Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia’s state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that countries bordering Russia could play the leading role in establishing dialogue between Moscow and Europe:
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🇺🇸 The US has decided to significantly increase the production of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, – Reuters
US Navy has signed a 7-year contract with Raytheon for $22.9 billion. Production of Tomahawk missiles is planned to be increased from current 60 to more than 1,000 units per year.
— @Maks_NAFO_FELLA Aug 18, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says a solid alliance with the United States strengthens foundation of national security.
Moscow’s embassy in London said Britain would pay a “higher price” should it continue to support Kyiv in its armed struggle against Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
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telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2…— @Telegraph Aug 18, 2026
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Trump ballroom official held quiet Kremlin talks ft.trib.al/bHbUKuP
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Jared Kushner admits Iran peace deal talks are in dire straits and warns Trump will have to be ‘very patient’ trib.al/qDfP6st
— @DailyMail Aug 18, 2026
⚡️Fire reported near Moscow as Ukraine launches dozens of drones towards Russian capital.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that at least 63 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Moscow Oblast during the attack.
— @KyivIndependent Aug 18, 2026