‘If Recruitment Fails, There Will Be Mobilization’: Russian Regions Ramp Up Cash Bonuses for War Recruiters
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Što to sprema Putin: U igri su i ugovori iz sjene?Putin nešto sprema za listopad: Stiže novih 50.000? - Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 19 Aug, 04:33URL changed
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El precio para dejar de ser ruso se multiplica por diezEl precio para dejar de ser ruso se multiplica por diez para evitar la fuga de posibles reclutas - ABC (Spain)seen 22 Aug, 20:29headline rewritten
El precio para dejar de ser ruso se multiplica por diez para evitar la fuga de posibles reclutasPutin no quiere perder más soldados: el precio para dejar de ser ruso se multiplica por diez - Kyiv Post (Ukraine)seen 25 Aug, 09:18description edited
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Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting in Kyiv pledged stronger air defenses, increased military and energy support, tougher sanctions on Russia and continued preparations for a multinational force that could deploy after a ceasefire.Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting in Kyiv pledged stronger air defenses, increased military and energy support, tougher sanctions on Russia, and continued preparations for a multinational force that could deploy after a ceasefire.
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Il piano di pace per l'Ucraina, Zelensky chiede 300 patriotOggi la riunione dei Volenterosi, Zelensky chiede 300 patriot - ANSA (Italy)seen 26 Aug, 04:41URL changed
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Bloomberg: Rozmowy pokojowe utknęły. Rosja szykuje eskalacjęNiepokojące doniesienia. Źródła na Kremlu szepczą o eskalacji - Bloomberg Politicsseen 27 Aug, 01:31headline rewritten
Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine With Talks at Dead EndPutin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine as Talks at Dead End - Le Monde (France)seen 27 Aug, 09:33URL changed
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Zelensky Joins Moldova’s Independence Day as Russia Violates Its Airspace With 5 Drones‘Shoulder to Shoulder’: Zelensky Joins Moldova’s Independence Day Amid Russian Drone Incursions - dailymail.comseen 29 Aug, 06:45description edited
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Fears that Putin will deploy 'tactical nuclear weapons' against Ukraine are growing as Russia becomes increasingly frustrated and diplomatic hopes crumble.Voices in Moscow calling for nuclear warheads are becoming louder, and the President is surveying his options for escalation, according to sources.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)seen 30 Aug, 16:44headline rewritten
Ucraina, mons. Gallagher: “Per chiudere la guerra non isolare la Russia”. Cremlino: “Attacchi in corso contro infrastrutture militari”Ucraina, Stubb: “Armi atomiche? Cina non permetterà mai a Mosca di usarle”. Mons. Gallagher: “Per chiudere la guerra non isolare la Russia”
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Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:10first to report
More than half of Russia’s regions are now paying bonuses to people who recruit contract soldiers for the war against Ukraine, with some offering up to 1 million rubles per recruit as volunteer enlistment declines and authorities increasingly rely on financial incentives to sustain military recruitment.
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:01
RUSKE regije drastično povećavaju novčane bonuse za vrbovanje vojnika zbog pada broja dobrovoljaca. Kremlj istovremeno priprema zakonski okvir za moguću širu mobilizaciju.
Mon, 10 August 2026
4 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)06:54
RUSIJA je odbacila mogućnost zamrzavanja rata u Ukrajini bez ispunjenja svojih uvjeta. Moskva ustraje na svojim ciljevima, kritizira Kijev i SAD te odbija pregovore bez ustupaka.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)08:53
Russia has rejected any “freeze” in the war against Ukraine unless Moscow’s demands are met, a senior Russian diplomat said. The Kremlin continues to push for its stated war objectives, while Kyiv rejects the conditions as unacceptable.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:09
KREMLJ je naredio regijama da regrutiraju 409.000 vojnika u 2026. kako bi se izbjegla nova mobilizacija. Vlasti ciljaju dužnike i osumnjičenike, nudeći visoke bonuse za potpisivanje ugovora.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:38
The Kremlin and Russia’s defense ministry have ordered regional authorities to recruit 409,000 contract soldiers in 2026. Officials are increasingly targeting debtors, criminal suspects, and recently discharged conscripts as Moscow seeks to avoid another mobilization.
Tue, 11 August 2026
7 reports- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:05
Kremlj traži 409.000 novih vojnika, regruteri rutinski pribjegavaju prisili i svakovrsnim prijevarama
- tportal (Croatia)06:24
Kremlj i rusko Ministarstvo obrane postavili su regionalnim vlastima cilj da tijekom 2026. regrutiraju 409 tisuća novih vojnika po ugovoru. Kako bi izbjegla novu, politički nepopularnu mobilizaciju, Moskva sve snažnije pritišće lokalne vlasti, a među potencijalnim regrutima ciljaju se i dužnici, osumnjičenici te muškarci koji su nedavno završili vojnu službu
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:22
Russia is preparing for mobilization after parliamentary elections are held in the fall.
- Le Monde (France)18:59
« Tout est confirmé par des documents russes internes : ils la préparent pour l’automne, juste après une simulation d’élections parlementaires », a dit le président ukrainien. Selon lui, « plusieurs centaines de milliers de Russes » seront mobilisés d’ici à la fin de l’année, « plus autant l’année suivante ». M. Zelensky a ajouté que l’Ukraine se préparait à rendre la mise en œuvre de ces plans aussi difficile que possible.
- RMF24 (Poland)19:30
Zełenski: Rosja szykuje mobilizację na jesień. Setki tysięcy ludzi
- Polsat News (Poland)20:20
Wewnętrzne dokumenty Rosji świadczą, że przygotowuje się ona do mobilizacji - przekazał Wołodymyr Zełenski. Prezydent Ukrainy zaznaczył, że ma on nastąpić tuż po wrześniowych wyborach parlamentarnych, które odbędą się w dniach 18-20 września. Dodatkowo Zełenski poinformował, że Ukraina przekazała USA propozycje w sprawie rozmów pokojowych z Rosją.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:31
President Volodymyr Zelensky cited a report from Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), saying that Russia is planning for a rapid mobilization of more than 100,000 troops to begin after Russia’s rigged parliamentary elections in September. Ukraine is preparing countermeasures.
Wed, 12 August 2026
8 reports- Le Monde (France)00:28
Selon le président ukrainien, qui cite des documents internes russes transmis par ses services de renseignement, « plusieurs centaines de milliers de Russes » seront mobilisés « pour l’automne, juste après une simulation d’élections parlementaires ». M. Zelensky a ajouté que son pays se préparait à rendre la mise en œuvre de ces plans aussi difficile que possible.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)00:32
Schon mehrfach hat die Regierung in Kyjiw dem Kreml vorgehalten, eine neue Mobilisierung vorzubereiten. Jetzt nennt Präsident Selenskyj Zahlen und einen konkreten Zeitraum. Zugleich macht er den USA Vorschläge zur Beendigung des Kriegs.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)00:32
Schon mehrfach hat die Regierung in Kyjiw dem Kreml vorgehalten, eine neue Mobilisierung vorzubereiten. Jetzt nennt Präsident Selenskyj Zahlen und einen konkreten Zeitraum. Zugleich macht er den USA Vorschläge zur Beendigung des Kriegs.
