A massive Russian airstrike targeted residential infrastructure in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, injuring 11 civilians including a two-month-old infant.

Thousands of Russians are reported to be queuing at the Georgian border, with images of kilometer-long car queues circulating on social media, raising questions about a potential new mass exodus driven by fears of mobilization.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, stated at a ruling party congress that Russian citizens who left the country and wish for Russia to lose the war against Ukraine should not expect to return home.

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has established a dedicated hotline for exiled Russian groups and political dissidents who face intimidation, surveillance, or physical violence from foreign agents within Germany.

CNN reports on the 'curse of August' in Russia, a historical pattern where significant and often negative events have occurred during this month for decades, leading to fear among Russians.

Eyewitness accounts from Russians describe scenes of chaos and disruption on Crimean beaches following recent attacks attributed to Ukraine.

Moscow and Pyongyang are actively promoting North Korea as a premier tourist destination for Russians, offering beach resorts, ski trips, and organized tours, despite a low uptake from Russian citizens.

Fears of another military mobilization are prompting an increasing number of Russians to consider leaving the country, nearly four years after Moscow's initial call-up of 300,000 reservists for the conflict in Ukraine.

Steve Rosenberg reports a shortage of petrol in Russia, indicating the growing impact of the war on the country's economy. Despite the shortages, he notes a continued sense of patriotism among Russians.

On the anniversary of the invasion of Czechoslovakia, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly presented a 'remarkable gift' to Russians, prompting reflection on the consequences of strong leadership.

Russia has issued an arrest warrant for German journalist Michael Martens of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung after he controversially asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky what Europeans could do to help Ukraine "kill more Russians."

Germany's spy agency has opened a hotline for exiled Russians and political dissidents who are experiencing intimidation, surveillance, or physical violence from foreign operatives within the country.

Billions of rubles are being withdrawn from Russian banks each month as citizens fear a worsening economic situation and potential confiscation of their savings by the Kremlin. This trend was reported by Euronews, citing the Russian central bank.

International media reports suggest instability in the Russian banking system, with many Russians reportedly withdrawing money from their accounts due to fears of state intervention.

Many Russians who left their country due to the full-scale war have been forced to start their lives over from scratch abroad, with some discovering new and unexpected career paths.

Ukrainian forces reported nearly 240 combat engagements along the front line over the past 24 hours, with the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors experiencing the most intense pressure from Russian forces. Russian troops made multiple attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector.

Azerbaijan has issued arrest warrants for three Russian citizens on charges of "public calls to terrorism," leading to unprecedented tensions with Russia. This development has resulted in Russia summoning Azerbaijan's ambassador and increased scrutiny of propagandists.

Bakhtiyar Hasanov, head of Moscow's Azerbaijani diaspora organization, was deported from Russia, prompting Azerbaijan to issue arrest warrants for three Russian citizens in a retaliatory move.

Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković stated on N1 that, in his opinion, SNSD should not be part of the government, accusing them of being 'kamikazes' working for Russians and not Serbs, and being 'owned by Putin'.

Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia, killing at least six people. How are Russians feeling as the war grinds on?

Russian forces have attacked Izium with guided bombs, injuring at least four people, and caused damage in the Kherson region, injuring four more during the day. These incidents highlight ongoing Russian aggression and its impact on civilian populations.

Russian forces dropped aerial bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia district on the night of 15-16 August, killing two people.

One civilian was killed and four others were injured in Ukraine's Sumy region over the past 24 hours due to Russian shelling. The attacks continue to cause casualties in the area.

Alexander Dugin, an eccentric philosopher and Putin's ideologue, proposed that Russian citizens should be relocated from major cities with over a million inhabitants to rural areas due to the potential future nuclear war with the West.

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has lifted all restrictions on Russian representatives, allowing them to compete with full status in international events.

Russian forces attacked Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in a logistics company's facility being hit.

Perko Matović, Serbia's State Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications, condemned a statement by a Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung journalist, accusing him of inciting the killing of Russians.

