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VEB Chief Economist Fired After Warning Russia Cannot Win ‘War of Attrition’ – The Bell
Andrei Klepach, who served as VEB.RF’s chief economist for 12 years, was reportedly fired after the bank’s leadership received a phone call “from above.”
Effectiveness of Knyaz Vandal drone rises 2.5-fold — Ushkuynik Center
CEO of the Ushkuynik Research and Production Center Alexey Chadayev also mentioned the Knyaz Veshchy Oleg reconnaissance drone which is radio-controlled and has good communication…
Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack
Community Security Initiative says training helped congregation's team of security guards respond quickly to apprehend assailant The post Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase of…
Hours before start, Trump orders ‘substantial’ reduction of military drills with South Korea
US president highlights his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, cites costs and Seoul's refusal to join military action against Iran The post Hours before start, Tru…
Officials urge action as dozens of storks electrocuted on Jordan Valley power lines
Reporting new discovery of 30 electrocuted birds, Society for Protection of Nature calls on Electric Corporation to insulate poles. IEC: Plans advancing to bury some infrastructur…
Likud members choose their Knesset candidates in hotly contested primary race
Polling stations open nationwide, with Netanyahu's efforts to expand control of slate having shrunk number of open spots; candidates take to social media for last-minute appeals T…
Tatarstan to become center of Russia’s emerging unmanned economy — region head
Rustam Minnikhanov said the exchange of expertise and joint initiatives can serve as a solid foundation for a long-term Russian-Chinese partnership in this sector
Senior Russian banker fired after warning over wartime economy
Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’The chief economist at Russia’s second largest bank has been fired after a s…
Russian envoy issues warning to Europe over flaws in its migration strategy
Failure to admit migration mistakes is undermining what is left of Europe, Kirill Dmitriev pointed out
Lavrov says will sign agreement on visa-free travel for diplomats with Ghanaian minister
The Russian foreign minister said this is important for the development of contacts between the two countries’ government in all spheres
The Dilemma Facing Malaysia’s Democratic Action Party
Until 2022, the DAP had spent six decades in opposition – but gaining a foothold in government has been a mixed blessing.
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Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg to stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports
Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Sweden will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports starting October 1, 2026, the European Commission announced.
WATCH hundreds of migrants demand asylum in Spanish enclave
Hundreds of Moroccan migrants have rallied in Spain’s Ceuta demanding asylum after a massive influx overwhelmed the North African enclave Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump’s tough-guy image has been undone by his own actions | Mohamad Bazzi
The president was forced to hide in a catering truck amid the Iran war, in an encapsulation of the conflict’s failuresFor decades, Donald Trump cultivated a public image based on …
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36
A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashvil…
Press review: US, Iran opt for war of attrition as Kiev diverts focus with Russia attacks
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 17th
Putin, Xi Jinping seek to strengthen ties amid global instability — Chinese envoy
Zhang Hanhui specifically highlighted the milestone anniversaries of Russian-Chinese relations, including 30 years of strategic partnership, and 25 years since the signing of the …
Moscow postpones annual international military music festival to next year
Accoridng to the statement, the event has been postponed for reasons beyond the control of the organizers
Iran’s talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz held up by US, Israel — diplomat
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei, Tehran and Muscat are working to establish a mechanism that will ensure "respect for the rights of the two coastal …
Transit through Strait of Hormuz nearly comes to halt after attacks on UAE vessels
According to analysts, five commercial vessels passed through the strait on August 15, while no voyages were recorded on the route on August 16
Iran reduces to nothing most expensive tool of US military presence — expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that the prolonged at-sea deployment and the inherent vulnerabilities of the ships had taken a toll on the crews
Russia, Indonesia to continue to expand mutually beneficial partnership ties — Putin
The Russian leader emphasized that the two countries' relations had been developing most successfully