Russia/Ukraine War
Military personnel's courage set an example for entire country, Putin says
The Russian leader noted that the parliamentary election campaign is taking place during the special military operation
BRICS cooperation to expand India’s access to minerals, energy, technologies — expert
"India has considerable opportunities in engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles and apparel, automobiles and auto components, electronics, food and agricultural p…
Putin Casts Parliamentary Election as Barometer of Support for War, Urges Russians to Vote
Russia is holding elections this weekend for the lower-house State Duma, which has a track record of faithfully approving the Kremlin's initiatives.
Putin delivers traditional televised address ahead of parliamentary elections
This marks the third time since 2000 that the Russian leader has addressed the nation prior to State Duma elections
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 84.17 rubles for September 17
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 17.37 kopecks to 97.1275 rubles
Krasnoyarsk Woman Killed by Bear Amid Rise in Attacks
Bears are confirmed to have killed at least five people in Siberia over the past month, state media reported.
Ozone hole shrinks to its smallest in decades in 2025 — UN
According to the World Meteorological Organization, the ozone layer may fully recover within several decades,
Medvedev sounds alarm on potential election provocations by Russia’s opponents
"All you have to do is go online to see what kind of frenzy is currently taking place there on this issue," the Russian security council deputy chairman noted
Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft with equipment for Teledroid placed into orbit
The approach and docking of Progress MS-35 with the Poisk module of the Russian ISS segment is scheduled for September 19
U.S. uncovers network that plotted assassinations of Russian ‘dissidents’ in Washington and Vilnius. Among the suspects: an ex-colonel with Putin ties, his FSB officer son, and a Cuban dancer.
U.S. authorities announced the discovery of a criminal network tied to Russian intelligence services, dubbed the RIS Network, that recruited operatives to assassinate Russian oppo…
Putin, Pashinyan agree to discuss issues regarding Yerevan's EU aspirations — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that Moscow has no intention of hindering Yerevan from choosing its own partners and development paths
Von der Leyen, Kallas constitute Europe’s biggest catastrophe — MEP
"They have turned the European Union into a Nazi war machine," Lubos Blaha said
GFCN experts emphasize importance of fact-checking in deepfake era
Analysts also noted that in the era of pipeline-like deep fake generation with a low entry threshold not only upgrading the algorithms but also boosting media literacy among masse…
At least 22 seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz since February 28 — IMO
The IMO also said that attacks in the Red Sea resumed
Eighty-two special op veterans running for State Duma on United Russia ticket — Medvedev
According to Dmitry Medvedev, veterans of the special military operation are participating not only in the federal campaign but also in regional elections
Caspian 2026 exercise allows rescuers from Caspian countries to establish contacts
The exercise involved 300 rescue workers and more than 70 pieces of specialized equipment, including aircraft and watercraft
Drone Downed in Lithuania Was Russian and Likely Aimed at Ukraine, President Nausėda Says
A NATO fighter jet intercepted the unmanned aircraft, identified as a Gerbera, over central Lithuania early Tuesday.
China is building the machinery of a post-Western order
Beijing’s Global Governance Initiative is testing whether a more multipolar world can produce a more functional global order Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia does not advocate expelling anyone from UN Security Council — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, the current composition of the UN Security Council no longer fully reflects today’s geopolitical realities
Merz abandons UN trip amid sinking approval – Reuters
With his control over his own party slipping, the German chancellor will not attend the UN General Assembly, Reuters reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s adversaries preparing for escalation in Arctic — war correspondent
The Russian Defense Ministry and Arctic regional authorities are ready for potential pressure, Yevgeny Poddubny said
Pentagon’s Iran war costs hit $38 billion in five months – budget office
Five months of war with Iran have cost the US military $38 billion with billions more potentially needed every month, the CBO has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian war with Europe would be ‘very short’ – Lavrov
Russia would make short work of Europe if it decides to attack the country, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Western unreliability, military contingents in Ukraine: Lavrov’s statements
Russia has never rejected talks on Ukraine and is prepared to hold them in either bilateral or trilateral formats, the Russian foreign minister noted