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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Allies caution Poland to hold back air defense, PM Tusk says. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during a press conference on Aug. 28 that allies advised Poland to exercise restraint when dealing with unidentified violations of Polish airspace.



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Дождались: Белоусов пошёл на «крайние меры» – просили давно. Уничтожение важнейших объектов – первый шаг к изоляции ВСУ в Курской области


Несмотря на интенсивные бомбардировки по складам и колоннам подступающего противника, который продолжает игнорировать огромные потери, Киев…

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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️ Explosions heard in Kyiv amid drone threat.Several explosions could be heard in Kyiv amid an air raid alert, Kyiv Independent reporters said on Aug. 29.Air defense has been active in the capital and Kyiv Oblast.



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Putin and Putinism

Eurozone ministers’ meeting in doubt over Hungary’s approach to Putin – POLITICO Europe


Eurozone ministers’ meeting in doubt over Hungary’s approach to Putin  POLITICO Europe

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Putin and Putinism

Putin’s next coup – POLITICO Europe


Putin’s next coup  POLITICO Europe

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Russia and Ukraine

@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Military aid package from Lithuania arrives in Ukraine. On August 28, Lithuania delivered loaders, anti-drone systems, and folding beds to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package. kyivindependent.com/military-aid-p…



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Telegram CEO draws support from far-right extremists and activists thriving on the app


People who have been ejected from other social media platforms have built large followings on Telegram, and some are defending CEO Pavel Durov.

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@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russia permanently bans 92 individuals, including journalists from prominent US-based newspapers. The list also includes leaders and executives from security agencies, military-industrial companies, and financial institutions linked to supporting Ukraine.…



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France accuses Telegram founder of allowing criminal activity on app


French law enforcement indicted Russia native and billionaire Pavel Durov for allegedly permitting criminal activity on the Telegram messaging app that he founded.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged in France with allowing criminal content on app


Durov’s prosecution would represent a never-before-seen case of a social media boss being criminally charged for actions by users on a platform.