- tportal (Croatia)04:09
Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski rekao je da je Ukrajina američkim pregovaračima predala prijedloge plana za okončanje rata s Moskvom te naveo da bi Rusija parlamentarne izbore sljedećeg mjeseca mogla iskoristiti kao izgovor za proglašenje nove mobilizacije.
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- N1 Info (Croatia)12 Aug, 05:43their copy
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)04:15
URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-newsblog-fedorow-selenskij-neuwahlen-li.3524928
Die massenhafte Rekrutierung von Soldaten werde für den Herbst vorbereitet, behauptet der ukrainische Präsident und beruft sich auf Geheimdienstinformationen.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:19
Ukrajina je američkim pregovaračima predala prijedloge plana za okončanje rata
- openthemagazine.com07:32
Ukraine’s president says Moscow’s removal of the anti-war Yabloko party from the September ballot reveals Putin’s priorities, alleging the Kremlin plans to follow the election with a fresh mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of Russians
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:26
Kurz vor der Duma-Wahl sind die Menschen zunehmend verunsichert. Die Folgen des Krieges reichen immer weiter in ihr Leben, Gerüchte über eine neue Mobilisierungswelle machen vielen Angst. Das kann dem Kreml nicht egal sein.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:41
Deputy Foreign Minister says Moscow has not received Ukrainian proposals on Black Sea ceasefire
Fri, 14 August 2026
8 reports- Bloomberg Politics09:17
President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Russia to discuss Ukraine, though it matters what proposals they bring, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
- Bloomberg Politics09:59
Russia continues to recruit tens of thousands into the army each month.
- The Guardian World13:00
Russia is losing 30,000 casualties a month, and the country’s regions are under pressure to feed the ‘meat-grinder’. Experts say it may not be enough In kitchens and Telegram chats across Russia, the same question is being asked with growing frequency: will Vladimir Putin order another mobilisation? Nearly five years into the war, Russia is scrambling to find enough soldiers to replenish its ranks, as voluntary recruitment slows and its forces suffer heavy losses on the battlefield in Ukraine....
- Le Monde (France)13:04
« Nous ne refusons pas de leur parler », a dit le chef de la diplomatie russe. « La question est de savoir ce qu’ils apporteront » comme propositions, a-t-il poursuivi. La dernière rencontre entre Donald Trump et Vladimir Poutine remonte à près d’un an, mais cela n’avait pas permis de négocier un cessez-le-feu.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:43
Russia is weighing a new mobilisation as its war effort stalls and economic pressures mount. Analysts warn it could deepen public discontent, strain Russia’s administrative system and worsen labour shortages. The Kremlin is seeking alternatives, including North Korean support, while European policymakers are urged to exploit growing tensions within Russia’s elite.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:55
Russian foreign minister says Moscow open to talks amid reports Witkoff, Kushner could visit Russia, Ukraine to revive stalled peace efforts
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:34
RUSIJA teško pronalazi nove vojnike za rat u Ukrajini zbog velikih gubitaka.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:53
Prema zapadnim procjenama, ruske snage mjesečno imaju više od 30.000 poginulih i ranjenih. Riječ je o posljedicama iscrpljujuće taktike „stroja za mljevenje mesa“, u kojoj se vojnike u malim jurišnim skupinama ponovno i ponovno šalje naprijed unatoč velikim gubicima.
Sat, 15 August 2026
3 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:07
The Kremlin currently has no plans to initiate a new mobilization wave despite growing frontline losses and troop shortages. Sources indicate that Moscow is relying on financial incentives to recruit volunteers, although finding willing recruits is becoming increasingly difficult. Analysts note that a second mobilization could risk significant economic and social consequences in Russia. To delay a domestic draft, Moscow has reportedly deployed North Korean troops to bolster its forces.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:31
Men should leave the temporarily occupied territories before the "State Duma elections," otherwise, they risk falling into a Russian mobilization trap.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)23:33
Kremlin officials continue to state that Russia is unwilling to participate in any substantive peace talks that do not meet its demands for Ukraine’s complete surrender, despite Ukraine’s repeated attempts to initiate negotiations.
Sun, 16 August 2026
2 reports- Vecernji list (Croatia)10:30
Nema potvrde da je Putin donio odluku o novoj velikoj mobilizaciji, ali postoje sve ozbiljniji pokazatelji da Kremlj razmatra tu mogućnost
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)19:04
Rosjanie twierdzą, że coraz więcej znaków przemawia za tym, że Kreml po wyborach planuje przeprowadzić mobilizację. Właśnie rozpoczęto nabór dodatkowych pracowników w komisjach wojskowych.
Mon, 17 August 2026
4 reports- Polsat News (Poland)06:45
Federacja Rosyjska zrekrutowała niemal trzy tysiące osób z 37 afrykańskich państw - wynika z informacji ukraińskiego resortu spraw zagranicznych. Proceder ma zyskiwać na sile, a jego ofiary, kuszone atrakcyjnymi ofertami pracy i wizją lepszego życia, ostatecznie lądują na froncie.
- Bloomberg Politics13:27
Ghana said Russia promised to end “illegal recruitment” from the West African nation to fight for Moscow in Ukraine, as the death toll of its citizens rose to 62 with 15 missing.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:51
A spokesman for the Ukrainian Volunteer Army said on Monday that Russia might replace up to 20,000 border troops with North Korean soldiers to reinforce the active sectors on the front line. The statement came after Zelensky warned that North Korea might send up to 50,000 soldiers to Russia, while Western intelligence suggests that Russia is delaying its mobilization plans despite high battlefield losses.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)21:39
The Kremlin is introducing new manipulative ways to lure young people from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine into the Russian armed forces to take part in the war.
