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- 1Russia announces new 'special military operation' via state media●Russia announces a new “special military operation” through its controlled propagandists The state-run RIA Novosti news
Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency has published an article declaring that Russia is facing a new 'special military operation', which the author Alexander Nosovich claims 'will be very short'. The announcement comes through Kremlin-controlled propagandists, echoing the language Moscow used when launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and is drawing alarm over what new military campaign Russia may be signalling.
- 2Zelensky accuses Moscow of stalling with fake diplomacy▼Zelensky accuses Moscow of buying time for war with fake diplomacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using fake diplomacy to buy time to continue its war against Ukraine. He argued that Moscow is engaging in negotiations in bad faith, with no genuine intention of reaching peace, while its forces keep fighting. The remarks add to growing scepticism in Kyiv about whether talks with the Kremlin can produce a real settlement.
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Russia is facing mounting economic difficulties while its war in Ukraine continues with no sign of ending. Reporting from Moscow highlights the strain of sanctions, inflation and high military spending on ordinary Russians, set against the Kremlin's refusal to halt the invasion. Commentators note the growing tension between the country's worsening economic outlook and the government's insistence on pressing ahead with the conflict.
- 4Girkin warns of 'terrible future' for Russia after Putin●1/ Igor 'Strelkov' Girkin warns that Russia inevitably faces a "terrible future" after Putin, with the possibility of "s
Igor 'Strelkov' Girkin, the former Russian militant and Kremlin critic currently imprisoned, has warned that Russia inevitably faces a 'terrible future' after Vladimir Putin. He claimed the country risks disintegrating and falling into the hands of figures like the late Yevgeny Prigozhin, whom he described as 'sullen, cocaine-addicted gangsters with sadistic, perverted tendencies.'
- 5Why the EU lifted sanctions on Fridman and Usmanov●Почему ЕС снял санкции с Фридмана и Усманова (English subtitles) @Max_Katz
The EU has removed sanctions from Russian businessmen Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, and opposition figure Maxim Katz has released a video explaining the reasons behind the court decisions. Discussion centres on whether the delistings reflect successful legal challenges by the oligarchs or weaknesses in the EU's sanctions regime against Russian oligarchs close to the Kremlin.
- 6Russian commentators openly acknowledge war's staggering costs●A striking shift is happening in Russia's commentary class. Political opponents are now openly acknowledging what many i
A notable shift is being reported among Russia's political commentators: figures previously aligned with the Kremlin line are now openly admitting that the war in Ukraine has brought staggering costs and failures. Observers say this marks a rare break in the commentary class, aligning with assessments long held in the West about the invasion's heavy human and economic toll.
- 7Kremlin warns Starlink use against Russia is dangerous●Agenzia Nova: Ucraina: Cremlino, "pericoloso" usare Starlink per attacchi contro di noi 27 set 12:06 - (Agenzia Nova) -
The Kremlin said it considers the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service for attacks against Russia to be "dangerous", according to Italian news agency Agenzia Nova. The statement comes amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes inside Russia and questions over whether Kyiv's forces are using Elon Musk's Starlink terminals to coordinate or guide such operations.
- 8Swiss voters reject the neutrality initiative●Freue mich SEHR, dass die tapferen Schweizerinnen & Schweizer in der Volksabstimmung über die sog. "Neutralitätisinitiat
Swiss voters have clearly rejected the so-called neutrality initiative in a national referendum, delivering a defeat to supporters led by right-wing populist politician Christoph Blocher of the SVP. Commentators are calling the result a strong signal for Switzerland, saying the country chose not to enshrine stricter neutrality in its constitution. Reactions online are celebrating the outcome as a rebuff to pro-Russian or Kremlin-friendly positions within the Swiss debate.
- 9Lithuania prepares evacuation plan amid Russian threats●Литва готовится к «новой короткой СВО» , которой ей угрожают кремлевские пропагандисты 🔹 Как пишет Delfi, в настоящее вр
Lithuania is drawing up plans for a possible 'new short special military operation' that Kremlin propagandists have threatened against it. According to Delfi, Lithuania and Poland are coordinating an international evacuation plan for residents of the Baltic states. Lithuanian National Crisis Management Centre director Vilmantas Milkintas is involved in the preparations, reflecting growing concern in the Baltics about Russian aggression spilling over.
- 10Day 1,677 of Russia's war in Ukraine condemned online●day 1677 of # terror ...who orders to # kill and # destroy every day and, why? # Ukraine # invasion # slaughter # Europe
Commenters are marking day 1,677 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, denouncing what they call daily terror, killing and destruction ordered by the Kremlin. Posts branding Putin a monster ask who gives the orders to kill and destroy each day and why, reflecting continuing anger across Europe over the ongoing war and its civilian toll.
- 11Russian military commentator admits army retreats in Krasno-Limansky direction●" Things are going badly": reality has reached Russian propaganda Z-observer Viktor Baranets unexpectedly admitted: in t
Viktor Baranets, a pro-Kremlin military observer known for supporting Russia's invasion narrative, has said "things are going badly" at the front. He admitted that in the Krasno-Limansky direction the Russian army is not advancing victoriously but is in places retreating and abandoning populated areas. The statement is striking because Baranets is normally a staunch defender of official Russian war messaging.
- 12FIDE refuses to reinstate Russian Chess Federation●FIDE refuses to reinstate Russian Chess Federation – Kremlin-backed media The General Assembly of the International Ches
The General Assembly of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has voted not to lift the suspension of the Chess Federation of Russia, keeping Russian players and officials barred from international competition under the Russian flag. The decision was reported by Russian state news agency TASS, which described the outcome as a refusal to reinstate the national federation.