Russia/Ukraine War
Russian forces strike metallurgical enterprises, Ukraine’s energy facilities
The Russian army also hit Ukraine’s military-industrial complex, the Defense Ministry reported
Russia’s first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine begins tomorrow, with its only anti-war party barred and genuine competition all but eliminated
Voting for a new Russian parliament begins tomorrow. The State Duma elections will run for three days, from September 18 to 20. This will be the first Duma election since Russia l…
India to take necessary measures following US adoption of Russia-Iran sanctions act — MFA
According to the statement, India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security
Zaporozhye NPP chief urges world not to treat attacks on nuclear sites as norm
Yury Chernichuk said that the NPP’s staff and other residents of its satellite city of Energodar continue to face Ukrainian attacks on a daily basis
Ukraine becomes bankrupt country, has no reserves to recover — Russian senator
According to Alexander Voloshin, Ukraine subsists solely on external cash injections
Russia’s chief election official to report on readiness for parliamentary vote
Ella Pamfilova said there is no shortage of threats to the successful holding of the elections
Turkish sailors sue Ukraine over deadly drone attack
Turkish sailors have filed an ICC complaint against Ukraine over a drone attack on their cargo ship that killed a crew member Read Full Article at RT.com
Fire breaks out at oil refinery near Yaroslavl after drone attack
Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said that no deaths or injuries were reported
Trump plans to hold meeting on Iran on UN General Assembly sidelines — Axios
The report says the meeting is expected "to focus on US ideas for a postwar strategy"
North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible — politician
Kim Yo Jong said that denuclearization demands will have no effect on Pyongyang’s plans to defend its national interests
Japanese government tenders technical resignation before reshuffle
The composition of the new cabinet is to be announced in the coming hours
US may stop trade with EU if Canada becomes associated member — Trump
The US president said the response will depend on whether he thinks "it’s a hostile act"
Netanyahu proposes stripping IDF critics of Israeli citizenship
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed stripping citizenship from those who “defame” the IDF Read Full Article at RT.com
North Korea to remain nuclear power that resists enemy — deputy defense minister
Kim Kang Il said North Korea will "firmly defend peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region"
US, allies boost potential for nuclear war — North Korea’s deputy defense minister
Kim Kang Il made this statement during the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on security
Pacific fleet’s Ufa submarine fires Kalibr missiles during drills
The launches were made from the Sea of Japan
Western powers use ICC to keep their former colonies ‘in line’ – ex-Duterte spokesman
The West uses the selective justice of the ICC to keep former colonies in line, an ex-aide to the former Philippine president has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Crew-13 mission comprising Russian cosmonaut Teteryatnikov due in early October — NASA
The launch was initially scheduled for September 12 but was postponed to address an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system
Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim
Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667 Contin…
UK chief of Defense Staff says Russia noticeably boosted its military might
Richard Knighton added that the global security situation is "getting more dangerous"
Canada formally applies to join northern Europe’s military initiative
The prime ministers of Canada and the UK also agreed during their meeting to deepen cooperation on frontier technologies, including development and use of AI
Protesters attack EU office over Kosovo leader’s war crimes conviction (VIDEOS)
Violent protests have erupted in Kosovo and the Netherlands after former KLA commander Hashim Thaci was convicted of war crimes Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump believes Iran seeks deal with US but not yet ready for it
The US president reiterated his forecast that the conflict will end after the midterm elections to the US Congress due in November, adding that he also sees a possibility of an ea…
US orbital weapon becomes part of arsenal against Russian, Chinese satellites — Bloomberg
The report says the information that the US Air Force now has a weapon in space has stirred numerous speculations about its capabilities