@meidastouch this is not normal #diplomacy. It’s #subservience. I just watched #DonaldTrump roll out the #redcarpet for #VladimirPutin on #American soil while acting like an excited little kid meeting his favorite celebrity. #Putin literally laughed in Trump’s face as they rode together in presidential vehicle, “the Beast,” after shooing away reports 4 answer basic questions like “Will you stop #killing #civilians?” While in #Kyiv hit by #missiles #drones. Russian state TV is openly mocking #US
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#Russia appears to be preparing to test new nuclear-armed, #nuclear-powered #CruiseMissile just days before #Putin meets #Trump in Alaska, Reuters reported on Aug. 14
Imagery reveals equipment, personnel, ships, aircraft associated with earlier tests of #9M730 #Burevestnik, known to NATO as the SSC-X-9 #Skyfall.
The undisclosed Western security source confirmed to the outlet that Russia is preparing a Burevestnik test.
The Kyiv Independent · Russia may be preparing to test nuclear-powered missile ahead of Trump talks, Reuters reports
Friday, August 15, 2025
July saw highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since 2022, UN says ahead of Trump-Putin summit — Trump doesn’t have enough leverage to stop Russia, Ukrainian soldiers say ahead of Alaska talks — Russia may be preparing to test nuclear-powered missile ahead of Trump talks, Reuters reports … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/friday-august-15-2025/
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Production Of Russian Kh-59 Missiles Stalls Due To Lack Of Components,
The sanctions are working.
https://charter97.org/en/news/2025/8/13/651883/
#WarOfAggression #Europa #Ukraine #Kh59 #Missiles #sanctions #army #update #war #Russia #WarCriminal #drones #occupiers #defenders
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charter97.orgProduction Of Russian Kh-59 Missiles Stalls Due To Lack Of ComponentsThe sanctions are working.
#Drones operated SBU struck plant in Russia’s #Nizhny #Novgorod Oblast producing components for #CruiseMissiles
According to the #SBU source, the targeted facility produces #gyroscopic #instruments, control systems, onboard #computers, and #component systems for #Russian Kh-32 and Kh-101 #missiles, #weapons regularly used in attacks against Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent · Ukrainian drones reportedly strike aerospace plant in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
From #AnnafromUkraine @AnnafromUkraine@youtube.com
S-500 #YENISEI RADAR DESTROYED IN CRIMEA: #RUSSIA’S MOST ADVANCED & COSTLY Vlog 1130: War in #Ukraine
According to #OSINT researchers and #cybersecurity specialists, during an #SBU night raid in occupied #Crimea, it was not an #S400 but rather an #S500 #radar station that was heavily damaged. This system is designed to detect #ballistic #missiles, #hypersonic #missiles, and #stealth #fighters.
Germany halts Gaza-related arms exports to Israel over its expanded offensive.
“Under these circumstances, the German government will, until further notice, not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip,” Chancellor Merz said in a government press release.
Berlin is one of Israel’s closest allies, but is increasingly uncomfortable with its Gaza strategy.
Politico.eu · Germany halts Gaza-related arms exports to Israel over its expanded offensive.
https://theconversation.com/russias-decision-to-pull-out-of-nuclear-treaty-makes-the-world-more-dangerous-262742. This is the INF Treaty, covering intermediate range #nuclear #missiles, & will affect the #Oreshnik ("hazel-tree") #hypersonic #ballistic #missile, with multiple independently targeted warheads, or "re-entry vehicles" ("MIRVs"), capable of reaching #London from western #Russia in 20 minutes. The Oreshnik has been used against #Ukraine with conventional warheads, but is fully nuclear-capable.
