Russia/Ukraine War
Press review: US tightens Iran pressure while Russia expands nuclear power projects abroad
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 21st
US allies unsure of Washington’s ability to defend them if necessary — newspaper
The newaspaper noted that military operation against Iran had depleted US arsenals and "laid bare the limits of American hard power"
Daniil Medvedev receives wildcard for Winston-Salem tournament
The tournament will take place from August 23 to 29
European gas price tops $800 for first time since March
The previous high was recorded on March 19, when the price of gas exceeded $850 per 1,000 cubic meters
Russian publishers reportedly cut print runs after Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses, where their books are stored
Some Russian publishers have stopped printing new titles and are cutting print runs following Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses, two sources at major retail chains…
Perm industrial facility comes under attack: 325 drones target Russian regions
On-duty air defense systems intercepted Ukrainian UAVs over 16 Russian regions
China rejects US demand to join ‘toughest ever’ Iran sanctions
China has rejected a demand from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to isolate Iran and join the “toughest sanctions in history” against it Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s beauty industry sees wave of business closures as tax burden grows
Business closures in Russia’s beauty services sector jumped 52.5% to 12,300 between January and July compared with the same period last year, according to calculations the data fi…
Ukrainian forces lose 76 fixed-wing UAVs in Russia’s Battlegroup South responsibility area
The battlegroup's units destroyed two Stryker armored personnel carriers, seven field artillery weapons and 39 ground robotic systems over the past 24 hours
Brazil to build ties with Russia without regard for US threats — Lula da Silva’s ally
The politician noted that Washington is currently "trying to squeeze Russia or China out of Latin America"
VK Sues Apple in Moscow Court Over App Store Removals
The Russian tech company is seeking daily compensation of $700,000 until Apple reinstates its apps.
Russia exports over 1,300 tonnes of grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan
The shipment includes 1,108 tonnes of wheat and 273 tonnes of barley
Deaths of ‘Iranian leaders’ hindering deal with US — Trump
The US leader emphasized that Washington was successfully achieving its goals in the conflict with Iran
Russia attacks Ukraine-Moldova border checkpoint for second night in a row
Russia struck Ukraine’s Odesa region with drones overnight on August 21, hitting the Tabaky international checkpoint on the border with Moldova, Ukraine’s State Border Guard Servi…
Russia’s Garpiya is sole exported loitering munition with 1,000 km range — Rosoboronexport
The UAV can carry a warhead weighing over 50 kg
FSB says it detained foreign national accused of scouting Moscow train station with drone for planned attack
Russia’s Federal Security Service announced it had detained a foreigner in the Murmansk region on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack in Moscow on orders from Ukrainian secu…
Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 54 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs, 91 hexacopters over past day
The battlegroup's units eliminated over 210 Ukrainian military personnel, two Kozak armored fighting vehicles and a Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer
Russia starts serial production of Garpiya-A1 drone — Rosoboronexport
The Garpiya-A1 is a loitering munition with a range of up to 1,000 km
FSB detains Ukrainian intel agent, foils terror plot near Moscow
The perpetrator sought to launch a drone from a Moscow railway station to identify railcars carrying petroleum products
Brazil to continue to promote peace in Ukraine — Lula da Silva’s associate
Jose Dirceu highlighted the president's personal involvement in seeking diplomatic solutions
Russia expects major economic forum during Arab summit
Moscow will announce summit dates as soon as all conditions have been met, Anton Kobyakov stressed
FSB Arrests Alleged Ukrainian Agents Over Plotting Moscow Attack and Espionage
One of the people was accused of spying on trains carrying petroleum products at a Moscow railway station and surveilling government buildings in the Russian capital.
Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys 443 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over past day
The battlegroup's units eliminated up to 200 enemy personnel, an infantry fighting vehicle and three armored combat vehicles over the past 24 hours
Russian stock market falls in early trading
The MOEX and RTS indices gained 0.15% at the opening of the main trading session on 10:00 a.m. Moscow time