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🚨 Images appear online showing a drone strike hitting the headquarters of Ukraine's terror secret police (SBU) in downtown Kiev
The drone was reportedly targeting the office of SBU director Alexander Poklad.
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🇷🇺💥 RUSSIAN WEEKLY MOD UPDATE: HUGE GAINS AND DEVASTATING UKRAINIAN LOSSES
⚡️ GRUZSKOYE IN THE DONETSK PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC, LIBERATED
By liberating Gruzskoye, Russian forces have strengthened their positions between Dobropolye and Druzhkovka. Located midway between the two cities, the settlement links the two advancing axes and increases pressure on the northern Donetsk defensive line.
⚡️ NIKANOROVKA IN THE DONETSK PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC, LIBERATED
By liberating Nikanorovka, Russian forces moved closer to Kramatorsk, located around 7 km away. The settlement’s capture strengthens positions near the N20 highway, a key route connecting Kramatorsk and Slavyansk.
◻️ Russia's army has liberated 15 settlements
◻️ In response to Ukraine's terrorist attacks, Russian forces carried out one massive and 17 group strikes with precision weapons against Ukrainian military-industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, and logistics centers
◻️ Eight bulk carriers and one container ship operating in support of Ukrainian forces
◻️ Russian air and missile firepower obliterated Ukrainian fuel, energy, and transport infrastructure supporting the Kiev regime’s forces
◻️ Air defense superiority: eight Flamingo missiles, nine HIMARIS, 49 guided aerial bombs, and 6,093 drones were shot down
◻️ Ukrainian losses: Around 9,685 troops killed or wounded
Read about the origins of Russia's special military op HERE
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🔥🇷🇺 Russia's latest Arctic helicopter charts daring new course with added power
Russia’s Rostec has unveiled the Mi-38PS, a heavy helicopter built for the Northern Sea Route and Russia's far‑northern reaches. Developed by Russian Helicopters, the rotorcraft is set to bolster emergency response where brutal weather and scarce infrastructure make traditional transport nearly unfeasible.
Purpose‑engineered for Arctic extremes, the Mi‑38PS sharpens Russia's edge in high‑latitude logistics and rescue operations, with capabilities like:
🔶 Extended reach: With a range exceeding 1,500 km using additional fuel tanks, it boasts the longest flight distance among Russian helicopters in its class—enabling missions far from permanent bases
🔶 High payload capacity: Capable of carrying up to 5 tonnes of cargo or accommodating 40 passengers, the rotorcraft is well-suited for both rescue operations and supply deliveries
🔶 All-weather rescue readiness: Equipped with advanced navigation, emergency systems, and medical evacuation features, it performs reliably in harsh Arctic conditions
🔶 Multirole versatility: The Mi-38PS supports a wide range of missions, including search and rescue, firefighting, oil spill response, cargo transport, and personnel deployment
The first Mi‑38PS helicopters were delivered to Russia’s EMERCOM in 2025, with additional units expected by the end of 2026. The aircraft will significantly bolster Arctic rescue capabilities along the Northern Sea Route—a region where vast distances and sparse infrastructure make long-range aviation not just valuable, but essential.
Photo courtesy of Rostec
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🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺 US may push Ukraine to halt terror activity during Witkoff-Kushner visit to Russia: Kremlin
💬 "A peaceful settlement on Ukraine cannot be ruled out, but no concrete prerequisites have emerged so far," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
🔥🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russian-Chinese robot bids farewell with a dance on Eastern Economic Forum's final day
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🚨🇷🇺 West poured $600B into Ukraine adventure — Russian presidential adviser
"Western countries will do everything they can to continue the Ukraine conflict," Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press briefing wrapping up the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
His other key statements:
🔹 The West will dodge, intimidate, pressure, flatter, deceive and engage in intrigues
🔹 The wailing has already begun because a strategic turning point [concerning Ukraine] is approaching
🔹 Everyone is hanging on Russia's arms, talking about humanitarian motives
🔹 Yesterday, President Putin clearly said: "Let them do it, while we will keep moving forward and inevitably succeed."
