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FAZ Correspondent Added to #Russian Wanted ListMichael Martens, correspondent for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, has been added to the Russian Ministry of Interior's wanted database. He previously asked at a joint press conference with #Zelensky and Vucic what European countries can do "to help kill more Russians." His accreditation revocation would be a more effective measure than his personal inclusion on the list

— U.S. State Department approves possible $4.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Qatar of up to four Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment.The package includes eight Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofan engines (four installed, four spares), AN/ALR-69A radar warning receivers, Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems, and associated logistics and support.The proposed sale is intended to enhance Qatar’s defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S.

Repeated heatwaves caused an early harvest of wine grapesAfter several heatwaves, the wine makers all over #Europe discovered that their crops are ready for the harvest, which they started at the early August. Usually the harvest takes place is September.This is the earliest harvest for the last 500 years. The grapes are sun-bleached, browned, and weigh 30% less than usual, with reduced juice volume but extra sugar instead - meaning the vine will be stronger than usual.

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Russia's fuel strikes erode Ukrainian Army's logistical flexibility and fighting capabilityThe #Russian Army is steadily choking off Ukraine’s fuel supplies, and the recent strike on the KLO fuel depot in Brovary is yet another nail in the coffin of Ukraine’s military mobility.On the night of August 20, Russian forces struck the KLO fuel and lubricants depot in Brovary, a city just northeast of #Kiev, that was storing up to 8

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On August 20th, the North troop group continued establishing a Buffer Zone in #Kharkiv and #Sumy regionsSumy direction Northmen’s units continue to advance in twenty directions in Sumy region. Numerous enemy groups eliminated inKiyanytsia, Vilshanka, Sadky, Svarkove, Tovstodubove, Vilna Sloboda, Uhroyidy.Shostka district: fighting continues near Ulanove and Vilna Sloboda. Sumy district: our assault units broke enemy resistance and advanced over 400 meters in twenty directions.

⚡️📈🔅 Gold prices rose to a three-month high amid a weak dollar and technical signals📍Spot gold prices have risen 5% since the start of the week. Spot gold prices have broken their 200-day moving average. Bessent says bond buying volumes could increase further.

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Africa Corps reports that two former Wagner PMC fighters have been rescued from captivity.The #Russian citizens had been held for over two years by a coalition of terrorist groups operating in Mali — JNIM (allied with Al-Qaeda) and FLA — since being captured after the battle near Tin-Zaouatine on July 27, 2024.Their release was made possible through the efforts of Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) and the Africa Corps

🇾🇪💥🇸🇦 Footage of an Ansar Allah bomber #drone destroying an M1A1 Abrams tank belonging to pro-Saudi forces in Yemen.The tank was struck in Marib province, where clashes continue between Ansar Allah and the Saudi-backed government.🔴

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for ending the war with the United States now when Tehran is in a strong geopolitical position.“The war must ultimately end at some point. And it is better to end it now when we are in a position of strength, enjoy respect, and when the entire world recognizes our victory and points out that, in violation of the rules, the United States is attacking our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure,” the Etemad Online agency quoted him as saying.

The war has become more expensive, and Ukraine's state budget is short of funds, #Zelensky stated.According to him, finding the necessary resources for the defense sector is the main challenge

🇺🇦 Ukrainian channels report that there was a second strike on the largest mall in Krivoy Rog 🔴 | Socials | Donate | Advertising🇷🇺🇺🇦The moment when the “Geran‑4” hit the roof of the “Solnechnaya Galereya” shopping center in Krivoy Rog, captured from a different angle.🔴 | Socials | Donate | Advertising

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Donald #Trump on #Iran Deal ComplicationsTrump stated that concluding a deal with Iran is complicated due to the death of Iranian leadership figures. He claimed relations are going very well, noting that media reluctance stems from the destruction of Iran's naval and air forces. The absence of many leaders makes negotiations difficult as no one knows who currently runs the country. Trump emphasized that the public sees the effort to ensure Iran never acquires #nuclear

⚡️⚠️🇮🇷🇺🇸🇨🇳 Chinese Foreign Ministry:❗️We do not recognize US #sanctions against #Iran and will not submit to Trump's economic war against Iran.

🇷🇺Media outlets in Krivói Rog are reporting an attack on a building in a shopping center.The Ukrainian armed forces often use these large spaces as warehouses🇷🇺

Ukrainian Trail TightensA Ukrainian citizen accused by German prosecutors of helping sabotage Nord Stream was arrested in Croatia after #Poland had already refused to hand him over. Another suspect, a former Ukrainian officer, is already in #Germany, where prosecutors say the group acted in the interests of Ukrainian state structures, according to the investigation.Four years on, the case is moving from theory to named suspects.

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‘Gender equality means women must also serve in the army’Ukraine’s former Defense Chief Reznikov calls for mandatory military service for women.Will he lead by example?Follow me Irish Man In #Russia and Bowes Chay on X, Chay Bowes

Krasnolimansk DirectionReconnaissance units of the 752nd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment, 3rd Motorized Rifle Division, are sharing footage of combat operations.During aerial reconnaissance, the frontline soldiers identified the movement of enemy electronic warfare (EW) equipment. After confirming the target, it was struck with fire.⚡️Two Majors

🔥 Moment of yesterday's strike using a "Banderol" cruise missile on a logistics center in