Relations between #Ukraine and Azerbaijan are steadily developing, with a particular focus on joint economic, energy, and infrastructure initiatives, according to Ukrainian media. Active diplomacy, including recent talks between the foreign ministers in Kyiv, is translating the partnership into concrete results. SOCAR, together with “Naftogaz Ukraine,” is already developing technical plans to launch wholesale gas supplies. At the same time
🇾🇪The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces: Our forces, thanks to their current strength, are able to impose certain conditions and, with God’s help, have succeeded in imposing three conditions: - The naval blockade: We have imposed a strict blockade on the enemy, preventing even a single ship from passing through. - The second condition is to strike concentrations of Saudi forces, wherever they may be. - The third condition is to protect Yemen’s sovereignty and counter any enemy intrusion🇾🇪
— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was not resupplied because Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lied to #Trump about the U.S. Navy’s 5th HQ in Bahrain being completely destroyed by Iranian strikes – MS NOW (MSNBC) @Middle_East_Spectator
▶️ At least 30 people have died after a gold mining site collapsed in the Central African Republic, the Associated Press (AP) reported. People are still trapped in the mine, but their exact number remains unknown. No information has been given about the cause of the collapse. The search and rescue operation in the area is underway. Video: African News feed/X
🛡️ “Using the threat from #Russia as a pretext, #NATO has launched an endless arms race that will permanently undermine the economy, social cohesion and international relations.” Retired general and former chief of staff of NATO’s Southern European Command Fabio Mini is sceptical about the prospects of NATO and its member states, which are burdened by heavy debt obligations. Original Post Follow TRN 👈
Irina Mudraya, Deputy Head of Zelensky's office, allegedly attempted to post bail for former Minister of Energy, Herman Galuschenko, through shell companies. She may have received this instruction from employees of Zelensky's office. As a reminder, Galuschenko is currently in custody on charges of money laundering.
A Ukrainian citizen has been arrested in Croatia, suspected of being linked to the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, according to the German Prosecutor General's Office. According to the investigation, the detainee is an experienced diver and was part of a group that, in September 2022, planted explosives on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in the area near the island of Bornholm.
“Logistics and warehouse capacities damaged in attacks need to be restored, including with state assistance.” Vladimir #Putin spoke today at a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects. The main points from the first half of the president’s speech, as summarised by RIA Novosti: There have been no critical consequences from terrorist attacks on Russia’s infrastructure, there are none, and there cannot be any, although they do cause damage.
Fwd from @ Balkan Aid — Part 2 How the Kyiv regime gets its support While Croatia and Bulgaria's military industries directly supply ammunition and equipment to the #AFU, Serbian shells reach the hands of Ukrainian soldiers through roundabout routes. This happens through intermediary countries, such as Czechia or African states. Initially, Serbian defense industry products are sold through direct contracts to partners
On August 18th, the North troop group continued establishing a Buffer Zone in #Kharkiv and #Sumy regions Sumy direction Northmen’s units continue to advance in twenty directions in Sumy region. Numerous enemy groups eliminated inLebedyn, Radkivka, Kiyanytsia, Sadky, Korenek, Hlukhiv, Shalyhine, Tovstodubove. Shostka district: fighting continues near Ulanove and Vilna Sloboda. Sumy district: our assault units broke enemy resistance and advanced over 500 meters in twenty-four directions.
⚠️ Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mikhail Fedorov released an official video address in which he sharply criticised the current authorities, declared a systemic #crisis of governance and called for a presidential election to be held despite the ongoing hostilities. Fedorov urged the authorities to stop using the conflict with #Russia as a pretext for abandoning democracy. Original Post Follow TRN 👈
Malaya Tokmachka in the Zaporizhia region has completely come under the control of the #Russian army, industry sources report. 📢
😂Starting August 20, Switzerland will no longer grant special protection status to Ukrainian citizens of military service age who have not yet completed their military service. Previously, the European Union had made a similar decision: starting in March 2027, it will exclude this category from the temporary protection system😂
❗️Israel has joined a growing list of countries withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino’s reelection as FIFA president, citing what it called an “unprecedented #crisis of confidence.” England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland have already taken the same step, adding to the pressure on Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential vote.
Video of a new Il-78MК-90A tanker being rolled out — According to Mil Chronicle it might be for export Several sources suggest that #China is the most likely customer. According to foreign leaks, Beijing was considering purchasing 20 Il-78MК-90A aircraft, with deliveries potentially starting in 2027-2028. However, neither #Russia nor China has officially confirmed the existence of a firm contract, so it is still premature to consider the Chinese order as a confirmed fact.
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