Tue, 18 August 2026
11 reports- tportal (Croatia)03:58
Dok raste broj poginulih i nestalih ruskih vojnika, dio njihovih obitelji okreće se vidovnjacima, tarot-majstorima, medijima i 'vješticama' u potrazi za odgovorima. Neki plaćaju da bi doznali jesu li njihovi bližnji živi, drugi traže zaštitne rituale, a tržište ezoteričnih usluga u Rusiji procjenjuje se na više od 2,4 bilijuna rubalja
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:17
Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenskij upozorio je nedavno da ruski čelnik Vladimir Putin priprema prikrivenu mobilizaciju i uz to planira raspore
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- Index.hr (Croatia)18 Aug, 05:15their copy
- tportal (Croatia)18 Aug, 05:28their copy
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)05:17edited after publishing
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Što to sprema Putin: U igri su i ugovori iz sjene? - iRozhlas (Czechia)05:20
Zářijové parlamentní volby v Rusku nebudou svobodné, soutěživé ani spravedlivé a jejich oficiální výsledek vznikne na objednávku Kremlu. Přesto mohou být důležité, protože data získaná z hlasování mohou ukázat, zda režim ruského prezidenta Vladimira Putina ve společnosti ztrácí podporu. Politický geograf Michael Romancov to řekl v rozhovoru pro agenturu ČTK. Parlamentní volby v Rusku se budou konat za měsíc, v termínu od 18. do 20. září.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:32
Kremlj odbacuje sve tvrdnje o navodnoj mobilizaciji
- 24sata (Croatia)07:00
Američki nevladin Institut za proučavanje rata (ISW) ocjenjuje da Kremlj postupno stvara pravne preduvjete za moguću mobilizaciju, istovremeno se pripremajući za moguće nemire
- RMF24 (Poland)08:45
Sprytny zabieg rosyjskich służb. Moskwa po cichu zatrzymuje poborowych
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)10:17
Russia could theoretically attempt to launch an offensive in northern Ukraine this year, but there are currently no conditions necessary for such an operation. Those conditions could emerge if Russia conducts a new mobilization campaign after its parliamentary elections in September.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:32
Russia’s severe manpower shortage is forcing a tactical shift on the Ukrainian front, with troops increasingly using small three- to four-man infiltration groups instead of mass assaults. Kyiv Post Editor-in-Chief Bohdan Nahaylo also warns of intensified ballistic missile strikes ahead of winter.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:02
Media reports suggest visit by US envoys to Moscow, Kyiv to revive stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)21:35
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is being advised against announcing mobilization, as it could undermine the existing social contract with the Russian public. Instead, Russia is considering covert coercive measures to increase the number of people signing military contracts.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:45
Władimir Putin zapowiedział, że Rosja już zaczęła rozmowy o przygotowaniach do powrotu żołnierzy z frontu i ich zatrudnienia po zakończeniu wojny. Temat poruszył podczas posiedzenia Rady ds. Rozwoju Strategicznego i Projektów Narodowych.
Thu, 20 August 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)14:57
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin currently has no desire to negotiate an end to the war, as he expects a harsh winter to weaken Ukraine and divide Ukrainian society.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:24
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says US envoys Witkoff, Kushner 'always welcome' in Russia but no dates set for visit
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)19:15
Serhii Kyslytsya, first deputy head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, said Thursday, Aug. 20, that Russian President Vladimir Putin has little interest in negotiations and may be even less willing to talk through winter. His remarks come as Kyiv is working to prepare its defenses, critical infrastructure, and residents for the upcoming winter.
Fri, 21 August 2026
6 reports- eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu02:49
The court in Nalchik sentenced serviceman Danila Kopylov to five years in prison, finding him guilty of being absent from service for more than one month.
- tportal (Croatia)05:49
Rusija je spremna razmotriti nove prijedloge za postizanje mirovnog rješenja u Ukrajini, ali oni moraju uzeti u obzir ‘stanje na terenu’, poručio je u petak zamjenik ruskog ministra vanjskih poslova Sergej Rjabkov.
- Al Jazeera English10:59
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov suggests Moscow is eager for the US to revive its support for Russian agenda.
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:35
ORGANIZACIJA Kovcheg bilježi drastičan porast upita Rusa o iseljavanju zbog glasina o novoj mobilizaciji. Najpopularnije destinacije su Armenija i Gruzija, dok interes za Kazahstan i Crnu Goru pada.
- eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu21:01
The court in Nalchik sentenced serviceman Aslan Ansokov to six years in prison, finding him guilty of evading service.
- ABC (Spain)23:33edited after publishing ×2
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El precio para dejar de ser ruso se multiplica por diez para evitar la fuga de posibles reclutasRenunciar a la nacionalidad rusa, una medida que muchos hombres contemplan para evitar ser movilizados y acabar en el frente de Ucrania, es más caro desde este verano. En algunos casos, el importe de la tasa que se abona por dejar de ser ciudadano de la Federación Rusa se ha multiplicado por diez. Los organismos oficiales indican que se debe pagar el equivalente a mil euros –importe similar al de un salario mensual medio– para iniciar este trámite, pero el total puede ser más elevado...
Sat, 22 August 2026
5 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:55
Russian emigration consultancy organizations report a significant surge in relocation inquiries since July, driven by fears of a new military mobilization this fall. Projects such as Relocats and Ark noted up to a 1.7-fold increase in daily requests, with citizens primarily targeting Serbia, Armenia, and Georgia. The spike in interest coincides with warnings from Ukrainian intelligence and political analysts that Moscow may launch another large-scale draft following Russia’s parliamentary...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)11:47
Rosjanie mieli przestać oglądać wojnę wyłącznie w telewizji i tak się stało. Chodziło także o to, aby koszt wojny zaczął być odczuwalny w Rosji. Kolejki na stacjach benzynowych, ograniczenia w sprzedaży paliwa, problemy z lotami czy przerwy w pracy zakładów mają pokazać rosyjskiemu społeczeństwu, że kto sieje wiatr, ten zbiera burzę.
- N1 Info (Croatia)15:30
Europski povjerenik za obranu Andrius Kubilius kaže da Europa mora biti sposobna brzo rasporediti oko 100.000 vojnika kako bi odvratila mogući ruski n
- tportal (Croatia)16:10
Europska unija ubrzano se naoružava i mobilizira stotine milijardi eura kako bi svojih 27 članica pripremila za moguće vanjske prijetnje. No dok se povećavaju izdvajanja za oružje i vojnu opremu, Europa se suočava s problemom koji se ne može riješiti samo novcem – nedostaje joj ljudi spremnih služiti u oružanim snagama.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Timore di una nuova chiamata alle armi e città sotto attacco: aumentano le richieste di aiuto per lasciare il Paese
Sun, 23 August 2026
28 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)04:32
The “ATESH” partisan movement has documented preparations at Russian military training grounds for a new wave of mobilization.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:27
Für die russische Armee wird es schwieriger, neue Kämpfer zu finden. Manche Männer werden sogar mit Polizeigewalt gezwungen. Die Sorge wächst, dass Putins Militär in großem Maßstab Soldaten rekrutieren wird.
