Denmark's security police PET warns that Russia is actively preparing sabotage actions against Denmark's defense industry, including possible arson attacks. (translated)
Danmarks säkerhetspolis varnar för ryskt sabotage
In a leader, it is discussed how Ulf Kristersson and Magdalena Andersson seem to be insulated from the serious global realities that characterize the election campaign, where they promise economic relief despite ongoing war in Europe and increasing defense spending. (translated)
Ledare: I vilken värld lever egentligen Kristersson och Andersson?
Michael Winiarski writes about the legal and moral debate surrounding the explosion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, where Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky denies state involvement, while it is discussed whether the action was a violation of international law or a legitimate act of resistance against Russia's invasion. (translated)
Michael Winiarski: Nord Stream-fallet splittrar – var det folkrättsbrott eller krigsmotstånd?
New, faster drones from Russia are creating increased worry in Kiev, where air alarms can be triggered at any moment, especially now as children return to school. (translated)
Nya drönare sätter skräck i Kiev: ”Annan känsla”
The Russian Geran-4 drone, with jet engines instead of propellers, has become a significant threat to Ukraine's air defense due to its high speed and difficulty to shoot down. (translated)
Nya ryska drönaren: Därför är den så svår att skjuta ner
Sweden is sending Gripen fighters and a Visby corvette to Finland to strengthen the country's surveillance and deter Russian influence, in connection with increased Ukrainian drone attacks that affect Finland's preparedness. (translated)
Sverige skickar jaktplan och korvett till Finland
Residents of Kherson are urged to evacuate due to an escalation of Russian attacks threatening electricity and heating for an extended period. (translated)
Upptrappade ryska attacker – uppmanas att evakuera
According to military sources, there is an acute shortage of American air defense missiles in Europe, particularly Patriot missiles, due to the USA redirecting resources to the Middle East and contributing equipment to Ukraine. (translated)
Källor: Akut brist på amerikanska robotar i Europa
According to Bloomberg information, Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate attacks against Ukraine after diplomatic negotiations have failed. (translated)
Källor: Putin mot eskalering efter strandade förhandlingar
CIA chief John Ratcliffe visited Moscow, which is unusual since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and there is speculation about the purpose of the visit, which may have included discussions about Russian military mobilization and potential negotiations regarding prisoner exchanges, but no official details have yet been confirmed by the USA or Russia. (translated)
Michael Winiarski: Vad gjorde CIA-chefen i Moskva?
At least two people, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed and a warehouse in Kotovsk burned down after Ukrainian drone strikes against southern Russia, reported the governor of the Lipetsk region. (translated)
Jättebrand och dödsoffer i Ryssland
Originally planned as a solution to Ukraine's shortage of Patriot missiles, the Ukrainian company Fire Point is working with Saab to develop a cost-effective anti-ballistic missile that is set to be launched as early as next year. (translated)
Ukrainska uppstickaren ska utmana Patriot – med Saabs hjälp
New attacks on Russian refineries have been reported, with an oil refinery in Novosjachtinsk in Rostov being damaged and put on pause after a fire, according to both Russian and Ukrainian media sources. (translated)
Nya attacker mot ryska raffinaderier
Jacob and Marcus Wallenberg are awarded the Honorary Prize by Swedes in the World 2026 and urge the business community to continue supporting Ukraine, which Jacob Wallenberg describes as a self-interest for all. (translated)
Jacob och Marcus Wallenberg får pris – manar till Ukrainastöd
The Russian e-commerce company Ozon has suffered a 20 percent drop in its stock on the Moscow stock exchange following repeated Ukrainian attacks on their warehouses, which has resulted in damage and increased tension between Russia and Ukraine after President Putin threatened a retaliatory attack against Ukrainian economic targets. (translated)
Börsras för rysk e-handelsjätte
Three Ukrainian officers discuss their experiences and perspectives on the war against Russia, expressing a strong desire to continue the fight regardless of territorial losses, and emphasizing the importance of having experienced leaders and effective military strategy to achieve victory. (translated)
”Om det innebär att vi förlorar mark vill jag inte att kriget ska ta slut”
In his commentary, Michael Winiarski analyzes how Vladimir Putin's increased repression against the liberal anti-war party Yabloko, which has been prevented from participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections, reveals his concern over waning support for the war in Ukraine among the Russian population. (translated)
Michael Winiarski: Putins attack mot krigsmotståndarna avslöjar hans oro
Russian citizens have withdrawn record amounts from banks during the first two weeks of August, reflecting reduced confidence in the Russian banking system and concern that the Kremlin may confiscate private assets to finance the war in Ukraine, which could potentially lead to a banking crisis. (translated)
Ryssar tar ut rekordstora summor från banken – kris hotar
Russia and North Korea plan to enhance their cooperation to support Russia's war in Ukraine, with assurances of increased military aid and joint efforts to create a new world order, as reiterated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. (translated)
Michael Winiarski: Ryssland fördjupar banden till Nordkorea
Ukrainian cultural forces, consisting of mobilized cultural workers such as violinist Olha Rukavisjnikova, are working to raise morale and awareness of the conflict in Ukraine through music and art, aimed at supporting soldiers and strengthening national identity in the wake of Russian aggression. (translated)
Ukrainas kulturella styrkor vill bygga moral med musik
