Russia/Ukraine War
European gas price hits highest August level since 2022
While gas futures traded at around $709 per 1,000 cubic meters on July 31, trading closed at about $840 on August 31
Putin arrives at Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall for SCO summit
The Russian president was welcomed by Kyrgyzstan’s leader Sadyr Japarov
Kalashnikov unveils model of new AK-12+ assault rifle at EEF
The rifle uses 5.45 mm ammunition
US Treasury chief rules out agreements with Russia until Ukraine conflict ends — agency
According to a source cited by Reuters, Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no economic relief for Russia or agreements on other issues were possible u…
All Christian schools in Jerusalem shut after Israel refuses entry to Palestinian teachers
Jerusalem Christian schools have suspended classes after Israel failed to renew entry permits for over 70 Palestinian teachers and staff Read Full Article at RT.com
Mass rollout of digital ruble begins in Russia
At the first stage, the country's largest banks will offer their clients the ability to conduct transactions using the digital national currency, while all credit institutions wil…
SCO continues to expand as countries share same ideas — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov specified that the participants adhere to an approach "based on mutual respect rather than rules imposed by a boss on vassals"
Death toll from Nepal’s landslide rises to 974 — TV
China Central Television did not provide information on the number of injured
Trump welcomes Russia at G20 despite EU tantrum
European officials threatened to boycott the traditional ‘family photo,’ forcing Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov out of the shot Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine unable to intercept new models of Russia’s Geran drones — newspaper
According to an article in The Guardian, the new-model drones have a cruising speed of about 400 kilometers per hour, roughly twice that of the piston-engine version
US Homeland Security blasts ‘garbage’ NYT report claiming detainee torture
The US Department of Homeland Security has rejected a report alleging torture and beatings of detainees in ICE detention facilities Read Full Article at RT.com
China successfully conducts first launch of Pallas-1 carrier rocket
The rocket’s flight proceeded normally
Eastern Economic Forum begins in Russia’s Vladivostok
The forum will be held from September 1 to 4
EU targets ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under censorship law
The EU has placed ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under the strictest tier of its online regulations, giving the US platforms 4 months to comply Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian army carries out 24 attacks on DPR in past day, injures civilian
The attacks damaged five residential buildings, along with several trucks and special-purpose vehicles, as well as seven civilian infrastructure facilities
War of words: my language lessons in Ukraine – podcast
The Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins on why she was inspired to learn Ukrainian and what it taught her about its peopleFor Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief…
Russian air defenses down over 90 Flamingo cruise missiles in summer — TASS estimates
The largest number of the missiles was shot down in a single day on August 15
Putin to take part in SCO summit, hold bilateral meetings
The SCO summit will officially begin on the morning of September 1
Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent
US treasury secretary speaks with Russian counterpart who is controversially attending G20 talks; India’s Modi says war must end. What we know on day 1,651No economic relief for R…
Pentagon secretly hiring military influencers in social media push – WaPo
The Pentagon has secretly hired military influencers to attack critics of the Trump administration, The Washington Post has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian forces liberate 91 communities in special operation zone over summer
The data shows that Battlegroup North liberated the largest number of communities
Trump says China ‘relatively inactive’ on Strait of Hormuz
The US president added that he has "a very good relationship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Tanker struck by three projectiles in Hormuz Strait — British maritime security authority
According to the statement, no casualties or environmental impact has been reported
US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation — newspaper
According to the report by The Wall Street Journal, the official is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days