POLITICS
Russian State Media Banned from Reporting on Military Budget Surge
Russian propaganda outlets have been instructed to conceal information about record-breaking military spending increases in the new draft state budget for 2027. Instead, media controlled by the Kremlin are ordered to focus the audience’s attention…
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Zelenskyy appoints 16 HACC judges to secure EU tranche
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued decrees appointing 16 new judges to the High Anti-Corruption Court. This personnel decision is one of the conditions for Ukraine to receive financial assistance from the European Union totaling up to 300…
Iranian General Staff announces a harsh response to US sanctions policy
Iranian military leadership has threatened decisive measures in response to US intentions to increase economic pressure. Tehran is preparing to counter the new sanctions, which are to be presented by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
European UN Security Council members demand that Russia deoccupy Georgian territories
European countries at the UN Security Council issued a joint statement condemning the occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. They called on Moscow to withdraw its troops and respect Georgia’s sovereignty.
Sergiy Kyslytsya explains Russia’s ability to fund war over extended period
The Russian Federation retains the capacity to wage war over an extended period due to oil revenues and assistance from certain countries in circumventing sanctions. International restrictions are making life increasingly uncomfortable for Russians…
Verkhovna Rada appoints Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defence
On August 19, the Parliament appointed Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defence of Ukraine. The decision was supported by 312 members of parliament.