- Google News - Top Stories08:17
Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says Reuters Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia’s War Toll Mounts In Ukraine Amid A Possible Mobilization Forbes Putin still has plans for offensive toward Kyiv and Chernihiv – Zelensky Ukrinform Mobilization in Russia ‘not planned or expected,’ Russia’s UN envoy Nebenzya says Meduza
- Google News - Top Stories09:30
Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns CNN Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says Reuters Putin still has plans for offensive toward Kyiv and Chernihiv – Zelensky Ukrinform Mobilization in Russia ‘not planned or expected,’ Russia’s UN envoy Nebenzya says Meduza
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)10:09
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)10:24
Wołodymyr Zełenski w rozmowie z mediami ujawnił, że w poprzednim roku zachodni sojusznicy naciskali na przeprowadzenie wyborów w Ukrainie. Teraz ostrzegł, że przeprowadzenie wyborów podczas wojny może doprowadzić do głębokich podziałów w Ukrainie. Zadeklarował przy tym gotowość do rozmów, jeśli partnerzy przedstawią warunki bezpiecznego, legalnego i demokratycznego głosowania.
- El País (Spain)10:52
El presidente cree que Rusia está sufriendo “grandes” pérdidas de efectivos en su intento de avanzar hacia el “cinturón fortaleza” de la región oriental del Donbás
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)11:37
Putin kaže da je Kijev otvorio 'Pandorinu kutiju' te najavio odmazdu zbog napada na logističke centre
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:38
U OBRAĆANJU novinarima Zelenski je kazao da bi Rusija 2027. mogla regrutirati dodatne vojnike kako bi dosegnula ukupno 500.000, što je, prema njegovim riječima, dio "periferne mobilizacije" usmjerene na udaljene ruske regije.
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- 24sata (Croatia)23 Aug, 12:31their copy
- Google News - Top Stories12:00
Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns CNN Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy says Putin plans to draft 300,000 troops - and reveals huge defence spending shortfall Sky News Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says Reuters Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory The Independent
- tportal (Croatia)12:20
Ukrajina vjeruje da Rusija planira regrutirati dodatnih 300.000 vojnika za rat nakon parlamentarnih izbora koji će se održati sredinom rujna, rekao je ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski
- Tagesschau (Germany)12:22
Lange hatte Kremlchef Putin zu den ukrainischen Angriffen auf Raffinerien und Logistikzentren geschwiegen - nun droht er mit einer harten Antwort. Die Ukraine geht davon aus, dass Moskau bald Hunderttausende Soldaten mobilisieren will.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:25
ZBOG golemih gubitaka, Rusija šalje ranjene i invalidne vojnike natrag u borbu. Često ih koristi kao mamac za otkrivanje ukrajinskih položaja, odražavajući sustav koji ne cijeni ljudski život.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:36
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a range of issues during a press briefing on Aug. 22. He rejected calls for wartime elections, calling the idea a “tsunami” that would split the country, and warned against creating internal societal divisions between civilians and the military. He reported that the Dnipropetrovsk region is nearly liberated, with only 10 square kilometers remaining under Russian control, and outlined a goal to reach territorial parity by the end of 2026. Zelensky also...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:01
Kremlin aide says no signals yet on presidents meeting, but APEC presence in November would make it likely
- Times of India13:07
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:15
Wołodymyr Zełenski ocenił, że Rosja po wyborach parlamentarnych może ogłosić kolejną mobilizację i skierować do wojny na Ukrainie co najmniej 300 tys. ludzi. Prezydent Ukrainy twierdzi też, że Kreml chce do końca roku domknąć zajęcie obwodu donieckiego.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:21
Rosjanie są w zasadzie przekonani, że po wrześniowych wyborach Kreml ogłosi powszechną mobilizację. Nie mają jednak zamiaru czekać na kartę powołania i masowo opuszczają kraj. To druga tak duża emigracja po tej z jesieni 2022 r.
- Google News - Top Stories13:37
Putin Wants to Draft 300K New Troops, Zelensky Says The Moscow Times Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns CNN Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says Reuters Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory The Independent
- hindustantimes.com14:00
Recent exercises gauged the military’s ability to absorb a mass of recruits in case the Kremlin orders a fresh mobilization for the first time since 2022. | World News
- Vecernji list (Croatia)14:08
Ruski predsjednik Vladimir Putin u subotu je izjavio da je Kijev otvorio "Pandorinu kutiju" napadom na gospodarske ciljeve te istaknuo da će Rusija uzvratiti udarac na "najosjetljivije gospodarske sektore" Ukrajine.
- South China Morning Post14:14
Ukraine thinks Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort after Russian parliamentary elections in mid-September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Moscow’s forces are pressing ahead with an effort to capture the rest of eastern Ukraine’s industrialised Donbas region, where its troops have ground forward at what Kyiv says is a great cost. In comments to reporters released on Sunday, Zelensky said Russia could draft more troops in 2027 to reach...
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- iDNES (Czechia)15:28
Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj vidí „okno možností“ k ukončení války na Ukrajině mezi prosincovým summitem G20 a koncem léta 2027. Informovaly o tom ukrajinské agentury. Zároveň hovořil o ukrajinských vyhlídkách na blížící se zimu. A taky tuší, kam Rusové pošlou 300 tisíc nově zmobilizovaných vojáků.
- lbc.co.uk18:39
Ukraine's President said the Russians will end the year occupying the same amount of Ukrainian territory as at the beginning, despite huge losses of manpower.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:17
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discussed military cooperation and security issues, including strengthening air defense, during a meeting in Kyiv.
- ANSA (Italy)21:20edited after publishing
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Il piano di pace per l'Ucraina, Zelensky chiede 300 patriotNellca capitale ucraina arriva anche Burnham. Droni sulla russa Krasnodar, morti due bambini
- ANSA (Italy)21:20
Da Costa a Stubb, domani il giorno dei Volenterosi. 'Putin vuole mobilitare 300 mila uomini'
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00L’analista militare: “La battaglia nel Donetsk va verso la fase decisiva, poi possibili i negoziati”
Dmitry Kuznets: “Putin pensa a una nuova mobilitazione di massa? I rischi politici e sociali sono superiori ai vantaggi”
Mon, 24 August 2026
17 reports- Japan Times01:58
Moscow's forces are pressing ahead with an effort to capture the rest of eastern Ukraine's industrialized Donbas region.
- Google News - Top Stories02:46
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory The Independent Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns CNN Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says Reuters Ukraine war latest: Two children killed after drone debris hits Russian childcare centre - as three die following attack on outskirts of Kharkiv Sky News
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)03:33
During a meeting in Kyiv, the prime ministers of Ukraine and Norway, Serhii Koretskyi and Jonas Gahr Støre, discussed strengthening air defense, preparations for winter, and Ukraine’s financial stability.
