Zelensky wants to force Russia to ceasefire by autumn
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to put so much pressure on Russia by autumn that it agrees to end the war. He said this before the assembled ambassadors of Ukraine in Kyiv.
Month 3. August 2026
Ukraine aims to force Russia into peace before winter
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to end Russia's war of aggression before winter, combining diplomacy, sanctions, and strikes on Russian military targets, as reported by Kyiv Post.
Number of Children Receiving Basic Income Support Falls to 1.64 Million
The German government has released figures showing a decline in the number of children receiving basic income support, dropping from 1.75 million to 1.64 million within a year.
Russia and North Korea build first road link
Russia and North Korea are building their first road connection in the Russian Far East, a project that has raised concerns in Ukraine.
Ukraine strikes Wildberries warehouse again
The Ukrainian military has again attacked a logistics center of the Russian online retailer Wildberries. A fire broke out in the Vladimir region after the strike.
Trump announces new Iran talks – Tehran denies
US Donald Trump has announced new negotiations with Iran that are set to begin as early as Monday. Tehran disputes the claim and denies any ongoing talks.
Schwesig threatens to veto scrapping of pension at 63
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Manuela Schwesig (SPD) has spoken out against the pension commission's recommendation to abolish the deduction-free pension after 45 years of contributions. She is threatening to vote against it in the Bundesrat.
Organic food demand grows in second quarter
Demand for organic food continued to rise in the second quarter. Retail sales increased by 3.8 percent, according to the Federation of Organic Food Industry (BÖLW).
Söder backs Merz and warns against new elections
CSU leader Markus Söder has publicly backed Friedrich Merz in the ARD summer interview and ruled out speculation about a change of chancellor. He also attributed the AfD's strength to migration and economic policy.
Söder sees CSU as anchor of stability and warns against copying AfD
CSU leader Markus Söder remained calm in the ARD summer interview, calling his party the "greatest anchor of stability in these turbulent times" despite weak local election results. He warned against copying the AfD in order to fight it.
Ukraine: Nine dead in Russian attack wave
At least nine people were killed in massive Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, according to official reports.
Ceuta: Intelligence Warned Government of Mass Influx
Spain's intelligence services reportedly warned the government early about the risk of a mass influx into Ceuta, but the warnings were ignored. Up to 75,000 migrants crossed the border.
Zelensky Asks UAE for Protection of Black Sea Routes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the United Arab Emirates for support in securing Black Sea shipping lanes and global food supplies, amid threats from Russia and Iran.
Trump says deal with Iran is taking shape, calls off strikes
US Donald Trump has called off a planned wave of strikes against Iran, citing the outlines of a possible agreement and urging a swift diplomatic resolution.
Ceuta crisis: Almost all migrants return, EU increases pressure on Spain
After the mass influx into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, almost all migrants have returned to Morocco. According to El País, the political situation is now escalating: several EU governments accuse Spain of creating incentives for irregular migration.
Ukraine war: Trump hesitates on Patriot license for Ukraine
US Donald Trump is reportedly unsure whether he will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense missiles, telling the Financial Times: "We're looking at it."
Spain slams ‘selfish’ EU response to migrants in Ceuta
Spain has condemned the reaction of some EU countries to the arrival of around 60,000 migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as 'selfish, polarizing and unlawful'. Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain.
Ceuta: 22 EU leaders sign open letter
Twenty-two EU heads of state and government have signed an open letter criticizing Spain over the migration crisis in Ceuta. German Friedrich Merz is among the signatories.
Russian Rassvet Satellites: Two Daily Communication Windows Ukraine
The first 16 Russian Rassvet satellites, launched by Bureau 1440 in March 2026, have reached their operational orbit and now provide at least two daily communication windows over Ukraine, each lasting over an hour.
Gironde megafire contained, wildfires rage in Greece and Spain
France has reported success in containing the massive blaze in the Gironde, but Greece and Spain are still battling flames.
Iran warns neighbors against serving as US shield
Iran has warned regional states against acting as a shield for the United States in a potential conflict. Tehran threatens new attacks while Washington weighs possible 'very hard' strikes, according to Deutsche Welle.
Column ‘Lost and Found’: How We Resist the Gloom of the World
In her column 'Lost and Found', Katja Petrowskaja writes about the search for community in times of war and crisis. The occasion is the Salzburg Festival, which this year was opened by Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kalesnikawa.
Ukraine strikes Crimean bridges and drone depots
Ukraine's General Staff confirmed attacks on Russian military targets in Crimea and the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions on August 1, according to Kyiv Post.
Trump: US can take what they want in Ukraine
US Donald Trump said in an interview with Real America's Voice that the US could access Ukraine's rare earth resources at any time and take "pretty much whatever we want." He valued the deal at over $300 billion.