Russia/Ukraine War
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
Russia plans cultural film exchange with India, Brazil — director
According to Nikolay Dann, in-person venues offer the best format for developing cultural film exchanges
IN BRIEF: What we know about foiled terrorist attack against Defense Ministry officer
The suspect planned to blow up a car of the employee of the military commissariat of the Krasnodar Region
Ukrainian foreign embassies to automatically place draft-age men on military register
Men will not be required to travel to Ukraine to undergo an examination by a military medical commission
Hainan developing tourism model focused on traditional medicine
According to the newspaper, the resort city of Sanya on the island’s southern coast plays an important role in developing this tourism sector
OPEC again downgrades 2026 global oil demand growth forecast
Demand is now expected to increase by 0.6 million barrels per day
Air Force commander highlights importance of recon and strike systems
Sergey Kobylash noted that during the special military operation, modern aircraft technology had proven itself "as a highly effective tool for solving operational and tactical tas…
3 Killed, 2 Grain Terminals Halt Work in Novorossiysk After Ukrainian Attack, Sources Say
Two of Novorossiysk's largest grain terminals halted work on Wednesday, industry sources told Reuters.
IEA expects global oil supply to decline by 4.3 mln bpd in 2026
According to IEA estimates, global oil supplies rose by 2.4 million bpd in July to 101.5 million bpd, as Gulf countries continued to restore oil production
CEO of Kalashnikov explains secret behind worldwide fame of its assault rifle
Alan Lushnikov highlighted that Mikhail Kalashnikov had been a simple soldier who had designed the rifle for himself
An endangered eagle in Russia survived a gunshot. It didn’t survive the 50 days officials took to authorize its treatment.
At the Karelia Zoo, a white-tailed eagle listed in Russia’s Red Book of endangered species has died, months after it was found in June with a gunshot wound near Smolensk. Wildlife…
OPEC+ boosts June output by 1.15 mln bpd in July but misses target, IEA says
According to IEA data, the production shortfall against the planned quota amounted to approximately 6.02 million bpd
Houthis fire two ballistic missiles at Yemeni port of Mokha
No information on possible damage or casualties has been reported
Multinational statement on missile launches signals preparations for major war — expert
Alexander Stepanov pointed out that, of the 41 countries, only the US, France and Britain possessed ICBM technology
Su-35S pilot destroys two Ukrainian Su-27s in single air battle — commander
Sergey Kobylash added that, "after skillfully executing a maneuver and taking up an advantageous tactical position," the Russian pilot fired three air-to-air missiles
Russian troops liberate Vodyanoye community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
Russia's Battlegroup North units took control of the settlement, destroyed an enemy armored combat vehicle and inflicted more than 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops over the past…
Pacific Fleet maneuvers demonstrate Russia's nuclear deterrence tools — expert
Alexander Stepanov stressed that the Pacific Fleet’s submarine forces, comprising cruise missile carriers, Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles, and the Poseidon system, pla…
Novorossiysk declares state of emergency after Ukrainian drone attack
According to the latest reports, a secondary school, a sports school and a college had been damaged in the attack
Russian Air Force crews trained on simulators that use special op scenarios — commander
According to Colonel General Sergey Kobylash, modern training tools make it possible to shorten training times and improve the quality of personnel training
Russian citizen detained in US state of Louisiana with big batch of drugs — ICE
The investigation is ongoing