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It lasted less than a day. Many were individuals who had been in prison or had problems with alcohol and drugs. They were transported by a group of people who crossed the border from Russia on buses and urged them to occupy the building. Once they were inside, they turned towards Russia. There was Motorola [Arsen Pavlov, a Russian paramilitary leader who would later intervene in the war in Donbas]. Our investigation led us to talk to detainees, analyze the documents they had left when they retreated, and visit the places where they had stayed. The conclusion was indisputable, and my thesis is that the preparation for the occupation of Donbas did not begin in 2014, after the Maidan uprising [the popular uprising that led to the fleeing of pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych], but much earlier, perhaps after the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008. Close to a hundred Russians crossed the border dressed as civilians, as if they were tourists. They had no weapons. They went straight to Villa María. That is where they had left the uniforms and weapons with which they appeared on the streets of Sloviansk. The church employees were involved in the preparation, including a priest, who later became one of the leaders of the armed groups. #GuerraEnUcrania #Rusia #Donbás (translated)

Así se investigó el inicio de la guerra de Rusia en Ucrania
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Sánchez proclaims that Parliament should resemble the street more — as if he were concluding the legislature with a majority different from the one that invested him — but the truth is that voting against the government's housing measures does not seem to have consequences, at least apparently, for either the PP or Junts. #EncuestaGAD3 #PP #Vox (translated)

Mayoría absoluta de la derecha pese a la agitación de la izquierda
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The LIBERDADE SPACE stated that André Mendonça had ordered the CUT to delete four posts against Flávio Bolsonaro. https://t.co/bXQTiPRIDr #FlávioBolsonaro #CUT #Política (translated)

Hayy stated that André Mendonça ordered the CUT to delete five posts against Flávio Bolsonaro. According to the author, the posts associated the senator with militias and the Office of Crime, in addition to mentioning a supposed freeze on the minimum wage and pensions and the end of Pix. https://t.co/r88HpSsqvx #AndréMendonça #FlávioBolsonaro #LutaPelaVerdad (translated)

Last week in Athens, Rubio initially defended Kimberly Guilfoyle, stating that she was a strong ambassador for the United States in Greece. #Trump #ambasadoare #conflicteInterese (translated)

Trump ar putea să o demită pe ambasadoarea care s-ar fi lăudat că SUA au contribuit la căderea Guvernului Bolojan – surse AP
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Mundo Blanquillo shared some statements from Ibai, who said that the team had a lucky day and that, in addition to their spirit, something else had influenced. He added that the players had Monday and Tuesday off and joked that perhaps they would be seen, but not him, because he was the one who made the mistake. #Ibai #fútbol #deportes (translated)

Mark Carney indicated that he spoke in the morning with Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy about the rapid developments in the energy situation and the war in Ukraine. He believes that the new energy ceasefire negotiated by Trump between Russia and Ukraine could help ease the conflict and protect thousands of civilians. Carney added that Canada was urging Russia to respect the agreement and continued to work with its allies for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and Europe. #Ukraine #Énergie #Paix (translated)

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Acosti argued that Călin Georgescu's opponents were afraid of him because, in his opinion, they could not conceive that someone could act out of conviction and patriotism, without seeking a position or reward. He stated that Georgescu selflessly loved his country and possessed qualities such as stature, eloquence, and soul. The author accused Georgescu's critics of confusing position and wealth with value and respect, mentioning cars like the BMW X6 and Range Rover. He argued that dignity and character could not be obtained through positions, company cars, or image campaigns, and that power belonged to the Romanian people. Acosti further stated that the opponents' fear stemmed from the comparison with Georgescu, whom he described as a respected man without invoking his position. In his view, his presence made the imperfections of the critics more visible, and they were afraid of what they lacked. #România #Patriotism #Dreptate (translated)

LOUD stated that they came very close to winning the title that day, but highlighted the extraordinary campaign they had made so far. The organization said there would still be a new chapter ahead in the world championship in Thailand and thanked the fans for their support. #goLOUD https://t.co/gpFVNwED4L #futebol #mundial #campanha (translated)

