Russia/Ukraine War
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker
Closure another blow to Ukraine’s steel sector, as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is expanding its targets to include ‘daily life’. What we know on day 1,676 Continue reading...
Ukrainian drone attack on southern Russia kills people, wounds one person
Kuban Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said that drone debris damaged a residential building and fires broke out on the premises of two enterprises
Ukraine cannot make up for losses in Druzhkovka because of Russian pressure — expert
Andrey Marochko stressed that almost all the routes leading to Druzhkovka are under tight fire control of the Russian military
Tens of thousands protest German conscription plans (VIDEOS)
Tens of thousands of students have joined protests across Germany against Berlin’s military service reform Read Full Article at RT.com
Pentagon says 861 US military personnel injured after start of conflict with Iran
In early August, the total number of wounded amounted to 687
Russia inflicts serious damage to Ukraine in Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, expert says
According to Andrey Marochko, after the line of combat contact has been stabilized and Nikolayevka, located east of Slavyansk, has been cleared, Russian troops will be able to beg…
Lavrov and Iraqi foreign minister discuss Middle East de-escalation
An exchange of views also took place on the pressing issues on the global and regional agenda, with a focus on the situation unfolding in the Persian Gulf region
Lavrov, deputy chairman of Yemen’s ruling presidential council mull international issues
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the beginning of the meeting that he would be glad to hear his colleague’s position on international affairs
NATO troops injured in friendly fire training incident
Four Italian soldiers have been wounded after one of their own troops opened fire on a fellow armored vehicle during a NATO drill in Latvia Read Full Article at RT.com
US not to include Patriot system missiles in $400 million aid package for Kiev — Reuters
According to the news agency, this military aid is to be sent to Kiev by October 2029 and will consist of weapons, including parts for armored vehicles
Earthquake with magnitude of 6.6 hits off coast of New Caledonia
There is no information about casualties or damage
Lavrov and Moroccan foreign minister discuss bilateral relations and regional crises
Priority tasks for further strengthening the traditionally friendly Russian·Moroccan relations were discussed
Russia ready to help developing countries strengthen sovereignty — Foreign Ministry
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin pointed to the current global fundamental transformations, under which a more just and balanced system of international relations is takin…
Israel kills 4,386 Lebanese since start of escalation — Health Ministry
The number of wounded has reached 12,413
Lavrov and Barbados PM discuss cooperation at UN and regional stability
"During the conversation, which took place in a frank and friendly atmosphere, topical issues of bilateral cooperation and the international agenda were discussed," the Russian Fo…
Trump tells Zelensky to meet Putin in Moscow – Bloomberg
US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for peace talks Read Full Article at RT.com
Lavrov, Uruguay’s foreign minister discuss EAEU’s ties with Latin American associations
The ministers also exchanged views on the current international situation
Putin says Russia will not attack Europe and blames Ukraine for the breakdown in peace talks
Shortly before the State Duma elections, Ukraine said it was ready to return to negotiations. Russia was prepared to resume contact after the elections. But on the main voting day…
Moldova declares state of energy and hydrology emergency for 60 days
The National Crisis Management Commission can change prices, tariffs, excise duties and other fees, as well as the rules regulating the energy market during this period
Middle East states helping attack Iran bear direct responsibility — Araghchi
"Responsibility also rests squarely with those regional states that enabled and facilitated the aggression by opening their territory, military bases, airspace, and logistical and…
AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ – Bill Gates
Bill Gates warned that AI could cause a billion deaths and urged Washington to regulate the technology amid growing concerns over its safety Read Full Article at RT.com
What if AI’s greatest threat is what it reveals about us?
AI didn’t create the decline of trust, expertise or creativity. It’s made those long-running problems visible to societies around the world. Read Full Article at RT.com
How is Meduza’s ‘fundraising camel’ doing? He’s no longer sad, but he’s not smiling yet.
A month ago, we noticed that our donation graph looked like a camel’s humps. So our designers drew the saddest camel in the world — because his second hump just wouldn’t grow.
US-Israeli aggression killed more than 5,000 Iranians — foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the United Stated committed a grave crime and flagrant violation of international law by assassinating Iran's supreme leader