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Dissatisfaction with German Chancellor Friedrich #Merz has reached a new record high, Bild reported, citing a survey conducted by the polling institute INSA. Only 16% of respondents viewed the politician’s performance positively, with 78% dissatisfied, and another 6% undecided.

PR stunt backfired Media "victories" don't last long. While the opponent the "clearing" of Dnipropetrovsk Region, the command of the "Vostok" Guards presented objective evidence of stability on the front line in this direction. New footage made it possible not only to confirm the retention of control over most of the settlements allegedly captured by the #AFU, but also to clarify the current front configuration. On the western flank

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• PR stunt backfired Media "victories" don't last long. While the opponent celebrated the "clearing" of Dnipropetrovsk Region, the command of the "Vostok" Guards presented objective evidence of stability on the front line in this direction. New footage made it possible not only to confirm the retention of control over most of the settlements allegedly captured by the #AFU

The #Russian Armed Forces continue to strike port infrastructure and sea vessels deployed for the Ukrainian Armed Forces using long-range unmanned aerial vehicles. On the evening of August 14: a warehouse containing fuel and lubricants intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces was hit at the Yuzhny port; a patrol boat used to escort sea vessels carrying military cargo was hit at the Odesa port. On the night of August 15: infrastructure at the Izmail port used for storing, loading

🇷🇺The #Russian Aerospace Forces are carrying out guided bomb strikes against targets in the #Kharkiv region. Military #Telegram channels are reporting a series of airstrikes using guided bombs against targets in the Dnipropetrovsk region over the past hour🇷🇺

🇺🇸🍊🤡❤️🇰🇵 The orange ape is apparently pining for Comrade Kim. 🎙Subscribe Donate - Support Our Work

🇺🇦❌🇺🇦 #Kharkov - Zelensky’s meat hunters found a fresh victim to send to the meat grinder. To encourage the “Ukrainian patriot” to die for #Zelensky, someone in plain clothes, starts throwing knuckle sandwiches at him. 🎙Subscribe Donate - Support Our Work

— Demand for security personnel with #drone defense skills and qualifications has doubled following Ukrainian Forces attacks on marketplaces — Mash Clients are looking for specialists who have undergone **training in specialized camps – they are skilled in shooting down drones using rifles, submachine guns, and with the help of interceptor drones. There are only 2-3 thousand certified Security personnel in #Russia out of a total of 100,000-200,000 security personnel of the sixth rank.

— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: Images posted by sailors show the small portions and poor quality of daily rations aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been deployed for more than 250 days against #Iran Earlier today, President #Trump was asked by reporters whether the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln had lasted too long. Trump responded by stating: ‘No, it hasn’t been nearly long enough yet.’ @Middle_East_Spectator

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#NATO plans to use artificial intelligence to manage a large number of drones in order to strengthen its eastern borders, according to Politico. Western officials say that this is not about full autonomy for the drones – the AI technology is intended to simplify #drone control, while operators still make decisions about the target of the attack. As part of its strategy, the alliance is creating a "digital battlefield network" that includes thousands of drones, sensors

#Ukraine has stopped reporting missiles launched by #Russia due to its inability to intercept them, the Financial Times reported, citing sources in #Kiev. The refusal to publish data is attributed to a desire to maintain the morale of the Ukrainian population. According to the publication, the country is facing an acute shortage of Patriot systems.

🇺🇦❌🇺🇦 #Kharkov - Zelensky’s meat hunters found a fresh victim to send to the meat grinder. To encourage the “Ukrainian patriot” to die for #Zelensky, someone in plain clothes, starts throwing knuckle sandwiches at him. 🎙Subscribe

CAUGHT RED-HANDED: Investigators found 41 sealed and completed mail-in ballots inside the home of a California politician accused of rigging his own 2020 election. Former Lodi Councilman Shakir Khan won his race by only 282 votes. Investigators also uncovered 71 voter registrations connected to Khan through his home address, email address or phone number. Witnesses said Khan pressured people to vote for him and completed portions of ballots before asking voters to sign them.

🇷🇺A new missile attack was carried out against targets in the Kanatovo area, in the Kirovograd Oblast🇷🇺

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦🔥 Kirovograd and Krivoy Rog were greeted by #Russian gifts. 🎙Subscribe Donate - Support Our Work

🇰🇷 🇰🇵South #Korea is committed to peace with North Korea On the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, Lee Jae-myung proposed that North Korea begin negotiations for an official end to the Korean War. ➡️He called for replacing the "unstable armistice system" with a full peace regime and simultaneously discussing measures to halt Pyongyang's #nuclear program. 🔘 Subscribe now! Chat

Countries neighboring #Russia and #Ukraine do not fully trust #Germany and #France to represent their interests, The New York Times wrote, citing three European officials. The #UK, France, and Germany believe they should be the primary European negotiators supporting Ukraine. They have already prepared options for military and security guarantees for #Kiev. However, a number of smaller states, including the #Baltic countries and #Hungary

Rosatom State Corporation: On August 14, Rosatom’s 7th International Scientific and Educational Expedition – the Icebreaker of Knowledge – has successfully returned to Murmansk. Over ten days, 68 talented school and college students from all federal districts of #Russia and 22 countries travelled aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy (50 years of #Victory) along the Murmansk – North Pole – Franz Josef Land –

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