
2025-08-31 20:08:14
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv; Russia says war to continue: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/ukraine-war-latest-ukraines-exparliament.html
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine's ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv; Russia says war to continue: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/ukraine-war-latest-ukraines-exparliament.html
The US-China trade war has spurred demand for Vietnamese companies that produce chip components like wafers, as Vietnam scales up its semiconductor ambitions (Lam Le/Rest of World)
https://restofworld.org/2025/vietnam-chip-industry-us-china-trade-war/
Dallas Cowboys kick off Heroes Appreciation Day with World War 2 aircraft flyover https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-kick-off-heroes-appreciation-day-world-war-2-aircraft-flyover
Der #Brandanschlag im Maharaja #Restaurant #Aachen: Vor ein paar Tagen wurde das Restaurant Ziel eines Anschlages, bei dem viele Menschen hätten zu Schaden kommen können. Ich war eben da um bei …
Trump's war on Big Law leads firms to retreat from 'pro bono' work for underdogs (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/trumps-war-big-law-leads-firms-retreat-pro-bono-work-underdogs-2025-07-31/
http://www.memeorandum.com/250731/p21#a250731p21
US didn't do enough to stop war in 2014, says former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-didnt-enough-stop-war-153125731.html
Als ich ein Kind war, war es etwas besonderes wenn wir über 30 ° hatten. Wenn man sich die "heißen Tagen" ansieht, dann sieht man ganz klar, dass dies nicht nur gefühlt so war. Alleine in der kommenden Woche sind 5 vorhergesagt :(
Mich nervt diese Hitze gewaltig und dass viele nichts dagegen unternehmen wollen.
Quelle:
Russia says the quiet part out loud — war in Ukraine to continue, more mass bombings of cities: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/russia-says-the-quiet-part.html
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #SonicReducer
Fear:
🎵 Let’s Have a War
#Fear
https://ground-zero.bandcamp.com/track/lets-have-a-war-fear-cover
https://open.spotify.com/track/3FXDVUALipaatG5LIRiPcm
Jeden Tag eine neue 💩 in dieser #Kackstadt! 🤬
Heute war plötzlich die PBL auf der Köpckestraße in Richtung Neustädter Markt abgesperrt und der Gehweg mit Zeichen 241 nutzungspflichtig ausgewiesen. Ein Grund war nicht erkennbar und am Grachtbrunnen wurde man dann auch schon wieder auf die PBL geleitet
PBL = Protected BikeLane
So schön, schön war die Zeit
So schön, schön war die Zeit
Brennend heißer Straßenasphalt,
Fern, so fern von Heimatwald.
It is hard to imagine that the ultra right white supremacists aren't already happier than clams with the maga-klan. But I guess not....
"Alarm as US far-right extremists eye drones for use in domestic attacks"
"Experts say extremists openly talking of how home-built drones will be critical tool in so-called second civil war"
„Die eigentliche Tatmotivation war eine Um- und Rückverteilung zwischen Drogenhändler und oft hilfsbedürftigen Konsumenten“
Plottwist: der hilfsbedürfte Konsument war dann vermutlich er selbst 🐽
https://www.mopo.de/hamburg/polizei-nl/die
US officials accuse Europe of prolonging Russia's war in Ukraine, Axios reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/us-officials-accuse-europe-of.html
Russia pays young Ukrainians to be unwitting suicide bombers in shadow war | Ukraine | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/30/russia-pays-ukrainians-suicide-bombers-shadow-war-you-now
Warren Buffet, sums up what tariffs do…
A tariff, Buffett explains in an CBS interview, is “an act of war to some degree.”
“It may not draw blood immediately but make no mistake—it's an act of aggression that invites retaliation."
"The irony," Buffett notes, "is that protectionism often harms precisely what it claims to protect.
American consumers pay higher prices.
American manufacturers face higher input costs.
American farmers los…
China’s president, Xi Jinping, has reportedly told his generals to be ready by 2027 to conquer the self-governing island of Taiwan,
which he regards as stolen sovereign territory.
US officials warned last week that China already has sufficient capability to invade now,
with amphibious landing craft,
D-day-style floating docks, paratroopers and expanded air combat and missile forces in a constant state of readiness.
Recent intimidating offshore military exercises…
Zelenskyy: Russia is INVESTING in further war – PUTIN will again be TWISTING #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/zelenskyy-russia-is-investing-in.html
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: The war in Ukraine will last a long time: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-the.html
Putin meets Modi, Xi at China's SCO summit, again blames 'NATO expansion' for Russia-Ukraine war: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/01/putin-meets-modi-xi-at.html
In June 2025, the Trump administration pressured University of Virginia (UVA) president James Ryan to resign,
threatening to withdraw federal funding due to an alleged lack of compliance with civil rights law.
