Russia/Ukraine War
Driver mechanics of Yars missile systems undergo training on new simulators
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the training facilities and equipment are constantly being upgraded, and new simulator systems are being introduced
Belarus moves to close its embassy in Finland early next month
The decision comes into effect, starting from September 1, 2026
Ukrainian troops shot at Kharkov Region residents attempting to evacuate — administration
According to Yevgeny Lisnyak, people had to drink rainwater and eat what they had stockpiled before the front line closed in until Russian soldiers arrived
Communist Firebrand Nikolai Bondarenko Arrested in Saratov
Communist Party officials said Bondarenko faces charges of extremism over an old social media post featuring a photo of Alexei Navalny.
Communist Firebrand Nikolai Bondarenko Arrested in Saratov Region
Bondarenko, who is running for office in the State Duma, said police are threatening to charge him for publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
Russian diplomat points to increasing terror against Serbians in Kosovo
Maria Zakharova described the developments as all the more outrageous because local self-government bodies in Pristina that claim the status of legitimate authorities are implicat…
Pakistan expands powers of military chief
A new law expands Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir’s powers, including influence over officers’ careers Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine faces extremely negative situation on agricultural market
Experts noted that the difference between 2022 and the current situation lies in prices
Contacts between Russia, Arab leaders never cease
Multifaceted cooperation with the Arab world continues to develop and expand at every level and stage, Anton Kobyakov stressed
En+ energy business IFRS net profit rises by 8.9% to $490 mln in 1H
Revenue for the six-month period increased by 22.9% to $2.9 bln
Germany’s gas reserves fall to record low — association
Managing Director Sebastian Heinermann said that gas storage facilities are currently 49% full, compared with 67% at the same time last year
Six countries’ special force units to participate in competitions in Urals
The competition includes a separate stage for sniper pairs and a military-style relay race – a total of eight competitive exercises have been planned for the participants
En+ electricity generation rises by 5.1% to 41.1 bln kWh in H1
Generation at the group’s hydropower plants increased by 8.2% in the first six months to 31.8 bln kWh
EU fails as mediator in Kosovo and Metohija settlement — MFA
Maria Zakharova noted that the situation in the region indicated an escalation of calculated and systematic terror against the local Serb population
IN BRIEF: Kremlin on Putin’s work schedule, Polish PM’s justification of terrorist attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is to hold an in-person operational meeting of the Russian Security Council
Ukraine Sanctions ‘Masha and the Bear’ Creators Over Alleged Kremlin Propaganda
Kyiv accused “Masha and the Bear” of spreading “pro-Russia narratives” and posing a threat to Ukrainian national security.
‘Astonishing’ if Polish PM truly supports terrorist sabotage — Kremlin
Donald Tusk earlier stated that Germany should not prosecute those responsible for sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines
Over 11,000 Zanoza FPV drones delivered to special military op zone — manufacturer
The Zanoza series drones are designed to carry a warhead of up to 3.5 kg over a distance of up to 40 km
Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were to be used to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reportsGerman security authorities d…
Russia calls on international organizations to prevent catastrophe in Kosovo — MFA
Moscow insists that the UN mission in Kosovo adopt a responsible approach in fulfilling its mandate
Kiev plots smaller drone attacks amid failure to target Moscow with long-range UAVs — FSB
The Russian Federal Security Service stated that fraudulent call centers controlled by Kiev present their operators as employees of Russia’s Central Bank, Rosfinmonitoring, and th…
VK files lawsuit against Apple over removal of apps
The case involves the corporation’s main Russian legal entity, Apple Rus LLC, as well as Apple Inc. and Apple Distribution International Limited
Transit through Strait of Hormuz falls to low amid risks to vessels — Reuters
According to the analysts, four vessels entered the strait and three exited it
Press review: US tightens Iran pressure while Russia expands nuclear power projects abroad
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 21st