Russia/Ukraine War
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 4,350 — health ministry
More than 12,320 people were injured
Russian army liberates 1,000 square kilometers of territory over summer, expert says
Andrey Marochko recalled that Russian troops took control of approximately 90 communities over the summer
Russian forces take control of nearly 400 square kilometers in August, expert says
The Russian troops took control of 39 settlements in August
IN BRIEF: Putin, Pezeshkian discuss Iran-US conflict, support for Tehran
The Iranian leader thanked the Russian president for supporting the Islamic Republic during its conflict with the United States
Man Shot Dead After Attacking People at Moscow Church
An allegedly mentally ill man was shot and killed by a bystander outside a Moscow church after attacking people and badly injuring at least one paramedic with a shovel.
EU, NATO to establish high-level group to accelerate militarization of Europe — Kallas
The head of European diplomacy said that Europe is investing in defense more than ever
Russia’s governing hockey body appeals IIHF’s ban on national teams with CAS
On July 30, the IIHF announced a decision to extend Russia’s suspension from international tournaments until 2027
Turkey, Russia enjoy unprecedented level of bilateral relations development — Erdogan
The significance of Russian tourists for Turkey is very great and multifaceted, the Turkish president added
Putin confident Rosatom will launch power unit at Akkuyu NPP in 2026
The Russian president said the company is on schedule
Ukrainian forces set up UAV assembly workshops in residential areas of Kiev — expert
Dmitry Barov said there are a lot of small "garage-style" production facilities in Kiev and other cities that assemble components, drones, and ammunition for them
Kiev lost nearly 117,000 soldiers, mercenaries this summer — expert
Andrey Marochko specified that it was almost 10,000 more than in the spring
New US ‘precision’ missiles responsible for multiple civilian deaths in Iran – report
The new US Precision Strike Missile killed civilians dozens of meters from its blast site in Iran, according to a new investigation Read Full Article at RT.com
Rahmon, Putin discuss security, trade issues — Tajik leader’s press service
The two leaders also "expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction of the Center for the Development of Gifted Children and a new building for the Mayakovsky Theater in Du…
China, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 drills in early September
Military units from the three countries will practice measures for planning, searching for, suppressing, and detaining violators, as well as for transferring detainees to one of t…
Putin, Erdogan begin bilateral meeting in Bishkek
The meeting is taking place in the Aksakals Hall at the Ala Archa State Residence
Kiev lost nearly 39,000 soldiers, mercenaries in August — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian forces destroyed Ukraine’s MiG-29 fighter jet, 28,000 UAVs and 15 tanks over the past month
More than 40,000 Afghan civilians died in conflict from 2009-2021, UN says
UN experts interviewed 195 victims of the conflict and their relatives as part of the investigation
Why the Middle East Oil Shock Failed to Save Russia’s Budget
Six months into the U.S.-Iran war, Russia’s oil windfall looks surprisingly meager despite initial predictions of a revenue boom.
US, Russian finance ministers’ meeting signals thaw in ties — expert
Channels of interaction between the countries are being restored, making it more likely to reach constructive solutions, Alexander Abramov added
Iranian Foreign Ministry warns US against any 'provocations'
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei stressed that the United States must be held accountable "for numerous violations of the memorandum of understanding"
Trade turnover between Russia, Tajikistan up 25% last year — Putin
There are 320 enterprises with Russian participation operating in Tajikistan, the Russian leader noted
EU declines to follow US lead by meeting with Russia at G20 finance event — EC
Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis has no intention of meeting the Russian finance minister, European Commission Chief Spokeswoman Paula Pinho noted
What’s changing in Russia this September? ‘Spiritual and Moral Culture’ classes in schools, the digital ruble, and mandatory camel registration.
High schoolers are starting to study social studies from a textbook edited by Medvedev, while fifth-graders begin a new course called “Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia.” Some…
Ukrainian government to conduct audit of defense ministry
For several years now, Ukraine has been drafting budgets with record deficits