Like other elite higher education institutions such as Harvard,Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania, and many others targeted by the Trump administration,
UVA capitulated to the coercive authority and dictatorial weaponization of civil rights law.
UVA buckled …
Trump endorsed Chinese peacekeepers in post-war Ukraine, FT reports; White House denies: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/trump-endorsed-chinese-peacekeepers-in.html
“When you have an extended period of prosperity with no existential war, there’s no cleansing function..."
Elon Musk Keeps Suggesting War Is a Good Thing for Society
https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-keeps-suggesting-war-is-a-good-thing-for-society-2000635780
China’s ‘neutrality’: Media reveal what Beijing is supplying to Putin for the war against Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/chinas-neutrality-media-reveal-what.html
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine calls emergency UN Security Council meeting over Russian strike on Kyiv: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/29/ukraine-war-latest-ukraine-calls.html
580 million dollars for the war – Moscow's expenses are steadily increasing: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/29/million-dollars-for-the-war.html
West not ready for modern war, Ukrainian drone commander says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/30/west-not-ready-for-modern.html
IMF slashes Russia's growth forecast, says war-driven economy to 'slow down': https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/30/imf-slashes-russias-growth-forecast.html
Kremlin: Putin is open to meeting Zelensky, but no serious preparations are underway: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/kremlin-putin-is-open-to.html
'We are already in conflict with Russia' — Merz says Putin destabilizing Germany: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/we-are-already-in-conflict.html
The EU rules out returning Russia’s frozen assets until reparations are paid to Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/the-eu-rules-out-returning.html
Putin arrives in China for regional security summit hosted by Xi Jinping: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/putin-arrives-in-china-for.html
U.S. approves $8.5 billion sale of Patriot systems to Denmark for Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/us-approves-billion-sale-of.html
75% of Ukrainians are ready for a ceasefire only if security guarantees are provided: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/of-ukrainians-are-ready-for.html
Drone debris sparks fire at Russian power substation in Krasnodar Krai, officials say: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/01/drone-debris-sparks-fire-at.html
3,350 ERAM missiles are heading to Ukraine — here's how they can be used against Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/eram-missiles-are-heading-to.html
Amid Trump's pressure, India to host Putin in December: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/amid-trumps-pressure-india-to.html
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,082,140 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html
Ukraine's intel chief warns of Russian disinformation wave ahead of Zapad-2025 military drills: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/ukraines-intel-chief-warns-of.html
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,082,990 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/01/general-staff-russia-has-lost.html
Russian attacks kill 5, injure 61 in Ukraine over past day: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/russian-attacks-kill-injure-in.html
Merz and Macron PRESSURE Putin: partners are on UKRAINE's side! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/merz-and-macron-pressure-putin.html
💥 Zelenskyy: Arms deal with Trump will change the course of the war!: https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/30/zelenskyy-arms-deal-with-trump.html
EU weighs frozen Russian assets for Ukraine but rules out confiscation for now: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/eu-weighs-frozen-russian-assets.html
Unbroken: Meetings in the circle of Promote Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/unbroken-meetings-in-the-circle.html
Trump signals Ukrainians who fled invasion may stay in US until war ends: https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/30/trump-signals-ukrainians-who-fled.html
Ukraine destroys Russian S-300 radar in occupied Crimea, military says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/01/ukraine-destroys-russian-s-radar.html
Russian-led CSTO starts drills in Belarus with nuclear planning practice: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/01/russianled-csto-starts-drills-in.html
Ukraine says Myrove and Sobolivka remain under Kyiv’s control, rejects Russian claims of advances: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/ukraine-says-myrove-and-sobolivka.html
Trump administration to fire most of Voice of America's staff: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/trump-administration-to-fire-most.html
Russia’s Rosneft profit plunges 68% in first half of 2025 amid sanctions, high rates and tariff pressures: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/russias-rosneft-profit-plunges-in.html
Zelensky: Ukraine is preparing new deep strikes inside Russia: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/zelensky-ukraine-is-preparing-new.html
Russia launches 142 drones at Ukraine, strikes cut power to 29,000 in Odesa region: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/russia-launches-drones-at-ukraine.html
Poland backs tougher EU sanctions on Russia as bloc readies 19th package: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/poland-backs-tougher-eu-sanctions.html
Europe drafting 'precise plans' for troop deployments to Ukraine with US backing, FT reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/01/europe-drafting-precise-plans-for.html
Trump considers sending US private military companies to secure Ukraine peace deal, Telegraph reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/trump-considers-sending-us-private.html
