Russia/Ukraine War
Russia develops range of turrets, tripods for anti-UAV mobile armed units
The equipment is designed for the stable mounting of machine guns on a vehicle platform or directly on the ground
Kremlin mum on next round of talks between Russian, Ukrainian delegations — spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow continued to maintain working-level contacts with Washington on Ukraine
Claims of Russian aggression toward EU distort reality — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov specified that the West is publishing many "scare stories" about alleged Russian plans against NATO
Malaria outbreak kills two workers at Germany’s busiest airport
Two Frankfurt Airport workers have died after a malaria outbreak infected six employees, apparently through mosquitoes “imported by plane” Read Full Article at RT.com
Car bomb reportedly kills Russian military officer in St. Petersburg
An improvised explosive device detonated inside a car on Kolpinskoye Highway in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg-based news outlet Fontanka.
Russia is in the grip of a second fuel crisis. Meduza analyzed nearly half a million crowdsourced reports to find out how bad it really is.
In early August, the fuel situation in Russia sharply worsened again. Ukraine is once again striking oil refineries, and long lines have formed at gas stations in many cities. The…
Press review: SDF plans dissolution in Syria as Bangladesh invited to join Mecca pact
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Russia destroys Ukraine’s infrastructure capable of producing SCALP missiles — expert
Sergey Lipovoy noted that even if Kiev manages to assemble them somewhere using available components, "it is not a given that these missiles will be fully controllable"
UK confirms its involvement in conflict by giving Kiev Storm Shadow missiles — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that London had done everything possible to avoid answering questions about the actual use of Storm Shadow missiles
Russian Spy Chief Says Meeting With CIA Director Was ‘Nothing Special’
Sergei Naryshkin said he and Ratcliffe discussed “a range of issues that fall within the scope” of American and Russian intelligence agencies.
Some European states fear lack of funding for Kiev, demand seizure of Russian assets — FT
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland are among EU members supporting the initiative
Nepal floods leave 644 tourists missing, authorities say
The report lists eight Russians among the missing
Car Explosion in St. Petersburg Kills Russian Military Officer, Reports Say
The lieutenant colonel’s wife was also in the car at the moment of the blast and was badly injured, local media reported.
Car Bomb Kills Military Officer in St. Petersburg
The lieutenant colonel’s wife was also in the car at the moment of the blast and was badly injured, local media reported.
London, Paris unable to dodge responsibility for strikes deep into Russia — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova drew attention to the destructive role that the "EU troika" is playing in "inciting and fueling the Ukrainian crisis"
Russia says it could hit UK military targets over supply of missile technology to Ukraine – UK politics live
Kremlin threatens British targets inside and outside Ukraine and says UK and France bear ‘direct responsibility’ for Ukrainian strikes on Russia Zakharova took particular aim at t…
UAC delivers batch of Su-35S fighter jets to Russian Aerospace Forces
The 4++-generation aircraft have undergone a full cycle of factory testing
Moscow to respond to Ukrainian strikes on Russian economic, trade infrastructure — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia does not need "military escalation," as it is making advances in the special military operation without it
Germany’s economic hangover hits historic winery
One of Germany’s oldest wineries faces insolvency by 2027 as mounting losses, high costs, and a deepening industry slump threaten its future Read Full Article at RT.com
At Least 8 Russians Missing in Nepal Following Deadly Himalayan Flood
The Russian embassy said it is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to establish the location of the missing Russians as search operations continue across the devastated valley.
Germany wants to fund UK nukes – Telegraph
Germany is considering helping to finance Britain’s Trident arsenal amid tensions with the US, the Daily Telegraph reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Euro exchange rate exceeds 100 rubles on interbank market first since March 19
As of 11:01 a.m. Moscow time the dollar exchange rate in the Russian interbank market stood at 85.79 rubles
Foreign military contingents in Ukraine to be Russia’s legitimate targets — diplomat
Maria Zakharova said the responsibility for this will fall on Western politicians
Russia’s SVR chief confirms he met CIA director in Moscow
Sergey Naryshkin said there is nothing unusual to it