Russia/Ukraine War
Sixteen Russian athletes to participate in 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
Paracanoeing competitions will be also held within the framework of the 2026 World Championships and Russia will be represented by six rowers
Russia’s new registry of ‘enemies of the people’ is in the testing phase and has exactly one (fictional) name, so far
Russia’s Justice Ministry has launched a test version of a new registry on its website, calling it а “list of individuals subject to temporary restrictive measures.” The public da…
CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chiefThe CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, …
First power unit of El Dabaa NPP to be connected to grid in 2028 — Rosatom chief executive
Four power units are being constructed simultaneously
Forty-seven of Russia’s 50 top universities are advertising Defense Ministry contracts to students, investigation finds
Forty-seven of Russia’s 50 top universities have urged students to sign contracts with the Defense Ministry, according to a study by the independent Russian news outlet Novaya Gaz…
Trump set for largest visa revocation ever – media
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 people seeking asylum in the US Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump warns Iran against placing mines in Strait of Hormuz
According to the US leader, all mines within the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz have been destroyed or removed
Kazakhstan oil refinery to process Russian crude, send gasoline back to Russia
Kazakhstan’s Kondensat oil refinery will process Russian crude and ship the resulting gasoline and diesel fuel back to Russia, said Erlan Aqkenjenov, head of Kazakhstan’s Energy M…
Kiev uses Orthodox relics to pay for arms supplies — Russian Foreign Ministry
The current Ukrainian authorities regard these artifacts merely as commodities, Russian Foreign Ministry’s special envoy for international cooperation in ensuring freedom of relig…
CBS News: CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow, CBS News White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs reported.
High time to change FIDE leadership — Russian chess grandmaster
On Monday, Executive Director of the Russian Chess Federation Alexander Tkachyov said that the FIDE Council had decided to bar Russian players from the 2026 World Chess Olympiad
Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 84.46 rubles for August 26
The official euro exchange rate has been raised by 1 ruble and 7.98 kopecks to 98.5182 rubles
The Kremlin is sending ‘mobilizers’ to psychology classes to help boost turnout in Russia’s elections
The political bloc of Russia’s Presidential Administration plans to step up so-called “corporate mobilization” for this year’s elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russ…
Zelensky says Ukraine getting more Patriot missiles, but needs more
The head of Kiev regime did not disclose the exact number, but emphasized that the batch had been small
Price of Brent oil down below $89 per barrel on London’s ICE first since August 17
As of 2:56 p.m. Moscow time, the Brent price was down by 3.47% at $88.97 a barrel
Tehran's condition for resuming dialogue is US compliance with Islamabad agreement
According to the source, the Pakistani side is actively working to communicate this stance to the United States
More than 60% of Russians ready to take part in September elections — survey
Nearly 70% of respondents are aware of the single voting day, Mikhail Mamonov, director of political research at the VTsIOM analytical center, said
State Duma promises Russia will strip Armenia of all 'gifts' if it pivots to West
Alexey Chepa said it will be impossible for Yerevan to "sit on two stools" simultaneously
Annexed Crimea Declares Regional Wildfire Emergency
A wildfire near Yalta has continued to grow after it broke out last week following a Ukrainian drone attack on the peninsula.
CIA Director Makes Rare Visit to Moscow
The Kremlin said the purpose of John Ratcliffe’s trip to the Russian capital was for “contacts between security services.”
CIA Director Arrives in Moscow for ‘Meetings,’ Reports Say
The reports come after a U.S. military transport plane landed in the Russian capital, which the Kremlin claimed it knew nothing about.
US’ latest anti-Iranian sanctions fail to instill promised awe — media
According to the portal, these sanctions are yet another extended ultimatum
Rare tornado rips through southern France (VIDEOS)
A tornado in southern France has injured 39 people and damaged around 300 homes, according to local officials Read Full Article at RT.com
Rosatom negotiating construction of two more units at El Dabaa NPP with Egypt
The delivery of nuclear fuel to the first power unit is scheduled for 2027