Russia's Gosuslugi government services portal is set to launch a new tool allowing citizens to search for and purchase cemetery plots, backed by 295.5 million rubles in funding.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russian youth oppose the war in Ukraine due to foolishness and "distorted" thinking, during a United Russia party council meeting on a new "people's program."

German press, specifically Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), reported on a journalist's 'unluckily formulated' question to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Belgrade, asking how Europeans could help kill more Russians.

Russian forces struck Sumy with four guided aerial bombs, resulting in one person killed and 20 buildings destroyed or damaged.

In temporarily occupied Feodosia, Crimea, Russians have resorted to a new tactic by covering an entire oil storage facility with nets to protect against drones.

A Russian drone struck a market in Sloviansk, Ukraine, injuring four people. Local authorities are urging residents to evacuate the area.

According to Statistics Estonia, the country's population of 1,360,745 includes people from 224 different ethnic nationalities, with Estonians comprising 68.5% and Russians 20.2%.

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, has called on Russians to vote for any party other than United Russia in the upcoming State Duma election. Her video address followed the Supreme Court's removal of the Yabloko party, which she had previously endorsed, from the race.

Russian forces conducted nighttime attacks, destroying all gas stations in the Opishnia community of Poltava region and two dormitories for internally displaced persons in Derhachi, Kharkiv region. The assaults also targeted an industrial facility in the Poltava region.

Linas Linkevičius, a Lithuanian diplomat, advises against fearing Russia and instead suggests intimidating them, in response to discussions about Russia preparing for a conflict with NATO.

The Serbian political group 'Mi-snaga naroda' has questioned whether a German journalist was denied entry into Serbia due to asking about the killing of Russians. The group is seeking clarification on the incident.

A satirical article suggests that Jambrek is right about the Russians coming, playing on fears and political commentary in Slovenia.

Russian forces struck the town of Pavlohrad in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the evening of Saturday 8 August, injuring nine people, including four children.

Zelensky in Belgrade, on a visit with geopolitical stakes. Kyiv wants to detach Serbia from Moscow's influence: 'A slap for the Russians'

Russian forces have attacked several industrial enterprises in Zaporizhzhia with drones, causing damage to vehicles.

The Kremlin is reportedly using a 25-year-old wife of a frontline soldier as an influencer to promote the war in Ukraine to young Russians. This marks a shift from traditional aggressive state TV propaganda.

Russian forces used a 'Tornado-S' multiple-launch rocket system to strike a logistics hub in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.

Russian forces launched a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) strike on Izium in Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to several others. Photos from the scene show the aftermath of the attack.

Russian forces shelled Sloviansk in the Donetsk region five times overnight, injuring one woman and damaging high-rise buildings, a gas station, and warehouses.

On the night of August 7, Russian troops destroyed a post office in the Hlukhiv community of the Sumy region in Ukraine.

Russian forces have launched numerous strikes on Ukrainian regions, with 48 attacks on Sumy region injuring 13 people in one day, and nearly 1,000 attacks on Zaporizhzhia Oblast resulting in 10 injuries. The relentless shelling continues to impact civilian populations.

A network of anti-war Russians is actively assisting soldiers in deserting the military as Russia continues to lose thousands of troops on the battlefield.

Finnish security forces are relying on local residents, including farmers, to monitor the border with Russia, their former largest trading partners, as border areas become depopulated due to regional impoverishment.

Russians are reportedly withdrawing unusually large amounts of cash from their bank accounts, a phenomenon described as a 'cash rebellion' against the Kremlin. This trend suggests growing economic concerns among the populace.

An article from LRT discusses whether Poland made a mistake in its approach, stating that 'Russians only understand force'.

Despite growing safety concerns, Kazakhstan continues to host hundreds of thousands of anti-war Russians who fled after mobilization, citing visa-free entry and relative stability.

Russian forces launched more than 20 attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, targeting five districts and resulting in three injuries.

