War Ukraine Russia, Italian fighter shoots down drone: Latvia thanks Rome
A drone that entered Latvian airspace was shot down by an Italian Eurofighter belonging to the NATO contingent. It is the umpteenth intrusion into the Baltic countries, on the border with Russia. Meanwhile, Russian bombing continues in eastern Ukraine and Kiev offers Moscow a truce on raids in the Black Sea
Tension is growing along NATO's eastern flank. A drone that penetrated Latvian airspace was shot down by an Italian Eurofighter belonging to the NATO contingent. This is not the first episode: already in June some French NATO Rafales stationed in the Baltic countries had shot down an aircraft of the same type over Latvian territory. The Baltic republics, which border Russia, are recording a growing number of intrusions and drone crashes on their territories, in a context marked by the war in Ukraine and suspicions towards Moscow. Latvia, through its Foreign Minister, wanted to thank Italy for defending their airspace.
Meanwhile, Russian bombing continues in eastern Ukraine. Five people were injured in a Russian drone attack in Smila, in the Cherkasy region, last night. Kiev offers Moscow a truce on Black Sea raids.
Ukraine and Iran, is there a risk of creating a single large war front?
The attack attributed to Kiev against an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea could represent a turning point in relations between the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. A fusion of the two fronts would have military, energy and political consequences and the Old Continent would risk paying the highest price.
Russia has run out of petrol: forced to import from India
Ukrainian raids on refineries have led to a drop in production and a real fuel crisis, forcing Moscow to buy its own oil refined abroad. And threatening to undermine Putin's power from within.
Because the Fedorov case opens a crack in Zelensky's power
For the first time, the support that has always surrounded the Ukrainian president appears to be wavering. At the root of this political confusion are two decisions that neither the parliamentary majority of his party nor public opinion understood.
What is Wildberries, the Russian alternative to Amazon under Ukrainian attack
Born as an e-commerce platform, it currently boasts 40 thousand shops and collection points, even in the most remote areas of Russia. The two founders are Tatyana Kim, one of the richest women in the country and her ex-husband, Vladislav Bakalchuk. The two, who are now in dispute, created Wildberries in 2004.
Russian economy, how much does the war in Ukraine affect?
After four years of war, the growth of the Russian economy has stopped and the budget reserves to support it have almost run out. According to the Kiel Institute report, cited by "Sole 24 Ore", the sovereign fund has liquid assets equal to 1.8% of GDP, compared to 6.5% before the invasion. There is strong corporate debt and loans are at 11%. Increased dependence on China which accounts for 35% of Moscow's total trade and supplies 60% of all critical components.
New protest in Kiev near the headquarters of the Presidency
New protest near the headquarters of the President of Ukraine in Kiev, during which demonstrators called for dialogue, a clear government action plan and a vision for reforms, as well as protesting against corruption in the defense sector and expressing support for former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Ukrainska Pravda reports it. In Piazza Frank there were around 500 people who chanted slogans such as: "Drones, not people", "The people are the government", "Fedorov is the Minister of Defense of Ukraine" and "Servant of the people, come and talk to the people".
US-EU, the new sanctions that will 'drain' Putin's pockets
The European Union and the United States are increasing pressure on Moscow with new sanctions packages that aim to reduce the economic resources available to the Kremlin to finance the conflict in Ukraine. “Together, we drain Russia's means to continue a war it cannot win,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen summarized in a post on X.
Baltics: "Putin's visit to Iturup increases international tensions"
"Putin's visit to Iturup Island is a provocative step that increases tensions in the region. Russia's contempt for international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity is not limited to Ukraine. We see the same pattern on the other side of the world." This was written by the Estonian Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, in a message published today on his
Mykhailo Drapatyi, who is the new head of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, replacing Oleksandr Syrsky. The announcement came yesterday evening and is part of the broader reshuffle initiated by Zelensky, which has already led to the replacement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and the change at the helm of the Ministry of Defense. Drapatyi, former head of the joint forces, has participated in some of Ukraine's major military operations since 2014 and, during the war, led the defense of Kryvyi Rih and the Kherson operational group.
