Russia/Ukraine War
Russian diplomat warns about catastrophic consequences of Ukraine’s attacks on ZNPP
Both the ZNPP’s territory and its satellite city of Energodar regularly come under Ukraine’s attacks
Top Iranian diplomat compares threat of US sanctions to movie already seen many times
Abbas Araghchi stated that all of these threats "failed"
Nikolai Bondarenko, a Communist Party candidate for Russia’s parliament, is arrested over a Navalny photo tied to an ‘extremist symbols’ charge
Police in Saratov detained Nikolai Bondarenko, a Communist Party (KPRF) candidate for Russia’s State Duma and a former lawmaker in the Saratov regional legislature, on Friday, Aug…
Experts forecast gold prices rising to $5,000 amid inflation, central banks’ demand
The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is driving up oil prices, which is a significant pro-inflationary factor
Is Israel trying to start a proxy war in Syria?
Airstrikes near Turkish-linked sites could turn Damascus into an arena for two rival regional visions Read Full Article at RT.com
Jailed Russian mathematician Azat Miftakhov publishes paper solving Chui’s Conjecture in French journal
The French mathematics journal Revue de la filière mathématique has published an article by Russian political prisoner Azat Miftakhov, “La conjecture de Chui dans un cadre hilbert…
Russia waits for appropriate int’l reactions to disruption of IAEA chief’s visit to ZNPP
Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said that Kiev is openly embarking on a path of undermining the system of radiation and nuclear safety
Diplomat calls West’s silence on Kiev’s nuclear terrorism 'strange'
The Zaporozhye NPP has been without an external power supply for over a day due to the shutdown of the last 330 kV high-voltage power supply line
Zaporozhye NPP has sufficient safety margin amid Ukraine’s attacks — Russian diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik said it does not mean Russia should ease the pressure on the Ukrainian side and its sponsors
The Atlantic: Zelensky authorized a plan to swarm Moscow’s airports with 1,000 drones — after warning it could harm civilian aircraft and passengers. His office calls the account ‘total nonsense.’
Ukraine’s military drew up plans to strike Moscow’s airports with a swarm of 1,000 small AI-guided drones, two sources told The Atlantic on condition of anonymity.
A Moscow court sentences exiled comedian Semyon Slepakov (in absentia) to 400 hours of community service over a song mocking Putin as an ‘eternal little president’
A Moscow court sentenced comedian Semyon Slepakov in absentia to 400 hours of community service under Part 2 of Article 330.1 of Russia’s Criminal Code for violating the requireme…
Nord Stream situation brings losses to Berlin, dangerous dizziness to Warsaw — spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova commented on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s remarks justifying the terrorist attack against the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines
After Zelensky bans ‘Masha and the Bear’ children’s show, Moscow accuses Kyiv of starting a ‘war on cartoons’
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine’s decision to ban the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear “demonstrates the ugliness of the Kyiv regime.”
Trump's initiatives toward Seoul, Pyongyang confined to 'media imagery' — expert
Sergey Lebedev recalled that congressional elections in the United States are drawing near, so "the Trump administration and the Republican Party need to demonstrate some tangible…
Too early to discuss reduction in threat of merchant ship seizures — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov commented on whether the Kremlin has observed a decline in threats to maritime trade
D-Day for Iran, Meta on trial, Russia takes on the UK: RT stories that shaped the week
RT looks at the top stories that defined the week’s news, including tensions between Russia and the UK and a threat to Zelensky’s power Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian volleyball players defeat Iranian team in friendly match
On August 22, the Russians will face Belarus, and on August 23, they will play against Cuba
Former Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov apologizes for playing padel with ex-Russia national team player Vasily Berezutsky
Serhiy Rebrov, the former head coach of Ukraine’s national football team, apologized on Instagram for playing padel with Vasily Berezutsky, a former player for the Russian nationa…
Il-114-300 aircraft has undergone heat testing in Uzbekistan
The aircraft is equipped with domestically produced engines, avionics, and a digital flight-navigation system, which have once again demonstrated their resilience against both ext…
‘Shame on the builders, not the saboteurs’: Polish prime minister calls on Germany to drop its Nord Stream bombing case
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Germany should drop its prosecution of suspects in the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Ten African countries step up border controls due to Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo
The six-month program includes plans to assess border service readiness, conduct drills, and develop response plans in the event that cases are detected
No need for new constitutional amendments now — presidential envoy
Garry Minkh ecalled that the 2020 amendments were aimed at protecting Russian national interests and strengthening sovereignty
Moscow Is Touting North Korea as a New Tourism Hotspot. Few Russians Are Making the Trip.
Despite a growing selection of organized tours and deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, few Russians are venturing to the country.
Kazatomprom agrees on uranium supplies to Russia, China
An agreement on uranium supply has been reached with the Russian company Uranium One Group, part of the Rosatom management structure