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Ukraine, Israel ‘fighting against same axis of evil,’ Ukrainian ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview
Yevgen Korniychuk thanked Israel for its support for Ukraine in its struggle for “independence and peace and prosperity,” citing polls showing that over 85% of Israelis support Ukraine in its war.
Moscow's fuel stations limit sales amid shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries
Kim Jong Un's sister denies Zelensky's claim of additional North Korean troops deployment to Russia
Russia's Putin orders government to help rebuild warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian attacks
Austria breaks up sanctions-evasion scheme supplying Russian arms industry
The company concealed its shipments through a network of shell companies in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Poland and Lithuania, the ministry said.
Iran demands compensation from Ukraine over deadly Caspian Sea vessel strike - report
One sailor was killed in the strike last month, which Ukraine later said had been carried out by mistake.
Kosovo stood with Ukraine, Zelensky’s words in Belgrade were a painful betrayal - opinion
For Kosovars, Ukraine’s suffering was not something distant or abstract. We know what it means to watch civilians flee their homes. That history is one reason Kosovo embraced Ukraine so strongly.
Millions of burnt books show how 'war of endurance' is hurting Ukraine, economy continues to slow
A Russian drone strike on Ranok's warehouse in the northeastern city of Kharkiv on August 1 destroyed about 8 million books, the biggest blow yet to Ukraine's publishing industry during the war.
At least 50,000 North Korean troops headed to Russia, Zelensky says
"A decision has been made for 30,000 to 50,000 North Koreans to be deployed on the territory of Russia,” Zelensky announced on Sunday. He did not say where he got the estimate.
Russia, China could take advantage of low US weapons stockpiles to start war with America - NYT
Sources told the NYT that the shortage could last beyond the Trump administration’s tenure in office, leaving future presidencies vulnerable to Russian and Chinese attacks.
Syria, Russia reach deal on future of Tartous, Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Middle East and have been the subject of negotiations since 2024.
Germany faces daily 'hybrid warfare' attacks, minister warns after explosive drone found at airport
"We're not at war, but we are the daily target of hybrid warfare," Dobrindt said. "Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, or covert operations by foreign powers aimed at destabilizing Germany."
Wars collide in the Caspian Sea: Ukraine strike exposes the Iran-Russia connection
The incident may appear to mark a new convergence between two geographically separate wars. In reality, Iran’s involvement in Russia’s military campaign began years before the Caspian strike.
Election interference by Iran, Russia, or China may help PM Netanyahu, not hurt him - opinion
Israel’s paper-ballot system makes direct manipulation of vote counting extremely difficult, but manipulating public opinion is another matter entirely.