The Russian Red Cross distributes mugs and T-shirts with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the letter Z to refugees from Ukraine who ended up in Russia. In addition, the regional branches of the organization collect aid for military personnel, writes Nestka . “Once, other volunteers and I helped Ukrainians sort out the humanitarian aid they received from the Red Cross,” Valentina, a volunteer from Tver, told the publication.

At a quadripartite meeting in Turkey, an agreement was reached on the establishment in Istanbul of a coordinating center for the export of Ukrainian grain. This was stated in the Ministry of Defense of Turkey. In addition, the parties agreed to ensure joint control in the port, as well as security on the routes of merchant ships. “We see that the parties are ready to solve this problem,” Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said.

The consumer price index (CPI) in the US rose 9.1% year-over-year, the biggest increase since 1981. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing data from the US Department of Labor. Compared to last month, inflation increased by 1.3%, which was the highest since 2005. At the same time, experts polled by Bloomberg predicted growth of 1.1% compared to last month and 8.8% compared to last year. This is the fourth month in a row that the annual inflation rate has exceeded economists' forecasts.

Lithuania supported the explanations of the European Commission on the transit of goods subject to sanctions through the EU to the Kaliningrad region. This is stated in the statement of the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry. They said they continue to advocate "the strictest and broadest forms of application of EU sanctions." The Lithuanian side considered the most acceptable restrictions introduced in April this year, which provided for a complete ban on land transportation of sanctioned goods.

The Vyborg District Court of St. Petersburg arrested the documentary and activist Vsevolod Korolev, accused of distributing "fakes" about the Russian army (paragraph 2 of Article 207.3 of the Criminal Code). This was reported by the United press service of the courts.

The Basmanny District Court of Moscow arrested Andrei Gurovich, the former deputy head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, until September 11. He is accused of exceeding official powers (paragraph “c” of part 3 of article 286 of the Criminal Code). The press service of the court reported that the defense's petitions for a measure of restraint in the form of house arrest or other measure not related to detention were denied.

Ilya Yashin, a Moscow politician and Alexey Navalny’s ally, has been taken into custody over a new criminal procedure for “spreading fake news about the Russian army,” a newsperson for Novaya Gazeta. Europe reports from the courtroom. Natalia Dudar, the judge, ruled to take Yashin into custody until 12 September. The motion of Yashin’s defence to opt for a different pre-trial procedure was dismissed. Yashin was detained for 15 days on 28 June.

During negotiations on the export of Ukrainian grain in Istanbul, Russia agreed to a truce for the duration of the transportation of goods, Reuters writes , citing diplomats. According to the agency, Turkey, with the support of the UN, will inspect the ships in order to exclude weapons smuggling.

The Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow sent a Russian under arrest in a case of treason (Article 275 of the Criminal Code). to the information drew attention Interfax and RIA Novosti in the court file . The file of the court indicated that the court chose the arrest for Timofeeva The.The. Whether he has been charged is not specified. Other details of the case are also unknown. A week ago, the State Duma adopted a law according to which the article on treason is being expanded.

Belarusian journalist Katerina Andreeva, serving the term “for riots”, was sentenced to 8 years in prison for treason to the state Katerina Andreeva. Photo: EPA-EFE “I seemed to unlock the last level in a difficult game. Only this is not a game. And we do not have the right to all sorts of “no strength”, “I can no longer”, etc.

In the UK, six candidates made it to the second round of the country's premier election, reports The Independent. In the first round, British Treasury Secretary Rishi Sunak scored the most votes (88). In second place is Britain's junior trade policy secretary and former Defense Secretary Penny Mordaunt (67 votes).

Ilya Yashin was arrested closed on charges of spreading "fakes" about the Russian army Ilya Yashin in court. Photo: Andrey Karev The politician and municipal deputy Ilya Yashin did not have time to get out of the special receiver after 15 days of administrative arrest. He was immediately detained and taken to search in a criminal case. The opposition is charged with an article for the distribution of "fakes" about the Russian army.

WHO called on all countries of the world to return to restrictive measures amid the active spread of coronavirus. About this, according to Sky News, said the head of the organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Omicron subtypes continue to cause new waves of infections, hospitalizations and deaths around the world, he said. The head of WHO called for the re-introduction of the mask regime, improve ventilation, conduct tests and provide medical care.

The European Commission explained that the ban on the transport of sanctioned products applies only to road transport. The corresponding statement was published on the commission's website. According to the rules, the ban does not apply to transit by rail "subject to the exercise of the necessary controls." At the same time, the transportation of sanctioned goods, military and dual-use technologies is completely prohibited, regardless of the method of transportation.

How pictures of the James Webb telescope will help science. Astrophysicist answers The first pictures of the far cosmos received by the James Webb space telescope were recently published. Nadezhda Zakamskaya, American-Russian astronomer, graduate of MIPT (diploma with honors), Ph.D. Princeton University, professor of astrophysics at the University of Jones Hopkins (USA), answered questions from Novaya Gazeta. Europe". The 3D model of the space telescope James Webb with fully deployed components.