Russia/Ukraine War
Washington Post: Ratcliffe secretly visited Moscow to warn Russia not to exploit perceived U.S. weakness from the Iran war, saying escalation in Ukraine would push Trump toward Zelensky
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on August 25 — the first trip to Russia by the head of a U.S. intelligence agency since the start of the full-scale war. The visit w…
Ruble share in settlements hits record 60% in Q2 2026 — MP
Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov noted that Russia continues to build a multi-layered protection of the financial sector against the sh…
Ukraine’s combat capability down after resignation of Fyodorov, Syrsky — MP
Deputy of the Kherson Regional Duma Yury Barbashov also added that Mikhail Fyodorov had become an alternative to Vladimir Zelensky in the public consciousness of Ukrainians, which…
Europe only fourth on US security priority list – NATO envoy
Washington puts security of the homeland, Western Hemisphere and Pacific ahead of Europe, US ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has said Read Full Article at RT.com
SpaceX to launch Starships almost every week soon — NASA
According to the developer’s plans, the Starship space system will be universal and can be used in various versions for manned flights to low Earth orbit, launching satellites, an…
North battlegroup destroys more than 215 Ukrainian soldiers, anti-aircraft gun over day
Vasily Mezhevykh, head of the group’s press center, added that during the day, 32 drone control points and 166 aircraft-type drones were also destroyed
State Department warns Americans about possible unrest in Ukraine
The State Department continues to advise American citizens to refrain from traveling to Ukraine due to the ongoing hostilities, placing the threat of "civil unrest" among the risk…
Several thousand people protest against Trump’s policies in downtown Washington
The protesters carried banners and posters calling for an end to this course, holding signs that read "Trump, hands off the elections!", "This president is unworthy of us", "We wi…
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy orders military to triple daily long-range strikes on Russia
Kyiv to ramp up attacks; Russian gasoline production drops after drone strikes; Fedorov joins Italy’s defence ministry. What we know on day 1,648Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has…
White House construction partly to blame for Trump helicopter’s near-miss with jet – report
The Marine One helicopter with US President Donald Trump onboard nearly collided with a passenger jet due to radio issues, investigators say Read Full Article at RT.com
US-Venezuela oil deal to help develop 17 fields — Rodriguez
President of the Bolivarian Republic Delcy Rodriguez pointed out that the agreement contributes to "the country’s economic growth, the energy security of the hemisphere, and great…
Attacks on Moldova’s sovereignty erase history shared with Russia — envoy
Russia in its relations with Moldova as well as with other countries, consistently defends the principle of sovereign equality of states, their right to freely control their own d…
Only neutrality to ensure Moldova’s sovereign development — Russian envoy
Oleg Ozerov pointed out that this can be achieved only on the basis of strict adherence to the neutral status enshrined in the country’s constitution
Rubio believes oil deal with US to attract $100 billion in investment to Venezuela
According to Marco Rubio, the agreement will be instrumental for the United States in "securing stable reserves and low-cost oil and lowering gas prices here at home"
Pentagon chief denies reports of his intention to run for president
Pete Hegseth stressed that it is "100% false"
Pentagon chief Hegseth considers running for president — NBC
But Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s assistant for public affairs, denied this, the TV channel said
How to prepare your mobile phone for the Russian border: Meduza’s complete survival guide
A growing number of Russians living overseas who return to the country temporarily are reporting psychological pressure and mobile-phone searches at the Russian border. These insp…
Trump says US struck deal on Venezuela’s oil reserves
More than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves have passed under the control of the US
Trump claims he doubled US oil reserves with Venezuela deal
The president says a Venezuela oil deal gives the US majority control of 65 billion barrels, claiming it more than doubles American reserves Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian prime minister blames ‘criminal negligence’ for massive warehouse detonation near Kyiv
Russian forces struck the Kyiv region on the evening of August 28.
Ukraine attacks populated areas of DPR 11 times in 24 hours
Two residential buildings, a minibus, and two civil infrastructure facilities were damaged
Trump wants some Moon object to be named after him
The US leader also admitted that he would never agree to go into space
Conservative British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained as ‘illegal alien’
Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US immigration authorities in Louisiana and faces deportation after overstaying his legal status Read Full Article at RT.com
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We’re constantly asking you for money. And for those who can’t support us, we suggest asking a friend to make a donation “on your behalf.” This time, we played that game among our…