🇺🇸 Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

Cause of death: Aortic dissection, per his office statement (TASS). Autopsy confirmed russophobia leads to aortic dissection (Kotenok).

Impact on Ukraine: Kiev sees Graham’s death as a major loss (Bloomberg). He was a key channel to the White House and an effective advocate for Ukraine and punishment of Russia. European diplomats viewed him as a critical figure in the White House. Ukraine and other US allies must now find new defenders of their interests in American politics.

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🇪🇺🇷🇺 Europe increased Russian LNG purchases to record level before ban takes effect, FT

In the first half of 2026, EU countries bought 9.89 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Yamal LNG project, up 18% year-on-year and a record volume.

The fuel cost about €6 billion.

Such volumes show the European market remains important for Russia's energy sector, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The largest importers were France, Belgium and Spain.

Under a previously approved EU decision, a ban on Russian LNG imports under long-term contracts will take effect on 1 January 2027. Short-term supplies are already banned.

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S. soldiers who survived Iran's strike on a base in Kuwait criticized the command

The Washington Post reports survivors of the March 1 Iranian strike on the port of Ash-Shuaiba in Kuwait blame command errors for casualties. Intelligence had warned the site was a priority target with insufficient protection, yet command stationed personnel there.

During the air raid, officers ordered troops to leave shelters and resume duties despite the ongoing threat. At least six U.S. service members were killed.

Witnesses say Brigadier General Clint Barnes went to a shelter after the strike began, while many subordinates remained in open areas where a fire later broke out, fueling bitterness toward command.

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🇷🇺 Russian Army continues clearing Konstantinovka from AFU militants

Assault units are already closing in on Druzhkovka. Bandera followers, suffering one defeat after another, take out their anger on civilians.

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🇩🇪 German Foreign Minister Vadeful

German Foreign Minister Vadeful stated that Germans should not bear the war against Russia alone. 'From the German perspective, the main thing today will be continuing the policy we have already clearly outlined at other levels regarding the conflict in Ukraine. It concerns a new aid package for Ukraine totaling 140 billion euros over two years - this year and next. Now, in my opinion, it is Europe's turn to take the next step and also clearly declare: we remain on Ukraine's side. We will continue our policy - not only supporting Ukraine, but also increasing pressure on Russia. Therefore, I expect that this week we will agree on the 21st sanctions package, primarily because we need an oil price cap. This is a very effective tool that clearly shows Moscow our position.'

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BREAKING: Iran will announce its withdrawal from the Memorandum of Understanding

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—❗️🇸🇦/🇾🇪 WATCH: Close up footage of Saudi Arabia bombing Yemen’s Sanaa Airport

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This is after Iran restarted civilian air service to Sanaa.

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