- ČT24 (Czechia)06:00
Ekonomičtí migranti čelí v Rusku stále větší represi i častějším deportacím. Úřady chtějí počet cizinců výrazně omezit. Propaganda to obhajuje ochranou pracovních míst pro ruské občany. Podle oficiálních údajů přitom v době, kdy Moskva vede drahou agresivní válku proti Ukrajině, chybí na pracovním trhu čtyři miliony lidí. Situace se bude v příštích letech kvůli nízké porodnosti ještě více zhoršovat, v roce 2030 bude chybět podle odborných odhadů až dvanáct milionů pracovníků.
- sputnikglobe.com07:51
Russia is ready to support mediation efforts to end the conflict against Iran and to help maintain stability in the Middle East if requested, stated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov said.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:55
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara and Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces General Eirik Kristoffersen discussed strengthening air defense, countering Russian Shahed drones, and preparations for the Drone Deal.
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:26
In seiner Rede zum Unabhängigkeitstag lehnt Selenskyj Gebietsabtretungen erneut ab. Putin habe sich mit seinen Plänen für die Ukraine grundlegend geirrt.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)16:23
Following the Coalition of the Willing summit, Ukraine will receive new military and energy support packages, air defense systems, and funding for drone production.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)16:35
EU countries should use frozen Russian assets to pay for the damage inflicted on Ukraine while also cutting off the sources of revenue that finance Russia’s war machine.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)17:10
Given the increased intensity of Russia’s long-range strikes, Ukraine also needs to increase the number of its own deep strikes.
- iDNES (Czechia)18:32
Ruská armáda v červenci uspořádala v Kaliningradské oblasti vojenské manévry, při kterých nacvičovala postup pro případ vyhlášení mobilizace. Uvádí to list The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) s odkazem na západní zpravodajce. Kreml přitom vehementně odmítá, že by měl v plánu přikročit k další vlně mobilizace.
- The Hill19:55
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Reuters. Russian forces have recently ramped up ballistic missile strikes against Ukraine, targeting...
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19:56
Ruski predsjednik Vladimir Putin naredio je vojsci da do 31. prosinca zauzme cijelu Donjecku oblast, izjavio je ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski - prenosi Jutarnji list. Analitičari američkog Instituta za proučavanje rata (ISW) ocjenjuju da novi rok pokazuje koliko su ciljevi Kremlja udalje...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)21:31
- Jeśli Władimir Putin nie złamie Ukraińców tej zimy, mogą powstać warunki do zawieszenia broni w wojnie Rosji przeciw Ukrainie - ocenił w TVN24 wicepremier i szef MSZ Radosław Sikorski. Dodał, że największym zagrożeniem jest niszczenie ukraińskiej energetyki.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:28
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday, Aug. 24 that Ukraine faces a $27 billion defense budget shortfall and is considering early access to European loan funds. He also called for a fair mechanism to use frozen Russian assets and stronger air defenses for the Black Sea grain corridor.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:34
Zelenskyy holds talks with European Council president, Luxembourg premier at meeting marking 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence
- Le Monde (France)23:11
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Selon le président ukrainien, qui s’est exprimé lors d’une réunion des Etats membres de la coalition des volontaires, la défense de son pays est actuellement confrontée à un déficit budgétaire. Des décisions de dépenses prises en début d’année ont déjà entraîné l’utilisation anticipée de fonds prévus pour le second semestre 2026.
Tue, 25 August 2026
27 reports- Novinky (Czechia)03:59
Ruská federace v červenci vyslala z Petrohradu do Kaliningradské enklávy vojenské důstojníky, aby dohlíželi na cvičení mobilizace. Armáda v této oblasti testovala mimo jiné schopnost přijmout velký počet nových rekrutů a možnosti, kde je ubytovat a jak je nakrmit. S odkazem na představitele západních zpravodajských služeb o tom informoval americký deník The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
- Die Zeit (Germany)04:01
Westliche Geheimdienste sehen Hinweise auf eine mögliche russische Zwangsmobilisierung. Die brächte zwar Zehntausende neue Soldaten. Doch für Putin wäre sie auch riskant.
- Le Figaro (France)04:37
Le président ukrainien a notamment déclaré vouloir «augmenter la production» de drones et missiles pour «mener davantage d’attaques» en Russie.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)06:33edited after publishing
Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting in Kyiv pledged stronger air defenses, increased military and energy support, tougher sanctions on Russia, and continued preparations for a multinational force that could deploy after a ceasefire.
- Novinky (Czechia)08:08
Mluvčí Kremlu Dmitrij Peskov v úterý odmítl, že by Moskva plánovala další mobilizaci. Nepravdivé zprávy o mobilizaci mají podle něj destabilizovat situaci v Rusku.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)08:32
Kreml odmítl zprávy o chystané mobilizaci statisíců Rusů do války proti Ukrajině, kterou Moskva vede pátým rokem. Před takovou mobilizací opakovaně varoval Kyjev. „Režim se samozřejmě snaží ideologicky destabilizovat situaci v naší zemi. To všechno jsou informační kachny, záměrně protlačované do médií,“ řekl televizi RTVI mluvčí ruského prezidenta Dmitrij Peskov.
- iDNES (Czechia)10:29
Jako „informační kachny“ odmítl Kreml zprávy o chystané mobilizaci statisíců Rusů do války proti Ukrajině. Kyjev před masivní mobilizací nařízenou Putinovým režimem opakovaně varoval.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:58
Spokesman Peskov accuses Ukraine of trying to ‘ideologically destabilize’ situation in Russia
- ANSA (Italy)11:18
Dopo l'annuncio fatto da Macron su esercitazioni in autunno. Mosca respinge il piano di pace di Zelensky con zona economica libera
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:21
The US has again refused to join a UN statement condemning Russia’s strikes on Ukraine, as 50 countries called for an immediate ceasefire. The move comes as Kyiv, Washington and European partners work on a new peace framework that could include a ceasefire and troop withdrawals.
- Euronews11:44
Human rights groups said they recorded a surge in forced recruitment since mid-August, amid reports that Russia is preparing a new mobilisation wave after September's elections.
- Al Jazeera English11:53
Military recruitment efforts are reportedly more aggressive as Russia prepares for a winter offensive in Ukraine.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:24
RUSKE snage prisilno regrutiraju civile, dok se šire glasine o novom valu mobilizacije nakon rujanskih izbora. Udruge za ljudska prava bilježe porast slučajeva i strah među građanima.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)12:25
The Coalition of the Willing summit in Kyiv resulted in agreements to supply Ukraine with an unspecified number of missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
- Novinky (Czechia)12:41
Ukrajina obdržela od spojenců rakety AIM, rakety pro protivzdušné systémy Patriot a potvrzení o dodávce protivzdušných komplexů Crotale. V úterý to oznámil ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)12:55
Estonia will support the opening of all of Ukraine’s EU negotiating clusters by the end of this year.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:30
Russian President Vladimir Putin has set the military at least 15 deadlines to fully seize Donbas since the start of the full-scale invasion, but Russian forces have failed to meet any of them, according to ISW.
