Lithuania warns of possible Russian attacks on Baltic states using Ukrainian drones
Lithuanian military intelligence has information that Russia is considering attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic region using Ukrainian-made drones, Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said. The minister described the potential operations as unconventional kinetic attacks. “We have data that Russia is considering unconventional kinetic attacks against critical infrastructure in the…
NATO records sharp rise in interceptions of Russian aircraft near its borders
The Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (Netherlands) has reported a sharp increase in the number of combat sorties by Alliance fighter jets on the eastern flank. According to the command, in July 2026 such sorties rose by more than 250% compared with July 2025. In an official statement posted on…
German economy under threat due to record-low river levels
The German chemical industry has warned that abnormally low water levels on the Rhine and other rivers could force companies to cut production. The reason is rising transport costs and increased pressure on supply chains. The warning came ahead of a conference on the low water level issue, convened on…
UK expands sanctions list against Russia
On 6 August 2026, the United Kingdom added 12 legal entities, one individual and six vessels to its anti-Russia sanctions list. This was reported by the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Six Russian financial institutions were sanctioned: Ozon Bank (LLC Ozon Bank), TelePort Bank (JSC Teleport Bank), Russian…
Hunger could hit another 50 million by end of next year
Nearly 50 million people in the world’s most vulnerable regions risk falling into acute hunger by the end of next year due to a rapidly strengthening El Niño, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on 5 August 2026. WFP projects that the number of people facing acute food insecurity…