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- 1Zelensky says Russia now targeting Ukraine's data centres●Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine's data centres
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has widened its attacks on Ukraine to include strikes on data centres, expanding the war's focus beyond energy infrastructure to digital and communications systems. The claim, reported by the BBC, highlights growing concern over the vulnerability of Ukraine's critical digital infrastructure amid ongoing Russian bombardment.
- 2Zelenskiy says North Korea preparing 10,000 more troops for Russia▼Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russia, adding to forces already sent to the front. The claim, reported by Reuters, highlights Pyongyang's deepening role in the war and is drawing attention as Kyiv urges allies for continued military support against Russia's ongoing invasion.
- 3Macron condemns Russian strike on Ukraine's Academy of Sciences●Vladimir Putin's regime has struck Ukraine's largest scientific research institution: the National Academy of Sciences o
A Russian strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the country's largest scientific research institution. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack, saying it illustrates the Russian regime's hostile contempt for science and truth, and adds to what he called the barbarity of Russia's ongoing strikes against Ukraine.
- 4Pressure Mounts On Trump To Sanction Russia Over Civilian Attacks▼As Russia Targets Civilians, Pressure Mounts On Trump To Use Sanctions Powers
Russia's continued strikes on civilians in Ukraine are fueling calls for President Trump to use his sanctions powers against Moscow. Lawmakers and allies are pressing the administration to impose tougher economic measures as the civilian death toll mounts, amid debate in Washington over how far the US should go in punishing Russia.
- 5Zelensky calls Putin 'patient zero' of war in UN address●'Patient Zero' Putin, Russia-Ukraine war & Trump: Zelensky addresses UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly, branding Vladimir Putin the 'patient zero' of global instability in a speech centred on the Russia-Ukraine war. He also appealed directly to the United States and Donald Trump, urging continued pressure on Moscow as international support faces mounting uncertainty and the war grinds on.
- 6Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia's army?●Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase of 15,000 troops to the country's armed forces, according to Al Jazeera, which examines the reasons behind the decision. The move extends the ongoing expansion of Russia's military since the invasion of Ukraine, and observers are weighing what it signals about Moscow's war plans and manpower needs.
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President Vladimir Putin has been invited to attend the first sitting of the State Duma's ninth convocation, scheduled for 9 September, according to Interfax. The opening session will mark the start of the new parliament's work following recent elections. The news is circulating widely in Russia as attention turns to the Duma's leadership choices and legislative agenda.
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Attention around the administration of the president of Russia is rising as the head of Bashkortostan announced new developments in the case concerning judges in the region. The statement, released with video material, suggests the matter has taken on added significance and is drawing interest from federal observers.
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Robert Brovdi, the Ukrainian commander known as 'Madyar' who leads the country's unmanned systems forces, is being searched for in several European countries, including France and Sweden. The attention comes as President Zelenskyy says Russia has already begun additional mobilisation, keeping Ukraine's military leadership and front-line command in the spotlight.
- 10Putin orders army expansion amid North Korea troop warnings●Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of the country's armed forces, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing to deploy around 10,000 North Korean troops to the frontline. The moves point to a deepening of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang as the war in Ukraine continues, and have drawn international concern.
- 11Belgium to hand Ukraine three F-16 fighters by year's end●Zelensky: There is an important agreement with Belgium to transfer three F-16 fighters to us by the end of this year. We
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced an agreement with Belgium to transfer three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of this year. He also said Ukraine has already received urgent ammunition supplies for the jets from Belgium and other countries, including Spain, and thanked the partners. The announcement highlights continued Western military support as the war with Russia grinds on.
- 12Belgium to send Ukraine three F-16 fighter jets by year-end●Zelenskyy: Belgium agrees to transfer three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by year-end Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Belgium has agreed to transfer three F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine before the end of the year. The pledge adds to Western deliveries of the US-made jets as Ukraine continues pressing partners for air-defense support amid the ongoing war with Russia.
- 13Putin Envay, US Officials Hold Talks on Ukraine War and Energy●Putin envoy, US officials discussed Ukraine war, energy initiatives, US official says
A Russian envoy sent by President Putin met with US officials for discussions covering the war in Ukraine and energy initiatives, according to a US official. The talks signal continued direct contact between Washington and Moscow despite the ongoing conflict, with energy policy emerging as a notable topic alongside the fighting.
- 14Macron Condemns Russian Strike on Ukraine's Science Academy●"Contempt for Science and Truth": Macron Condemns Russian Strike on Ukraine’s Science Academy
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned a Russian strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, calling it proof of Russia's "contempt for science and truth." The attack on a scientific institution in Kyiv has drawn sharp criticism, with Macron framing it as an assault on knowledge itself and reaffirming French support for Ukraine amid continued Russian strikes on civilian and cultural targets.
- 15Putin Holds Meeting With Election Commission Chief Pamfilova▼Meeting with Chairperson of the Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova
The Kremlin reports that President Vladimir Putin met with Ella Pamfilova, chairperson of Russia's Central Election Commission, at a working meeting in Moscow. No detailed agenda has been published beyond the official readout. Meetings between the president and the election commission chair typically precede election cycles or reviews of electoral administration, drawing attention to the state of Russia's electoral preparations.
- 16Putin expands Russian army to 1.55 million troops as Ukraine reports Donetsk gains●Putin has now expanded Russia's military four times this year, to 1.55 million troops. Ukraine says it just recaptured 176 square kilometers in Donetsk
President Putin has ordered a fourth expansion of Russia's military this year, raising its authorised strength to 1.55 million troops. The move comes as Ukraine says its forces have recaptured 176 square kilometres of territory in the Donetsk region. The twin developments underline the intensifying war, with Russia pursuing a mass mobilisation of its armed forces while Kyiv claims continued progress on the eastern front.