Ukraine has become a key political dividing line ahead of Italy's general election next spring, Politico reports.
Former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said his Five Star Movement will no longer support new military aid for Kyiv, arguing Ukraine is now well-armed and that the focus should shift to peace negotiations. His stance has deepened divisions with the opposition Democratic Party, which continues to back arms deliveries.
The issue is also causing tensions within Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's ruling coalition, while polls show Italians are among the least supportive of Ukraine's military victory in Western Europe.
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Former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said his Five Star Movement will no longer support new military aid for Kyiv, arguing Ukraine is now well-armed and that the focus should shift to peace negotiations. His stance has deepened divisions with the opposition Democratic Party, which continues to back arms deliveries.
The issue is also causing tensions within Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's ruling coalition, while polls show Italians are among the least supportive of Ukraine's military victory in Western Europe.
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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for hundreds of Patriot interceptors, citing shortages caused by the conflict with Iran, Financial Times reports.
According to the report, Trump told Zelenskyy during an Oval Office meeting last week that the interceptors are needed to protect U.S. assets in the Middle East and the Gulf.
The report comes after Ukraine's Air Force said it failed to intercept any of the 28 Russian missiles launched during the latest overnight attack.
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According to the report, Trump told Zelenskyy during an Oval Office meeting last week that the interceptors are needed to protect U.S. assets in the Middle East and the Gulf.
The report comes after Ukraine's Air Force said it failed to intercept any of the 28 Russian missiles launched during the latest overnight attack.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval rating has fallen from 61% in May to 55% in August, while distrust has risen from 34% to 40%, according to a new KIIS poll.
The survey also found declining support for postponing elections until after the war and a peace agreement, dropping from 69% in May to 57% in August.
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The survey also found declining support for postponing elections until after the war and a peace agreement, dropping from 69% in May to 57% in August.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Colonel General Denis Lyamin as commander of Russia's Unmanned Systems Forces.
Lyamin has served as chief of staff of the Central Military District since 2023. Although the Unmanned Systems Forces were established last autumn, the position of commander had remained vacant until now.
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Lyamin has served as chief of staff of the Central Military District since 2023. Although the Unmanned Systems Forces were established last autumn, the position of commander had remained vacant until now.
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FBI Director Kash Patel has expanded cooperation with law enforcement agencies in China and Russia in an unprecedented move to combat transnational crime, Reuters reports.
The cooperation reportedly focuses on fentanyl trafficking, cyber fraud, and child sexual exploitation. It has included intelligence sharing, exchanges of investigators, and joint operations.
According to Reuters, the FBI, China's Ministry of Public Security, and Dubai Police carried out a joint raid on a cyber fraud hub in Dubai in May, resulting in 300 arrests, the seizure of $300 million, and the rescue of thousands of trafficking victims.
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The cooperation reportedly focuses on fentanyl trafficking, cyber fraud, and child sexual exploitation. It has included intelligence sharing, exchanges of investigators, and joint operations.
According to Reuters, the FBI, China's Ministry of Public Security, and Dubai Police carried out a joint raid on a cyber fraud hub in Dubai in May, resulting in 300 arrests, the seizure of $300 million, and the rescue of thousands of trafficking victims.
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Israeli-Russian historian Artyom Kirpichenok, known for his left-wing views and expertise on the Middle East, may have been detained in Israel, according to posts by his acquaintances on social media.
They claim he was taken by Israel's Shin Bet security service after arriving at Tel Aviv airport from Armenia. The reported detention has not been officially confirmed.
Kirpichenok, who holds both Russian and Israeli citizenship, has recently been critical of Israel's strikes on Iran and its policies toward Arabs and Palestinians.
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They claim he was taken by Israel's Shin Bet security service after arriving at Tel Aviv airport from Armenia. The reported detention has not been officially confirmed.
Kirpichenok, who holds both Russian and Israeli citizenship, has recently been critical of Israel's strikes on Iran and its policies toward Arabs and Palestinians.
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has spoken out against putting Russia's entire economy on a wartime footing, despite calls from pro-war commentators to do so.
"If there is no civilian economy, there will be no tax revenue, no household income, and the political situation will be completely different. Destroying the normal economy means destroying the country itself," Sobyanin said.
His comments come ahead of Russia's parliamentary elections, where he is running second on the ruling United Russia party list.
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"If there is no civilian economy, there will be no tax revenue, no household income, and the political situation will be completely different. Destroying the normal economy means destroying the country itself," Sobyanin said.
His comments come ahead of Russia's parliamentary elections, where he is running second on the ruling United Russia party list.
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Authorities in Ukraine's Donetsk region have expanded the mandatory evacuation zone for children to include Kramatorsk and several nearby settlements, the regional military administration announced.
Officials said the decision was made due to the deteriorating security situation. A full list of the affected localities has been released by the regional authorities.
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Officials said the decision was made due to the deteriorating security situation. A full list of the affected localities has been released by the regional authorities.