- bne IntelliNews15:03
Ukraine has taken delivery of a consignment of Patriot interceptor missiles but still does not have enough to defend itself, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in Kyiv on August 25.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:20
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow rejects a proposal for a third party to administer Donbas, which Russian forces have unsuccessfully sought to seize, claiming that the region is “part of Russia.”
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:36
This is one of the tools to push Putin to negotiate; Ukraine needs the same competitive number (of drones), not money, as Russia has twice as much money, says Ukraine's president
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:34
Spokesman Peskov accuses Finnish president, British premier of ‘deceiving their voters by saying that Russia could be defeated’
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:55
- At UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya labels ceasefire proposals a 'trap'
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:17
Ukraina otrzymała od partnerów "niewielką liczbę" pocisków do systemów Patriot, a także amerykańskie pociski AIM oraz potwierdzenie przekazania kilku francuskich systemów Crotale z amunicją. O dostawach po spotkaniach Nordycko-Bałtyckiej Ósemki (NB8) i "koalicji chętnych" mówił w Kijowie prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:27
Ukraine has received additional Patriot missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with media representatives alongside Estonian President Alar Karis. He also announced additional Crotale air defense systems and missiles, AIM missiles, and confirmation from the UK on SCALP long-range missile production.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:30
Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with representatives of the World Congress of Ukrainians, during which they discussed steps to strengthen support for Ukraine around the world.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)22:27
Rosja planuje mobilizację około 300 tysięcy żołnierzy, by przełamać ostatnią główną linię ukraińskiej obrony w Donbasie i opanować pozostałą część obwodu donieckiego do końca roku. Rosyjskie wojska dotarły w rejon tzw. pasa fortec i szykują pozycje do szturmu.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Lo zar respinge l’idea di rendere il Donbass una zona franca: “È un nostro territorio”. Poi il decreto per commissariare l’industria
Wed, 26 August 2026
15 reports- ANSA (Italy)05:33
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:13
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)08:24
- Putin może się posunąć do dramatycznych kroków, po to, żeby w ostatnim momencie przechylić szalę zwycięstwa na stronę Rosji. Rosjanie mu klęski nie wybaczą. Żaden car nie przeżył, jeśli poniósł klęskę - mówił w programie "Newsroom WP" były szef Agencji Wywiadu płk Andrzej Derlatka.
- Bloomberg Politics15:51edited after publishing
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Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine With Talks at Dead EndRussia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations for a peace deal have reached a dead end, according to three people close to the Kremlin.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:57
During his visit to the front, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a security meeting focused primarily on the actual situation on the frontline.
- Bloomberg Politics17:04
Bloomberg reporters answer your questions about how Putin’s war is becoming increasingly unpopular in Russia and sowing discord among Ukrainian leadership in a Live Q&A on Thursday, August 27 at 8 a.m. ET.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:51edited after publishing
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Bloomberg: Rozmowy pokojowe utknęły. Rosja szykuje eskalacjęRosja szykuje się do znaczącej eskalacji ataków na Ukrainę, a rozmowy pokojowe znalazły się w całkowitym klinczu - informuje agencja Bloomberg, powołując się na źródła na Kremlu. Według ustaleń dziennikarzy Moskwa planuje zintensyfikować uderzenia rakietami balistycznymi m.in. na centrum Kijowa oraz kluczową infrastrukturę.
- Polsat News (Poland)18:54
Rosja przygotowuje się do eskalacji ataków na Ukrainę - podała w środę agencja Bloomberga, powołując się na własne kontakty w otoczeniu Kremla. Według niej w rosyjskiej administracji miała wzrosnąć liczba zwolenników użycia taktycznej broni atomowej przeciwko Ukrainie. Agencja przypomniała przy tym, że negocjacje pokojowe utknęły w martwym punkcie.
- RMF24 (Poland)18:58
Groźne plany Putina. Rosja ma zintensyfikować ataki na Kijów
- RMF24 (Poland)19:50
"Ambicje Kremla rosną". Norweski pułkownik ostrzega przed planami Rosji
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:38
Foreign ministers discuss Russian strikes, upcoming UN General Assembly during call
- Bloomberg Politics21:46
Sources close to the Kremlin say Russia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations for a peace deal have reached a dead end. Bloomberg Economics Chief Geoeconomics Analyst Jennie Welch breaks down the latest reporting, and news out of Iran that it agreed to a deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Then, Chief Investment Officer at Bokeh Capital Partners Kim Forrest helps preview Nvidia earnings dropping after the closing bell. Plus, Bloomberg News Tech...
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)23:03
Russia is considering intensifying ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine amid stalled peace negotiations, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, Aug. 26, citing Kremlin-linked sources. Moscow reportedly sees further escalation as one of its few remaining ways to pursue its military aims.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)23:04
Russia insists that no new mobilization is planned, despite nationwide readiness exercises and Ukrainian warnings that Vladimir Putin could call up 300,000 troops after September’s parliamentary elections. The denials come as Russia’s paid recruitment system struggles to generate net manpower, its Donbas offensive produces diminishing territorial returns, and the country’s remaining liquid fiscal reserve falls below its accumulated 2026 budget deficit. US intelligence has separately assessed...
- dailymail.com23:43edited after publishing
Voices in Moscow calling for nuclear warheads are becoming louder, and the President is surveying his options for escalation, according to sources.
Thu, 27 August 2026
17 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)04:18
Amerykanie ugrzęźli w Iranie. Ukraina nie przynosi Putinowi konkluzji. Wołodymyr Zełenski szykuje się na kolejną ciężką zimę bez prądu i ciepła, usiłując ratować swoje notowania. Wszystkie strony mają interes w tym, by na nowo podjąć rozmowy o rozejmie. A nie ma lepszej osoby, aby takie zadanie przeprowadzić, niż szef CIA.
- Bloomberg Politics06:11
Russia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations for a peace deal have reached a dead end, according to three people close to the Kremlin. Bloomberg's Anthony Halpin has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)
- 24sata (Croatia)06:35
Član Odbora za obranu ruske Državne Dume, Andrej Kolesnik, izjavio je kako bi redovita podrška Zapada ukrajinskim snagama mogla dovesti do toga da se sukob prelije izvan područja "specijalne vojne operacije"
- Vecernji list (Croatia)07:07
Glasina razgovora u Moskvi od strane jastrebova koji zagovaraju takav korak nedavno se povećala. Ekstremna reakcija se smatra mogućom jer bi jedini ishod gori od nastavka rata za Putina bio njegov gubitak.
