Russia/Ukraine War
Kiev’s Black Sea strikes further Western interests — MFA
According to Maria Zakharova, the Kiev regime seeks to provoke chaos on the global food market
Baba-Yaga drone number one target for snipers, Kalashnikov rifles — Kalashnikov CEO
Alan Lushnikov noted that the role and place of snipers in armed conflict were constantly evolving
US, Iran have no deal to extend ceasefire — Reuters
According to the source, from Tehran’s point of view, the truce is not valid, since the United States violated the memorandum of understanding within 48 hours following its signing
North Korea can deliver ‘death' blow in case of external threat — Foreign Ministry
First Deputy Foreign Minister Jang Kum-chol called South Korean nuclear submarine program "a serious challenge" to the security and maritime sovereignty of North Korea
St. Petersburg Philosophy Professor Detained Over $40 ‘Extremist’ Navalny Donations
“I personally supported Alexei Navalny,” Zaytsev told the officers on camera.
AK-12 rifle more reliable, easier to use than foreign competitors — Kalashnikov CEO
The AK-12 is represented in export markets by the 7.62mm and 5.56mm caliber AK-15 and AK-19 models
Russian Combat Drone Forum Postponed Over Fears of Ukrainian Attack
Organizers said the Dronnitsa event would require diverting air defenses and security personnel from other locations.
Moscow ready to exchange over 220 convicted Ukrainians for Russians — rights commissioner
Yana Lantratova added that the Russians in question included residents of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and Crimea
Gold price surpasses $4,500 per troy ounce first since June 5
The price of silver futures contracts for September 2026 delivery was up by 2.26%
Death toll from Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar Region rises to three
The number of people injured in the Kiev regime’s overnight attack climbed to 24, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said
Ukrainian parliament admits country’s air defense forces in shambles
According to the statement, the authorities stopped informing society instead of addressing "the catastrophic state" Ukraine finds itself in due to "a lack of air defense systems"
Iran’s missile production exceeds use for strikes against enemies — IRGC
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi said the US has thousands of economic interests throughout the world, and all of them can be easily destroyed
Russia cut oil production by 6,000 bpd in July — OPEC
Russia’s oil production is currently constrained by the OPEC+ agreement
Serbian politician opposes country's joining EU, sanctions against Russia
Serbia could join the EU only as a defeated and humiliated nation, Milos Jovanovic said
Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet shot down by friendly fire — defense source
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation opened a criminal probe after the fighter’s crash
US allies increasingly doubt Washington’s ability to achieve peace in Gaza — media
According to Politico, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to accept the Gaza plan also undermines confidence in the US-led Board of Peace
Russian businesses boosted drone defense purchases sevenfold
Demand among Russian commercial companies for drone defense equipment jumped 6.6-fold in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, reaching 441.3 million rub…
North Korea missile launch poses no threat to US, allies — Pentagon
The command said in a statement that Washington is are aware of the recent missile launch
Ad Spending on Wildberries Nosedives After Ukrainian Drone Attacks, Kommersant Reports
A source told Kommersant that many advertisers had either frozen their promotional budgets or sharply cut back across major retail categories.
Russia’s fuel crisis is back, with queues and gasoline rationing returning across the country
In early August, judging by reports from the regions, a new wave of the fuel crisis hit Russia following Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. Residents of various regions, from th…
Yabloko receives Supreme Court’s reasoned decision for removal from elections
The court session lasted more than nine hours
Seven OPEC+ nations boost July oil output by 1.424 mln bpd
OPEC+ countries also previously extended the deadline to compensate for past overproduction until the end of 2026
AK balances odds of guy from African backwoods with colonizer — Kalashnikov CEO
Alan Lushnikov emphasized that the worldwide fame of the AK-series weapons "is due not only to the assault rifle’s unmatched simplicity and reliability, but also to the sophistica…
US adopts 'wait-and-see' strategy on Iranian conflict — magazine
According to The Atlantic, previous attempts by the US president to end the conflict have failed