Russia/Ukraine War
Northern convoys' little-known stories to be presented at exhibition in Arkhangelsk
The exposition showcases feature more than 200 items, many of which are authentic artifacts from World War II
Twelve evacuated from homes damaged in Ukrainian drone strike on Gelendzhik
The evacuees have been accommodated at local guesthouses
Russia, Kyrgyzstan launch joint military exercise
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the military contingents will practice coordination, command and control of a combined unit
Russian small arms industry transforms with start of special military op — Kalashnikov CEO
According to Alan Lushnikov, high-precision rifles production companies have increased production several-fold and are focused on meeting the needs of combat units
Kiev asks NATO for underwater vehicles, remote detonation systems — document
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine requested the assistance in enhancing capabilities for humanitarian demining and transportation of explosive ordnance
Turkey to keep Black Sea closed to military vessels - expert
Canan Tercan noted that withdrawing from the Montreux Convention is legally possible, but quite unlikely
Putin Threatens Retaliation if Europe Seizes Russian Ships
The warning follows the EU’s adoption of a mechanism allowing member states to confiscate and sell Russian oil carried aboard shadow fleet vessels.
Putin threatens to seize European ships wherever Russia ‘deems necessary’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would respond in kind to the seizure of Russian vessels by European Union countries, speaking during a visit to Pacific Fleet exercise…
Nearly half of Russians expect app removal to push users to Android, poll shows
Experts note that the consequences of removing Russian apps from the App Store could impact not only the current user experience but also the future of Apple's ecosystem in Russia
Forpost UAVs guide Oniks missiles to strike mock enemy ships in Pacific drills
As part of the exercise, naval groups in the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the northwestern Pacific are actively coordinating with the fleet’s unmanned aerial systems, mas…
Press review: EU braces for winter fuel shortage as gold prices set to recover
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 12th
Russia Forced to Import Gasoline From India Amid Domestic Shortages
Moscow previously relied primarily on fuel imports from neighboring Belarus and Kazakhstan in response to Ukraine’s drone campaign.
Iran's Supreme Leader avoids public appearances for security concerns — IRGC
Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since the start of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran
Russian defense industry quickly adapts to special op — Kalashnikov CEO
According to Alan Lushnikov, the top priority was to increase production severalfold, which required switching the plants to a three-shift schedule to maintain virtually round-the…
All US bases will be seized if Washington uses nuclear weapons against Iran — IRGC
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi did not clarify whether the Iranian military would occupy the US bases on its own or with the help of other forces
IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on Western 'piracy, robbery', groundless Japan’s claims
The Russian president said the Pacific Fleet’s marines carry out missions in the Pacific Operational Area "boldly, professionally, and heroically"
Conflict exposes US military’s weakness — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi said that Iran had not yet reached its final objective
Iran to join BRICS New Development Bank soon, says Central Bank Governor
Abdolnasser Hemmati said the most important outcome of cooperation among BRICS member states is the creation of the New Development Bank
Lebedev pistols supplied en masse to Russian army this year — Kalashnikov CEO
Alan Lushnikov noted that the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant is the only large-scale producer of pistols in the country
Yandex Pay removed from App Store
Yandex Pay has disappeared from the App Store, the company announced.
EU wary of 'Trojan horse' as it considers faster enlargement — media
According to the sources, the European Commission was drawing up revised rules for new members, which will be presented to EU leaders at a European Council meeting on October 15
Tokyo changes position despite prior constructive relations with Russia — Putin
As the Russian leader recalled, the Soviet Union and Japan signed a declaration in the mid-1950s that opened the way to a peace treaty and, consequently, a solution to the issue o…
Amid fuel shortages, Russia starts receiving gasoline from India
Russia has received its first shipment of gasoline from India, the Bloomberg news agency reported, citing data from the Kpler service.
Tensions mount both in Asia-Pacific region, Arctic zone — Putin
The head of state stresses that Russia has always advocated, and continues to confirm its readiness to cooperate in the Arctic and the use of the Northern Sea Route