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Russia has right to attack any ships carrying cargo for enemy — Medvedev
The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman stressed that Russian armed forces were capable of significantly extending their operations beyond the borders of the Black Sea basin
Solar eclipse 2026: Where and when to watch across Russia and Europe
A solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe and northwestern Russia on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com
Northern convoys' little-known stories to be presented at exhibition in Arkhangelsk
The exposition showcases feature more than 200 items, many of which are authentic artifacts from World War II
Twelve evacuated from homes damaged in Ukrainian drone strike on Gelendzhik
The evacuees have been accommodated at local guesthouses
Russia, Kyrgyzstan launch joint military exercise
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the military contingents will practice coordination, command and control of a combined unit
Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America
After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extr…
Iran war and high living costs fuelling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says
Geopolitics and cost of living crisis have cost Europe’s largest travel company €60m so farHolidaymakers are waiting until the last minute to book their trips because of the conti…
Germany approves lifting curbs on spy agencies in security ‘revolution’
Reforms comply with wishlist of intelligence services which say Germany lags behind allies and enemiesThe German government has approved a draft law aimed at lifting many of the r…
What it's like flying with Trump on Air Force One
BBC Correspondent Tom Bateman explains what it's like for members of the press who fly on Air Force One with the US President.
Passengers rescued from burning ferry in Indonesia – video
Indonesian authorities have rescued 172 people, with one person confirmed dead, after a ferry travelling from Bali caught fire in waters off Lombok. The cause of the fire was not…
Russian small arms industry transforms with start of special military op — Kalashnikov CEO
According to Alan Lushnikov, high-precision rifles production companies have increased production several-fold and are focused on meeting the needs of combat units
Kiev asks NATO for underwater vehicles, remote detonation systems — document
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine requested the assistance in enhancing capabilities for humanitarian demining and transportation of explosive ordnance
Turkey to keep Black Sea closed to military vessels - expert
Canan Tercan noted that withdrawing from the Montreux Convention is legally possible, but quite unlikely
Putin Threatens Retaliation if Europe Seizes Russian Ships
The warning follows the EU’s adoption of a mechanism allowing member states to confiscate and sell Russian oil carried aboard shadow fleet vessels.
Putin threatens to seize European ships wherever Russia ‘deems necessary’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would respond in kind to the seizure of Russian vessels by European Union countries, speaking during a visit to Pacific Fleet exercise…
Nearly half of Russians expect app removal to push users to Android, poll shows
Experts note that the consequences of removing Russian apps from the App Store could impact not only the current user experience but also the future of Apple's ecosystem in Russia
Forpost UAVs guide Oniks missiles to strike mock enemy ships in Pacific drills
As part of the exercise, naval groups in the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the northwestern Pacific are actively coordinating with the fleet’s unmanned aerial systems, mas…
Trump’s secret flight switch indicates severity of assassination threat by Iran
Iran lost top leaders in the war and US ‘humiliation … a form of revenge’, say experts, after administration’s flight ruseSince the joint US-Israeli strikes in February that kille…
Press review: EU braces for winter fuel shortage as gold prices set to recover
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 12th
Russia Forced to Import Gasoline From India Amid Domestic Shortages
Moscow previously relied primarily on fuel imports from neighboring Belarus and Kazakhstan in response to Ukraine’s drone campaign.
Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing
Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
Iran's Supreme Leader avoids public appearances for security concerns — IRGC
Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since the start of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran
Russian defense industry quickly adapts to special op — Kalashnikov CEO
According to Alan Lushnikov, the top priority was to increase production severalfold, which required switching the plants to a three-shift schedule to maintain virtually round-the…
All US bases will be seized if Washington uses nuclear weapons against Iran — IRGC
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi did not clarify whether the Iranian military would occupy the US bases on its own or with the help of other forces