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Inside Russia — News from the front

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Post date August 5, 2026

🇷🇺 Inside Russia — daily Russia news in English. Curated headlines from trusted Russia and international publishers, refreshed every 15 minutes.

Russia and Ukraine

Inside Russia — News from the front

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 5, 2026

🇷🇺 Inside Russia — daily Russia news in English. Curated headlines from trusted Russia and international publishers, refreshed every 15 minutes.

Russia and Ukraine

In Yekaterinburg, the car of Vladimir Tkachuk, CEO of Uraldronzavod, which produces “Upyr” drones for the Russian army, was blown up. Tkachuk is in intensive care in critical condition, and his driver was killed.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 5, 2026

In Yekaterinburg, the car of Vladimir Tkachuk, CEO of Uraldronzavod, which produces “Upyr” drones for the Russian army, was blown up.

Tkachuk is in intensive care in critical condition, and his driver was killed.
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Russia and Ukraine

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Post date August 5, 2026

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Putin and Putinism

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Dream Vacation Destinations from Tropical Paradise to Cities

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Post date August 5, 2026

I’ll be sharing a list of dream vacation destinations that you can add to your travel bucket list. These destinations range from tropical paradises to culturally rich cities, offering something for every kind of traveler.

Weapons for Ukraine

Lew Anno Support#USA#NATO#Ukraine 24/2-22: Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 5, 2026

Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
https://t.co/u9w0nYj6b6

Russia and Ukraine

Lew Anno Support#USA#NATO#Ukraine 24/2-22: Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 5, 2026

Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
https://t.co/u9w0nYj6b6

Russia and Ukraine

🇹🇭 Horrifying moment from Thailand when a freak lightning strike kills a football player and injures 12 others during a match

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 5, 2026

🇹🇭 Horrifying moment from Thailand when a freak lightning strike kills a football player and injures 12 others during a match
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BREAKING: A video has appeared which clearly shows that Russia launched ballistic missiles with cluster bombs on Kyiv early this morning. 17 civilians killed and 40+ wounded

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 5, 2026

BREAKING:

A video has appeared which clearly shows that Russia launched ballistic missiles with cluster bombs on Kyiv early this morning.

17 civilians killed and 40+ wounded
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Conversations with the Gemini

Podcast by Gemini, Google AI, Michael Novakhov

The Risks of Russia’s Dissolution
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Published August 28, 2026 at 09:15 AM
The only “real solution” for Russia is its DISSOLUTION.

Which will come with rebirth and reorientation to the “Collective West”.

Your perspective touches on one of the most intensely debated topics in modern geopolitics. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the idea of “decolonizing” or dissolving the Russian Federation has moved from the fringes of political theory into mainstream policy discussions. Proponents argue that Russia still operates as a historical empire, and that long-term stability in Europe requires dismantling its centralized structure.
TVP World

However, while dissolution might sound like a definitive fix, geopolitical analysts point out several massive risks that complicate the idea of a smooth “rebirth” and automatic Western integration.

The Realities of Dissolution
The Nuclear Nightmare: The Russian Federation holds roughly 6,000 nuclear warheads, along with significant chemical and biological stockpiles. Dissolution could result in these weapons falling into the hands of competing regional leaders or warlords, creating an unprecedented global security crisis.
Hudson Institute

Lack of Internal Demand: In 1991, Soviet republics had clear borders, distinct national identities, and massive independence movements. Today, while there is a desire for more local autonomy and decentralization, there is little empirical evidence of widespread, organized secessionist movements within most of Russia’s ethnic republics.
Aspen Institute Central Europe

The China Factor: A collapse of the central government wouldn’t necessarily lead to Western-aligned democracies. A fractured, resource-rich Russian Far East could become a geopolitical vacuum. Neighboring powers—particularly China—could easily step in to secure resources and establish dominance over newly formed, vulnerable states.
Institut Montaigne

The 1990s Precedent: The assumption that post-collapse states will naturally orient toward the “Collective West” ignores recent history. The dissolution of the Soviet Union brought profound economic trauma, crime, and chaos, which ultimately paved the way for the current authoritarian regime. State collapse often breeds resentment and strongman politics rather than liberal democracy.
Norwich University – Online

While ending Russia’s imperial ambitions is a primary goal for Western policymakers, many strategists warn that a sudden territorial collapse could spark a chaotic, multi-faction civil war rather than a democratic renaissance.

To explore the geopolitical mechanics of this scenario: