Russia/Ukraine War
Russia's inflation stabilizing, says economy minister
Maxim Reshetnikov noted that a certain level of uncertainty persisted in the economy, driven in part by developments in the fuel market and recent terrorist attacks
Russian forces deliver strikes on Ukrainian military warehouses at Odessa, Yuzhny ports
A fuel and lubricant tank of the Ukrainian armed forces was hit in the port of Odessa
Serbia has no intention of joining NATO — Vucic
The Serbian leader earlier stated that Belgrade would maintain military neutrality while simultaneously cooperating with the North Atlantic Alliance
Russia, Iran to play friendly football match in Kazan on September 29
The match will be played at the over 45,000-seat capacity AK Bars Arena in Kazan
French court rejects ex-RT bureau head’s appeal against her deportation
In early August, the court had stated that there were insufficient grounds to suspend the decision in the interests of "the urgent protection of fundamental freedoms"
Russia, Vietnam to continue working on options for cooperation in transport projects
Russian Railways said Vietnam has plans to develop its railway network
Clean Arctic volunteers head for Eurasian northernmost point cleanup mission
The cleanup expedition to Cape Chelyuskin is organized for the first time
Nenets Autonomous Region to develop oil production sector's personnel training — governor
For the Nenets Autonomous Region, this is the main sector of the economy
Civilian Casualties in Ukraine in July Hit Highest Monthly Toll Since March 2022, UN Says
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine confirmed that at least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured last month.
Russia to create ‘Rapist-Pedophile’ database
Russia plans to build a unified electronic database of people who have committed sexual violence against minors, Anastasia Udaltsova, a deputy in the State Duma, the lower house o…
Politico: Zelensky can’t find a Ukrainian ambassador to the US — every candidate says no
Zelensky is struggling to find a new ambassador to the United States after several candidates turned down the post, senior Ukrainian officials and lawmakers told Politico.
Blackout hits four Central Asian countries at once
Power outages struck Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan simultaneously on the afternoon of August 14.
‘The fear keeps building’: Residents of Russia’s Nizhnekamsk on life after a deadly Ukrainian drone attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, a city in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, on August 10 killed 13 people, including citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Residents quickl…
Yabloko Appeals Russian Supreme Court Ruling Barring It From State Duma Elections
Party chairman Nikolai Rybakov vowed that “Yabloko will be on the ballot” in next month’s State Duma elections.
Hundreds evacuated as French wildfires spread (VIDEO)
Wildfires in France’s Landes department have forced the evacuation of more than 500 people as flames continue to spread Read Full Article at RT.com
Romania shuts down its only nuclear power plant
The only operating reactor at Cernavoda, Romania’s sole nuclear plant, has been shut down as a harsh drought left the Danube at record lows Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia is losing 30,000 casualties a month, and the country’s regions are under pressure to feed the ‘meat-grinder’. Experts say it may not be enoughIn kitchens and Telegram chats…
The U.S. Senate just passed the ‘sanctions bill from hell.’ Is Russia in trouble?
On August 7, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia. The legislation had been championed over the past year by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of t…
Zabaikalsky Region Declares State of Emergency Following Summer Flooding
Governor Alexander Osipov said that the emergency declaration was needed in order to speed up financial aid to residents impacted by the flooding and repairs to damaged infrastruc…
Russia Dismisses Calls for Black Sea Ceasefire
The Foreign Ministry said it saw no grounds for "half-measures" that would offer a respite to Ukrainian forces.
State Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Prison Sentence for Lev Shlosberg
The veteran opposition politician is accused of “discrediting” and spreading “fake news” about the Russian armed forces.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry rejects truce with Ukraine in Black Sea
Russia’s Foreign Ministry stated it “sees no grounds” for a mutual truce with Ukraine in the Black Sea.
Russia’s Defense Ministry threatens to ‘freeze’ Ukraine, posting an image of a drone captioned ‘Like snow on your head’
The Defense Ministry posted an image on its social media accounts showing several Shahed drones in flight, captioned “Like snow on your head.” “This winter, you’ll get a ‘freeze,’…
Brad Pitt is drinking again. As a fellow alcoholic, I think he’s making a mistake
Don’t fool yourself about moderate drinking Read Full Article at RT.com