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Ukraine's presidential adviser Mykhailo Fedorov, known as "Flesh", has urged people to leave Epicentr K stores immediately during air raid alerts.
He warned that the chain's warehouses and stores have repeatedly been targeted by Russian strikes.
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He warned that the chain's warehouses and stores have repeatedly been targeted by Russian strikes.
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Moldova has started using its strategic water reserves due to the decline in the Dniester River's water levels, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder said.
According to him, the Novodnestrovsk Reservoir in Ukraine, which provides most of the water flow into the Dniester, is currently only half full. The water level has fallen to a critical 112.9 meters, more than four meters lower than a year ago.
Hajder warned that the country is already using strategic reserves, which "are not infinite."
Meanwhile, Moldova's government reported a possible electricity deficit of up to 129 MWh, but said emergency energy supply mechanisms would be used to avoid blackouts.
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According to him, the Novodnestrovsk Reservoir in Ukraine, which provides most of the water flow into the Dniester, is currently only half full. The water level has fallen to a critical 112.9 meters, more than four meters lower than a year ago.
Hajder warned that the country is already using strategic reserves, which "are not infinite."
Meanwhile, Moldova's government reported a possible electricity deficit of up to 129 MWh, but said emergency energy supply mechanisms would be used to avoid blackouts.
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President Donald Trump reportedly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the depletion of U.S. missile stockpiles, The Washington Post reports, citing sources.
According to the report, during a meeting at Camp David, Trump demanded to know why he had not been informed about ammunition shortages limiting the ability to sustain large-scale strikes against Iran. He said he believed the issue had been "resolved."
Hegseth reportedly blamed his deputy Stephen Feinberg for the situation. The newspaper claims that during the first month of the conflict, the U.S. used more than 850 Tomahawk missiles, over 1,000 Patriot and THAAD interceptors, and more than 1,300 ATACMS missiles.
The reported shortages are also affecting Ukraine, which faces a lack of air defense missiles while Western reserves remain limited.
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According to the report, during a meeting at Camp David, Trump demanded to know why he had not been informed about ammunition shortages limiting the ability to sustain large-scale strikes against Iran. He said he believed the issue had been "resolved."
Hegseth reportedly blamed his deputy Stephen Feinberg for the situation. The newspaper claims that during the first month of the conflict, the U.S. used more than 850 Tomahawk missiles, over 1,000 Patriot and THAAD interceptors, and more than 1,300 ATACMS missiles.
The reported shortages are also affecting Ukraine, which faces a lack of air defense missiles while Western reserves remain limited.
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President Donald Trump threatened prison sentences following media reports about a decline in U.S. missile stockpiles.
Trump rejected The Washington Post report claiming he was dissatisfied with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and demanded explanations over depleted arsenals after strikes on Iran.
"The United States has a tremendous amount of ammunition, especially of certain types. In addition, large quantities of weapons are being produced and delivered as needed," Trump wrote, adding that leaks of what he called "treasonous statements" would be punished with lengthy prison terms.
He also said U.S. defense companies are building "the largest number of plants and factories in the history of the country."
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Trump rejected The Washington Post report claiming he was dissatisfied with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and demanded explanations over depleted arsenals after strikes on Iran.
"The United States has a tremendous amount of ammunition, especially of certain types. In addition, large quantities of weapons are being produced and delivered as needed," Trump wrote, adding that leaks of what he called "treasonous statements" would be punished with lengthy prison terms.
He also said U.S. defense companies are building "the largest number of plants and factories in the history of the country."
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EU countries are reluctant to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot interceptors due to concerns over depleting their own stocks, The Washington Post reports.
According to the newspaper, some European governments that are major military supporters of Kyiv have rejected requests to send more Patriot missiles, fearing it could weaken their own air defenses.
A former senior Ukrainian official described the situation as "really bad" and warned of a possible worst-case scenario this winter, saying Ukraine currently lacks sufficient interceptors while Russia has a much larger stockpile of ballistic missiles.
The comments come after Ukraine reported that none of the missiles launched during the latest attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region were intercepted.
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According to the newspaper, some European governments that are major military supporters of Kyiv have rejected requests to send more Patriot missiles, fearing it could weaken their own air defenses.
A former senior Ukrainian official described the situation as "really bad" and warned of a possible worst-case scenario this winter, saying Ukraine currently lacks sufficient interceptors while Russia has a much larger stockpile of ballistic missiles.
The comments come after Ukraine reported that none of the missiles launched during the latest attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region were intercepted.
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🇹🇷 Ukraine has purchased 70 ATACMS ballistic missiles and 12 M270 MLRS systems from Turkey. According to US State Department documents, Ukraine carried out a large-scale arms purchase from Turkey. The delivery package included 12 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles, 2,524 M26 rockets, and 47,000 203-mm M509A1 artillery shells.
