Russia/Ukraine War
West plans to accuse Russia of arming Latin American drug cartels — intel agency
The SVR said the fabricated audio and video materials were also being prepared to support alleged "evidence" of Russia's transferring weapons to Latin Americans through intermedia…
Witkoff, Kushner may bring new proposals on Ukraine to Moscow — expert
Oleg Karpovich views the upcoming visit as an effort by the Trump administration to actively participate in resolving the conflict in Ukraine
VEB Chief Economist Fired After Warning Russia Cannot Win ‘War of Attrition’ – The Bell
Andrei Klepach, who served as VEB.RF’s chief economist for 12 years, was reportedly fired after the bank’s leadership received a phone call “from above.”
Effectiveness of Knyaz Vandal drone rises 2.5-fold — Ushkuynik Center
CEO of the Ushkuynik Research and Production Center Alexey Chadayev also mentioned the Knyaz Veshchy Oleg reconnaissance drone which is radio-controlled and has good communication…
Tatarstan to become center of Russia’s emerging unmanned economy — region head
Rustam Minnikhanov said the exchange of expertise and joint initiatives can serve as a solid foundation for a long-term Russian-Chinese partnership in this sector
Senior Russian banker fired after warning over wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’The chief economist at Russia’s second largest bank has been fired after a s…
Russian envoy issues warning to Europe over flaws in its migration strategy
Failure to admit migration mistakes is undermining what is left of Europe, Kirill Dmitriev pointed out
Lavrov says will sign agreement on visa-free travel for diplomats with Ghanaian minister
The Russian foreign minister said this is important for the development of contacts between the two countries’ government in all spheres
Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg to stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports
Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Sweden will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports starting October 1, 2026, the European Commission announced.
WATCH hundreds of migrants demand asylum in Spanish enclave
Hundreds of Moroccan migrants have rallied in Spain’s Ceuta demanding asylum after a massive influx overwhelmed the North African enclave Read Full Article at RT.com
Press review: US, Iran opt for war of attrition as Kiev diverts focus with Russia attacks
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 17th
Putin, Xi Jinping seek to strengthen ties amid global instability — Chinese envoy
Zhang Hanhui specifically highlighted the milestone anniversaries of Russian-Chinese relations, including 30 years of strategic partnership, and 25 years since the signing of the …
Moscow postpones annual international military music festival to next year
Accoridng to the statement, the event has been postponed for reasons beyond the control of the organizers
Iran’s talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz held up by US, Israel — diplomat
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, Tehran and Muscat are working to establish a mechanism that will ensure "respect for the rights of the two coastal …
Transit through Strait of Hormuz nearly comes to halt after attacks on UAE vessels
According to analysts, five commercial vessels passed through the strait on August 15, while no voyages were recorded on the route on August 16
Iran reduces to nothing most expensive tool of US military presence — expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that the prolonged at-sea deployment and the inherent vulnerabilities of the ships had taken a toll on the crews
Russia, Indonesia to continue to expand mutually beneficial partnership ties — Putin
The Russian leader emphasized that the two countries' relations had been developing most successfully
Yandex digitally added forest to maps to hide Russian military sites
Yandex has digitally added forest cover over a military installation on its online maps, the Finnish outlet YLE reported. Copied fragments of forest appear in a satellite image of…
IN BRIEF: Russian Foreign Intelligence Service on new Western provocation against Moscow
According to the SVR, a Western country plans to accuse Russia of supplying arms to drug cartels and other organized crime groups in Latin American countries
Tigr-M armored vehicles delivered to Pacific Fleet’s anti-sabotage units in Kamchatka
Similar vehicles have been delivered to counter-sabotage units in the Primorsky Region
Rolf Dealership Founder Jailed 9 Years in Absentia
Sergei Petrov, an ex-lawmaker who now lives in Austria, was found guilty of using fake documents to smuggle billions of rubles out of Russia.
Russia’s Battlegroup North artillery eliminates over 50 Ukrainian troops overnight
Artillery crews of the Battlegroup North have eliminated 10 Ukrainian UAV control posts and nine all-terrain vehicles
Euro exchange rate exceeds 98 rubles on interbank market first since March 20
As of 10:45 a.m. Moscow time, the euro exchange rate was up by 1.51% at 98.683 rubles
EU’s chief diplomat says bloc will unveil `largest sanctions ever’ on Russia in fall
Kaja Kallas expressed hope that the EU and US positions on sanctions against Russia would converge