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Portuguese prosecutors have launched an inquiry into the death of Ukrainian activist Pavlo Sadokha, found dead in the Algarve while on a work trip.

Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of gas masks to Russian families, lifting a ban in place since 1992 amidst rising tensions with NATO and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson this spring was reportedly funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, raising security concerns among experts.

The French government has aligned with Slovakia to advocate for the delisting of Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, intensifying tensions among member states. Usmanov, under sanctions since 2022, is seen as closely linked to the Kremlin, prompting concerns over motivations behind the push for his removal.

A man from Yaroslavl has received a 14-year prison sentence for high treason after photographing graves of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine and sharing the images with Ukrainian intelligence.

Analysts report that Russian commanders are misleading President Putin regarding military progress in Ukraine, affecting his approach to ceasefire negotiations.

Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers, and printed materials from Russia and Belarus, citing concerns over disinformation and war propaganda. This prohibition seeks to safeguard Latvia’s security interests and reduce ties with nations involved in aggression against Ukraine, effective from 1 September.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the war with Russia is likely to continue into winter, following talks in Kyiv with US peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Zelenskyy expressed hope for collaboration with American and European partners amidst ongoing discussions with various national security advisors.

Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis Budrys has warned that EU deterrence measures against Russia have failed, as exemplified by a recent drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport linked to Russian sabotage. He called for enhanced EU security capabilities and stricter visa restrictions for Russian nationals.

Vladimir Putin confirmed that British military facilities in Ukraine are legitimate targets, while implying uncertainty about potential attacks on UK drone sites.