Russia/Ukraine War
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
Bitcoin rises more than 10% to $76,546
By 10:58 a.m. Moscow time, the cryptocurrency had slowed its gains to $76,358
Eight detained for attempting to launch drone attack on strategic plant near Moscow — FSB
One of the accomplices put up armed resistance during the arrest and was neutralized
Russian tech company VK sues Apple in Moscow court over removal of its apps from App Store
VK has sued Apple in the Moscow Arbitration Court, the Russian news agency Interfax reported.
Russia open to dialogue on stabilizing strategic stability — MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov recalled that, had Washington not rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative for the parties to preserve the New START l…
Ukrainian drones attack Russia’s Perm
Perm declared a drone threat alert on the morning of August 21, as sirens sounded and residents reported explosions. The city’s airport suspended all flights.
Russia open to dialogue with US, refuses to sacrifice its principled positions — diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stressed the importance whether "Washington can influence the decisions of the Kiev regime and its European sponsors"
2 Killed in Crimea as Ukrainian Drones Strike Industrial Site in Perm Region
Reports suggested a Lukoil-operated oil refinery was targeted in a drone barrage on the Ural Mountains region of Russia.
Northern Fleet ships finish preparations for long-range Arctic deployment
The Fleet press service specified that naval Arctic deployments are aimed "at ensuring the safety of Russia’s maritime navigation and maritime economic activities in the Arctic"
Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan moved back to jail after medical checkup
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has been moved back to jail after a brief visit to an Islamabad hospital under heavy security early Friday Read Full Article at RT.com
Battlegroup North artillery eliminates 71 Ukrainian troops, 34 UAV control posts overnight
Artillery crews of the Battlegroup North carried out over 200 fire missions last night
Battlegroup North UAVs destroy two US armored vehicles near Kharkov
The FPV drone crews eliminated two US-made Humvee armored vehicles and one Ukrainian Kozak armored fighting vehicle
Russia, US maintain active contacts between administrations, intelligence agencies — MFA
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, Russian embassy in Washington also maintains close contacts
Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’Australian police have charged a man who allege…
Mobilization in Russia ‘not planned or expected,’ Russia’s UN envoy Nebenzya says
Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, said Russia has no plans for mobilization.
Russian strike brings Ukrainian industrial site in Brovary near Kiev offline — top brass
The facility was struck by Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Varyag
Hormuz risks remain even if outcome of Iran-Oman talks successful, Russian diplomat says
The current situation in the Persian Gulf can hardly be called a `pause,’ given quite a regular exchange of strikes, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted
Russia conducts missile test near Kuril Islands after Japanese protest
Russia has carried out a missile test off the Kuril Islands a week after Japan criticized Vladimir Putin’s visit to the archipelago Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian aircraft hit Ukrainian army’s deployment sites by FAB-500 bombs in Kharkov area
Live-recording images verified the successful destruction of all the designated targets
Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern TerritoriesJapan has criticised missile tests carried out by Russi…
By attacking ships, Kiev risks to spoil relations with partners — Kherson governor
Vladimir Saldo stressed that Ukraine is destroying its own reputation among international partners