Russians are reportedly withdrawing cash from banks due to widespread rumors of a potential freeze on bank deposits, a scenario linked to the increasing volume of cash in circulation.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that strikes on oil refineries and logistics warehouses deep inside Russia constitute a smart strategy for Ukraine, as they increase the percentage of Russians who desire an end to the war.

Russian forces launched an attack on a power facility in Ukraine's Odesa region, resulting in a partial loss of power across the area.

A journalist living in the Czech Republic describes a prevailing sense of stagnation and calm among ordinary Russians, despite Ukraine's escalating drone attacks targeting oil refineries to bring the war closer to them.

As summer draws Russians to the Black Sea coast, increasing air raid alerts are bringing the reality of the war against Ukraine directly to vacationers, impacting their holiday experience.

An analysis explores the perception of events among Russians, suggesting they are not fully grasping the reality unfolding around them.

Fears of a new mobilization have led to an increase in Russians exploring options to move abroad, with Serbia emerging as one of the most popular countries for refuge. This trend reflects growing concerns among the Russian populace.

The number of foreign visitors arriving in Türkiye saw a slight decrease in July, totaling 7.1 million, with Russians topping the list of nationalities.

Two Russian citizens were questioned by Swedish police after camping near the summer residence of Micael Johansson, CEO of Saab, Sweden's largest arms manufacturer, sparking panic across Europe.

Russian forces conducted strikes on warehouses in Boryspil, hitting facilities storing goods for Varus supermarket and Yves Rocher, leading to a halt in online orders for the latter.

The level of pessimism and fear among Russians regarding the future has reached record highs, comparable to the early 1990s during the collapse of the USSR, with most citizens anticipating severe economic and social difficulties.

Amid a new wave of fuel shortages across Russia, searches for petrol cans on Wildberries, the country's largest online retailer, quadrupled in a week, exceeding 106,000.

Many Finnish-Russians wish to renounce their Russian citizenship, but a new law has increased the processing fee tenfold, with total costs potentially reaching up to 2,500 euros, making the process expensive and complicated.

Russian invaders have reportedly conducted two more illegal searches of Crimean Tatar homes in the temporarily occupied Crimea, according to the CRC.

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has decided to maintain the suspension of Russia and Belarus from international competitions, extending the ban through the 2026/27 season.

Russian citizens who voice complaints about fuel shortages at gas stations are now facing arrests or fines. In Volgograd, five residents were sanctioned after addressing a complaint to the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, Alexandr Bastrykin, on July 16.

On the evening of August 17, Russian invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia.

The nuclear power plant being built by Russians in Egypt will not only be delayed, but concrete defects have also been discovered. A similar type of reactor is being built by Russian Rosatom in Hungary, and we have it here too.

Property prices have risen in occupied Mariupol, with many Russians seeking to live by the sea. A residential block on Metalurški Prospekt has been reconstructed on former sites, raising questions about its past and present.

Social media is flooded with videos showing immense queues at gas stations and empty pumps across Moscow and other Russian regions, as locals complain about fuel deficits.

Russians in the Kaliningrad region are complaining about beavers migrating from Lithuania and Poland, with some calling the influx of rodents an 'invasion from NATO territory.'

Mariupol is undergoing reconstruction, with property prices increasing significantly, as a new residential block known as the 'Leningrad Quarter' is being built on the ruins of the city, attracting many Russians to live by the sea.

Russian forces attacked a combine harvester with a drone in the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring two people and causing fires that were later extinguished. This incident highlights ongoing agricultural infrastructure targeting in the area.

A former beauty queen and five Russian women were rescued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) from a human trafficking group in Makati City, Philippines.

Russian forces injured 14 people in Kherson Oblast over the course of August 13, with social infrastructure facilities also being hit.

An underground network of Russians claims to have helped Ukraine hit nine refineries, with almost all information about the group coming from Igor Volobuev, a former Gazprom executive now fighting for Ukraine.