RDT Lady Gaga stated that she participated in the March for Democracy in São Paulo, alongside fans of artists from all over Brazil, including Little Monsters, BeyHive, Swifties, ARMYs, Anitters, and KatyCats. According to the page, the groups organized to call fans to action, encourage people who did not vote in the first round to participate, and promote conversations about proposals, public policies, and social rights. The page said that President Lula thanked the fandoms for their mobilization and support during a speech on Avenida Paulista. It also reported having participated in a conversation and recording with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin at DiaTV, through Mídia NINJA, with representation from producer Guifa. RDT stated that its political stance was that of the team managing the page for over 15 years, and not of Lady Gaga. It said it respects differing opinions among Little Monsters and does not delete respectful comments. The page added that it could not speak for the singer nor say who she would vote for in a Brazilian election, but it associated her trajectory with the defense of the LGBTQIA+ community, women, equality, freedom, combating prejudice, and political participation. #Democracia #FandomsUnidos #VotoConsciente (translated)

Dieguinho stated that the decision to take down the channel "Exército do Lula" had been revoked and said that Janones celebrated. The author also spoke out against censorship. https://t.co/U57evoSyho #Censura #LiberdadeDeExpressão #Política (translated)

Invictos indicated that Gilberto Mora was included among the 10 footballing promises who could use the new model of boots from Lionel Messi's line, in a commercial campaign by adidas. According to the author, Messi authorized the shipment and adidas participated in the selection of the players. The publication stated that Messi described Mora as a player with maturity and technical quality. Invictos argued that appearing on the list and in an advertisement featuring the Argentine reflected Mora's international reach and the regard that, in their opinion, one of the world's leading brands had for him. They also expressed pride in the young Mexican and said that his story was just beginning. #Fútbol #Messi #Adidas (translated)

The head of the Central Election Commission, Māris Zviedris, points out that the low voter turnout cannot be explained solely by voter apathy, as this time new outcomes were particularly observed among the diaspora. #Vēlēšanas #Politiķi #CVK (translated)

CVK vadītājs Māris Zviedris nosauc vainīgos vēlēšanu zemajā aktivitātē

The elections took place in a spirit of apathy and lack of emotions, but showed that authenticity and charisma still prevail over expensive marketing, while the ANO movement faced several failures, while the Mayors and Independents achieved significant success. #volby #politika #STAROSTOVÉ (translated)

Volby: trochu nuda, ale jedno důležité zjištění. Autenticitu za peníze nekoupíte

A apărut un nou număr al revistei de cultură „Terra mirabilis” (anul I, nr. 3, iulie-august-septembrie 2026), publicație editată la Brăila. Ediția din această toamnă propune o selecție densă și eclectică de texte, structurată pe coordonate care unesc clasicismul universal cu avangarda și critica literară contemporană. https://www.infoest.ro/stiri/cultura-brailei/terra-mirabilis-nr-3-braila-prezentare.htm

Terra mirabilis nr. 3 (iulie-septembrie 2026): O călătorie fascinantă prin labirintul filosofiei, literaturii și artelor plastice

The airport in Riyadh was attacked again, with a passenger terminal being targeted, as part of a series of recent attacks that have resulted in multiple deaths and highlighted the vulnerabilities of Saudi Arabia's defense system. #Riad #atacuri #Houthi (translated)

Aeroportul din Riad, atacat din nou. A fost vizat un terminal de pasageri

"Because people need to understand that there are serious consequences for such deeds." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the decision to make the execution public, stating that Americans should understand the consequences of the crimes committed by Hasan. #FortHood #executielive #pedeapsaculmoartei (translated)

Un veteran împușcat de 7 ori în masacrul de la Fort Hood îi avertizează pe cei care vor să vadă execuția LIVE: Nu faceți asta
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The author stated that Mendonça had left an investigation stalled and claimed that, since the redemocratization in 1985, there had not been an election so manipulated by two judges in favor of a candidacy, with the approval of the press, as Flávio's. He also questioned what would happen if Flávio equipped the STF. #Política #Justiça #Eleições (translated)

Alpine ARG published the radio conversation of Franco Colapinto after he was out of the GP. The driver said that something was broken and that the reverse gear wasn't working. Stuart replied that they were looking into the problem and then asked him to turn off the car. Colapinto reacted with frustration and asked what was happening. #Fórmula1 #GP #FrancoColapinto (translated)

The Formula 1 Blog reported that mechanics extinguished a fire at the rear of Bortoleto's Audi and described the weekend as a time to forget. https://t.co/3xj6XyYlTL #Mecânica #Incêndio #Audi (translated)