Russia/Ukraine War
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West seeks to create flashpoints along Russia’s borders, Medvedev says
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman said that it had been going on for centuries
Ukrainian attacks affect over 400 people, including 21 children, in past week — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik specified that 407 people, or 99% of the total number of casualties, were affected by attack drones
Netanyahu claims ‘Iran tried to murder one of my sons’
The Israeli leader offered no evidence or specifics as his coalition trails in polls ahead of October’s election Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk says humanity disappearing amid Singapore birth rate decline
Thus Elon Musk commented on news about new measures to support population growth in Singapore
Nighttime drone attack on Krasnodar Region kills two, injures two
A fire was reported at an oil refinery in the region after drone debris fell there
Covert mobilization of women underway in Ukraine — underground resistance
Document checks of women are already underway, territorial recruitment centers are compiling lists, and universities and employers are providing data, first and foremost on medica…
Party radio debates ahead of State Duma elections begin in Russia
Television debates will begin on August 31
Damascus expects US to lift all remaining Syria sanctions
Earlier, Asaad al-Shaibani, foreign minister in the transitional government, stressed that Damascus expected a strategic partnership with Washington to deepen
Lavrov, top Vatican diplomat to hold first Moscow talks since start of special op
The sides will discuss international issues and prospects for bilateral cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 6,500
More than 25,000 homes sustained significant damage
Russian forces mop up large area near Zaporozhye Region's Dolinka — expert
Andrey Marochko also said that Russian servicemen have almost mopped up Malye Shcherbaki, Mirnoye and Nesteryanka, which are located close to Dolinka
Rescuers find cabins carrying tourists swept away from thermal springs on Sakhalin
Rescuers landed at the thermal springs and have now set off on foot toward the location where the containers were found
Ukraine needs transitional administration, not just elections — ex-PM
Nikolay Azarov noted that if elections were held under Ukraine's current political conditions, manipulation and fraud would allow representatives of the existing regime to come to…
Ukraine war briefing: Ozon next in Kyiv’s sights as sheds of Wildberries rival burn
Putin decree lets Russian state scoop up companies that come under attack; ‘dig into our stocks’ of Patriots, British PM urges allies. What we know on day 1,644Ukraine has targete…
China opposes unilateral US sanctions — embassy in Washington
Chinese Embassy Spokesman Liu Chang stressed that Beijing will protect Chinese businesses’ legitimate and lawful rights and interests
US extends Cuba trade embargo for one year
The trade embargo, which was due to expire on September 14, has thus been extended through September 14, 2027
UK to gain access to Ukrainian battlefield data for AI training
The UK will initially use the data to support the defense and national security of both countries
Britain said it will help Kyiv build Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine. Hours later, the Kremlin announced that Russian forces are already working to find the production sites.
Ukraine marked the 35th anniversary of its independence on August 24. The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Romania, Moldova, and Luxembourg traveled to Kyiv for the…
Serbian justice minister asks Hague-based mechanism to release Mladic
According to Nenad Vujic, Serbia has offered to transfer Ratko Mladic to the Military Medical Academy in Belgrade for treatment in the presence of his relatives, subject to "any m…
Tanker hit by projectile, disabled off Oman — UKMTO
The crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported
Canada threatens to cut electricity to US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut electricity to the US if President Trump continues to escalate his trade war with Canada Read Full Article at RT.com
German foreign minister acknowledges funding shortfall for military aid to Ukraine
Johann Wadephul said he had discussed the matter in detail with Ukraine's new defense minister
US ready to help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks — deputy envoy to UN
Dan Negrea also called on Russia and Ukraine to return to the negotiating table