Russian forces have launched attacks on business premises in Chernihiv and a logistics company in Pavlohrad, Ukraine. The strikes in Chernihiv hit garage cooperatives and several businesses, causing damage to civilian infrastructure.

Russian forces dropped guided aerial bombs on the town of Izium in Kharkiv Oblast, causing a fire and injuring three civilians.

Putin invokes the "genetic code of the winner" as Russians grow tired of war, and Ukrainian drones hit refineries

Russian occupation forces launched 962 attacks on 52 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, resulting in one person killed and three injured in the Zaporizhzhia District.

Russian forces have attacked three districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 50 times since morning, resulting in damage to several businesses and residential buildings.

Russia has reportedly introduced a 'civil death law' that could prevent citizens living in forced exile from accessing bank accounts or renewing passports, effectively barring their return.

Serbia, one of the last European countries offering visa-free entry to Russians, is reportedly preparing to join the Schengen Area, which would necessitate visas for Russian citizens.

Russian forces attacked a petrol tanker carrying oil in Odesa Oblast, setting the lorry and another car on fire and killing two people.

Russian forces dropped three guided aerial bombs on a residential area on the outskirts of Sumy, Ukraine, on the afternoon of August 11, killing a man driving a car.

Russian forces attacked a minibus and a yard in Kherson, Ukraine, with drones, resulting in injuries to at least two civilians.

Montenegro's tourism and business sectors are preparing for a potential decline in income from Russian and Turkish visitors after the country adopted EU policies to impose visa requirements for these nationalities, as it seeks EU accession.

Swedish security police announced they prevented a Russian intelligence operation aimed at discrediting Sweden, leading to the expulsion of Russian individuals.

Moscow is reportedly conducting an aggressive army recruitment drive, with claims of Russians being 'snatched off streets' to feed the Ukraine war, though Moscow denies Ukrainian claims of high casualties.

A FAZ journalist's question to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about how Europeans could help 'kill more Russians, or Russian soldiers' has drawn widespread condemnation and criticism for its ambiguous phrasing.

Brovdi said strikes on Wildberries will continue to make Russians feel the consequences of the war and prevent the business from recovering quickly.

Russian security officials have reportedly increased detentions of individuals photographing graves at cemeteries, with some facing treason charges, according to Mediazona editor Dmitry Treshchanin.

Oleksiy Yukov, a Ukrainian soldier known for his work recovering the bodies of fallen soldiers, including Russians, has died. His efforts to retrieve the deceased from the battlefield earned him recognition.

Chinese cars owned by Russians are experiencing widespread breakdowns after being filled with low-quality gasoline, which the Kremlin permitted for sale due to fuel shortages, leading to overwhelmed service stations.

A Russian strike on a passenger bus in Nikopol has resulted in the death of the bus driver. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in the region.

A new Levada Center survey indicates that for the first time since the war began, half of Russians no longer consider the invasion of Ukraine 'successful,' with factors like long-range strikes, fuel crises, and mobilization rumors contributing to reduced public support.

Bekeményítenek az oroszok: durván beavatkoznak a németországi választásokba, miközben orosszá nevelik a megszállt ukrajnai területeken élő ukrán gyerekeket.

Russian forces used a Shahed-type loitering munition to destroy a branch of Nova Poshta, Ukraine's largest private delivery company, in the Hlukhiv hromada of Sumy Oblast.

Ukraine's defense forces engaged in 233 combat clashes with Russian forces over the past day, with the highest concentration of Russian attacks reported on the Pokrovsk front.

A survey conducted across seven Russian regions explores how citizens learn about incoming Ukrainian drones and missiles and how they respond to air raid alerts.

Green Party security expert Konstantin von Notz criticized statements made by Alexander Dobrindt regarding a drone discovery, stating that such comments only encourage Russians, while Dröge called for a meeting of the National Security Council.

Russian forces have destroyed several logistics warehouses in Ukraine, including those storing products for Toyota, PUMA, Liqui Moly, and Intertop Ukraine. These attacks are expected to cause supply delays and significant economic impact.

