Anna Karjalainen

Several of Ukraine’s EU allies are preparing to request billions in EU loans to jointly buy weapons for Ukraine and boost their own defenses under a new €150 billion program. Countries including Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Hungary, and Lithuania expressed interest.

NATO group sailed the Barents Sea as Russia launched multiple missiles in exercise Three frigates, a navy tanker and maritime surveillance aircraft have over the last week sailed inside the Arctic Circle, including the Barents Sea where Russia on Sunday launched multiple missiles fr...

Russia is no longer the only showing military muscles at high latitudes.

Russia begins production of hypersonic missile, plans deployment to Belarus Russian President Vladimir Putin said Aug. 1 that Moscow has begun production of its latest hypersonic missile, named "Oreshnik," and confirmed plans to deploy the weapon to Belarus later this year.

⚡️Russia begins production of hypersonic missile, plans deployment to Belarus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Aug. 1 that Moscow has begun production of its latest hypersonic missile, named "Oreshnik," and confirmed plans to deploy the weapon to Belarus later this year.

The pipeline, critical for transporting natural gas from Turkmenistan through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Russia, plays a vital role in supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex.

Map with arrows showing drones

Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia.

#explodey

💥 Russia: Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery struck by Ukraine in Samara region.

Germany will deliver two more Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.

In the coming days, the German Armed Forces will deliver additional Patriot launchers to Ukraine as a first step.

The Soviet Union’s secret tsunami One of the largest earthquakes on record struck far eastern Russia this week. The last time the region was hit by a such a huge quake, the Soviets hushed it up.

One of the largest earthquakes on record struck far eastern Russia this week. The last time the region was hit by a such a huge quake, the Soviets hushed it up.

E-bike brought by drone allows Ukrainian soldiers to escape.

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U.S. Senator Says Epstein Targeted Women, Girls in Turkmenistan, Other Countries - The Times Of Central Asia Is there a Central Asia connection to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation?

Senator Ron Wyden links Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking scheme to Russian banks and victims from Turkmenistan, raising questions about international networks timesca.com/u-s-senator-... #EpsteinCase #HumanTrafficking #CentralAsia #RonWyden #Turkmenistan

Switzerland, the land of luxury brands, could see prices skyrocket from Trump's 39% tariffs Switzerland is home to some of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. It now faces a 39% tariff as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Prices for the eponymous Swiss watches, Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese could skyrocket in a week as a result of President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Former Serbian minister arrested over deadly railway station disaster Ex-Trade Minister Tomislav Momirović is among 11 people arrested on corruption charges in connection with the tragedy.

Former Serbian Trade Minister Tomislav Momirović was arrested yesterday for his role in the reconstruction of a railway station that collapsed last November, killing 16 people.

Sophia, Mykyta,their 2-year-old son Lev &their unborn baby were killed by the Russian strike on #Kyiv on July 31.

The family was from Sloviansk,fled to Kyiv from the Russian invasion.The Russian missile hit the residential building's entrance where they rented an apartment

Deepest condolences...

The "Shahed" drone airfield in Russian Primorsko-Akhtarsk& a military plant in Russian Penza were atracked with drones last night,as well as some other Russian military objects:

▪️ Primorsko-Akhtarsk Airfield:Storage&launch sites for strike drones used in attacks on Ukrainian cities were hit.

Trump: “The USA is fully prepared for a nuclear war with Russia.”

Russian Telegram channels report a drone attack and a large fire at an oil refinery in Novokuybyshevsk, Samara region of Russia.

🇵🇱🇺🇦 Zelensky: Today, we had a good first conversation with the President-elect of Poland, Karol Nawrocki.

We value all the support Poland has provided since the very beginning of the full-scale war – military, political, and humanitarian. We agreed to exchange visits.

❗️🇵🇱Poland to purchase 180 additional 🇰🇷South Korean K2 tanks

Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave | Climate crisis | The Guardian Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961

"A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

How I Learned to Cycle Like a Dutchman In the bike-friendly Netherlands, cyclists speed down the road without fearing cars. For an American, the prospect is thrilling—and terrifying.

In the bike-friendly Netherlands, cyclists speed down the road without fearing cars. For an American, the prospect is thrilling—and terrifying.

❗️🇺🇸US, NATO develop new mechanism to finance arms deliveries to 🇺🇦Ukraine — Reuters

Ukraine will identify priority arms needs worth about $500 million per package, and NATO allies, coordinated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte,

Meanwhile, in Russia’s Ryazan, it seems imaginary battles with NATO are underway.

Moldova’s president warns of ‘unprecedented’ Russian election meddling “The Russian Federation wants to control the Republic of Moldova from autumn onwards,” pro-EU leader Maia Sandu says.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu accused Russia of planning an “unprecedented” campaign to interfere in the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, warning of large-scale illegal financing, cyberattacks and disinformation.

More emails about Moldova and Maia Sandu from Russia's Matryoshka disinformation campaign this morning. A lot relates to the upcoming election, and I'm starting to think they want a repeat of what happened with the Romanian election.

Lithuania Plans Quicker Airspace Lockdowns to Ease NATO Pilot Burden, Defense Minister Says Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė suggests temporary airspace closures to tackle unauthorized drone activity, easing NATO pilots' strain.

⚡️ Lithuania plans faster airspace shutdowns to counter drone threats and ease the burden on NATO pilots.

Lithuania releases photos of drone that entered its airspace from Belarus The Lithuanian Armed Forces have released photos of a drone, likely a Gerbera-type, which entered Lithuania’s airspace from the territory of Belarus on Monday and was discovered in Lithuanian territor...

🇱🇹 Lithuania releases photos of drone that entered its airspace from Belarus

Sunset 😊
Baltic Sea
Latvia 🇱🇻

#Latvia #Balticsea #Sea #Sunset #Evening

Inform Napalm: Hungary joins Kazakhstan in shadow network to repair Russian helicopters A leaked document shows spare parts flow in secret, bypassing EU restrictions.

A leaked document shows a Hungarian company offering to repair Russian helicopters in Kazakhstan with spare parts from Moscow.

InformNapalm warns this undermines NATO security.
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Energy Realignment: Kazakhstan and Türkiye Discuss Upgrading BTC Route to Bypass Russia Kazakhstan and Turkey discuss boosting oil exports through the BTC pipeline, focusing on energy cooperation and infrastructure upgrades.

⚡️ Kazakhstan and Türkiye are looking to boost oil exports via the BTC pipeline to bypass Russia.

Azerbaïdjan / Une publication azerbaïdjanaise qualifie Kaliningrad de Koenigsberg (Il s'agissait d'une réaction à l'article de TASS où Khankendi est appelée Stepanakert)