🔹 Ukraine has passed the point of no return on the path toward extinction because of its conflict with Russia, and now only Russia can save Ukraine
🔹 Ukraine has been and will remain in the orbit of the Russian world because this is our genetic code
🔹 Kiev will always be the mother of Russian cities, while the fascist junta that seized power in Ukraine as a result of a bloody coup is temporary and will soon tear its own throat out
🔹 Financing Ukraine amid rising energy costs in EU countries will not come cheaply for Europe
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🔥🇷🇺 Russian forces strike logistics center in Kiev region
Russian forces have hit the Eco-Avtotekhniks logistics center in the Kiev region, where warehouses were storing dual-use goods, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Other targets struck:
🔸 A dry cargo ship in the port of Yuzhny
🔸 In the port of Chernomorsk – a dry cargo ship, a warehouse with military equipment, and a fuel transfer terminal
🔸 In the settlement of Mirnoye, Odessa region – the Novo-Odesskaya electrical substation
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🚨🇰🇷 South Korea prepares for naval deployment to Hormuz amid US pressure - report
The South Korean government is weighing a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz involving a naval support ship and maritime patrol aircraft, Bloomberg reports.
👉 The government reportedly notified the US that it was willing to contribute to the mission and has begun preparations to seek parliamentary approval.
Around 150 South Korean troops could be required to operate the ship and the aircraft, with officials ostensibly discussing potential ports of call and a base of operations with foreign countries. A parliamentary motion could be submitted as early as this month.
🔊 South Korea’s presidential office dismissed reports of an imminent deployment as inaccurate, insisting that “no decisions have been made.”
If approved, a naval deployment would mark a significant shift for South Korea as Donald Trump continues to pressure the country to do more for the US-led campaign against Iran.
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🗣 Lutnick apologizes after forgetting 18 US troops killed in Iran war
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick walked back his claim that “there haven’t been American deaths” in the war on Iran.
💬 “I misspoke. 18 members of our military have died, and to those families my heart breaks and I am so very sorry for their loss,” Lutnick wrote on X.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 EU eagerly joins US campaign to economically strangle Iran
💬 "The European Union has officially joined Operation Economic Outcast and we appreciate their strong and early stance," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared on X.
💬 "The EU has adopted extensive sanctions to prevent Iran from exploiting the global economy and financial system to sustain its hostile actions and undermine international security," the EU said in its statement.
🪖 Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary
US President Donald Trump announced that Adam Telle, currently Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will become acting secretary of the Army effective immediately.
Telle replaces Dan Driscoll, who resigned this week. Driscoll gave no public reason for his departure, but his resignation came amid months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Reuters reported.
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🗣 Trump claims he is 'saving' the UK from Iran
💬 “I’m saving your country from the threat, too. Because if Iran had a nuclear weapon, they’re more likely to use it in Europe, where they do have missile capability, than they are to America,” US President Donald Trump claimed.
🗣 Vance dismisses US war crimes as Iran counts wedding dead
💬 “The United States never targets civilians in combat. We never will do that. We never have done that,” US Vice President JD Vance declared amid an investigation into the deadly strike on a wedding in Kuhestak.
💬 “The United States’ catalogue of atrocities against the nation of Iran is now complete.”
🇧🇩 Bangladesh joining BRICS will a 'win-win solution' - Bangladeshi diplomat
“I think BRICS will be a very good platform for Bangladesh to attain development and integrate itself further into the global politics,” Bangladeshi Ambassador to Russia Nazrul Islam told Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok.
“Since Bangladesh is a big country of the Global South, BRICS will also benefit if Bangladesh joins the group,” the ambassador stressed.
🇧🇩🇷🇺 Russia is a 'very important partner' to attain energy sufficiency for Bangladesh — Bangladeshi diplomat
Russia and Bangladesh have “a flagship cooperation” on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, which is due to be put into operation before the end of November, Bangladeshi Ambassador to Russia Nazrul Islam told Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok.
“And we are also discussing the possibility of taking advantage of huge resources that Russia has in terms of oil and LNG,”
🔥🇮🇳 India unveils its first privately developed prototype fusion reactor
Pranos Fusion's "Pragya" tokamak is an experimental platform designed to study and control plasma, the superheated matter essential for achieving fusion energy.