- iDNES (Czechia)07:32
Rusko tvrdě odpoví na ukrajinské údery na ruskou hospodářskou a obchodní infrastrukturu, řekl mluvčí Kremlu Dmitrij Peskov. Agentura Bloomberg s odvoláním na tři zdroje blízké Kremlu uvedla, že Rusko zvažuje zesílení útoků balistickými raketami na Kyjev, včetně cílů v centru města, a na klíčovou infrastrukturu v dalších částech Ukrajiny, protože usoudilo, že jednání o mírové dohodě se ocitla ve slepé uličce.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:35
President Volodymyr Zelensky, following another overnight Russian air attack, called on partners to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, including through the PURL mechanism.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)09:59
Russia is drawing up plans for an additional wave of mobilization in 2026–2027, targeting 300,000 recruits this year and another 300,000 next year.
- aol.co.uk11:13
Kremlin insiders have voiced fears that Vladimir Putin is prepared to detonate a tactical nuclear weapon after growing increasingly frustrated with a lack of progress in Ukraine
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:52
Russia’s army chief Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces are advancing toward Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine, claiming they are just four kilometers from the city’s outskirts. The Kremlin has vowed to seize all of Donetsk as fighting intensifies and US-brokered peace talks remain stalled.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)12:36
Rosja przygotowuje się do eskalacji ataków na Ukrainę, gdyż uważa, że rozmowy pokojowe zaszły w ślepą uliczkę - przekazał Bloomberg, powołując się na źródła zbliżone do Kremla. Moskwa może rozważać wykorzystanie taktycznej broni jądrowej.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:06
the Kremlin has little appetite for compromise. On July 22, Bloomberg, citing people close to the Kremlin, reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to resume talks with Ukraine until Russian forces seize the rest of the Donbas. The sources also said Moscow intends to keep occupied parts of the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, turning them into a buffer zone. Putin has already publicly dismissed proposals for a limited de-escalation. On June 28, he said Russia had rejected an offer...
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:13
Ukraine’s intelligence agencies say Russia is preparing a new mobilization wave that could bring 600,000 additional troops into the war effort across 2026–2027. Kyiv says Moscow is tightening recruitment and coercive measures as battlefield losses rise and contract recruitment slows.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:36
Ukraine is ready to cooperate with Moldova and Romania on energy, the development of export routes, and strengthening security capabilities.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:24
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Moldovan President Maia Sandu discussed the security situation, prospects for bilateral energy cooperation, and the implementation of infrastructure projects during their meeting.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)19:45edited after publishing
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Zelensky Joins Moldova’s Independence Day as Russia Violates Its Airspace With 5 DronesPresident Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Chișinău for Moldova’s 35th Independence Day, joining Maia Sandu and Romanian President Nicușor Dan for talks on security, energy, infrastructure and European integration as Russian drones crossed into Moldovan airspace.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:49
Maia Sandu said Moldova, Ukraine and Romania should strengthen cooperation on airspace protection amid Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
- El Mundo (Spain)20:56
Tres fuentes cercanas al presidente ruso aseguran a Bloomberg que el Kremlin discute su uso como parte de los planes de escalada Leer
Fri, 28 August 2026
15 reports- Novinky (Czechia)07:55
Rusko se rozhodlo eskalovat útoky na Ukrajinu poté, co dospělo k závěru, že jednání o míru jsou ve slepé uličce. Napsala to agentura Bloomberg s odvoláním na tři své zdroje blízké Kremlu. Zpráva se objevila v době nečekané cesty ředitele americké tajné služby CIA Johna Ratcliffa do Moskvy.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:18
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has updated intelligence on Russia's production of ballistic missiles and its plans to scale up manufacturing, and assured that Ukraine will work to counter these efforts.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:24
Serhii Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)14:59
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, said that Russia currently does not want to stop the war and that an end to the fighting should not be expected this coming winter.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)15:30
Szef Biura Prezydenta Ukrainy Kyryło Budanow ocenił, że do utrzymania obecnej sytuacji na froncie Ukraina musi mobilizować co najmniej 30 tys. żołnierzy miesięcznie. Zmiana na stanowisku ministra obrony jego zdaniem nie przełoży się na wzrost liczby rekrutów.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:57
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, said that Ukraine needs to mobilize at least 30,000 people every month.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:34
Premier Donald Tusk powiedział, że Polska jest w stałym kontakcie z szefostwem CIA ws. Rosji. - Wiadomo, że Rosja szykuje się bardzo poważnie do eskalacji napięcia zarówno w wojnie z Ukrainą, jak i w całym regionie, że dla Rosji ta jesień i zima mają być kluczowe - powiedział.
- N1 Info (Croatia)17:59
Vladimir Putin mogao bi novom općom mobilizacijom povući potez koji bi mu se na kraju mogao obiti o glavu, ocjenjuje Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, umirovl
- Polsat News (Poland)18:32
Kreml nie rozpocznie poważnych negocjacji zakończenia wojny, dopóki Donbas nie zostanie całkowicie zdobyty - przekonują niemieccy analitycy wojskowi na łamach Die Welt. Eksperci jednak są zgodni, że plany Rosji sięgają dalej od najechanych obwodów.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)18:54
Ukraine must mobilize at least 30,000 people every month to sustain its current position at the front, Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov said on Friday, Aug. 28. He said the government should address coercive recruitment practices, although it would not change the monthly target.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:01
The U.S. side has informed the Ukrainian authorities about recent meetings in Moscow; the U.S. is putting forward a very realistic vision of what needs to be done.
- Novinky (Czechia)20:38
Již příští měsíc lze očekávat rusko-ukrajinské rozhovory za účasti USA alespoň na technické úrovni o válce na Ukrajině, řekl v pátek podle médií šéf kanceláře ukrajinského prezidenta Kyrylo Budanov. Dohodu o ukončení čtyři a půl roku trvajícího konfliktu však v blízké době nečeká, dodal. Kreml se k možnému obnovení rozhovorů odmítl vyjádřit.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)20:48
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, Aug. 28, that Ukraine received information from the US about several meetings between CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Russian intelligence officials. He welcomed Washington’s approach to talks with Russia, saying coordinated international action must create the conditions for Moscow to end its aggression against Ukraine.
