Russia/Ukraine War
Pentagon accuses Iran of trying to steal naval spy drone
The Pentagon says it thwarted an attempt by the IRGC to seize a Saildrone unmanned surface vessel Read Full Article at RT.com
Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft lifts off from Baikonur
According to Roscosmos, the spacecraft is scheduled to approach and dock with the Poisk module of the International Space Station’s Russian segment on September 19
Russia backs India, Brazil, African nations for permanent UNSC members — Lavrov
Russia’s top diplomat described the heavily underrepresented Asian, African and Latin American countries as the main problem facing the global security body
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $23.6 mln with settlements on September 15
The Central Bank purchased yuan on the domestic market in the amount of 1.9 bln rubles with settlements on September 14
Russia harbors no grand illusions about Ukraine talks — foreign minister
Sergey Lavrov stressed that Moscow would be satisfied with dialogue in any format
Share of Russians aged 60 and older may reach 25.4% by 2030 — Health Ministry
According to the Russian health minister’s presentation, a 70-year-old uses 5.5 times more resources from the compulsory health insurance system than a 30-year-old
Azerbaijan-Russia trade falls nearly 1.4-fold in January-August
According to the State Customs Committee, Azerbaijan’s exports to Russia totaled $840.096 mln in the first eight months of 2026
Russia to make no agreements with Europe on issues related to its security — Lavrov
The foreign minister pointed out that it was Europe that severed relations with Russia, rather than the other way around
Russia's Lavrov warns Armenia against trusting EU promises
The Russian foreign minister does not see how Armenia can end up in the European Union, where Turkey and Serbia "have already been waiting in line for many decades"
No trend toward political settlement in Middle East situation — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said that BRICS expressed solidarity in favor of finding a sensible way forward
Russia loses $29.57 bln in GDP annually due to chronic diseases
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said the task to increase healthy life expectancy is both an individual and a state-level one
Syzran and Saratov Oil Refineries Halt Operations After Drone Attacks, Sources Say
Industry sources said the Syzran plant paused operations on Tuesday, while the Saratov refinery halted work last Friday.
IN BRIEF: What is known about incident with Russian warship, Danish Air Force helicopter
TASS has compiled the main information available so far
Normalizing relations needed to launch comprehensive US-Russia dialogue — Lavrov
Russia’s top diplomat still emphasized that Moscow appreciates the Trump administration’s policy, unlike the "arrogant and not very rational" Europeans
Kazakhstan interested in Power of Baikal pipeline crossing its territory
Vice Minister of Energy Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev added that Kazakhstan is not participating in negotiations on the route
Kiev loses some 1,300 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass
The Russian Armed Forces thwarted a Ukrainian military group’s attempt to break out of the encirclement near Gogino in the Kharkov Region, the Defense Ministry reported
Russia double-checks situation following US statements about weapons in space — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister mentioned a long-standing resolution being promoted to ban the placement of any weapons in orbit
Poland to provide Ukraine with several missiles for Patriot systems — newspaper
Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces General Ireneusz Nowak said that it is not a large-scale delivery
Kazakhstan’s infrastructure ready for expansion of gas transit from Russia to Uzbekistan
A final decision on transit has not yet been taken, Kazakh Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev noted
Ukrainian settlement requires fulfillment of original special military op goals — Lavrov
They are aimed at eliminating the root causes of the crisis, the Russian foreign minister noted
US disavows need to invite France, UK to strategic stability dialogue — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the United States "insists that strategic stability be discussed at trilateral talks with China"
North Korea says US prepares to use WMDs against it
The North Korean Defense Ministry noted that scenarios for responding to the use of weapons of mass destruction were being practiced during the joint US-South Korea Freedom Shield…
Share of Russian oil, gas equipment could reach 82% this year — minister
Russia’s oil and gas machinery market totaled $3.48 bln in the first half of 2026
West seeks to destabilize Russia, will not achieve its goals — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that the objective pursued by the West is nothing new