NEWS OF THE DAY:

OIL SUPPLY TO MOSCOW DISRUPTED: #Ukrainian drones attacked the pipeline that sends petroleum to #Moscow, causing a fire on the oil pipeline located 200km from Moscow. The delivery of petroleum to the #Russian capital has been suspended indefinitely.

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russian-oil-refineries-terminals-burn-ukraine-hits-putins-war-economy-2025-08-25/

#KREMLIN IS PUTTING PRESSURE ON BUSINESSES TO REPLENISH BUDGET:
The Kremlin is increasing inspections on small and medium-sized businesses to replenish its budget. Initially, inspections were used to protect the consumer. Yet, #Russian authorities tighten controls on companies.

https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-world/4029767-kreml-vikoristovue-perevirki-biznesu-dla-popovnenna-budzetu-na-vijnu-rozvidka.html

#CHINA PRESENTS WEAPONS CAPABLE OF REACHING THE TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES: Military analysts have identified new models of hypersonic systems that could surpass the #US Navy in the western Pacific and reach U.S. territory.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-26/satellite-images-show-latest-chinese-weapons-ahead-of-military-parade