Russian forces have carried out a massive airstrike on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, hitting residential infrastructure and apartment block neighbourhoods, with people injured.

Ukrainian director Helena Makysyomová, now a commander, describes her experiences on the front line, including interrogating Russians, and how she conceals the truth from her mother.

Ukraine has adopted a new strategy, targeting the warehouses of Russian e-commerce giants to impact the daily lives of ordinary Russians. This move, described as risky by some, aims to exert pressure in what is seen as a war for existence.

Estonia's Prime Minister sent a message to Russians, stating that while Russia currently poses no direct conventional threat to Nordic and Baltic countries or other NATO members, Moscow will continue hybrid attacks and efforts to deter partners from supporting Ukraine, and they should expect a tribunal.

Russian forces have attacked petrol stations in Ukraine's Chernihiv and Poltava oblasts, resulting in one worker being injured and a fire breaking out at one of the sites.

A Polish president was reportedly deceived by someone impersonating Emmanuel Macron with a fake French accent, engaging in a conversation for several minutes. This incident follows a similar case where the new British PM Andy Burnham was tricked by someone posing as Trump's chief of staff, highlighting a trend of world leaders being targeted by hoax calls and deepfakes, often led by Russians.

Dmitry Medvedev issued a stern warning to Russians who wish for the country's defeat, labeling them as 'traitors' and stating they should not expect to return. His comments come amidst concerns about mobilization and citizens fleeing Russia.

Russian forces carried out a strike on a distribution warehouse belonging to Avrora, a multi-market retail chain, on August 22.

Despite Moscow promoting North Korea as a new tourism hotspot and deepening ties, few Russian citizens are choosing to visit the country.

Czech Radio journalist Ondřej Soukup believes that Vladimir Putin cannot have a 'crown prince' because his regime would collapse, arguing that about ten percent of Russians would feel betrayed if Putin ended the war in Ukraine.

Experts explain that the high level of pessimism and anxiety among Russians, one of the highest in decades, is linked to the prolonged war, economic problems, fear of mobilization, and Ukrainian strikes deep within Russia.

Ahead of elections, Russia has banned its last openly anti-war party and sentenced its deputy leader to 11 years in prison, even as polls indicate an increasing number of Russians desire an end to the war.

A new law has increased the cost for many Finnish Russians to renounce their Russian citizenship by ten times, making the process significantly more expensive.

Russians are withdrawing billions from the country's banking system, marking a record outflow of cash, as Ukrainian drone attacks intensify and public nervousness grows.

Despite ongoing drone warfare, Russians are reportedly continuing to take vacations, indicating a disconnect between the conflict and daily life for some citizens. This situation highlights the varied impact of the conflict within Russia.

The war is increasingly affecting 'ordinary' Russians, but experts believe that popular discontent alone will not be enough to overthrow Putin, who is taking measures to secure against coup attempts.

An intelligence report indicates that Russia's labor market is increasingly informal, with 41% of employed Russians now working off the books.

Russian forces carried out a second strike on the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on Sunday, August 16, resulting in one fatality.

Russia has initiated a criminal case against German journalist Michael Martens from FAZ, alleging his comments about Russians. The move has drawn international attention and criticism, with Russian agency TASS confirming the proceedings.

Ukraine's foreign intelligence service reports that Russia's labor market is increasingly moving into the "shadow," with 41% of working Russians now employed unofficially.

Russian forces launched a missile attack on the ArcelorMittal mining and metallurgical plant in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulting in one fatality, several injuries, and damage to key production facilities.

Russia is constructing high-rise buildings in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol on the sites of previously destroyed structures, raising questions about buyers and displaced residents.

Miloš Jovanović, president of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (Novi DSS), stated that Serbia must cooperate with everyone but that Russians are naturally closer due to shared Orthodoxy and Slavic heritage, deeming the path to the EU harmful.

Russian forces launched a missile strike on an educational institution in the city of Balakliia, Kharkiv region.

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring four people and targeting rescuers who were extinguishing a fire in the Nikopol district.

