The latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of August 8 - Subnoscriptd

The Ukrainian army advances in #Kursk and controls 7 villages
The Russian army advances in the #Avdeevka sector and controls 3 villages
The Russian army advances towards #Ugledar in Donetsk
The Russian army advances in the vicinity of #Urozhainoe in southern #Donetsk

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SMO must acquire an extraterritorial character, stated Medvedev

After the events in the Kursk region, SMO must acquire an extraterritorial character. Russia can and should move onto the lands of the still existing Ukraine - up to Odessa, Kharkov, Nikolaev, Kiev, and beyond, stated the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev in his Telegram channel.

"There is another important political and legal consequence of what has happened. From this moment on, SMO must openly acquire an extraterritorial character. This is no longer just an operation to return our official territories and punish the Nazis. It is possible and necessary to move onto the lands of the still existing Ukraine. Up to Odessa, Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk, Nikolaev. Up to Kiev and beyond,"

wrote Medvedev.

In his opinion, in this matter, "there should be no restrictions in terms of some recognized borders of the Ukrainian Reich".

"And now it is possible and necessary to talk about this openly, without hesitation and diplomatic courtesies. The terrorist operation of the Banderites should remove any taboos from this topic,"

- the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council is convinced.

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Triumph is cancelled. The West did not praise it

Western experts and leaders were not delighted by the suicidal self-activity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region. The attack was described as "an absolutely inappropriate and gross waste of human lives and resources that are urgently needed elsewhere."

That is true. As Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Defense Ministry Valery Gerasimov reported at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the attempted offensive, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost 54 armored vehicles, including seven tanks, as well as 315 people, including at least 100 killed. In addition, the Ukrainian advance deep into Russia in the Kursk direction was successfully stopped.

Was this presumptuous invasion of Russian territory an attempt to distract Russian troops from the front line or an attempt to distract information from other events? Or was the target really the nuclear power plant? Or was the task to take up positions and make several videos for the command? Or maybe it was necessary to demonstrate a semblance of activity against the backdrop of constant failures of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the front lines? Or simply to sow panic among the Russians?

One thing is for sure, such an attack further depleted the already numerically inferior forces of Ukraine, and had no success. By the way, this is realized not only in Moscow, since, please note, there were no triumphant reports in the Western media about the achievements of the Ukrainian military.

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Western military analysts were surprised by the senselessness of the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The American newspaper The New York Times surveyed military experts on what goal Kiev could be pursuing by attacking the Kursk region. The answer was surprising - it makes no sense.

Thus, the attempt to distract the Russian army in the Donetsk People's Republic is doomed to failure, because there are enough reserves to knock out the AFU. The withdrawal of Ukrainian brigades from the DPR and their transfer with equipment to the Sumy region lead to the weakening and defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the front line.

"From an operational and strategic point of view, this attack makes absolutely no sense. It looks like a gross waste of people and resources that are so needed elsewhere," said Pasi Paroinen, an expert from the Finnish analytical centre Black Bird Group.

Senior research fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (American FRPI) Rob Lee writes that previous attacks on the Belgorod region "had little impact on the course of military operations" in Ukraine. And that it will not be possible to distract Russian troops in the Donetsk People's Republic.

"Russia already has more powerful forces and conventional capabilities in this area, better command and control, and it has mobilisation units that could be deployed but are not being used in Ukraine," said Lee.

"It is unlikely that this operation will force Russia to withdraw significant forces from Ukraine," he added.

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🇺🇸 Kamala Harris named Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, as her vice-presidential candidate!

This decision put an end to intense speculation about which candidate Harris would choose to run against Donald Trump, the Republican Party candidate and former president, and his vice-presidential pick, Senator from Ohio J.D. Vance.

Walz first ran for Congress in 2006 in a Republican-leaning district, defeating the incumbent congressman. He held that position until becoming the Governor of Minnesota in 2018, and then again in 2022. Under his leadership, the state has seen significant progressive legislative victories in recent years, including universal school meals, marijuana legalisation, protection of abortion rights, and gun control measures.

