Russia/Ukraine War
Russian Culture Festival in China concludes
The 14th Russian Culture Festival in China was held in Beijing from August 28 to September 2, 2026
IN BRIEF: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak’s key statements on sidelines of EEF
According to the official, the Russian authorities intend to balance fuel supply and demand in the country by increasing refinery output and drawing additional imported gasoline s…
US to rely on economic pressure on Iran to avoid military escalation — Reuters
The current absence of large-scale hostilities allows the US military to reinforce its forces in the Middle East
Putin expects stability of economic policy to ensure flow of foreign investment
Sources of investment can vary widely, the Russian leader noted
Russian Railways facilities secured against drone attacks — holding head
"Passengers can feel completely at ease," Oleg Belozerov said
"Passing ball to new Duma convocation" and Far East’s development: Putin’s speech at EEF
The first oil from Vostok Oil will be shipped shortly, the Russian president said
Parallel imports to Russia may reach $20.5 bln in 2026 — Industry and Trade Minister
Parallel imports for the first seven months of 2026 amounted to approximately $12.2 billion, Anton Alikhanov specified
Escalation with Russia over drones could backfire on Merz in elections — Der Spiegel
The magazine notes that "never before has the federal government placed the blame on Russia so quickly and so directly"
Indonesia seeks early entry into force of EAEU free trade agreement — president
According to Prabowo Subianto, the country has already completed parliamentary approval of the free trade agreement
Russian Government Seizes Control of Industrial Fan Producer Ventprom
Ventprom supplies ventilation systems to underground metro networks across Russia, as well as to companies like Lukoil and Rusal.
China-Russia cooperation on Northern Sea Route boosts peoples’ well-being — Vice Premier
Cooperation on the joint development of the Northern Sea Route is rapidly expanding, Ding Xuexiang said
Ukraine’s attempted UAV attack on Moscow Region among largest in last two years
According to Sergey Sobyanin, between 8:00 a.m. Moscow Time on September 2 and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time on Thursday, 548 unmanned aerial vehicles were heading toward the Moscow Regi…
China’s Vice Premier notes importance of stable operation of energy links with Russia
"It is important to leverage the Far East’s advantages in the area of geographic location and resources," Ding Xuexiang said
Ukrainian attacks on LPR leave two civilians, including child, killed, 10 others injured
As many as 12 LPR municipalities came under enemy fire over the past day
Russia’s oil refineries have both active and passive defense systems — Novak
The relevant recommendations were provided to the companies
Russia Can Manage Its Growing Deficit, Putin Says
The federal budget deficit grew by 40% in the first half of this year to reach 2.8% of gross domestic product.
EEF becomes key regional cooperation platform — Myanmar’s vice president
Nyo Saw highlighted that the EEF gave momentum to strengthening partnerships and seeking new ways to ensure sustainable development
Authorities note improvement in fuel situation in Russia this week — Novak
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that a number of oil refineries had supplied additional volumes of fuel to the Russian market, after which the market situation improved
Areas of instability come closer to Collective Security Treaty Organization — Joint Staff
Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov added that the tension is caused by "a profound transformation of the system of international relations, the collaps…
Russian businesses invest in protection from Ukrainian attacks — Putin
This approach has already yielded the necessary results and effects, the head of state noted
Ensuring Russian electric power sector’s security under special control of government
Russian authorities are holding meetings focused on the issue, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said
Repairs at Russian oil refineries following Ukrainian attacks 90% complete — Putin
The head of state noted that repairs are progressing at a fairly rapid pace
Putin announces transition to 10-year Far East development strategy
According to the Russian president, the key task is to maintain the strong pace of development achieved so far and launch new investment cycles in the region
Ukrainian attacks leave 5,000 Belgorod Region residents wounded over 4.5 years
Acting governor Alexander Shuvayev added that 667 residents of the Belgorod Region, including 28 children, lost their lives to the Ukrainian attacks since February 2022