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Defense news — August 17, 2026

Publications tagged with Defense published on August 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsMiddle EastDefenseNuclear

    Russia Tests New Nuclear Submarine 'Khabarovsk' for Poseidon Deployment

    Russia has conducted the first sea trials of its new nuclear-powered submarine, the 'Khabarovsk', designed to carry strategic unmanned underwater vehicles with nuclear propulsion, known as 'Poseidon'. The 'Khabarovsk' is the second submarine of its class and the first specialized carrier for the 'Poseidon' system. It is expected to join the Pacific Fleet after completion of trials.
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  2. SocietyDefenseOrganized CrimeFraud

    Criminal Case Opened Against Journalist Ksenia Larina for Calling for Terrorism

    A criminal case has been opened against journalist Ksenia Larina (Oksana Barsheva, recognized as a foreign agent) for public calls to carry out terrorist acts in Moscow. The Moscow prosecutor's office reported that Larina made a statement containing calls for terrorist acts in an interview. She is currently wanted and faces charges under Part 2 of Article 205.2 of the Criminal Code.
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  3. WorldWeatherClimateDefense

    COP17 Begins in Mongolia to Combat Land Degradation and Desertification

    The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has started in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The conference, which runs until August 28, focuses on land degradation, desertification, drought, water and food security. Key topics include pastoralism, drought resilience, and sustainable land management. The event is attended by representatives from 197 countries, international organizations, and the private sector. Mongolia, as the new chair, succeeds Saudi Arabia, which handed over the presidency during the event.
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