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Russia begins massive naval drills across multiple fleet zones
Russia has commenced large-scale naval exercises, encompassing operational zones of its Northern, Pacific, and Baltic fleets, as well as the Caspian Flotilla. These planned drills involve forces from the fleets and the Caspian Flotilla, drawing participation from around 20,000 personnel, including crews from ships, naval aviation units, and coastal defense troops.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday, July 30, that the primary objective of these exercises is to assess the …
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Hungary eases entry for Russians and Belarusians, sparking EU concerns
Hungary has reportedly eased entry conditions for Russians and Belarusians, allowing them access to the EU without stringent checks, repots Deutsche Welle.
After Viktor Orban’s visit to Moscow, Budapest has included Russian and Belarusian citizens in its so-called "national card" program. Intended for those wanting to work in Hungary, this card is issued for two years with the possibility of extension.
Journalists have noted that holders of the "national card" bypass special European-level …
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Significant Russian casualties reported in Mali as private military operations face setbacks
Russian forces have reportedly been present in Mali since at least 2021, according to journalists. Following Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, the newly-formed African Corps is under the supervision of Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov.
Russia has sustained significant casualties in overseas missions involving private military companies, excluding operations in Ukraine, reported the Russian outlet Agentstvo. Novosti.
On July 29, Russian media confirmed a major defeat of Russian mercenaries …
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Ukrainian National Guard Major calls for tactical retreat amid escalating encirclement threat near Toretsk
As Ukrainian forces face potential encirclement near Toretsk in Donbas, orders should be given for a tactical retreat, according to National Guard Major Oleksiy Hetman.
The situation in Toretsk, Pokrovske, and the area around Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Province is reportedly critical. In an interview with Expresso TV, major Hetman suggested that Russian Armed Forces are possibly aiming to advance towards Kostiantynivka.
Hetman highlighted the dangerous situation where supply routes are vulnerable …
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Nine recruited convicts escape from military training ground in Belgorod, Russia: authorities on high alert
Two groups of re-offenders have escaped from a military training ground near Belgorod, Russia, according to Russian news agencies. The convicts were recruited by the Ministry of Defense and fled from the training ground in the town of Koroch, Belgorod region. The news outlet Agenstvo uncovered their criminal records. At least seven out of the nine former prisoners turned out to be repeat offenders.
The news outlet Pepel has published information about the escaped military personnel. According …