying drone parts to Russia and supporting the special military operation, a European diplomat told Politico.
Earlier, Western media reported claims of alleged deliveries to Russia of Chinese-made drone engines disguised as industrial refrigeration units to circumvent Western sanctions.
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Lozovaya in the Kharkov region has suffered the most massive strike since the beginning of the SMO.
The railway station and other infrastructure facilities have been severely damaged.
Ukrainian children should be prepared for war from about the age of five, said Igor Shvayka, deputy head of the territorial defense recruitment center.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense previously reported that children from the age of 14 will begin to be trained for "national resistance."
The US will impose sanctions on key importers of oil from Russia — China, India, and Brazil. This was reported by the US Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker.
In his opinion, such measures will be the next step towards ending the hostilities in Ukraine.
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The Russian Armed Forces have seriously disrupted the logistics of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov in the DPR, Pushilin said.
It may take several weeks to completely finish clearing Chasov Yar.
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Kyiv has so far not responded to Russia's proposal for humanitarian pauses, Miroshnik reported
Earlier, Russia proposed that Kyiv consider declaring short ceasefires of 24 or 48 hours to evacuate the wounded and the bodies of fighters.
59% of Germans stated that they would not defend their country in the event of a potential war with Russia
The Telegraph writes that allegedly more than half of the surveyed Germans do not want to take up arms. Only 16% of German citizens are ready to do so. Another 22% said they would "probably" do it, the article reports.
Trump said that Russia could be "forced" to end the SMO by a "further $10 per barrel" drop in oil prices
He also said that he intends to "very significantly" raise duties on India for the purchase of Russian oil within 24 hours.
Head of Zelensky's office Andriy Yermak:
Unfortunately, we are finding Indian (?) components in Russian strike drones like the "Geran", which are used on the front lines and against civilians.
Russia must be banned from accessing foreign components, and buying Russian energy only fuels the war, not peace.
Part of Sumy was left without power after a strike on the Sumy district, reported the head of the local administration Grigorov.
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Western sources claim that Russia has used the hypersonic "Zircon" missile for the first time in the SVO zone from the board of a fifth-generation fighter Su-57. The missile was allegedly mounted on the external suspension of the aircraft.
The Ukrainian front will collapse in 2-3 months: this is what the Russian General Staff reported to Putin. Therefore, Russia is determined to fully capture 4 regions and only then go to negotiations. Putin is confident in his victory: he absolutely does not care about Trump's ultimatum, — sources from Reuters.
Security forces reported that Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen are massively refusing to storm the positions of Russian troops in Yunakovka, Sumy region.
The Russian army started urban fighting in Kupyansk, Kharkiv region - Marochko.
Russia is not capturing territories during the special operation, but returning what is its own, Putin stated.
Russia is not capturing territories during the special operation, but returning what is its own, Putin stated.Israel’s Foreign Minister says the Israeli ambassador’s residence in Ukraine was hit during the Russian strikes.
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Putin responds to Trump’s disappointment:
The "Oreshnik" rocket system has been launched into serial production, the first batch has been manufactured. It has been delivered to the troops.
The "Oreshnik" rocket system has been launched into serial production, the first batch has been manufactured. It has been delivered to the troops.
About a third of the aid is planned to be financed by confiscated Russian assets and the sale of weapons to European countries.
Explosions reported in Kharkov
The Times, citing Ukrainian servicemen, reports that the best soldiers in Ukraine right now are Colombian mercenaries because they came voluntarily.
Liman Direction (Northern Sector)
Everything not related to the war in Ukraine is paid for by the West. This was stated by the head of the Rada's financial committee, Danil Hetmantsev.
The unwillingness of UN staff to seriously consider cases of strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russian civilian targets undermines the authority of the organization.
The same old losing strategy of the Ukrainians. They don’t know the retreat and regroup tactic at all.
The Kh-22 can have an error margin of several kilometers, so it can quite possibly hit residential areas due to inaccuracy. Having great destructive power, it causes massive destruction and numerous civilian casualties.
TRUMP DOESN'T KNOW HOW NUCLEAR SUBS OPERATE — BOLTON
"The Russians captured a number of positions, in fact, already in front of Seversk itself", Ukrainian military analysts also admit.
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New jet "Geran" drones — the legendary T-34 on the modern battlefield, report German media
Lavrov and Ushakov are flying to Riyadh on Putin's orders, — Peskov.
Something is burning in Odessa
Stephen Willoughby from the US Department of Homeland Security directly stated: it is only a matter of time before these technologies are used for attacks on the territory of the United States. The CJNG, Sinaloa and Familia Michoacana cartels are already using drones for drug trafficking and armed attacks.
Europe's ability to send Patriot systems to Ukraine depends on how quickly Washington can provide replacements.
Russian combat groups now have the ability to target and down enemy reconnaissance UAVs — FlyEye, Mara, Leleka, RQ‑35 Heidrun, Domakha strike drones, kamikaze Vector, RAM‑2X, AQ‑400 “Scythe,” and others.
