In a striking discussion, experts in a Russian TV studio deliberated over the potential abandonment of border regions by Russia, highlighting the possibility of a sustained Ukrainian military presence.

Russian propaganda appears to be gradually preparing the public for potential territorial losses. This notion is being openly discussed by various speakers on Russian television. The topic prominently featured in the program "Mesto Vstrechi" (the Meeting Place) hosted by Andrey Norkin.

During …

Recent social media posts from residents of various Russian regions, particularly Murmansk and Kaliningrad, indicate that conscripts from local military units are being deployed to the Kursk region. Often, these stories are recounted by the sons or husbands who are serving mandatory military service. For example, the decision to send conscript soldiers to Kursk appears to be planned by the 80th Motorized Rifle Division, stationed in Murmansk.

According to a statement from the relatives of the …

Advisor to the Head of the President's Office, Mykhailo Podolyak, stressed the critical importance of continuing to target Russia’s strategic aviation, as it reduces the number of attacks on Ukraine.

Ukrainian defenders continue to carry out strikes on Russian military targets, including airfields. This significantly lowers the enemy's combat capabilities, with sanctions playing a crucial role in this regard. Podolyak provided these details during a broadcast on "Channel 24" where he the …

During a breakthrough in the Kursk region, Ukraine captured three categories of Russian military personnel. The largest group includes conscripts, whose mass return could pose a risk for the Kremlin. Another issue involves "Kadyrovets" (Kadyrov fighters), previously exchanged at high rates but now more problematic, said Former Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) officer and military expert Ivan Stupak shared on Kyiv 24 TV broadcast.

Stupak outlined three categories of Russian personnel captured …

A powerful explosion reverberated through the occupied city of Berdyansk in the Zaporizhzhia region early on August 15, reportedly targeting the so-called "deputy mayor," Pavel Ishchuk. According to Victoria Halytsina, the head of Berdyansk's Military Civil Administration, Ishchuk was critically injured in the blast.

Residents in Berdyansk's central area awoke to the loud explosion shortly after 5 a.m. Russian security forces quickly cordoned off the site of the incident.

Initial reports …

Following the Ukrainian military's breakthrough into Russia's Kursk region, the "Freedom of Russia Legion" fighting on the side of Ukraine has called on Russian soldiers to surrender and join the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

In the post on their Telegram channel the fighters of the Legion said that Russian officers, while "sitting comfortably in the rear," strongly urge Russian soldiers not to surrender but to "blow themselves up with their own grenades."

"But Russian soldiers are ignoring these …

Ukraine is not interested in occupying Russian territories, but in the event of potential negotiations with Russia, Kyiv will need to bring Moscow to the table on its own terms, said Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the Office of the President.

Podolyak emphasized that Ukraine does not plan to beg for agreements. Instead, he pointed to tested and effective means of coercion, specifically economic, diplomatic, and military measures.

"We need to inflict significant tactical defeats on …

The operation by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region has led to reduced activity of Russian troops on one front, said Vitaliy Bitsak, head of communications for the 77th separate airmobile brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces on Kyiv24 TV.

He confirmed that Russian military activity has diminished in the Kupyansk direction.

"Assault actions are not as aggressive. Typically, small groups attempt to gather in plantings, dugouts, and trenches before initiating a foot advance. Often …