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Russia continues to inflate payments to volunteers who are ready to go to fight in Ukraine. This gave rise to a new wave of conversations on social networks about the prospects for mobilization in Russia and the failure of the Russian authorities in trying to conscript a sufficient number of people into the army, motivating them only with money. After Putin’s Decree, from August 1, all payments will be 205 thousand more.

Gaza Strip The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the death of the leader of the militant wing of Hamas (recognized as terrorist in the US and EU) Mohammed Deif. The official IDF social media accounts made the confirmation by publishing a video of the Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip on July 13, which allegedly killed Deif. Earlier, Israel confirmed the death of Deif's assistant Rafe Salameh, who was also killed on July 13.

The defeat of the Wagnerian detachment in Mali. New restrictions for popular bloggers.

I hate war, like any violence. But there is a nuance. When Putin openly attacked Ukraine, pulling back the shameful curtain on the vile hybrid war that he himself launched ten years ago by seizing Crimea and inciting conflict in the Ukrainian South, many Russians reacted on social networks with avatars: “No to war!” The bravest ones came out with this slogan on posters, clothes, backpacks, painted it on the walls of houses and even on price tags in stores.

Olga Romanova The Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia recognized four NGOs from Germany and the Czech Republic so -called undesirable organizations. The report of the department says that they distributed materials discrediting the Russian authorities and the army, demonized the image of Russia, and assisted the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Packing from dry soldering "Voentorg", illustrative photo The head of the Russian company Voentorg was detained in the case of embezzlement on an especially large scale in the execution of contracts for the needs of the Ministry of Defense. This was reported on August 1 to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, accompanying the press release by a video of investigative actions.

The most interesting of our common past. Incomplete story. Unjust wounds. Still live hopes. Could Russia go the other way? Radio Liberty this week 20 years ago. Archive project. Ivan Tolstoy chooses from our ether still relevant and turned out to be eternal.

In Moscow, a resident of Kizilyurt Aishat Magomedova, a resident of the city of Kizilyurt, was stolen by her relatives. Earlier, the girl complained that relatives beat her and limit her freedom. The location of the stolen currently is unknown. According to Sota, Magomedova came to Moscow to study. Then she wrote to relatives that she decided to leave the house, emphasizing that everything was fine with her, her "no one abducted", and promising to get in touch.

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet Radio Liberty journalist Alsa Kurmasheva The released political prisoners from Russia who arrived in Germany were taken from Cologne/Bonn airport to a medical center for examination. A source involved in organizing the meeting told an RS correspondent about this. Sources from the Dozhd TV channel and the Meduza publication reported that the arrivals will likely be left in quarantine for several days.

Exchange of prisoners *** The mortgage market after increasing the Central Bank rate *** The State Duma does not give delay to large fathers *** Kadyrov promises to kill opponents of the hijabs *** The slowdown of YouTube in Russia *** Matvienko is also unhappy with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

The first batch of F-16 fighters that Ukraine received from Western countries included six aircraft, they were transferred by the Netherlands. The Times reports this. According to the publication's source, in the near future the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive a batch of F-16 fighters from Denmark. Exact delivery dates are not provided.

USSR, May 1991 Today they are trying to “erase” the era of perestroika from history. It contrasts too much with the established regime of “traditional values”, “spiritual bonds” and the already official fight against “Western Satanism” established in “reborn Russia”. And probably only people who have been involved in journalism since the perestroika years will remember this significant date - August 1.

Top Iranian officials will meet with representatives of Iranian-backed armed groups in Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen on Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory measures against Israel following the killing of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This was reported by Reuters, citing five sources. Earlier, The New York Times, citing three Iranian officials, reported that Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave the order to prepare a direct strike on Israel.

Teenagers raped the pupils of the special schools in which they studied. Courts after protests in Bashkortostan. The detainee died in the police department in Makhachkala.