Russia/Ukraine War
Novosibirsk nuclear-powered submarine fires Oniks, Kalibr missiles during exercises
A second missile, Kalibr, successfully hit its designated target at the Kura testing ground on the Kamchatka Peninsula, covering a distance of more than 1,200 kilometers
Ukrainian drones strike Ryazan oil refinery, prompting school and kindergarten closures across the city
Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov said Ukrainian drones struck the region’s oil refinery, sparking a fire. A warehouse and vehicles were damaged at another facility in Ryazan, he added…
Musk calls Kiev’s position on Putin-Trump diesel deal 'troubling'
The US entrepreneur was commenting on a social media post from Mike Cernovich, a US blogger and political commentator, who highlighted Ukraine’s ungratefulness
Russia-US diesel deal could set precedent for suspension or removal of sanctions
In European Union countries, the automotive industry is currently surviving only because they're now producing weapons, Russian presidential commissioner for the protection of ent…
‘We’re done’: Zelensky says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Starlink restrictions in Ukraine deal serious blow to Ukrainian forces — newspaper
The Daily Telegraph added that the situation for Ukraine could worsen due to the likely suspension of intelligence exchange with Washington
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
According to trading data as of 9:00 a.m. Moscow time, Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices added 0.06% to 2,422.92 and 909.2 points, respectively
FSB detains Swedish citizen traveling to Russia to carry out terrorist attacks
According to the Federal Security Service, the Swedish national came to Russia under the pretext of joining the Russian Armed Forces
US may use the ultra-powerful 'mother of all bombs' against Iran — broadcaster
According to the broadcaster, the Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities could be targeted if US President Donald Trump orders a resumption of hostilities
Musk wants peace — Russian presidential envoy
Kirill Dmitriev commented on Musk’s post saying that it is high time for Vladimir Zelensky to step down
Russia hits at least ten thermal, hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine since early 2026
The first strike on such an infrastructure facility occurred on August 9, when a combined heat and power plant in Odessa that supported the port's operations was destroyed
A major Russian business association has proposed sweeping away tax breaks for small businesses. Here’s what would change — and why the Kremlin might agree.
Delovaya Rossiya, one of Russia’s largest and most influential business associations, has proposed more than 50 economic reforms to the authorities, RBC reported. Many clearly run…
Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away
In today’s newsletter: As Russia resists a ceasefire and Trump’s shifting priorities unsettle allies, an end to the conflict isn’t getting any closerGood morning. In his usual asi…
Trump open to Russia-US economic cooperation after peace in Ukraine — newspaper
US officials opined that Trump reached an agreement on Russian diesel supplies in order, first, to lower fuel prices in the US, and second, to "offer economic and political benefi…
Russian forces hit Izmail port infrastructure, two dry cargo ships at sea
The targets were damaged by drone strikes
US may ease sanctions on vessels used to transport oil from Russia — agency
According to a source cited by Reuters, the US administration may take this step to reduce record-high global freight rates
What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink system, and how will its restriction affect Ukraine?
Zelenskyy frames sudden shift as a betrayal by Trump, as spotlight turns on how Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the Pentagon control the crucial service Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Spa…
Major US banks denied services over political views – regulator
A US banking regulator has accused nine major banks of denying services to customers and businesses over political views and activities Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk says it is time for Zelensky to step down
The US entrepreneur commented on a post by one of the X platform's users
Zaporozhye NPP has enough fuel for backup generators — spokesperson
Yevgenia Yashina added that it would be impossible to say how long the ZNPP will be able to operate autonomously using diesel generators
UK to allocate $22.5 mln to Ukraine for Chernobyl NPP repairs
The UK Cabinet said that the repairs are necessary to remove corrosion that "risks undermining decades of international investment"
Russian diesel expected to reach US market within two weeks — media
According to a report by the New York Post, Russia agreed to supply "a pretty substantial" amount
Third round of talks between government, opposition begins in Venezuela
The agenda centers around an agreement on political rights and civil guarantees
North Korea test-fires two types of submarine-launched strategic missiles — agency
The Korean Central News Agency reported that the launches demonstrated the high reliability, trustworthiness and ability of the war deterrents of the DPRK