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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 emerging as the leading candidate, Bloomberg and Kyiv Post reported, as Kiev's military leadership crisis deepens.

July 21, 2026

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Aftermath of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea, July 2026

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

A Russian missile strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian corn ship departing Odesa on Monday, killing 10 crew members including four Indian nationals, adding to the rising toll of civilian maritime workers lost to the conflict's expansion into the Black Sea's

July 21, 2026

by Russia Desk

Flames and smoke near Moscow after Ukraine launches 400-drone barrage on Russian capital

Ukraine Fires 400 Drones at Moscow in War’s Largest Single Assault

Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Moscow overnight Sunday, the war’s largest single aerial assault,

Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region as air defenses intercept 452 drones overnight

Ukraine Launches 400 Drones at Moscow in Largest Strike on Russian Capital

Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Moscow overnight, wounding ten in the Russian capital's suburban

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Medvedev called Ukraine part of Russia

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev says Ukraine is part of Russia, but Moscow had to accept that the countries live “in different apartments” for geopolitical

October 4, 2025

News

Marochko: Ukrainian units mine the roads towards Kupyansk

Retired Lt. Col. of the People’s Militia of the Lugansk People’s Republic Andrei Marochko said that Ukrainian security forces in the direction of Kupyansk were carrying out engineering work, endangering civilians. “In

March 23, 2023

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Dmitry Medvedev predicted the approach of a nuclear apocalypse

The vice-president of the Security Council said that Moscow was forced to reckon with the “fictitious borders” of Ukraine. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev said

October 4, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“Kommersant” learned of the possible resignation of several other governors

In March, new resignations of heads of Russian regions could take place, reported “Kommersant” three sources close to the presidential administration. We are talking about the leaders of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the

October 4, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Forbes: Russian banking system seems more reliable than Western system

The Russian banking sector appears much more stable than the Western sector against a background of crisis. This was stated by columnist Kenneth Rapoza, noting the strengthening of the ruble. “There was

October 4, 2025

News

Politico highlighted the conflict between Berlin and Paris over internal combustion engine cars and nuclear power

Disagreements over the ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and nuclear power issues have caused a serious conflict between the German and French governments. This is stated in the material published

March 23, 2023

Climate·News

Pompeo: Biden made strategic mistake by allowing Russia-China rapprochement

Former CIA chief and former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said current US leader Joe Biden made a huge strategic mistake by allowing Russia and China to come together economically

October 4, 2025

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Kommersant announced the possible resignation of several governors in Russia

We can talk about the leaders of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Khakassia and the Orel region. Until the end of March, another reshuffle is possible in the body of Russian governors. Three regional

October 4, 2025

Government and Politics·News

NATO Secretary General urged Western countries to prepare for protracted conflict in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with the Guardian said there were no prospects yet for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, so Western countries should prepare for long-term hostilities. term

October 4, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Current biology: Scientists studied Beethoven’s hair and decided he could have died of cirrhosis of the liver

The British scientific journal Current Biology published a study indicating that the great German composer Ludwig van Beethoven had a genetic predisposition to liver disease. Scientists are of the opinion that this

March 23, 2023

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

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

Ukraine Fires 400 Drones at Moscow in War’s Largest Single Assault

Ukraine Launches 400 Drones at Moscow in Largest Strike on Russian Capital

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Medvedev called Ukraine part of Russia

Marochko: Ukrainian units mine the roads towards Kupyansk

Dmitry Medvedev predicted the approach of a nuclear apocalypse

“Kommersant” learned of the possible resignation of several other governors

Forbes: Russian banking system seems more reliable than Western system

Politico highlighted the conflict between Berlin and Paris over internal combustion engine cars and nuclear power

Pompeo: Biden made strategic mistake by allowing Russia-China rapprochement

Kommersant announced the possible resignation of several governors in Russia

NATO Secretary General urged Western countries to prepare for protracted conflict in Ukraine

Current biology: Scientists studied Beethoven’s hair and decided he could have died of cirrhosis of the liver

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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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