Russia/Ukraine War
Three killed, 265 missing after mudslide in Tibet
The exact number of people affected is still being determined, while search-and-rescue operations continue
Flood in Nepal: At least 95 killed, some 400 tourists missing and $1.3 billion in damage
The Russian embassy in Kathmandu has told TASS that the diplomatic mission has no information about the presence of Russian citizens in the affected areas.
Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo could become worst in history — media
According to the newspaper, much of the population in eastern DR Congo was not following the necessary precautions against the virus
Russian recruiters are promising non-combat jobs. But they’re offering only standard military contracts — and one ad used a wounded soldier’s photo.
Recruiters in Russia are luring potential enlistees with promises they will not see combat — but the document they are asked to sign is a standard military contract.
Hungary labels Russia a ‘threat’
Hungary has labeled Russia a “threat to Europe” in a major foreign policy shift by Prime Minister Peter Magyar Read Full Article at RT.com
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 84.28 rubles for August 27
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 22.85 kopecks to 98.2897 rubles
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei alive after strikes on Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was very seriously wounded
Russians Are Rushing for Cash. Should the Kremlin Be Worried?
Households and businesses have added $25.3 billion to their cash holdings so far this year, marking the largest increase since the start of the war.
Floods cause at least $1.3 billion in infrastructure damage to Nepal — minister
Floodwaters washed away at least 22 concrete bridges and five metal Bailey bridges
Archaeologists unearth 15th-century hoard of 2,600 silver coins near Moscow
This is the largest coin collection of its time available to researchers
Russia’s Military Historical Society says it’s preparing a ‘truthful’ textbook on Ukrainian history
The Russian Military Historical Society is preparing a textbook on the history of Ukraine for publication in Russia, the organization’s research director, Mikhail Myagkov, said.
Russia, China close gap with US in space — media
This "could have frightening consequences for the national security" of the United States, the newspaper writes
ICRC delegates visit Wildberries facilities targeted by Ukraine near St. Petersburg — MFA
During the visit, ICRC experts could verify the complete absence of military facilities both at and around the warehouses
Death toll in northern Nepal flood exceeds 90
At least 384 tourists, including 291 foreigners, are missing
Ukrainian terrorist elements to spread around world after Russia’s win in special op
Denis Pushilin added that the sea routes, which are a priority in the area of cargo transportation, must be protected because the risk of terrorist threats will persist for decade…
Moscow opens its first dinosaur skeleton exhibition, where visitors can buy the exhibits
An exhibition of dinosaur skeletons, prehistoric animal skulls, and meteorite fragments — all offered for sale — opened in Moscow on August 25.
Donetsk could serve as testing ground for marine robotic systems — DPR head
According to Denis Pushilin, the waters of the Sea of Azov are a suitable site for such tests
Gazprom, Iran discuss potential cooperation in gas sector
According to the Russian holding, CEO Alexey Miller had a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali and NIGC CEO Saeed Tavakoli
Western media demands answers from Israel for killing journalists in Gaza
AP and Reuters have demanded answers from Israel on the first anniversary of the strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital that killed five reporters Read Full Article at RT.com
Gas stocks in European UGS facilities at lowest level since 2013
Currently, European UGS facilities are 63.28% full
Russian stocks narrow losses to 1%
By 4:15 p.m. Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices stood at 2,097.03 and 782.12 points, respectively
Russia’s Uran-6 ground robotic system proves effective in demining Mariupol — DPR head
According to Denis Pushilin, demining of the city was a very serious task
Trump Confirms CIA Director’s Moscow Trip, Calling It ‘Semi-Routine’
Donald Trump expressed hope that the spy chief’s unannounced visit to Russia could help end the war in Ukraine.
US-Iran war to end 'fairly soon' — Trump
According to the US leader, the Strait of Hormuz "is functioning"