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- Russia's leadership has advised people to have sex during work breaks to boost the nation's dwindling birth rate amid ongoing population decline exacerbated by the Ukraine war.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly advised Russians to have sex at work, during their lunch and coffee breaks, in an effort to combat the country's declining birth rate.
- The country's population has also taken a dip due to the ongoing war with Ukraine, which has led to an exodus of over a million, mostly young, Russians.
- Russian Health Minister Dr Yevgeny Shestopalov emphasised that work should not be an obstacle to procreation, urging Russians to take advantage of lunch and coffee breaks for family expansion.
- The Kremlin has suggested several other measures to boost Russia's declining birth rate, including free fertility screenings and financial incentives for young mothers. 

 Source: [India Today](https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/russian-sex-at-work-vladimir-putin-moscow-birth-rate-decline-kremlin-ukraine-war-2600847-2024-09-16)

Putin Urges Russians to Have Sex During Work Breaks to Boost Population

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- Russia denied a report that Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region derailed indirect talks on halting strikes on energy targets.
- The Washington Post reported that delegations from Ukraine and Russia were set to negotiate a ceasefire in Qatar.
- Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated there were no such talks with Kyiv.
- Ukraine's government did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment on the matter.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilian infrastructure, while denying such actions. 

 Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-denies-media-report-about-indirect-talks-with-ukraine-2024-08-18/)

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- Russia unleashed one of the largest nationwide aerial attacks of the war on Ukraine
- 15 of Ukraine's 24 oblasts targeted, including Kiev, with drones, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons
- Three civilian deaths reported, significant damage to energy sector across the country
- Ukraine's PM calls for long-range weapons to counter Russian missile launch sites
- Zelensky urges Western allies to bolster air defenses, essentially asking NATO to join the conflict 

 Source: [ZeroHedge](https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-unleashes-one-largest-nationwide-aerial-attacks-war)

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- Russia, banned from the Summer Olympics, is retaliating with disinformation campaigns, cyber threats, and its own 'fake Games'.
- The Brics Games, Russia's alternative, saw limited participation and interest, highlighting the country's isolation.
- Moscow's disinformation campaign targets the Paris Games, with warnings of potential cyber attacks and espionage activities.
- Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag face strict regulations, with many showing support for the Ukraine war.
- Despite official indifference, the Olympics remain significant to Russians, evidenced by past popularity of neutral-status broadcasts. 

 Source: FT

Russia's Response to Olympic Isolation: Disinformation, Cyber Threats, and 'Fake Games'

If this happens & escalates then it is certainly a WWIII, stock market will crash by 3-5K points on day1 or 2, more layoffs, there will be chaos everywhere. 

This will be full fledged war between two countries, backed by two different axis. Please pray it doesn’t happen at all.

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- Russian trolls are increasing their activity on social media, targeting influential accounts like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. 
- These efforts are part of a broader campaign to meddle in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, using low-quality, high-volume spam tactics. 
- A network of fake personas on X, run by Russian intelligence, aims to weaken international support for Ukraine and spread divisive content. 
- U.S. authorities have identified nearly 1,000 X accounts tied to a Russian bot farm, which have been removed by the platform. 
- Despite these efforts, the fake accounts have struggled to gain significant visibility or engagement from their high-profile targets. 

 Source: [WSJ](https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/russian-trolls-x-twitter-1e993a31?st=ssor94ii0geabh9)

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- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to initiate talks with Ukraine, suggesting China, India, and Brazil as mediators.
- A preliminary agreement from early war negotiations in Istanbul could serve as the basis for talks, according to Putin.
- PM Modi's recent visits to Russia and Ukraine focused on peace, economic cooperation, and defense.
- Putin emphasized Russia's pivot towards the East, citing significant agreements at the Eastern Economic Forum.
- He criticized the West's actions and highlighted Russia's use of national currencies in BRICS settlements. 

 Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china-india-brazil-could-mediate-russia-ukraine-talks-russias-putin-says-2024-09-05/)

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