Russia/Ukraine War
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
Trump threatens to ‘hit Iran hard’ after new flare-up
The US president has vowed to “hit Iran hard” after Tehran launched retaliatory strikes against American military installations in Jordan Read Full Article at RT.com
Reuters: Ukrainian attacks are pushing Russian grain out of the Black Sea and into the Baltic
Russian grain exporters have begun rerouting shipments from the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the Baltic Sea amid Ukrainian attacks on vessels and port infrastructure, accordin…
US uses fewer weapons against Iran than provided to Ukraine under Biden — Trump
According to the US president, Washington gave Ukraine over $300 billion worth of ammunition during this period
Russian literary monument returns to Dresden
A monument to renowned 19th-century Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky has been reinstalled in the German city of Dresden Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump claims about 30 ships pass through Strait of Hormuz every night with US assistance
The US president noted that "a lot of oil is coming out," and the price has not increased as some forecasts had predicted
Woman goes on stabbing spree in Times Square (VIDEOS)
A knife-wielding woman has reportedly stabbed at least two people in New York City’s Times Square before being shot by police Read Full Article at RT.com
US steps up purchases of key Russian commodity – trade official
The US has increased imports of Russian fertilizers by nearly a quarter in the first half of 2026, according to the country’s Export Center Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin urges students to believe in themselves in Knowledge Day message
The Russian president noted that today’s school and university students "are the ones who will continue our great Motherland’s track record of victories and achievements"
Trump says wants to get on with everyone when talking about inviting Russia to G20 events
The US president added that "getting along with everybody" is "one of the reasons that I'm so successful"
Trump rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
The US president explained that "there's no reason for it"
Russia’s only antiwar party loses three more candidates to court rulings, the latest blow before parliamentary elections
Russian courts disqualified three Yabloko party candidates running in single-mandate districts, all on the same day.
At least five US military aircraft flying over Persian Gulf
Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers and Boeing KC-46A Pegasuses "are flying at an altitude of about eight kilometers, including along corridors designated for civil aircraft," a source i…
US considers limited strikes against Iran in Strait of Hormuz region — Axios
According to sources cited by the portal, the US goal is to prevent Iran from reconstituting its radar and missile capabilities to attack ships
Türkiye is one missile deal away from crossing Russia’s red line
Turkey’s proposed transfer of ATACMS missiles, M270 launchers and cluster munitions to Ukraine could put its partnership with Russia at risk Read Full Article at RT.com
Is Russia’s fuel crisis a temporary squeeze or the collapse of an industry? Two leading economists debated the question, unable to agree on how much refining capacity is left.
On August 17, Sergey Vakulenko, a senior fellow at the Berlin-based Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, said on The Breakfast Show that despite Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, Ru…
Serbia thankful to Russia for helping fight wildfires
According to the Emergencies Ministry, its Il-76 aircraft was operating in Serbia’s Kolubara District on Monday