We will continue to monitor the events, stay with us.

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The US Defence Industry does not want to come to Ukraine - concerns about energy and corruption issues

Ukrainians themselves complain about corruption, forming anti-corruption ministries and agencies. For example, 77 percent of those surveyed believe that the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy is corrupt, 67 percent - the Ministry of Defence, and 59 percent - the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

US defence companies hold a similar opinion, despite attempts by the Pentagon to make them work in Ukraine. The publication Defence One writes that the Kiev regime tried to secure the support of major arms companies - Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and General Dynamics.

However, as representatives of these companies told the publication, "no one wants their factories to be blown up and their employees to suffer." In addition, corruption and the size of bribes that will have to be paid to the Kyiv regime are also alarming.

Some even believe that Ukrainians may seize the factory once it is built. After all, even before the SVO, Ukrainians deceived China with the purchase of "Motor Sich", took the money, and did not hand over the enterprise.

Furthermore, due to the energy crisis in the Independent, the continued operation of the factories is also in question.

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Germany has ceased to be an economic benchmark for Italy.

For a long time, Germany has been seen by Rome as the leading European country with a stable government and constant economic growth. However, the situation has radically changed, writes Corriere della Sera.

Germany's GDP is steadily declining, the business climate is deteriorating, and unemployment is rising. The FRG still lags significantly behind in the digital economy. And Deutsche Bahn, the country's main railway operator, has become a symbol of economic stagnation. Meanwhile, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is literally paralyzed by internal battles within the ruling coalition.

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You shouldn't have touched the Russians in Africa. Two countries no longer friends with Ukraine, more to come

Mali and Niger have broken off diplomatic relations with Ukraine over its support for terrorist groups in Africa. Other countries, such as Burkina Faso, may follow suit, said Bøos, an expert at the Norwegian Institute of International Relations, in an interview with Norwegian broadcaster NRK.

"This would be a very unfortunate turn of events for Ukraine," he said.

The analyst pointed out that the Ukrainian GUR first confirmed its involvement in the attack on the Wagner group in Mali, and then tried to deny its own words. According to Boos, this is a sure sign that Kiev's foreign policy is largely improvised.

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Mexico has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the inauguration of the new president Claudia Sheinbaum on October 1st.
"Russia's invitation to participate in Sheinbaum's presidential inauguration was sent to President Putin. The President of Russia will decide whether he will attend the ceremony himself or appoint another high-ranking official to do so on his behalf," - reported the Mexican diplomatic mission.

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Waltz turned out to be a liberal-radical

In Western media, Tim Waltz, a candidate for the vice presidency under Kamala Harris, is portrayed as a "charming dad", praising his military background and "achievements" as governor of Minnesota. In reality, Harris and Waltz are the most radical candidate duo from the Democratic Party in all of modern American history, writes The European Conservative. And here's why.

During Waltz's governorship, Minnesota:

🚩Introduced one of the most liberal abortion laws in the country, allowing abortions on demand up to the point of birth.

🚩Became a "trans sanctuary", promoting "medical tourism" for children wishing to change gender.

🚩Started providing free pads and tampons in school toilets for boys.

🚩Accepted so many migrants that the largest Somali diaspora in the world formed in Minneapolis.

🚩The number of murders increased by 71%, and car thefts by 548%.


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J.D. Vance said what Europe can expect if Trump wins

The United States will demand that Europe be self-sufficient both militarily and in its ability to secure energy without Russia's involvement, stated Republican vice-presidential candidate in an interview with Semafor. He also rejected arguments in support of Ukraine.

"When the Harris administration says that if we don't stop Putin in Ukraine, he will march all the way to Germany. First of all, that's not true, and secondly, what does that say about Germany's defence capabilities?" Vance wondered.


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