- Russian forces continue to strike Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, as part of the ongoing military operations.
- Attacks targeted facilities in Kyiv and Elektrostal on August 1, 2026, with the Kremlin spokesman commenting on the strikes.
Amid heightened tensions, the Kremlin is reportedly planning false flag strikes on the Baltics, while Peskov rebuts these claims as scare stories.
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What happened
Amid heightened tensions, the Kremlin is reportedly planning false flag strikes on the Baltics, while Peskov rebuts these claims as scare stories.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Bashkortostan
federal subject of Russia
Nothing else this week.
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Baltics
geographical and historical region in north-eastern Europe
- Amid heightened tensions, officials like Kristen Michal and Kyrylo Budanov are linking recent arson attacks and destabilization attempts to Russia, highlighting the hybrid warfare threat facing Europe and the Baltics.
- Trump's return spurred European defense spending, with Italy and Baltics showing boosts.
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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Dmitry Peskov
Russian politician and diplomat (born 1967)
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- Russia targeted Kyiv while Kyiv struck the Belgorod region in retaliation for government actions.
- Russia directs strikes on Kyiv and warns about retaliation against NATO allies.