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The war in Ukraine is at a critical point, as the country’s military leadership, led by General Oleksandr Syrskyi, is implementing a bold plan to reverse the course of the conflict.

The Kremlin has downplayed concerns about the possibility of Mongolia arresting President Vladimir Putin during his visit to the country on September 3. This apprehension arises from Mongolia's membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued an arrest warrant for Putin related to the alleged transfer of children from Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine.

Switzerland, after five centuries of neutrality, is contemplating a major shift in its defense policy due to growing threats from Russia, as outlined in a recent report covered by Politico. The report suggests that Switzerland should strengthen its cooperation with the European Union and NATO, which would mark a significant departure from its long-standing stance.

Ukraine’s recent unexpected military operation in Russia’s Kursk region may have caused concern in Moscow, but Russian President Vladimir Putin likely has reasons to celebrate this weekend.

Russia has alternative routes for supplies to European countries, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Aug. 28, commenting on the Ukrainian authorities' refusal to extend the agreement on Russian gas transit.

There are alternative routes, there are plans to create a hub in Türkiye, this work is in progress" Peskov said, TASS reported.

One question that needs answering is why the US deploys aircraft carriers and takes extensive measures to protect Israel from missile attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, yet does not offer the same level of support to Ukraine when it faces similar attacks from Russia. 

After the official confirmation of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s candidacies by the Democratic National Convention last Thursday, the electoral landscape in the US is set.

European consumers may face higher gas prices if the current contract for Russian gas transit through Ukraine is not renewed after it expires on December 31. This warning was issued by Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and reported by the state-run TASS news agency.

In the Bulgarian village of Staro Zhelezare, walls and fences have long served as an open-air gallery, showcasing an eclectic mix of art that draws visitors from across the country.

Russia and Ukraine are locked in a war of attrition and destruction following Kyiv’s surprise attack, historically and symbolically significant, that led to the first occupation of Russian territory since 1941, in the Kursk region. But can this major development on the frontlines decide the war’s outcome, or does it push the West’s confrontation with Russia closer to a breaking point?