Ethiopian Airlines revenues blocked abroad, half in Russia
Ethiopian Airlines has approximately $90 million in revenue from ticket sales waiting to be repatriated from several foreign markets. Half, about 45 million, are stranded in Russia due to financial sanctions introduced after the invasion of Ukraine. The company's commercial director, Lemma Yadecha, declared this to the Ethiopian weekly The Reporter Magazine, specifying that diplomatic talks are underway to resolve the issue. According to Yadecha, restrictions on Russian banks' access to the international payments system prevent the company from transferring funds through its usual correspondent institutions. Ethiopian Airlines continues to operate daily flights to Russia and uses part of the ruble revenue to cover local expenses, including fuel, crew salaries, ground handling and overflight fees. However, the balance of the proceeds cannot be transferred to Ethiopia. “To resolve the issue of the 45 million dollars blocked in Russia we are working with the Ethiopian Foreign Ministry and diplomatic representations,” Yadecha said. When asked by The Reporter Magazine, the Russian embassy in Addis Ababa did not want to comment on the news. The other $45 million is being held in Angola and Mozambique, where foreign currency shortages are slowing central bank approvals. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), $1.2 billion in airline revenue was tied up worldwide at the end of October 2025, $100 million less than in April. About 93% of the total was concentrated in Africa and the Middle East.
Russia, liberal Yabloko party presents appeal against exclusion from Duma elections
Russia's liberal Yabloko party, which opposes the invasion of Ukraine, has appealed the Supreme Court decision that excluded it from parliamentary elections scheduled for September. “Yabloko will be on the ballot for the Duma elections,” party leader Nikolai Rybakov said in a video showing the filing of the appeal. According to Rybakov, the group's lawyers demonstrated the absence of valid reasons to prevent their participation in the vote. “It was all made up and we will continue to prove it within the framework of Russian legal norms,” he said.
Last Monday, the Supreme Court accepted the appeal presented against the electoral commission by the nationalist and pro-Kremlin Rodina party, ordering the exclusion of Yabloko from the elections. The decision came despite the Central Election Commission having unanimously approved the party's participation in July. The hearing on Yabloko's appeal is scheduled for Monday, although experts say the court should confirm its decision. Duma elections and local elections in Russia will be held from September 18 to 20.
Zelensky: "Intelligence has discovered Russia's plans, countermeasures are ready"
Ukrainian intelligence has discovered Russia's plans, and Ukraine is already preparing to take countermeasures. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The head of state spoke about the results of the headquarters meeting, which identified the main shortcomings and needs in matters of armament development, accelerating the production of attack weapons and new types of defensive weapons, in particular interceptor aircraft. The President stressed that the key issue is the necessary funding for the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine for the autumn-winter period. “Intelligence agencies have provided updated information on Russia's plans: we are preparing countermeasures and asymmetric countermeasures,” Zelensky said, adding that analysis of the results of “long-term sanctions” against Russia, as well as medium-term ones, is underway. “The specific sanctions plan is being implemented and we are promptly adjusting priorities so that Ukraine's capabilities are fully aligned with the need to achieve all objectives of our sanctions plan,” the head of state said. The intelligence services have released a report on the status of targeted operations against collaborators in the temporarily occupied territories, in particular in Sevastopol, who participate in the bombing of Ukraine.
Moscow: "Military warehouses hit in Ukrainian ports"
Moscow's Defense Ministry reported that "Russian armed forces continue to strike port infrastructure and naval vessels deployed in support of the Ukrainian armed forces." According to the press office of the Russian Defense Ministry, during the day, precision aerial missiles and attack drones hit a tank containing fuel and lubricants intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the port of Odessa and a warehouse containing weapons, military equipment and goods of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the port of Yuzhny.
Ukraine, Save the Children: "In July the highest number of child victims in the last 4 years"
Ukraine recorded the highest number of child victims in four years in July, with a total of 183 children killed or injured. This is the highest monthly figure recorded since April 2022, just two months after the outbreak of full-scale war. The latest report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights shows that child victims increased by 50% between June - when the total was already 123, the highest in the last four years - and July. Meanwhile, attacks continue to increasingly put children and civilians at risk across the country. Last week, Save the Children offices were hit by several attacks, two of which damaged humanitarian aid for children.
"The month of July recorded the highest number of child victims since the first months of the large-scale war began - said Sonia Khush, director of Save the Children in Ukraine - A 50% increase in child victims in a single month is not just a statistic, but demonstrates how rapidly the danger for children is increasing across Ukraine."
“It is becoming increasingly difficult for families to find a place of safety as increasingly powerful missiles and drones devastate apartment buildings, kindergartens and other civilian buildings,” he continued. “These statistics reflect a deeply alarming reality: children across Ukraine face ever-increasing risks on a daily basis, with attacks increasingly targeting homes, schools, playgrounds and communities in the very places where they should feel safe. In addition to those who have lost their lives or been injured, countless other children live in daily fear of air-raid sirens, explosions and loss of life. of loved ones. Every time we think that the situation cannot be worse than this, it gets worse. Civilians must be protected and violence against minors must stop."
Moscow, former Ukrainian officer killed in attack in Crimea
The victim was Robert Shageev, a former Ukrainian Navy officer. Shageev, former commander of the Ukrainian submarine Zaporizhzhia, was considered a "traitor of the homeland". In 2014, as reported by some Ukrainian media
