Russia/Ukraine War
EU sees no real threat of alleged Russian attack on bloc — Politico
Back in 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to "formalize an agreement on mutual non-aggression with Western countries in order to alleviate the concerns that…
Russia to produce 2.8 mln cars per year by 2035 — first deputy PM
The share of Russian products in the domestic market of new vehicles is expected to increase to 80%, Denis Manturov noted
Japan's oldest resident dies at age 115
Shigeko Kagawa, who was born in 1911 and lived in Nara Prefecture, died on August 27
FACTBOX: 239 drones downed, Ukrainian strikes on homes, logistics center in Yekaterinburg
Air defenses destroyed 12 Ukrainian drones over the Voronezh Region during the night, Governor Alexander Gusev said
Three civilians killed, 22 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region over past day
Six teenagers are undergoing treatment at the regional children’s clinical hospital
Technological independence in passenger cars in Russia to reach 80% by 2030
The updated strategy for the development of the automotive industry through 2035 is based on the principle of comprehensive standardization
Russian central bank buys yuan worth $69.5 mln with Aug 28 settlement
The volume of foreign currency purchases on the domestic market with settlement on August 27 amounted to $68.3 mln
Kalashnikov to unveil model of its latest AK-12+ assault rifle at Eastern Economic Forum
The weapon will be on display in the Voin Center pavilion at the Far East Street exhibition
Rosatom welcomes IAEA’s recognition of severity of Zaporozhye NPP situation — CEO
Alexey Likhachev additionally stressed that the situation at the plant is under control
Warehouse fires, damage to energy facility: situation in Ukraine
An energy facility was damaged in the Chernigov Region in northern Ukraine, regional administration head Vyacheslav Chaus said
Investigators Drop Murder Charges Against St. Petersburg Businessman Ilya Traber
Traber was arrested in June and charged with ordering the murder of a local politician and business rival outside his home in the Leningrad region.
US is unlikely to achieve quick military victory in Iran — newspaper
According to The New York Times, airstrikes have not helped Washington accomplish its goals
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
By 10:15 a.m. Moscow time, the indices had extended gains to 1.23%, reaching 2,141.04 points and 787.93 points, respectively
Nepal flood deaths climb past 900 as thousands remain missing
Nepal’s flood deaths pass 900 and 4,200 remain missing as rescuers attempt to save those believed trapped in hydropower project tunnels Read Full Article at RT.com
The Economist: Putin fears ending the war without victory. ‘They will hang me,’ he reportedly told his inner circle.
Russian President Vladimir Putin fears for his own safety if the war ends without Russia achieving even its minimum goal, capturing all of Donbas, The Economist writes.
Tokayev appoints Karin as Kazakhstan’s vice president, Bektenov as prime minister
Erlan Karin previously served as the first deputy head of the presidential administration, and before the new constitution took effect, he was state counsellor
Russia’s Ivan Papanin patrol ship can break through solid ice up to 1.7 m thick — captain
Kirill Tkachenko emphasized that the ship is capable of handling even thicker ice
NATO attempts to use Arctic to contain Russia — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister noted that Russia favors constructive dialogue in all regions of the world but, when necessary, will defend its national interests "by all available m…
Arkhangelsk to host Russian North's culture festival
The program features musical, theater performances, master classes, traditional practices, and other events
Kazakhstan’s parliament votes to reappoint Bektenov as prime minister
Oljas Bektenov’s candidacy, proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was supported by 137 of the 145 deputies present
Kazakhstan’s parliament votes to appoint Karin as vice president
Erlan Karin’s candidacy, proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was supported by 141 of the 145 deputies present
US sole factor destabilizing Strait of Hormuz — Iranian Foreign Ministry
The Iranian Foreign Ministry added it will respond to all US actions with "a crushing blow"
Western officials fear Putin is preparing to escalate beyond Ukraine. Bild and The Telegraph outline possible Russian moves against NATO.
Fears are increasingly being voiced in the West that Vladimir Putin does not want peace talks and is planning another escalation, not only in Ukraine but against NATO countries as…
Price of futures contracts of Brent oil up 2.9% amid Middle East escalation
As of 5:35 a.m. Moscow time, the Brent price was up by 2.94% at $90.69 a barrel