- tportal (Croatia)20:57
Iako svakog dana u ruske postrojbe stiže oko 1000 novih regruta, niti to nije dovoljno da se nadoknadi broj mrtvih i ranjenih na ruskoj bojišnici. Svakog mjeseca, oni gube 6000 ljudi više, nego što ih uspijevaju mobilizirati
- iRozhlas (Czechia)22:10Chlácholíme se, že Rusko na Ukrajině prohrává, ale metry postupu se sčítají v kilometry, říká Krupař
Náčelník ruského generálního štábu Valerij Gerasimov tvrdí, že ruské jednotky dělí od ukrajinského Slavjansku pouhé 4 kilometry. Naopak podle ukrajinské správy jde o 12 kilometrů. „V zásadě je dobré nevěřit ani jedné straně. Jsem v kontaktu s ukrajinskými vojáky na tomto úseku fronty, takže čerpám od nich a odhaduji to něco kolem 8–10 kilometrů,“ upřesňuje pro Český rozhlas Plus fotograf a reportér Stanislav Krupař.
Sat, 29 August 2026
16 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)05:37
UKRAJINSKI predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski izjavio je da je Kijev od američke strane dobio informacije o nedavnim sastancima u Moskvi.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:05
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:28
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has tasked the military leadership with advancing to the administrative borders of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions by December 31 of this year.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:29
Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov stated that halting the war along the current line of contact is impossible due to Russia’s categorical refusal, predicting that combat operations will continue through the winter. He noted that current negotiations are primarily focused on an imminent major prisoner exchange, which he characterized as technical preparation for “something major.” Budanov also recounted a 2025 incident where Russian negotiators mistakenly interpreted Ukrainian protests as...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)11:23
Władimir Putin nie zrezygnuje z ofensywy i nie przystąpi do rozmów pokojowych, dopóki wojska rosyjskie nie zdobędą całego Donbasu. Niemieccy analitycy na łamach dziennika "Die Welt" ostrzegają, że plany Kremla sięgają znacznie dalej. Twierdzą, że celem najeźdźców pozostaje przejęcie kontroli nad kolejnymi obwodami, w tym nad Odessą i Chersoniem.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:19
Russia's escalation is continuing, and Ukraine therefore needs greater air support. The next six months could be decisive for the situation in the region.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:59
Deputy head of the Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa stated that Russia’s political leadership has ordered its military to draft contingency plans for operations toward Kyiv and Chernihiv. While Ukrainian intelligence has verified these orders from multiple sources, Palisa emphasized that no Russian strike force is currently being formed in those directions, and the Ukrainian General Staff has prepared defensive responses.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:53
‘We value alignment of steps and the fact that America is advancing a realistic vision of what needs to be done and what must be achieved,’ says Ukrainian president
- RMF24 (Poland)15:24
„Chcesz wojny domowej, to ją dostaniesz”. Matka rosyjskiego żołnierza beszta Putina w sieci
- Politico Europe16:01
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office reveals new intelligence about Kremlin plans for an offensive against the capital.
- Google News - Europe query16:15
Europe must prepare for critical phase of Ukraine war, Tusk says AzerNews
- Polsat News (Poland)16:50
- Co to się dzieje w naszej Rosji? Władimirze Władimirowiczu Putinie, co pan robi? Niszczycie naszych chłopaków! - zarzuciła rosyjskiemu przywódcy Tatiana Sterchowa, matka rosyjskiego żołnierza, który zginął w wojnie przeciwko Ukrainie. - Chcecie wojny domowej? Wkrótce chyba ją dostaniecie - stwierdziła kobieta.
- Polsat News (Poland)17:36
Władimir Putin spotkaniu ze studentami przytoczył przykład orek, które mają zjadać niedźwiedzie na biegunie północnym. Prezydent Rosji powiedział to, aby usprawiedliwić wojnę przeciwko Ukrainie. - O tym trzeba opowiadać dzieciom, aby rozumiały, w jakim świecie żyjemy - dodał. Brak jednak naukowych dowodów na to, że w diecie drapieżnych waleni znajdują się niedźwiedzie polarne.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)18:02
Rosja z dużym prawdopodobieństwem przygotowuje się do kolejnej mobilizacji. Jeśli na nią się zdecyduje, nie będzie miała większych problemów, aby wziąć w kamasze tylu "mobików", ilu tylko zechce. Czy jednak będzie miała dla zmobilizowanych odpowiednią liczbę sprzętu?
- RMF24 (Poland)18:48
Niemcy szykują zdecydowaną odpowiedź dla Rosji. „Oni za to zapłacą”
- tportal (Croatia)19:24
Prema riječima zamjenika predstojnika Ureda ukrajinskog predsjednika, Rusi planiraju kopnene ofenzive na dva grada, ali zasad nema aktivnosti koje bi ukazivale na mobilizaciju snaga potrebnih za takvo djelovanje
Sun, 30 August 2026
5 reports- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)09:52edited after publishing
previously
Ucraina, mons. Gallagher: “Per chiudere la guerra non isolare la Russia”. Cremlino: “Attacchi in corso contro infrastrutture militari”L'articolo Ucraina, Stubb: “Armi atomiche? Cina non permetterà mai a Mosca di usarle”. Mons. Gallagher: “Per chiudere la guerra non isolare la Russia” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)14:28
Peace requires pressure on every member of the coalition supporting Russia until continuing the war forces them into a serious dilemma and a settlement begins to offer them benefits.
- Novinky (Czechia)15:22
Ruskému parlamentu předložilo ministerstvo obrany návrh zákona, který by ruským ozbrojeným silám umožnil získat od úřadů velmi podrobné údaje o vojácích a lidech v odvodovém věku. Nepožaduje jen garanci shody jména, bydliště a informace o rodinném stavu a příbuzných, ale také přístup ke zdravotní dokumentaci, a dokonce údaje o příjmech a úsporách nebo daních.
- South China Morning Post18:19
Ukraine is preparing for further talks with representatives of the US president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday. “There will be more details tomorrow. We will do everything we can so that war does not remain the only option for how events unfold further. It is important that America shares many of our views on the situation,” Zelensky said in a televised statement. Also on Sunday, Ukraine’s former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said he is seeking US...
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:21
The Ukrainian team is preparing for new talks with representatives of the US President, with more details expected on Monday.
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- MercoPress (South America)08:35
By Melissa Parke (*) In recent weeks, Ukraine has been striking targets deep inside Russia with large-scale drone attacks and long-range missiles. Some commentators in Western media have hailed Ukraine for beginning to turn the tide. Whether that turns out to be correct, we can only wait and see. The momentum in wars can swing back and forth.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)08:50
A senior Russian lawmaker has openly called for Moscow to use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine to force Kyiv to surrender, dismissing debate over whether Russia should cross the nuclear threshold. His comments come amid fresh warnings about possible Russian escalation, though there is no evidence Putin has ordered an imminent nuclear strike.