Decisions on BRICS expansion unlikely to be reached at summit in New Delhi — diplomat

Decisions on BRICS expansion unlikely to be reached at summit in New Delhi — diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov still said there is a fairly impressive list of countries that are reiterating their intention to join BRICS

Press review: Iran expands its naval war with US and EU blocks US ambitions in Greenland

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 8th

Russian diplomat blasts IAEA chief for refusing to admit it's Kiev that attacks ZNPP

Maria Zakharova emphasized that Rafael Grossi had continued to shy away from the killings of this plant’s employees, the psychological pressure being put on their families and friends

Confidence in imminent victory, Putin’s visit to India: statements by Kremlin spokesman

Russia has to achieve its goals regarding Ukraine through a special military operation, although it would prefer to do so by peaceful means, Dmitry Peskov noted

West wants ceasefire in Ukraine only to prepare for new escalation — Russian diplomat

Russia will not agree to this, Rodion Miroshnik noted

Russia’s readiness for talks on Ukraine and EU’s attempts to derail them: Lavrov’s remarks

Russia is always ready for talks on Ukraine based on an understanding of the root causes of the crisis and aimed at reaching agreements to address them, the Russian foreign minister said

BRICS relevance now clear to everyday people in Russia — deputy foreign minister

According to Sergey Ryabkov, the bloc has already become part of the public discourse and an element of everyday life

Seven vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz on September 7 — media

According to a report by Reuters, traffic through the strait declined after Iran threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks

New US sanctions against Russia sit awkwardly with sentiments at negotiations — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister pointed out that Washington still continue extending all sanctions imposed by then-President of the US Joe Biden and the Biden Congress

Yemeni authorities intend to regain control over capital city of Sana — TV

Al Jazeera cited an aide to the Yemeni defense minister as saying that "a decision has been made to liberate Sana." No further details were provided

Russia to emerge from Ukraine conflict even stronger militarily — RUSI report

Russia has shifted from relying on mass firepower to mass precision strikes

Russian retaliatory strikes for Ukraine’s attacks carry graver consequences, Lavrov says

According to the Russian foreign minister, the end of Ukraine is not a happy one, so he feels sorry for Britain

Russia advocates only for long-term settlement of Ukraine conflict — foreign ministry

Rodion Miroshnik noted that Kiev is calling for the introduction of a ceasefire regime only to gain a pause and prepare for the next stage of escalation

IN BRIEF: Injured in Saratov, 384 UAVs, aftermath of attacks on Russian regions

Ten people, including three children, were injured in a drone attack on Saratov

Russian diplomats doing everything to help families of those missing in Nepal — MFA

Maria Zakharova says embassy officials are in direct contact with the relatives of the missing and with the Nepalese government

Moscow court fines Pinterest $40,420 over prohibited content

According to the ruling, the owner of a social network failed to fulfill the obligation to monitor content in order to restrict access to information about drug production, methods of committing suicide, or materials containing pornographic images of minors

Trump’s understanding of conflict’s root causes allows for useful contacts — Lavrov

According to the top Russian diplomat, the Trump administration has been displaying it from the very beginning

Lavrov compares the West to 'a wounded beast that is becoming far more dangerous'

The Russian foreign minister pointed out that there can be no artificial preservation of Western dominance, which has lasted for over 500 years

Lavrov recalls Putin’s words that if Europe attacks Russia, the war will be 'short'

The Russian foreign minister noted that the head of state repeated several times that Moscow is not going to attack several times

Rescue operation in wake of deadly Bezengi avalanche on hold until tomorrow’s dawn

According to the Emergencies Ministry’s department in the region, 46 people are at the ready at the Bezengi alpine camp

Russia’s new radar system integrates AI capable of identifying all types of aerial targets

According to the company representative, the ALFA Sverkhdalnost can simultaneously track up to 20 targets flying at speeds ranging from 10 to 270 m/s

Prospects for trilateral negotiations on Ukraine, visit of US emissaries: Kremlin briefing

Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow has no information regarding the results of the contacts between US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with the Kiev regime

Zelensky mistaken about chances of stopping Russia — media

Owen Matthews, a columnist for The Spectator, argued that as winter approaches, Ukraine is about to run out of "not only Patriot missiles and men for the front lines, but money to fight on"

Putin assures Trump of Russia harboring no aggressive plans toward Europe — Kremlin aide

According to Yury Ushakov, Vladimir Putin also said that the chatter about the alleged Russian threat serves as a pretext for the Europeans to increase their support to Ukraine

Situation around Iran is most pressing political issue for BRICS, says Russian diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov explained that there are countries within the organization that "take a sharply critical stance toward what Tehran is doing and has been doing recently"

IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on accusations from Merz, Ukraine peace, Japanese militarism

Dmitry Peskov criticized attempts to blame Russia for everything as an expression of Russophobia that could turn into "a persecution mania"

UK to announce ban on trade with Israeli settlements — media

According to a report by The Telegraph, the restrictions will be introduced despite criticism from the US administration and some members of the Labour Party

Russia’s response to Ukrainian attacks, West’s strategic error: Lavrov’s statements

"The world is multipolar regardless, because America is weakening in terms of its weight in the global economy and, consequently, its influence in global politics," the Russian foreign minister said

Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jizan hit in strike — Financial Times

According to the sources, the damage is currently being assessed

Kremlin slams attempts to preserve unipolar world as 'very dangerous'

At the same time, Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the global majority, represented by BRICS, is striving for a different world order