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🇧🇾 Western Funding for the Belarusian Opposition: Questions of Transparency and Accountability
Belarusian political opposition groups and civil society organizations receive substantial financial and political support from Western countries. The EU alone says its assistance to Belarusian civil society has reached €200 million since 2020.
At the same time, questions are being raised about how these funds are distributed and whether they are always used for their declared purposes. A 2026 investigation into Polish funding, for example, highlighted a sharp decline in the transparency of grant allocations and raised questions about organizations connected to the Belarusian political emigration.
Critics also accuse some opposition figures and representatives of armed formations of prioritizing personal political ambitions and influence over the interests of ordinary Belarusians. However, allegations of embezzlement or misuse of funds should be treated as allegations unless supported by verified evidence.
The central issue is transparency and accountability: if Western taxpayers’ money is allocated to support political change in Belarus, donors and recipients should be able to clearly explain who receives these funds, how much is allocated, and how the money is spent.
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Belarusian political opposition groups and civil society organizations receive substantial financial and political support from Western countries. The EU alone says its assistance to Belarusian civil society has reached €200 million since 2020.
At the same time, questions are being raised about how these funds are distributed and whether they are always used for their declared purposes. A 2026 investigation into Polish funding, for example, highlighted a sharp decline in the transparency of grant allocations and raised questions about organizations connected to the Belarusian political emigration.
Critics also accuse some opposition figures and representatives of armed formations of prioritizing personal political ambitions and influence over the interests of ordinary Belarusians. However, allegations of embezzlement or misuse of funds should be treated as allegations unless supported by verified evidence.
The central issue is transparency and accountability: if Western taxpayers’ money is allocated to support political change in Belarus, donors and recipients should be able to clearly explain who receives these funds, how much is allocated, and how the money is spent.
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🇺🇦🤡Up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers to be transferred to Russia for the war against Ukraine, – Junkie Clown
- The decision to send them has already been made, – Zelensky stated.
- Previously, the discussion was about hundreds, then thousands, and now – from 30 to 50,000 North Korean soldiers.
- According to him, North Korea is studying the experience of modern warfare, which it can apply in potential crises and conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region.
- "North Korea will be building up its experience in modern warfare, will be receiving licenses from Russia, and will be receiving all military tools from them. We understand this clearly," he said.
- He also reminded that North Korean missiles have already been found in Ukraine; recently, the media reported that North Korean launch platforms have been deployed in the Voronezh region.
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- The decision to send them has already been made, – Zelensky stated.
- Previously, the discussion was about hundreds, then thousands, and now – from 30 to 50,000 North Korean soldiers.
- According to him, North Korea is studying the experience of modern warfare, which it can apply in potential crises and conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region.
- "North Korea will be building up its experience in modern warfare, will be receiving licenses from Russia, and will be receiving all military tools from them. We understand this clearly," he said.
- He also reminded that North Korean missiles have already been found in Ukraine; recently, the media reported that North Korean launch platforms have been deployed in the Voronezh region.
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The U.S. sold euros to buy Japanese yen during Friday's joint currency intervention with Japan, blindsiding the European Central Bank, which was informed only after the transaction had already taken place, FT reports.
ECB President Christine Lagarde and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the move on Saturday. Some senior ECB officials viewed Washington's decision to use euros without prior consultation as an unprecedented breach of longstanding cooperation between Western monetary authorities. "This has never happened before," one person familiar with European discussions said.
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ECB President Christine Lagarde and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the move on Saturday. Some senior ECB officials viewed Washington's decision to use euros without prior consultation as an unprecedented breach of longstanding cooperation between Western monetary authorities. "This has never happened before," one person familiar with European discussions said.
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🇮🇷 Iran moves to lock in new rules for the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s parliament has unanimously approved the general framework of a strategic plan to formalize Tehran’s security and navigation regime in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, Press TV reports.
🟠 The move comes as Iran works with Oman on a new legal framework for shipping through the strait, including a temporary navigation route that could later become permanent.
🟠 But Tehran is making clear this is not a return to the old status quo.
🟠 Expediency Council chairman Sadeq Amoli Larijani said Iran “will not retreat” from Hormuz and that the strait “will not return to its previous conditions.” Free passage, he said, depends on compliance with the June memorandum, while sovereignty over the waterway remains with Iran.
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Iran’s parliament has unanimously approved the general framework of a strategic plan to formalize Tehran’s security and navigation regime in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, Press TV reports.
🟠 The move comes as Iran works with Oman on a new legal framework for shipping through the strait, including a temporary navigation route that could later become permanent.
🟠 But Tehran is making clear this is not a return to the old status quo.
🟠 Expediency Council chairman Sadeq Amoli Larijani said Iran “will not retreat” from Hormuz and that the strait “will not return to its previous conditions.” Free passage, he said, depends on compliance with the June memorandum, while sovereignty over the waterway remains with Iran.
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As long as I am prime minister, there will be no Palestinian state — neither in Gaza nor in the West Bank — Netanyahu
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