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Poland and Baltics fortify energy sites over feared Russian false-flag drone attack
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are tightening security around LNG terminals, dams, gas storage and electricity infrastructure amid intelligence warnings that Russia could stage an attack using Ukrainian-made drones to create confusion inside NATO.
Syria rewrites Russia’s Tartous and Hmeimim presence as military bases become joint training centres
Syria and Russia have agreed to reorganise Moscow’s military presence at Tartous and Hmeimim, transferring civilian facilities to Syrian control and converting Russian bases into joint training centres within three months.
Zelenskyy visits Russia-friendly Serbia as Kyiv strikes deepen Moscow’s oil infrastructure crisis
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first official visit to Serbia has produced pledges for closer trade, energy and infrastructure cooperation even as Aleksandar Vučić refuses sanctions on Russia and new Russian strikes kill civilians around Kyiv.
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill as India and China face possible 100% tariffs
The United States Senate has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by 86-11, potentially exposing major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, to tariffs of up to 100% if the legislation clears the House.
Ukraine strikes two major Russian oil refineries as long-range drone war intensifies
Ukraine struck two major Russian oil refineries as long-range drones reached Yaroslavl and Bashkortostan, escalating the energy war.
Oman oil spill expands sevenfold as sanctioned tanker threatens protected reserve
A sanctioned tanker is leaking inside Oman’s protected Arabian Sea Reserve. The spill has expanded sevenfold while salvage remains unclear.
Ukrainian drone attacks kill eight across Russia and strike Wildberries warehouse
Ukraine struck Russia’s energy and logistics network, but eight civilian deaths show the growing cost and legal risk of deep drone warfare.
Moscow restaurant bombing kills three as investigators examine woman’s role
A bomb carried by a woman killed three outside Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant, but investigators have not identified the organisers or motive.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills at least nine as Ukraine seeks more Patriot systems
Russia’s August 1 missile attack killed nine people across Kyiv as Ukraine renewed urgent demands for Patriot systems and ballistic interceptors.
US Russia sanctions bill faces revolt over 100% tariffs that could hit India and China
Congress wants to punish Russian energy buyers, but 100% tariffs could hit India and China while raising prices and expanding Trump’s trade powers.