But there are a few things related to Ukraine and August 1968. Ukrainian participants in the invasion are officially war veterans. They receive additional pensions from the state. If I were a dezo-leader, I would be shouting that the evil EU is actually paying former Ukrainian occupiers. (translated)
Russian drones attacked the road border crossing Vynohradivka – Vulcănești between Ukraine and Moldova at night. This is the third attack on Ukrainian-Moldovan crossings in the last week. Why is Russia attacking such unusual targets? I wrote about that for Lidovky. (translated)
Ukrainian truth writes that the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, Kyrylo Budanov, may be involved in a (new) old corruption scandal that is currently shaking Ukraine. He can withstand it, but the suspicions come at the most inconvenient time. (translated)
After a month, there is again a shortage of gasoline in Moscow. Some gas stations are closed again. (translated)
Vladimir Putin saw the end of Russia. He irritated the Japanese and provoked the Europeans. The recent visit of the Russian president to the Sakhalin region (and the Kurils) was more than interesting. I would really believe Putin that the Russians will detain European vessels. (translated)
A monitoring mission referring to Russian authorities states that in July, 79 Russian civilians lost their lives, and 601 were injured. In the first 7 months of this year, Ukrainian attacks are reported to have claimed the lives of 329 Russian civilians. (translated)
The UN human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine reports that in July, at least 437 civilians lost their lives in Ukraine due to Russian aggression, and another 2,610 people were injured. In the first 7 months of this year, the war has claimed the lives of 1,839 Ukrainian civilians. (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a Russian stronghold. Over the weekend, he was in Serbia. Kyiv and Belgrade are united not only by their efforts to join the EU. To Moscow's displeasure, it is also the ammunition initiative or, now, the river Danube, which is extremely important for Ukrainian exports. (translated)
I wouldn't rule out that this is just the beginning of a campaign to eliminate Yabloko. The party is not a threat to the Kremlin by itself. But it introduces topics into the public space that are not tolerated by the Russian regime: peace, freedom, a life without fear. (translated)
Russian authorities found that some candidates from Yabloko received some financial support from abroad. However, Yabloko was formally disqualified for the illegal use of foreign intellectual property. Such trifles often initiate more serious processes in Russia. (translated)
The Russian Supreme Court excluded the opposition party Yabloko from the September elections to the State Duma. This can mean two things. The mood in society has unsettled the Kremlin. Yabloko would not have turned the elections in its favor, but the party's anti-war rhetoric would deepen the "bad mood." 1/4 (translated)
The Russian system is prepared for mobilization. It is waiting for the decision of one man. Russian human rights activists do not rule out autumn mobilization in the country. And they advise how Russians can avoid the war. (translated)
"Approximately 16,000 foreign volunteers from at least 72 countries around the world are defending Ukraine today. Nearly 40 percent of them are citizens of Latin American countries," said Olha Reshetylova, the Ukrainian military ombudsman. (translated)
Boris Naděždin emigrated from Russia to the EU and made a brief statement in front of the Eiffel Tower. Naděždin is a Russian professional opposition politician who has been in conflict with the Kremlin. Two years ago, he wanted to run against Putin; last month, he was labeled a foreign agent and started being prosecuted. (translated)
What we don't talk about much, but it can also have an impact on us. Russia is intensifying its efforts to block the ports of Odesa. They are the main export gateway. The blockade will significantly limit the revenues of the Ukrainian budget. This will be compensated by the devaluation of the hryvnia and/or new aid from the EU. (translated)
Russian Amazon on steroids. For Aktuálně, I wrote why Wildberries is so important for Russians. The sale of dual-use goods for soldiers is a minor detail. The platform is a giant of the Russian economy. And also a fulfilled consumer dream that Putin promised them when he came to power. (translated)
Russia has intensified attacks on the capital of the same-named region in recent weeks. In Zaporizhzhia, not only drones are falling, but also gliding bombs every day. Russia is also waging a campaign against Ukrainian logistics and trade networks (ATB, Epicenter...). (translated)
Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure indirectly affect Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský as well. From August 1, he will close the Metro shopping center in Zaporozhye. It is part of the German group METRO AG, which is controlled by the investment holding of D. Křetínský. (translated)
Right now, the end of Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov is mainly being discussed. Important things are also happening in Ukraine. I wrote a text about how Russia is changing its tactics and attacking Ukrainian logistics. (translated)
Now the focus is mainly on the end of the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Fedorov. Important things are happening in Ukraine as well. I wrote a text about how Russia is changing its tactics and attacking Ukrainian logistics. (translated)
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