Russia/Ukraine War
Ukrainian detained in Croatia in Nord Stream case — German Prosecutor General's Office
The suspect is expected to be extradited to Germany to face charges and will appear before an investigating judge
Japan to begin developing submarine-launched hypersonic missiles in 2027
According to Kyodo News, next year’s defense budget will place special emphasis on technologies and weapons related to the realization of "retaliatory strike capabilities
What to know about new '103 for 103' POW exchange between Russia, Ukraine
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus
Russian ombudswoman holds talks with her Ukrainian counterpart
The two ombudspersons met on the border between Belarus and Ukraine
Many Russians who left because of the war had to start over abroad. Some found careers they never expected.
People who left Russia after the start of the full-scale war have had to start their lives over from scratch. They’ve had to learn a new language, absorb the local culture, tradit…
Over 4,000 candidates registered for State Duma polls in federal, single-member districts
According to Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova, 1,723 candidates submitted documents for nomination to the district election commissions
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 103 POWs Each
Yana Lantratova, Russia’s human rights chief, said she met with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Lubinets during the prisoner swap.
Press review: Ukraine conflict fuels EU ultra-right as Trump seeks Iran pressure via Oman
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 19th
Russia’s Provod strike FPV drone operational range to be increased — manufacturer
The drones can currently be deployed at the range of 40 km
Russia’s ombudswoman sends 60 letters to UN over Kiev's war crimes against civilians
Most of them remain unanswered
Ukrainian attacks kill three, injure 10 in Lugansk People’s Republic over past day
Three people were wounded in a Ukrainian attack on roadwork equipment
Adviser to Russian Transportation Minister Resigns After Azerbaijan Issues Warrant for His Arrest
Moscow said it stands ready to provide legal defense for Alexei Chadayev and two other Russian commentators now wanted in Azerbaijan.
NASA releases first IMAGES of SpaceX lunar crash crater
NASA has released before-and-after images showing the crater left by an unplanned SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on the Moon at around 5,400 mph Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin helps lawmakers draft challenging laws, including budget bill — envoy
A discussion takes place to find certain compromises and room for maneuver, plenipotentiary representative of the Russian president in the State Duma Garry Minkh revealed
Mount Etna eruption sparks worst aviation crisis for Sicily in 20 years (VIDEOS)
Mount Etna’s prolonged eruption has severely disrupted flights in Sicily, with hundreds canceled and thousands of passengers stranded Read Full Article at RT.com
FACTBOX: Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies’ new probe, pressure on Verkhovna Rada
Media reports identify Verkhovna Rada lawmaker Vadim Stolar and former Ukrainian parliament member Maxim Mykytas as suspects in the investigation
Ukrainian forces lose 65 fixed-wing UAVs in Russia’s Battlegroup South responsibility area
The battlegroup’s fighters destroyed 39 ground robotic systems in the Kramatorsk, Konstantinovka, and Slavyansk sectors
Battlegroup North drones destroy 4 Ukrainian armored vehicles, 83 R-18-type octocopters
The FPV drone crews destroyed two Humvee armored fighting vehicles, a Kozak armored fighting vehicle and a Tisa armored combat vehicle
Battlegroup East eliminates 41 Ukrainian UAV control centers, 365 troops over past day
The battlegroup's fighters also destroyed an armored combat vehicle, 10 motor vehicles and an electronic warfare station
Moscow gas stations bring back fuel sales limits
At least two gas station chains in Moscow have brought back limits on fuel sales, the Russian business news outlet RBC reported.
Russians consider China friendly country, but independent center of power — pollster
The survey revealed that 60% of respondents primarily associate China with its robust economy and industrial strength
Russia to allow rescue workers to use firearms, Vedomosti reports
A Russian government commission on legislative activity has approved a bill that would allow personnel in the Emergency Situations Ministry’s rescue military units to use force an…
Russian diamond exports to India drop by almost 50% year-on-year in January-June
In monetary terms, January-June deliveries declined by nearly 38% to $106.5 million
Damage reported at Ufa oil refinery as Russia intercepts 453 Ukrainian drones overnight
A medical university student from India was injured in the attack