How The US-Led Campaign To Use Ukraine To ‘Cripple’ Russia Has Failed

Moscow has overcome Western economic sanctions and honed a more extensive and more effective military through 18 months of combat.

Journalist Tony Cox explains in this op-ed:

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❗️Drones Attack Airport In Russian City — Governor

The Russian city of Pskov, near the territories of NATO members Estonia and Latvia, was attacked by a swarm of drones in the early hours of Wednesday.

The regional governor confirmed the raid, while videos showing an explosion and air defenses lighting up the night sky made the rounds on social media.

The Russian military is “repelling a drone attack” on Pskov airport, regional Governor Mikhail Vedernikov confirmed on Telegram, adding that he was on site “since the start of the incident.”

“Initial information says there were no casualties. We are working to assess property damage,” Vedernikov added.

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Washington Officials Visit Rebel-Held Syrian Region To Show Support

A group of U.S. lawmakers suddenly appeared in rebel-held territory in northwestern Syria in an apparent show of support – while critics argue there are few surprises about Washington's true intentions in the country.

RT’s Donald Courter has more.

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❗️Germany Planning To Train 10,000 Ukrainian Troops By Year’s End — Berlin

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❗️Ukrainian Drone Shot Down In Russia’s Bryansk Region — Governor

No casualties or damage were recorded, Alexander Bogomaz said.

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❗️Vladimir Putin Congratulates Belarusian President Lukashenko On His 69th Birthday

“I am sure we will jointly be able to overcome any difficulties and ensure the further expansion of multifaceted Russian-Belarusian cooperation,” the Russian president’s congratulatory telegram says.

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❗️It Is Premature To Announce The Dates Of President Putin’s Visit To China — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that the president’s China trip schedule is still being worked out.

He also said the Kremlin will soon make an official announcement about Türkiye’s president’s trip to Russia.

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❗️Prigozhin Plane Crash A Russian Investigation, No Talk Of An International One — Peskov

The presidential spokesman said several versions of what happened are being considered - among them, a deliberate atrocity.

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Gabon Military Takes Government Control, Cancels Bongo Re-Election

Gabonese military leaders told the nation early on Wednesday that they now controlled the country, just minutes after election officials claimed President Ali Bongo had won a third term in power.

Bongo has not been seen since Saturday, with military officials claiming he is under house arrest. At the same time, the government has still made no official statement, as gunfire was reportedly heard in the capital upon the election results announcement.

Bongo’s family has ruled Gabon - an OPEC member and mineral-rich but cash-poor African state - for 56 years.

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❗️Moscow Investigators Track Down Missing Teen Figure Skating Star

Alina Gorbacheva, the teen figure skating champion who went missing two days ago, was found alive and well by investigators in Moscow.

According to Gorbacheva, she was roaming the streets of the Russian capital and had spent a night sleeping in the stairway of an apartment building. The girl refused to reveal why she ran away but said she would return to training.

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❗️Ukrainian Armed Forces Shell Building Under Construction In Donetsk

Authorities report that the facade was damaged.

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