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Russian warships Marshal Ustinov Admiral Golovko Arctic naval exercises 2026

Arctic Incident Prevention Mechanisms With Norway Not Fully Functional, Russian Ambassador Says

Russia's Ambassador to Norway, Nikolai Korchunov, said Friday that the mechanisms designed to prevent dangerous military incidents in the Arctic are not fully operational, blaming Norway and NATO allies for following a

August 1, 2026

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Russian air defense systems intercept Ukrainian drones July 2026

Russia’s Air Defenses Shot Down More Than 21,000 Ukrainian Drones in July

Russia's air defense systems intercepted more than 21,000 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory in July, according to Defense Ministry data seen by RIA Novosti, with peak days of 937 and 1,060 intercepts on July 24 and 25 respectively.

August 1, 2026

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Russian aerial surveillance post Krasny Liman sector special military operation

Russian Air Defenses Destroy 258 Ukrainian Fixed-Wing Drones Overnight, Defense Ministry Says

Russia's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that air defenses destroyed 258 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs overnight across 14

Russian warship fires Kalibr cruise missile in the Black Sea

Russia Strikes Three Cargo Ships Delivering Military Equipment to Kyiv, Defense Ministry Says

Russian forces struck three dry cargo ships delivering weapons and military equipment to Ukraine's armed forces

The deputy of the Rostov-on-Don City Duma confirmed that a large convoy of cars with Ahmad fighters was approaching the city

PMC “Wagner” occupied part of the city in the area of the headquarters of the Southern Military District, however, it is impossible to say that the whole of Rostov-on-Don is under the

June 24, 2023

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Putin signed the Martial Law Violation Sanctions Act

For violation of martial law, citizens and officials can be detained for 30 days and fined – the corresponding law was signed on June 24 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Document text

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Hostile challenge and internal affairs of Russia. What the media and foreign officials say about the Prigozhin “mutiny”

On June 23, in the telegram channel of the press service of the founder of PMC Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, it was reported that a missile attack was carried out on the rear

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

How Volodin, Zakharova, Medvedev and Patriarch Kirill reacted to Prigozhin’s “mutiny”

On June 23, Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Ministry of Defense of a missile attack on the rear positions of the Wagner PMC. The ministry called it an “informational provocation”. President Vladimir Putin

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“He won’t stop.” Strelkov spoke about the prospects of Prigozhin

Former DPR Defense Minister Igor Strelkov believes that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner PMC, has long been planning a rebellion that began on June 23. He talked about it in a

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The governor of Rostov announced the cancellation of mass events and urged not to leave the house

Governor of the Rostov region Vasily Golubev on the morning of June 24 reported that the authorities have decided to cancel all public events planned for the weekend in Rostov-on-Don. He also

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Escalation of the conflict between Prigozhin and the Ministry of Defense. Major

In the telegram channel of the press service of the head of the PMC Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, on the evening of June 23, it was reported that a missile attack was carried

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

A case of organizing a rebellion was initiated against Prigozhin

A criminal case under the article on organizing an armed rebellion “lawfully and reasonably” was opened by the Investigative Department of the FSB of Russia against the founder of PMC “Wagner” Yevgeny

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

A businessman from the United States refused to dive on the “Titan”, despite a large discount and assurances about the safety of the bathyscaphe

Las Vegas businessman Jay Bloom turned down a last-minute Titanic dive in the Titanic bathyscaphe, even though he was offered nearly half-price tickets. He spoke about it on Facebook*, posting screenshots of

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Prigozhin announced missile attacks on the rear camps of Wagner PMC. The Russian Defense Ministry called it a “provocation”

Ministry of Defense of Russia commented statements of the founder of the private military company Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin, who on the evening of June 23 accused the department of launching missile attacks

June 24, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Arctic Incident Prevention Mechanisms With Norway Not Fully Functional, Russian Ambassador Says

Russia’s Air Defenses Shot Down More Than 21,000 Ukrainian Drones in July

Russian Air Defenses Destroy 258 Ukrainian Fixed-Wing Drones Overnight, Defense Ministry Says

Russia Strikes Three Cargo Ships Delivering Military Equipment to Kyiv, Defense Ministry Says

The deputy of the Rostov-on-Don City Duma confirmed that a large convoy of cars with Ahmad fighters was approaching the city

Putin signed the Martial Law Violation Sanctions Act

Hostile challenge and internal affairs of Russia. What the media and foreign officials say about the Prigozhin “mutiny”

How Volodin, Zakharova, Medvedev and Patriarch Kirill reacted to Prigozhin’s “mutiny”

“He won’t stop.” Strelkov spoke about the prospects of Prigozhin

The governor of Rostov announced the cancellation of mass events and urged not to leave the house

Escalation of the conflict between Prigozhin and the Ministry of Defense. Major

A case of organizing a rebellion was initiated against Prigozhin

A businessman from the United States refused to dive on the “Titan”, despite a large discount and assurances about the safety of the bathyscaphe

Prigozhin announced missile attacks on the rear camps of Wagner PMC. The Russian Defense Ministry called it a “provocation”

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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