Russia/Ukraine War
Russia’s pivot to East became only option since special military operation — Kobyakov
The Russian presidential adviser said that virtually no Asian country condemned the special military operation or joined the anti-Russian front being formed on the basis of NATO
No need to anticipate Armenia’s withdrawal from CSTO — secretary general
According to Taalatbek Masadykov, the country’s leadership has its position, while the Armenian people have theirs
Wildfires in Algeria leave 12 people dead
According to Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport Minister Said Sayoud, more than 50 people were injured
US accuses China of hacking NASA, Fed and critical infrastructure
Beijing has rejected the allegations, while Washington did not disclose whether any sensitive information was stolen Read Full Article at RT.com
UN needs to rebuild trust with major donors — Grossi
The IAEA director general also noted that the UN could not effectively perform its functions without contributions from the US
Grossi says relations with Russia would be serious if elected UN secretary-general
The IAEA director general said he had developed a very good working relationship with Russia
Death toll from Nepal flooding reaches 157
According to a report by Ratopati, the highest number of fatalities was recorded in the Chitwan District in the south of the country
AI erodes our humanity while elites profit from war – Roger Waters
Roger Waters warns AI and social media erode independent thought while powerful elites profit from war and global conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
Armenia’s expulsion from CSTO up to supreme commanders — secretary general
Taalatbek Masadykov added that all circumstances and factors should be taken into account
Ukrainian forces shell DPR populated areas 17 times over past day
11 civilians, including two children, were injured
Armenia de facto not participating in CSTO discussions — secretary general
Taalatbek Masadykov said that Armenia also has not paid its membership fees for the third year now
Zemfira wrote one of Russian pop’s most devastating songs about the war. She turned 50 this week in Paris, where her 2025 setlists had room for the newer songs, never ‘It’s midnight in Mariupol.’
Zemfira turned 50 on August 26. The current chapter of her work is best dated from the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine: in 2022, she released the uncompromising s…
UN efforts to resolve Ukraine, other crises not visible — Grossi
The IAEA director general added that "UN is everywhere without being where it needs to be"
Iran praises China for rejecting US threats
Iran has praised China for rejecting US sanctions threats, saying Tehran-Beijing ties “need no one’s permission” Read Full Article at RT.com
Cyprus starts granting residency to Belarusians with expired passports
Belarusian citizens with expired passports can now obtain and renew residence permits in Cyprus, the office of Cyprus’s deputy migration minister told RFE/RL’s Belarusian service,…
UN says attacks on civilians unacceptable after Ukraine strikes bus in LPR
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remains deeply concerned about the ongoing escalation of the conflict, spokesman Stephane Dujarric added
CIA, Pentagon chiefs hold meeting at White House — pool reporters
The reporters did not specify whether US President Donald Trump took part in the meeting
Kremlin sources tell Bloomberg that Putin is preparing to escalate the war in Ukraine. A growing number of Russian officials believe that could eventually mean a tactical nuclear weapon.
Russia is preparing to escalate its strikes on Ukraine after concluding that peace talks have hit a dead end, sources close to the Kremlin told Bloomberg.
Wagenknecht urges German politicians backing Kiev to go to front
The founder of BSW criticized German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and other politicians who support continued military assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine injures eleven civilians in attacks on Donetsk People’s Republic
Eight residential buildings and eleven civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged, head of the region Denis Pushilin said
Attack on bus in LPR carried out in coordination with West — expert
Alexander Pataman, head of the secretariat of the Zaporozhye Region office of the World Russian People’s Council, explained that after attacks on civilians "the West pretends that…
Nearly each family in Gaza faces shelter crisis — envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya concluded that serious difficulties persist on the humanitarian front
Ukraine attacks Donetsk with Anglo-French Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles
Eight civilians were injured, head of the republic Denis Pushilin said
West using South Caucasus Railway issue to blackmail Armenia — Russian MFA
The ministry noted that the issue of the concession’s transfer to anyone else has not been raised previously, but it is likely that demands are being made on the Armenian leadersh…