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Ukrainian military personnel during operations on the front line as Zelensky appoints a new Commander-in-Chief

Zelensky Fires Syrskyi, Names Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s New Commander-in-Chief

Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief on July 21 and appointed 44-year-old General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement, ending a tenure marked by protests in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro and

July 22, 2026

by Russia Desk

Protesters in Bucharest rally in solidarity with Ukraine holding flags and signs

Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries logistics warehouses near Moscow on Monday night, killing at least eight people and leaving marketplace sellers facing more than $1 billion in losses. Reuters confirmed the Kremlin acknowledged the attack on Russia's largest e-commerce platform.

July 22, 2026

by Russia Desk

Artillery shells at a NATO ammunition plant, as Europe faces a cotton linter shortage threatening nitrocellulose propellant production

NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

NATO has acknowledged cotton linter shortages as a critical obstacle to its ammunition build-up, with Europe's

Ukrainian President Zelensky reviewing candidates to replace Commander-in-Chief Syrsky

Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

Ukrainian President Zelensky is reviewing 11 candidates to replace Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, with General Mykhailo Drapaty

The owner of Leroy Merlin will transfer the Russian commercial management

The French group ADEO, owner of the Leroy Merlin network, will sell the Russian company to local management. About this RBC said representative of the company. According to him, after the change

October 4, 2025

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Switzerland is investigating how its equipment ended up in the hands of Ukrainian militants

Switzerland is conducting an investigation to understand how the technique of its production was available to militants of the Kiev regime. This was stated by the press secretary of the Swiss State

March 24, 2023

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“They seem to live in a bubble.” The NYT explained how and why the authorities in Bali are reconsidering their attitude towards Russians

Bali authorities have started to rethink their attitude towards Russian and Ukrainian tourists after numerous complaints about their provocative behavior and violation of local laws. The New York Times (NYT) said how

October 4, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

In the Kursk region, the question arose whether to maintain a kindergarten in the village of Kremyanoe

Only two children attend kindergarten In the Kursk region, the need to maintain a Kremyanovsky kindergarten raises a question due to the fact that parents living in the village do not give

March 24, 2023

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Ministry of Defense: Russian armed forces destroyed a hangar with Ukrainian drones in the Odessa region

The Ministry of Defense of Russia announced the destruction by Russian servicemen of a hangar with drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Odessa region. “The hangar with unmanned aerial

October 4, 2025

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The new micellar water has been awarded the “Made in Karelia” quality label

“La Marciale” is a new cosmetic product from the Onega Premium company. During the period of low incidence of covid, the company studied the market and presented its new product – micellar

March 24, 2023

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Ukraine announced the transfer of seriously injured POWs to Russia

The Ukrainian headquarters for the treatment of prisoners of war said that Ukraine had unilaterally handed over all seriously injured prisoners of war to the Russian side. The department specifies that all

October 4, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Smolensk region remains the leader in the incidence of tuberculosis

Our region is the leader in the incidence of tuberculosis. This is why it is so important to inform the public about this disease, its prevention and its early diagnosis. On the

March 24, 2023

News·Sports

The Russian military has warned that depleted uranium munitions will harm the Ukrainian armed forces and Ukrainian civilians

The UK’s intention to send depleted uranium munitions to Kiev will have negative consequences for both the Ukrainian military and the country’s civilians. Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological

October 4, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“He misrepresented himself.” Navalny said he was sent to ShIZO for the 12th time

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sent to a disciplinary cell (SHIZO) for the 12th time. On this subject reported Telegram channel “Navalny”. The report says Navalny ended up in a ShIZO

March 24, 2023

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Zelensky Fires Syrskyi, Names Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s New Commander-in-Chief

Ukraine Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow, Targeting Russia’s Amazon

NATO Faces Critical Ammunition Crisis as Cotton Linter Shortage Empties Propellant Stocks

Zelensky Reviews 11 Candidates to Replace Syrsky, Drapaty Emerges as Frontrunner

The owner of Leroy Merlin will transfer the Russian commercial management

Switzerland is investigating how its equipment ended up in the hands of Ukrainian militants

“They seem to live in a bubble.” The NYT explained how and why the authorities in Bali are reconsidering their attitude towards Russians

In the Kursk region, the question arose whether to maintain a kindergarten in the village of Kremyanoe

Ministry of Defense: Russian armed forces destroyed a hangar with Ukrainian drones in the Odessa region

The new micellar water has been awarded the “Made in Karelia” quality label

Ukraine announced the transfer of seriously injured POWs to Russia

Smolensk region remains the leader in the incidence of tuberculosis

The Russian military has warned that depleted uranium munitions will harm the Ukrainian armed forces and Ukrainian civilians

“He misrepresented himself.” Navalny said he was sent to ShIZO for the 12th time

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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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