Perko Matović, State Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications, has condemned a statement by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung journalist Michael Martens, who allegedly called for 'killing Russians,' deeming it a violation of journalistic ethics and hospitality.

Russian forces attacked the Lisnyi market in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, with a Molniya-2 drone, resulting in injuries to three women.

Following issues with fuel, Russians may now face disruptions to online commerce platforms like Wildberries, suggesting broader economic impacts or restrictions.

Montenegrin police are investigating a group of suspected hackers, possibly Russians, after finding hundreds of digital devices and sophisticated equipment in a house where foreigners were staying.

Russian forces launched drone and missile attacks in Ukraine, wounding two people near a market in Shevchenkove, Kharkiv region, and nine civilians in the Kherson region. These strikes continue to impact civilian populations in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Russia is implementing sweeping restrictions that could cause significant difficulties for some Russians living overseas, as the government strips rights from exiled opponents of the regime.

A German reporter controversially asked Ukrainian President Zelensky, 'How can we help you kill more Russians?' during a meeting in Belgrade, highlighting the Western media's stance on the conflict.

Reports indicate an aggressive army recruitment drive in Russia, with citizens allegedly being forcibly taken off the streets to bolster forces for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Three people have been killed and three others injured, including a child, as a result of Russian strikes on the Synelnykove district in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on August 10.

A report suggests that the Kremlin is weaponizing Russian citizenship against exiled Russians, citing the case of Aleksandr Menyukov, who fled after being a witness in a case against a poet whose anti-war readings were deemed a crime.

Russian forces launched over 20 drone attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, with one strike specifically targeting and attacking an STB TV channel film crew. The attacks highlight ongoing hostilities and risks to journalists in the region.

Holders of USDT stablecoin from Russia and Iran have been warned that their crypto assets could be frozen on instructions from the US administration. This follows previous instances of large asset blocks for individuals from these countries.

Hundreds of Russians have shown support for the war-critical opposition party Yabloko, whose fate may soon be decided.

The occupying administration in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine's Donetsk region is reportedly closing dozens of schools and kindergartens on a massive scale.

Oleksiy Yukov, known for recovering the bodies of soldiers from battlefields in Ukraine, including many Russians, was killed after stepping on a landmine during a recovery mission.

The Kherson Oblast Military Administration has reported that Russian forces have allegedly received orders to intensify drone attacks on motor vehicles within the oblast.

An analysis suggests that Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine is not proceeding as planned, with increasing evidence that Russia is struggling to finance the conflict. This places a growing burden on ordinary Russians.

Many Russians are expressing shame about their country, with some individuals like Aleksandr Elihin hiding his passport, Ildar Jakupov changing his name, and Svetlana Utkina waving opposition flags. This sentiment is widespread among those affected by the current political climate.

Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulting in a fire at warehouses belonging to a logistics company in the Dnipro district.

German intelligence has discovered that the director of a German drone manufacturer, crucial to the country's rearmament, was monitored and filmed, possibly by Russian actors, raising concerns about a new phase of hybrid warfare.

Yabloko, Russia's only legal opposition party and the sole political force openly opposing the war in Ukraine, distanced itself from statements of support from the Russian opposition in exile. This reaction followed Navalny's widow urging Russians to vote for him.

Over the past 24 hours, on August 6, Russian troops killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded five others.

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny, has called on Russian citizens to vote for the liberal pro-Western Yabloko party in the September parliamentary elections, a party that advocates for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Russian invaders destroyed warehouses storing products belonging to Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Imperial Brands Ukraine during the night of August 4-5.

Former high-ranking officials from key European allies of Ukraine reportedly held secret meetings with an unnamed former Kremlin official to explore potential future peace negotiations. No representatives from Ukraine were present at these discussions.

Russian forces conducted over 80 attacks on the Pokrovsk front and three other fronts, including Kostiantynivka, Sloviansk, and Huliaipole, with a total of 261 combat clashes recorded over the past day.