Russia/Ukraine War
Battlegroup East expands radar coverage, boosts drone-destroying tools, ministry says
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has inspected the progress of combat missions by units of the Battlegroup East
Russian defense chief presents St. George's Banner Ribbon to Battlegroup East unit
The ministry added that the defense chief also presented state awards to servicemen of the group who distinguished themselves during combat missions in the special military operat…
Analytical center for drone use established within Battlegroup East, ministry says
The ministry noted that the creation of this center, combined with the continuous combat training of crews, has improved the effectiveness of the operational deployment of unmanne…
Ukraine Strikes Industrial Facility in Samara Region
Local authorities acknowledged that a facility had been hit but did not publicly confirm details.
Netanyahu hits London with ‘Islamic Britain’ jibe
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” following months of strained relations Read Full Article at RT.com
Kremlin aide advises West to follow Putin’s speech at upcoming Eastern Economic Forum
Special attention is always focused on the Russian president's speech at the plenary session, Advisor to the Russian President and Executive Secretary of the forum's Organizing Co…
Putin congratulates Indian president, PM on Independence Day
Relations between Russia and India are successfully developing in the spirit of a specially privileged strategic partnership, Russian President said
Massive missile strike hits Samara Region, causing casualties — city mayor
Ivan Noskov added that a crisis management center has been set up at the scene
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes near Granada, Spain
The epicenter was located near the town of Alendin
Eight drones shot down over Moscow region overnight — region’s governor
A 55-year-old woman and a 9-year-old boy were injured in the attack
World Archery allows Russian athletes to compete with flag, anthem
At the same time, participation in competitions governed by World Archery Europe remains under the authority of the continental federation, and it should make a separate decision …
Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan
Campaigners fear deeper diplomatic contacts are undermining demands for improvements in human rights The Taliban in Afghanistan have launched a diplomatic effort to end their isol…
Indonesian earthquake death toll rises to five — newspaper
According to an earlier report, governmental offices, residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and places of worship have been damaged or destroyed all over Flores Island
Thailand requests Russia’s support for free trade zone talks with EAEU — ministry
According to the Thai Foreign Ministry, participants of the 9th joint Russian-Thai commission on bilateral cooperation placed emphasis on promoting economic cooperation, particula…
Power supplies to some 1,000 households disrupted by drone attack on south Russia
No casualties have been reported, Governor Yury Slyusar says
Trump’s envoys never visited Kiev before — Ukraine’s ex-premier
Nikolay Azarov says the visit is being delayed by the lack of "new approaches that could be discussed" at the meeting
Suspension of navigation in Black Sea to become Ukraine’s slow death — expert
According to Alexander Pataman, head of the secretariat of the Zaporozhye Region office of the World Russian People’s Council, Russia has sufficient resources and logistical alter…
NASA chief says Artemis moon program to be accelerated
Jared Isaacman says American astronauts will return to the lunar surface in 2028
Missile strikes industrial site in Volga area
First responders are working at the scene, Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said
Plane en route from Beijing to Manchester makes emergency landing in Krasnoyarsk
No deaths or injuries were reported
At least two killed by powerful earthquake in Indonesia — newspaper
According to the report by The Straits Times, detailed casualty and damage reports are expected later
Five more drones downed en route to Moscow
Mayor Sergey Sobyanin previously reported that seven Moscow-bound drones had been destroyed
Russia launches investigation against FAZ journalist Martens for his remarks on Russians
An informed source said that questions of putting the journalist on an international wanted list and choosing his pretrial detention measure in absentia are being decided
North Korean leader gets congratulations from Putin, Medvedev on anniversary of liberation
The Russian leader went on to say that the relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have been raised to the new, unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive strategic partnership