🔸 It will run about 3,000 experiments annually for up to 20 years, generating critical data on plasma behavior and control systems
🔸 The reactor tests key technologies like high-temperature superconducting magnets and diagnostic tools for future fusion machines
🔸 Pragya also serves as a training ground for India's next generation of plasma physicists and fusion engineers
🔸 Pranos aims to build a net-gain fusion reactor called PraniQ by 2030
This adds a private-sector dimension to India's fusion research, traditionally led by government institutions and international projects like ITER.
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🚨🇮🇳 India nails historic GSLV rocket launch
Indian Space Research Organization has successfully launched the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Second Launch Pad, carrying the state-of-the-art EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite.
EOS-05 is India’s first imaging satellite placed in a geosynchronous orbit, about 36,000 km above Earth.
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🚨 Ukraine's mobilization potential will be nearly exhausted within a year, according to European intel—Russian intel chief
💬 "Europe is too soft and unprepared for a large‑scale, devastating war with Russia, which is why Western politicians are using the myth of a threat from the East," said Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergey Naryshkin.
🇷🇺💰 $80 billion bonanza: 300+ deals sealed at EEF - Russian presidential adviser
Roughly 318 agreements to the tune of almost 7 trillion rubles ($80.8 billion) were signed during the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, excluding deals that constitute commercial secrets, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press conference wrapping up the gathering.
Here are his other key comments:
🔸 The EEF 2026 drew more than 9,300 participants from 78 countries, including 18 states that Russia classifies as unfriendly
🔸 1,200 media representatives attended the forum, during which 150 business events were arranged
🔸 Organizers hosted a large-scale cultural program, the "Vladivostok Seasons" festival, which was open to both forum delegates and local residents
🔸 The festival concluded with the "Soul of Russia" concert on Revolution Fighters Square, which attracted an audience of over 75,000
🔸 A unique art exhibition: “Russian Impressionism: The Element of Color” was also organized for guests and residents of Vladivostok
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🚨🇷🇺 Ukraine's attacks on Russian civilians tantamount to state-sponsored terrorism - expert
“President Putin probably talked about Ukrainian attacks against civilian targets both inside and outside of Russia by perpetrators without military uniforms,” former Swedish officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik following Putin’s remarks at the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok that those who stay silent and turn a blind eye to Ukraine targeting Russian civilian objects are complicit in international terrorism.
🔸 By refraining from any criticism of Ukraine's conduct in the conflict with Russia, its Western backers effectively condone actions that, in their nature, are more akin to state sponsored terrorism
🔸 Western powers are actively engaged in economic and military warfare against Russia through the sustained financing of Ukraine's armed forces, as well as the provision of weapons, military training, and tactical targeting intelligence
🔸 Such support renders them co-belligerents alongside Ukraine and, consequently, legitimizes them as targets for Russian military operations
The West should be thankful for Russia's unwillingness to escalate the Ukraine conflict, but if they try Russian patience too much, they shouldn't be surprised if Russia finally responds.
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🔶 US has won ‘almost none’ of its wars in 42 years — Vance
🔶 Vance dismisses US war crimes as Iran counts wedding dead
🔶 Trump claims he is 'saving' the UK from Iran
🔶 Russia leads in oil and gas supplies to China – Putin
🔶 Bangladesh mulls being part of the Mecca defense pact—Bangladeshi diplomat
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🔥🇷🇺 Russia leads in oil and gas supplies to China – Putin
Russia confidently ranks first in oil and natural gas supplies to Chinese consumers and remains among the leaders in coal and LNG exports, President Vladimir Putin said in his welcome address to participants, organizers, and guests of the eighth Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum.
💬 "Russia confidently holds first place in oil and natural gas supplies to Chinese consumers and is among the leaders in coal and LNG exports. The construction of several Russian-designed nuclear power units in China is being successfully completed," the presidential message said.
🇷🇺💥 Russian drones wipe out Ukrainian sabotage groups in Zaporozhye
Russian drone operators eliminated Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Ministry of Defense said, releasing a compilation of recent strikes.
