Russia/Ukraine War
Israel may be about to destroy its greatest diplomatic victory
The UAE joined seven Muslim nations in condemning Israel’s E1 settlement plan, signaling that Arab normalization has clear political limits Read Full Article at RT.com
Chinese envoy hails Moscow Zoo for creating great atmosphere for pandas
Zhang Hanhui also congratulated panda Katyusha on her birthday
Kiev sees Leipzig drone incident pushing EU toward more arms supplies — intel agency
According to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, another goal may also be achieved, which is weakening public support for Germany’s opposition forces
Two civilians killed, nine wounded in Ukrainian drone attacks on LPR
According to the republic’s head, Leonid Pasechnik, two men died after drone attacks on apartment houses in the Svatovsky and Belovodsky municipalities
Kremlin on Ukrainian strikes on Ozon warehouses: ‘Responses are felt in Kyiv every day, every night’
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russian forces would answer the attacks on Ozon’s warehouses with new strikes on Ukrainian territory.
Russian Battlegroup North units push Ukrainian forces back from state border — top brass
The battlegroup's service members continue creating a security zone in the Sumy and Kharkov Regions
Iran’s foreign policy now resembles simultaneously playing chess, poker — diplomat
Esmail Baghaei said that Iran has to pursue long-term strategies and high-risk policies at the same time
Shares of Russian online marketplace Ozon drop more than 28% on Moscow Exchange after Ukrainian drone strikes on its warehouses
Ozon shares dropped 12.7% to 2,600 rubles after the Moscow Exchange’s main trading session opened. The exchange’s benchmark index fell to 2,092 points at the start of trading, dow…
Le Pen could lead rivals in French presidential election — poll
The survey reveals that 38% of respondents are prepared to support Le Pen
India hopes for Putin’s participation in BRICS summit — top diplomat
The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13
WSJ: Russian military held drills to prepare for mobilization
Military exercises rehearsing mobilization procedures were held in Russia’s Kaliningrad region in July, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Western intelligence officials.
IN BRIEF: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on EU membership bid, CSTO withdrawal
Armenia may leave the CSTO if Yerevan no longer needs its membership, Dmitry Peskov said
Russia wins silver in men’s relay at 2026 UIPM Pentathlon World Championships
The gold went to the team from the UK, while Germany took the bronze
Germany examines ‘Ukrainian trace’ in drone incident in Leipzig — Russia’s SVR
The possibility of a ‘Ukrainian trace’ is being seriously considered, though not publicly acknowledged, the Russian intelligence service said
Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,400 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Visit by head of The Vatican's diplomatic service marks return of diplomacy — expert
In recent years, diplomatic relations have been more informal, often conducted through special representatives such as Cardinal Matteo Zuppi for Ukraine
Iran denies receiving invitation to join Mecca defense pact
Iran has denied receiving an invitation to join the Mecca defense pact, saying regional security talks have instead been proposed Read Full Article at RT.com
UK regularly adds fuel to fire of Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov's statement comes following reports about London's plans to transfer data to Kiev for the production of long-range SCALP missiles in Ukraine
Ukraine not to join EU while hostilities ongoing — Polish Foreign Ministry
Deputy Foreign Minister Ignacy Niemczycki added that before Kiev joins the community, the EU must be convinced that this will benefit everyone
EU countries’ depleted arsenals limit their ability to provide aid to Ukraine — portal
Sources noted that some EU countries intend to push for a resumption of discussions on the use of frozen Russian assets
Russia wins gold in women’s relay at 2026 UIPM Pentathlon World Championships
Running in China’s Guiyang on August 23-30, this year's world championships mark Russia's first appearance since 2019
US fears Kiev to leak Patriot system tech to third countries — expert
Vitaly Kiselyov suggested that by reducing Patriot missile deliveries, the US is trying to "stockpile them for itself"
Trade between Russia, India has increased this year — Putin
The Russian president stressed that the Indian foreign minister’s current visit to Moscow underscores the level of relations that Russia and India have built over decades
What we know about Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar Region, three children killed
A warehouse operated by Russian e-commerce company Ozon came under attack in Krasnodar