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Ukraine requests Patriot missiles from South Korea — newspaper
The request was denied on August 10
Russia prioritizes oil, gas projects with India, hydrocarbon supplies — Manturov
Russia also sees potential for new joint projects with India in the extraction and processing of nonferrous, rare and rare-earth metals, the Russian First Deputy PM stated
Russian expert points at lack of substantive agenda for Witkoff, Kushner’s visit
According to Ivan Timofeyev, the fact that Russian-US consultations and opinion exchanges are ongoing is a good thing, but they don't seem to yield any practical results
Ukraine’s radical mobilization measures take aim at young men
According to the source, the most likely option is to lower the conscription age limit from 25 to 21 years
Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol
EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefactsRobberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with …
Kiev not to be able to use SCALP missiles effectively without US’ approval — expert
Security and defense analyst Michael Clarke noted that SCALP depended on MALD missiles manufactured by the US corporation Raytheon
Putin Signs Order Allowing Government to Seize Critical Infrastructure Following Attacks
The special powers allow the state to assume control over the physical, financial and legal assets of facilities that fail to maintain adequate security or are slow to make repair…
Video shows hundreds held captive after Nigeria mosque kidnapping
Gunmen attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older peopleAn armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 wome…
Ukrainian air force complains of missile shortage
According to Yury Ignat, missiles for ground-based air defense systems and for aviation platforms remain a problem for the Ukrainian military
Ukraine becomes key 'exporter of instability' in Middle East — Russian diplomat
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov highlighted that the Kiev regime brazenly violated all the norms of international law
Part of Russia-US dialogue on Ukraine proceeds behind closed doors — RIAC director
Ivan Timofeyev cautioned against overemphasizing the roles of specific individuals
No money coming in to Kiev's mineral deal with US — expert
According to Oleg Pendzin, the government needs to move on this issue
IN BRIEF: Ukrainian connection in drone incident in Germany
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service questioned whether the German authorities have the political will "to draw impartial conclusions and officially announce them"
Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
Ukrainian politicians see corruption as routine practice, not scandal — media
The Economist expects political infighting to grow in the coming weeks
'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria
Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.
No Surprises in Kazakh Politics: New Presidential Party Wins Majority
Adilet, as expected, secured a majority of the vote – 71 percent according to official preliminary data.
Russia’s top female racquet Andreeva back in WTA Top-5
The Russian, who is playing under a neutral status at international tournaments, now has 5,443 points in the WTA Rankings
Russia Is Betting on the MC-21 to Reverse Its Aviation Decline. It’s No Silver Bullet.
The MC-21’s troubled development reflects the mounting pressure on Russian civil aviation.
Russia, India discuss cooperation formats on Northern Sea Route
According to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, the use of the Arctic route will enable businesses to reduce transportation costs
Ukraine assisting terrorist groups in Africa with UAVs — war correspondent
Alexander Kharchenko pointed to the emerging interest in drone technology among militants in Mali
No official invitation for Iran to join Mecca Agreement — Iranian diplomat
Head of the Iranian Parliament News Agency Mehdi Rahimi said earlier that Tehran had been invited to join the Mecca Agreement
Russia increasing fertilizer supplies to India, ready to continue doing so — Putin
According to the president, Russia is everything possible to fully meet the needs of Indian farmers and the agricultural sector
Peskov recalls Putin’s remarks on grain situation
Dmitry Peskov refrained from discussing the commercial aspects