Russia/Ukraine War
Witkoff, Kushner fully focused on peace agreements — Rubio
The US State Secretary revealed that the administration had assembled separate teams for every foreign policy area
IN BRIEF: What is known about summoning of German Charge d'Affaires to MFA
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Bernd Finke was told that Russia resolutely rejects Germany's completely trumped-up accusations regarding the incident in Leipzig
After the full-scale war began, Germany cut visas issued to Russians tenfold. It plans to cut that number even further.
German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Martin Giese said Germany plans to further reduce the number of tourist visas it issues to Russian citizens, Deutsche Welle reported.
Ensuring safety of refineries and maintenance schedules: statements by Novak
The Russian Deputy PM revealed that oil companies were allocating funds to protect oil refineries and interacting with the Defense Ministry
What we know about FIS ruling on Russian athletes’ reinstatement at int’l tournaments
Athletes from Russia will compete as neutrals at international competitions
Nepal flood death toll exceeds 1,200 — disaster management agency
Some 4,200 people remain missing, while nearly 12,000 have been rescued
OPEC+ does not plan to discuss new oil production cuts — Novak
The global oil market is in deficit, the Russian deputy prime minister said
Foreign patients interested in receiving Russian medical services — Health Minister
According to Mikhail Murashko, oncology is one of the most popular and rapidly developing fields in Russian medicine
Protecting oil refineries from drones is costly, but idle plants mean even bigger losses, Russian government says
Protecting oil refineries from drone strikes requires significant spending, but “it’s worth it,” said Alexander Novak, Russia’s deputy prime minister.
Global oil demand recovering — Novak
Global oil demand is projected to rise by 0.6 mln barrels per day (bpd) in 2026 to 105.74 mln barrels per day, OPEC said in its August report
Russian TV channels are required to give airtime to debates before elections. The parties just don’t show up.
Televised debates for candidates in elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, have begun airing on Russian television. Russian law requires state TV cha…
Netanyahu visits troops in Gaza, says Hamas disarmament is progressing successfully
The Israeli prime minister met with Israeli troops and held an operational meeting attended by several generals, including Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General …
Peacemaking with Russia is Ukraine's only chance to survive, says Russian senator
"By attempting to force Russia to make peace on Ukraine's terms, Kiev is moving ever closer to a situation where peace terms will be determined by anyone but a weakened and decima…
FACTBOX: What to know about Russian Foreign Ministry summoning German charge d’affaires
Bernd Finke left the ministry building after an hour
The deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, which fights for Ukraine, was either abducted or detained in Kyiv. The incident ended in a shootout between Ukraine’s security services.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced on the morning of September 2 that it and Ukrainian military intelligence (the HUR) had thwarted a terrorist attack planned by Russia’s …
Nearly 9K Ukrainian Drones Targeted Moscow in August, Mayor Says
Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed air defenses intercepted the “vast majority” of the drones before they reached the city outskirts.
Anti-Russian actions by Germany to draw tough response — MFA
Germany’s decision to close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin marks another step toward the final destruction of Russia-Germany relations, the …
Staff of Russian House in Berlin must leave Germany within seven days — Russian ambassador
"As for the Russian House of Science and Culture, the intergovernmental agreement governing its activities will expire in the summer of 2027," Sergey Nechayev said
Russian pilots strike Ukrainian UAV control post in Sumy Region with X-39 missile
The target was destroyed by the strike
What’s really behind Trump’s deference to Putin?
Whether or not US president fits the definition of a Russian asset, his actions align closely with the Kremlin’s interests• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign …
Germany orders Russian Consulate General staff to leave country by Sept 18 — ambassador
The diplomat noted that, in accordance with a decision by the German authorities, the Consulate General in Bonn will be closed by September 18
Nepal rescuers delayed by mud and water in tunnels – PM
Nepal’s prime minister says rescuers can’t immediately enter tunnels where workers are believed trapped because of mud, silt, and floodwater Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia, South Africa oppose politicization of human rights — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to Grigory Lukyantsev, the recent meeting in Pretoria recorded a high level of mutual understanding and outlined new prospects for strengthening the partnership between …
Britain lost its empire – but not its appetite for confronting Russia
Moscow’s refusal to call Britain ‘Great’ reflects a deeper clash over Ukraine, London’s influence and the risk of a diplomatic rupture Read Full Article at RT.com