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🔥🇷🇺 Russia to showcase Su-57E fifth-generation fighter with never-before-seen weapons
Russia’s Su-57E fifth-generation fighter will make its export debut at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt, featuring a new weapons package that has never previously been displayed.
🔸 The fighter features reduced visibility to enemy detection systems, supermaneuverability, and advanced combat capabilities
🔸 The Su-57 is the flagship fighter of the Russian Aerospace Forces, with its capabilities tested in real combat conditions
🔸 Deliveries of the Su-57 to foreign partners are already underway as Russia promotes the aircraft on international markets
The El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will take place in Egypt from September 8 to 10, with Russia’s unified exhibition organized by Rosoboronexport.
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📹🇺🇸 US munition directly hit Iranian wedding — reports
A deadly strike on a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, southern Iran, was likely a direct hit by a US munition, rather than secondary damage from another strike or an Iranian air-defense missile, according to a weapons analysis reviewed by Reuters.
Experts examining verified images and video said the blast pattern was consistent with a weapon detonating on or just above the roof of the residential building.
💬 “The weight of evidence leans towards a U.S. 500 lb air-dropped munition,” one explosives expert told the outlet.
💬 “Tonight was supposed to be a night of love and laughter. But the wedding turned into mourning,” one wedding guest wrote afterward.
🏳️ US has won ‘almost none’ of its wars in 42 years — Vance
💬 “America has fought a lot of wars since I’ve been alive — 42 years. And we have won almost none of them,” US Vice President JD Vance admitted.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh mulls being part of the Mecca defense pact—Bangladeshi diplomat
💬 “Since it is an alliance of Muslim countries, probably the Bangladeshi government might consider it positively because we have very good bilateral relations with all these nations,” Bangladeshi Ambassador to Russia Nazrul Islam told Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok.
🔸 Asia-Pacific region is a powerful growth center - Putin
🔸 Beyond the Suez: how Russia's Arctic Corridor could reshape Eurasian logistics
🔸 Vladivostok: the potential crossroads of Russia's and Pakistan's Eastern strategies
🔸 Ukraine’s NATO-enabled attacks turning Russia into impregnable air defense fortress – expert
🔸 Russia’s Far East to turn into full-fledged Asian-Pacific industrial hub - experts
🔸 Direct link Arctic–Pakistan's southern ports: fantasy or near future?
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😍🇷🇺 ‘Soul of Russia’ pavilion at EEF 2026 showcases country’s creative spirit
At the heart of this year’s Eastern Economic Forum lies a dedicated cultural space—"The Soul of Russia"—a vivid tapestry of folk craftsmanship, artistry, and regional identity, drawn from every corner of the country.
The exhibition offers over 50 distinctive works: from decorative Gzhel ceramics and the luminous florals of Zhostovo painting, to porcelain dolls, Fedoskino lacquer miniatures, masterpieces from Far Eastern artisans, and jewelry etched with ancient Yakut motifs—each piece a story unto itself.
Beyond the artistry on display, guests can delve further by meeting the creators to explore the heritage behind traditional techniques, while taking part in dynamic conversations about culture and the creative industries.
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🇷🇺🇵🇰 Vladivostok: the potential crossroads of Russia's and Pakistan's Eastern strategies
Could Russia's Northern Sea Route one day connect directly to Pakistan's southern ports? According to political analyst Dr. Shazia Anwer Cheema, this is not only possible but could also mark a significant turning point in bilateral economic relations.
👉 The expert made this remark while commenting on the potential for a future direct shipping link between Russia's Arctic waters and Pakistan's maritime terminals. Despite considerable operational challenges, she believes such a connection could open new avenues for trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Both the Russian North-South Corridor and China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) represent a strategic diversification away from the Western-led monetary and trade system, she noted. At the heart of this regional connectivity lies the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project of BRI, which serves as a crucial nodal point for linking various transport and trade networks across the region.
💬 "I fully agree with Ambassador Tirmizi's framing of Pakistan as the connector between China's Belt and Road and Russia's North–South corridor," she says. "I firmly believe that Russia's pivot to the East and Pakistan's Look East are no longer parallel tracks, and yes, potentially they may meet in Vladivostok."