The ConversationRussia’s decision to pull out of nuclear treaty makes the world more dangerous
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THIS!!! #Netherlands Pledges $540M to #Ukraine, Including #Patriot #Missiles and Parts 
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Massive Ukrainian drone strike targets Russian railway station in Volgograd Oblast — Pokrovsk is the city of my childhood. Now I watch it die — Ukrainian soldier working as Russian ‘mole,’ sending GRU military positions — Zelensky says mercenaries from Asia and Africa fighting for Russia in northeastern Ukraine … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/tuesday-august-5-2025/
Monday, August 4, 2025
Russia, China conduct joint drills in Sea of Japan — Ukrainian drones target Shahed storage site, industrial facilities in Russia; Strikes hit oil depot in Sochi — [vlog] Trump runs out of patience with Russia — General Staff: Russia has lost 1,056,130 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/monday-august-4-2025/
The hope and horror of 12 hours in wartime Kyiv ... in pictures
Life doesn’t pause for #war. Not entirely
Even as #missiles & #drones target #Ukrainian #cities & front lines shift, people find ways to carry on. For those not holding a #weapon, #survival means more than staying alive. It also means showing up to work, gathering with friends, keeping routines stitched together with fragile hope
https://kyivindependent.com/when-hope-and-horror-share-the-night-12-hours-in-wartime-kyiv-photos/
The Kyiv Independent · When hope and horror share the night: 12 hours in wartime Kyiv (PHOTOS)
Tokyo’s at-times-tumultuous relationship with Seoul appears to be on solid footing following South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s election — a view highlighted by successful talks between the neighbors’ top diplomats. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/30/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-foreign-ministers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #takeshiiwaya #northkorea #russia #russiaukrainewar #missiles #nuclearweapons #foreignministry
The Japan Times · Japan-South Korea top diplomats’ meeting shows ties on solid footing
Japan is still considering deployment locations for its longer-range standoff missiles, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Tuesday, with the weapons planned to be stationed by the end of next March. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/29/japan/politics/japan-long-range-missiles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #defense #defenseministry #missiles #gennakatani #sdf #china #northkorea
The Japan Times · Japan eyes locations for deploying longer-range standoff missiles
North Korea has said that U.S. President Donald Trump must accept it as a nuclear power and that continuing to pursue a policy of denuclearization would prevent any new meeting between the two countries' leaders. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/29/asia-pacific/politics/us-north-korea-kim-trump/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #northkorea #us #kimjongun #kimyojong #nuclearweapons #donaldtrump #missiles #southkorea
The Japan Times · North Korea says Trump must drop denuclearization policy if he wants to meet Kim
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thrown cold water on the chances of rapprochement with Seoul in the regime’s first response to peace overtures by new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/28/asia-pacific/politics/south-korea-north-korea-lee-kim-peace/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #northkorea #southkorea #leejaemyung #donaldtrump #kimjongun #kimyojong #nuclearweapons #missiles #us
The Japan Times · North Korea rejects South’s olive branch, says it has ‘no interest’ in rapprochement
#Ukraine's F-16 have a new trick to avoid Russian #ballistic #missiles
Developed by the #ComeBackAlive #charity foundation and Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, the two types of mobile modules contain everything needed to both maintain and equip the aircraft and to conduct operations.
The key to #F-16 survival when on the ground is not being found
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-f-16-have-a-new-trick-to-avoid-russian-ballistic-missiles/
The Kyiv Independent · Ukraine's F-16 have a new trick to avoid Russian ballistic missiles
Kyiv Broadcasting #Germany sending #Ukraine IRIS-T #AirDefense: here’s what they can do
Short-range system hits target at 12 km at altitude 8 km. Medium-range reach targets at 40 km at altitude of 20 km
#IRIS-T can carry 8 missiles, are portable transported on tracked platforms or trucks
One of the IRIS-T’s advantages is its mobility, which improves survivability
#Missiles reach a speed of about Mach 3
The Kyiv Independent · Germany sending Ukraine 8th IRIS-T air defense system — here's what they can do
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Zelensky sets 1,000-daily interceptor drones goal amid surging Russian attacks — [vlog/video] Russia sanctions work: How to Bankrupt Russia –Ukrainian drones attack Russian chemical plant in Stavropol Krai — Germany sending Ukraine 8th IRIS-T air defense system; here’s what they can do … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/saturday-july-26-2025/