Russia/Ukraine War
The deputy chairman of a U.S.-sanctioned Russian bank dies after his motorcycle hits an ambulance in Moscow
Dmitry Larin, deputy chairman of Genbank’s board, died in a traffic accident in central Moscow on the morning of August 18, the TASS news agency reported. The motorcycle he was ri…
Moscow sentences Promsvyazbank’s founders to eight years each — a sentence neither Ananyev brother will serve
Moscow’s Lefortovo District Court sentenced the former Promsvyazbank co-owners Alexei and Dmitry Ananyev to eight years in prison each, the Russian business outlet RBC said on Aug…
How credible is Russia’s threat against UK? - The Latest
Russia has threatened the UK with ‘consequences’ after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.The Ministry of D…
Trump declares Hormuz ‘new US territory’
President Donald Trump has apparently proclaimed the strategic strait of Hormuz a new US territory, angering Tehran Read Full Article at RT.com
Less than a third of Russian gas stations have fuel
Gasoline and diesel were available at just 28% of Russian gas stations tracked in the ‘GdeBenz’ app’s database as of August 16, the pro-government newspaper Izvestia reported, bas…
Democrats plan war powers vote over Trump’s ‘deranged’ Oman threat
US Senator Tim Kaine has said that he will file a war powers resolution to prevent President Donald Trump from bombing Oman Read Full Article at RT.com
A Just Russia leader says London's provision of drones to Kiev spells participation in war
Sergey Mironov said that Ukraine uses these means to attack oil refineries in Russia
Chinese business fits seamlessly into Russia's import substitution program — expert
According to Chen Zhigang, the partnership between Russia and China has matured into a high-quality stage of development
Turkey blasts Netanyahu’s regional policy again
Spokesman for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Celik said the activities of Israel "will bring nothing but greater chaos and mass killings to the region"
Macron calls Sophie Adenot, who went into outer space, source of pride for France
Sophie Adenot is the second representative of her country to reach Earth's orbit
Moscow to host Russia-Myanmar business forum on August 19
The forum will focus on the investment potential of Russia-Myanmar relations and doing business in Myanmar, prospects for developing the country's tourism industry
Diplomatic principles, possible Witkoff-Kushner visit: new statements from Kremlin
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov pointed out that diplomacy is always conducted quietly
China-Russia relations developing smoothly — Chinese ambassador
The two countries’ leaders have outlined a strategic course, thus sending a clear signal to the world that China-Russia relations are developing in a stable and harmonious way and…
Five civilians injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod Region
A commercial facility, an apartment building, and a private home were damaged, along with a power line and two vehicles as a result of Ukraine’s attacks on the Belgorodsky distric…
Trump, Vance 'not on same page' on Iran — WP
The daily says that keeping fuel prices low is a priority for JD Vance, which means restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Mazda extends its logo trademark rights in Russia
The trademark owner is the Japanese Mazda Motor Corporation
Russian and Egyptian nuclear authorities reject ‘biased’ Politico report
Rosatom and Egypt’s nuclear authority have rejected a Politico report alleging violations at the El Dabaa nuclear plant, calling it “biased” Read Full Article at RT.com
Kanye-Putin meeting ‘possible’ – Russian lawmaker
A senior Russian lawmaker has said a meeting between Kanye West and President Vladimir Putin is theoretically possible Read Full Article at RT.com
China’s ambassador to Moscow highlights importance of energy cooperation with Russia
Zhang Hanhui said the importance of energy cooperation is steadily growing
Kiev deliberately disrupts dialogue with IAEA on Zaporozhye NPP, local politician says
Anton Bibarov-Gosudarev said Ukraine shows no genuine interest in engaging in dialogue about the Zaporozhye NPP
Drone Attack Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Kills One, IAEA Says
The plant's director described the incident as "the worst event the plant has faced," the UN nuclear watchdog said.
Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 85.16 rubles for August 19
The regulator raised official euro exchange rate by 39.6 kopecks to 98.7312 rubles
Zelensky doesn't want Grossi talking to EU about ZNPP realities — political scientist
Vladimir Karasev noted that Rafael Grossi had previously condemned the attacks on the Zaporozhye NPP but had refrained from making harsh statements against Kiev or the actions of …
Syria grants IAEA access to nuclear facility in Deir ez-Zor — top diplomat
According to Asaad al-Sheibani, Damascus "reaffirms that transparency is its own choice"