Russia attacks Ukrainian cities – EU prepares tough sanctions: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/russia-attacks-ukrainian-cities-eu.html
Ukrainian drones hit Krasnodar and Syzran refineries in overnight strikes: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/ukrainian-drones-hit-krasnodar-and.html
Wagner’s failures in Mali undermine Kremlin’s Africa strategy, Ukrainian intelligence says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/wagners-failures-in-mali-undermine.html
Russia's Rosneft net income plummets 68%, Reuters reports: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/russias-rosneft-net-income-plummets.html
Civilian ship damaged after hitting unidentified explosive device in Black Sea near Odesa: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/civilian-ship-damaged-after-hitting.html
Attacks on civilians – Brutal attacks by the Russia against Ukrainian cities: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/attacks-on-civilians-brutal-attacks.html
Ukraine strikes occupied Crimea with drones and Neptune missiles, destroying Mi-8 helicopter and damaging boats: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/ukraine-strikes-occupied-crimea-with.html
Russia’s oil infrastructure under fire | Ukraine This Week: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/russias-oil-infrastructure-under-fire.html
Ukrainian forces mopping up remaining Russian infantry groups near Dobropillya, military official says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/ukrainian-forces-mopping-up-remaining.html
'Wishful thinking, outright lies' — Ukraine dismisses Russia's claims of battlefield success: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/wishful-thinking-outright-lies-ukraine.html
Prospects for a Ukrainian breakthrough: strategy, weapons and actions of allies | Wrap-Up Analytics: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/prospects-for-a-ukrainian-breakthrough.html
BREAKING: Ex-parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/breaking-exparliament-speaker-shot-dead.html
Poland deports 15 Ukrainian nationals amid heightened tensions: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/poland-deports-ukrainian-nationals-amid.html
Insidious ARTILLERY strike: Russian army ATTACKS central district of KHERSON #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/insidious-artillery-strike-russian-army.html…
Ukraine’s General Staff: Gerasimov trying to hide Russian military failures: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/ukraines-general-staff-gerasimov-trying.html
Ukrainian authorities arrest suspect in shooting of politician Andrii Parubii: https://benborges.xyz/2025/09/01/ukrainian-authorities-arrest-suspect-in.html
Ukrainian drone attack paralyzes Russia’s Sochi airport, stranding thousands and delaying over 50 flights: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/ukrainian-drone-attack-paralyzes-russias.html
German security services launch campaign to warn about Russian recruitment of 'disposable agents': https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/german-security-services-launch-campaign.html
Russian units surrounded near Dobropillia, Ukraine's military says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/russian-units-surrounded-near-dobropillia.html
Ukraine's military denies mass re-deployment of soldiers from air defense to infantry: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/ukraines-military-denies-mass-redeployment.html
Former Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/former-ukrainian-parliament-speaker-andriy.html
Russian soldier allegedly executes unarmed civilian in Donetsk Oblast, footage shows: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/russian-soldier-allegedly-executes-unarmed.html
Ukraine destroys underground explosives depot in western Russia, intelligence source claims: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/30/ukraine-destroys-underground-explosives-depot.html
International FAILURE! Russia LOSES sovereignty to China! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/31/international-failure-russia-loses-sovereignty.html
Russian propaganda attacks the West: Hitler, NATO, and the Threat of World War III | Hate Speech: https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/30/russian-propaganda-attacks-the-west.html
Over 10,000 Russian chemical attacks documented since start of full-scale war, Ukraine's SBU says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/30/over-russian-chemical-attacks-documented.html
Ukraine war latest: Russian mass attack on Kyiv kills at least 21, including 4 children: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/28/ukraine-war-latest-russian-mass.html
Russian economy on the brink of collapse due to war #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/29/russian-economy-on-the-brink.html
Zelenskyy: Russia has no desire to end the war! #shorts: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/29/zelenskyy-russia-has-no-desire.html
U.S. begins deporting Russians who fled war and Putin’s rule: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/29/us-begins-deporting-russians-who.html
Crisis Response Networks: Wartime Civic Engagement in Ukraine’s Local Governments: https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/01/crisis-response-networks-wartime-civic.html
UN analysis finds Russia responsible for 2022 Olenivka prison explosion killing Ukrainian POWs, ombudsman says: https://benborges.xyz/2025/07/01/un-analysis-finds-russia-responsible.html
Why Russia's war won't end yet: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/27/why-russias-war-wont-end.html
War of words – Russian propaganda threatens to “redraw the map” | Hate Speech: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/27/war-of-words-russian-propaganda.html
LISTEN: The sounds of war we hear at night: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/27/listen-the-sounds-of-war.html
ERAM for Ukraine, S-400 Hit, Dictators’ Axis — What Changes the Game? | Weekly Wrap-Up: https://benborges.xyz/2025/08/29/eram-for-ukraine-s-hit.html