Russia/Ukraine War
Syrian Kurd leader says armed groups to be dissolved — agency
Commander of the Kurd’s Syrian Democratic Forces Mazloum Abdi also noted that the Kurdish autonomous administration in northeastern Syria will become part of the government
Ukraine’s metals industry on verge of systemic shutdown — agency
For Ukraine, a systemic crisis entails a loss of export revenues, rising construction costs, and issues with the hryvnia exchange rate, the RBC-Ukraine noted
First deaths in US measles crisis reported
The first two people have died of measles in the US this year, amid a record resurgence of the disease Read Full Article at RT.com
Ousted Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine is ‘slowly losing’ the war against Russia
Ukraine’s leadership has no overall vision for how to win the war against Russia, former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told Reuters. Corruption and the slow adoption…
Here’s what we know about Putin’s decree empowering the Russian state to take control of companies that fail to stop Ukrainian drones
Starting August 24, Russian authorities can place critical infrastructure facilities under temporary state management if their owners have failed to take adequate security measure…
Russia to retain fourth place globally in terms of purchasing power parity — expert
Even amid persistent and mounting external pressure, Russian economy is maintaining its relative standing, Executive Director of the Stolypin Institute of Growth Economics Anton S…
Russia calls on international bodies to compel Kiev to disclose data on missing clergy
Mikhail Melekh noted that the Kiev regime systematically and en masse sends clergy to the front, many of whom disappear
The rape gang trial the UK establishment doesn’t want you to know about
The retrial of six Pakistani men accused of raping children as part of a grooming gang has begun in Manchester Read Full Article at RT.com
Trade turnover between Russia, Belarus gains 12.5% in 1H 2026
Last year trade turnover between the two countries grew by around 3%
Brussels’ energy policy could exacerbate EU’s chronic gas crisis — expert
Norway has remained the largest gas supplier to the European Union since 2022, though its resource base is gradually depleting, Igor Yushkov said
Armenia says it won’t block Russians fleeing a new mobilization
Alen Simonyan, secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, told TV Rain, the independent Russian broadcaster, that Armenia will not block Russians from entering the country if Moscow…
Turkey has no hidden agenda in Middle East, Erdogan says
According to the Turkish president, the republic's goal is to ensure an atmosphere of peace
West no longer willing to allow Ukraine to strike civilians in Russia — senator
This is evident both in the harsher language used by international organizations and in the changing tone of foreign media, Alexander Voloshin said
Economic war against Iran could end in defeat for US allies — expert
Iran still has considerable capacity to disrupt everybody else’s exports, Jorge Leon said
Far-right Israeli MP smashes Palestinian memorial under IDF escort (VIDEOS)
Far-right Israeli MP Zvi Sukkot has smashed a Palestinian memorial in the West Bank under IDF escort, drawing condemnation Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine’s ex-Defense Minister Fyodorov says Kiev losing in conflict with Russia
According to Mikhail Fyodorov, now is the pivotal point
Russia, Serbia agree to continue consultations on security challenges — foreign ministry
The sides spoke in favor of continuing the practice of holding regular consultations and maintaining close contacts in the area of combating international terrorism
Russia wants Vatican to denounce Kiev’s actions against Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Mikhail Melekh said that Vatican is generally aware of the lawlessness going on in our neighboring country
Fans paid up to 160,000 rubles for Kanye West’s October concerts in Russia. Many are now asking how they can get a refund.
The concert promoter, Say Agency, announced that the rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, would perform on October 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, a venue that seats…
Maximum rate on ruble deposits up to 12.9% in second ten-day period of August — regulator
The rate was 12.89% per annum in the first ten days of this month
European leaders cut off their own path to participation in negotiations — legislator
European countries are openly involved in the Ukrainian conflict, granting Kiev permission to produce long-range missiles for attacks on civilians, Leonid Slutsky said
Energy ministry assesses diesel fuel situation on Russian market as stable
The ministry reported that additional volumes following export restrictions were redirected to the domestic market
Slovak police foils attempted arson at drone production facility
Charges have been brought against three foreigners
EEF can't be called SPIEF's 'little brother' anymore — official
The EEF has long stepped out of the shadow of its 'older brother' to stand on its own in the calendar of international events and among Russia’s national priorities, Anton Kobyako…