Russia/Ukraine War
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
Special op is most serious test Russia facing over past 30 years — Kalashnikov CEO
According to Alan Lushnikov, it is still too early to assess the results of the company’s work during the special military operation
Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region kill two people, injure three others over past day
The Ukrainian military attacked the region 174 times, including 12 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems and artillery and 16 attacks involving explosive devices dropped fr…
Apple Removes Yandex’s Payment Service App
Apple has not publicly commented on the removal, though it has delisted apps linked to sanctioned Russian entities in recent months.
Russian stock indices decline as trading on Moscow Exchange opens
The yuan-to-ruble exchange rate at the Moscow Exchange opening fell 3.1 kopecks compared to the previous session's close, reaching 12,213 rubles
Russian advertisers cut ad spending on Wildberries after Ukraine’s strikes on warehouses, Kommersant reports
Advertising activity on Wildberries has “noticeably declined” following Ukrainian drone attacks on the marketplace’s warehouses, sources at major advertising agencies told the Rus…
Ukrainian drones attack southern Russia. 8-year-old child killed, homes and businesses damaged.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Krasnodar Krai in the early hours of August 12, with “several hundred” of them targeting Novorossiysk, Anapa, Gelendzhik, and the Temryuk Distri…
Russia poses no threat to Japan, Moscow has no claims against Tokyo — Putin
Despite this, Japan has classified Russia as a major threat, the Russian leader said
Moscow to respond in kind if West seizes Russian commercial vessels — Putin
The Russian president emphasized that it wasn’t just about the areas where Russian vessels could be seized but wherever Moscow founds it necessary and reasonable
Plans to deploy new weapons in Asia-Pacific region pose threat to Russia, says Putin
The Russian president said the conflict potential is growing in the Asia-Pacific region and NATO forces are infiltrating it
Russian Air Force Commander calls Su-57 fighter key element in achieving air superiority
Speaking about the Air Force’s fleet, Sergey Kobylash noted that the "4++" generation multi-role fighters Su-35S and Su-30SM, as well as the Su-34M bombers perform ground support …
UK’s biggest power supplier issues solar eclipse warning
Britain’s biggest energy supplier has urged households to cut electricity use as a solar eclipse puts pressure on the power grid Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin arrives aboard Varyag missile cruiser
Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina reported to the president on the fleet’s ongoing drills
IN BRIEF: Casualties, strike on overpass in Novorossiysk, 502 UAV attack aftermath
Air defense forces shot down several hundred UAVs during a massive attack on Russia’s southern Krasnodar Region
Over 600 civilians killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region since Feb 2022
According to Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev, as many as 4,737 people have been injured
Russian Air Force aircraft fleet almost 100% modernized — commander
Sergey Kobylash added that since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Air Force has "achieved impressive results in engaging both ground and…
Ukrainian attack on Energodar injures three people, including two Zaporozhye NPP employees
One of the injured is in serious condition, the nuclear facility added
Ukrainian drone attack kills civilian in Crimea
Regional head Sergey Aksyonov urged residents of Crimea to stay calm and vigilant
Russia’s BARS-Kursk crew destroys over 30 Ukrainian UAVs in Sumy Region — soldier
The serviceman added that using radar stations, the troops track the flight of Ukrainian UAVs, lock onto the target, and then a Russian drone approaches the target and detonates
US could face 'bloodbath' if it launches ground operation against Iran — expert
Mikhail Margelov said there can be a lot of scenarios
US may launch ground operation against Iran by year-end — expert
Mikhail Margelov said Donald Trump will make decisions depending on how much Republicans lose
JD Vance personally asks Kiev to stop strikes on CPC infrastructure — newspaper
According to the Financial Times, the US vice president conveyed Washington’s request in a phone call with Vladimir Zelensky on July 31
Witkoff says he is meeting released American Gilman in United States
The US president's special envoy thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for granting the pardon and for "his personal engagement throughout this process"