Global News Roundup: Diplomacy, Conflicts, and Regional Developments

Trips to Moscow, Kiev were very successful, US understands next steps — Kushner

The negotiator added that he has "a very clear sense" as to "what can lead to something that's lasting and enduring"

Putin, Xi greeted each other but did not talk — Kremlin spokesman

"They greeted each other, but, as far as I know, they had no opportunity to talk," the Kremlin spokesman said

BRICS countries call for preventing arms race in outer space

BRICS also called for negotiations to adopt a relevant legal multilateral instrument to ensure global security

Russia ready to talk to Kiev, but will not stop special operation — foreign minister

"This is already a massive gesture of goodwill on our part, because his executive order banning [talks with Moscow] is still in force," the top Russian diplomat said

BRICS nations extend full support to China for 2027 chairmanship — declaration

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced earlier that his country would host the group’s next summit

Contact lost with ferry carrying 243 people in Indonesia — Reuters

According to the report, at least 103 passengers have been evacuated from the ferry

Kushner hopes new Ukraine ideas to be discussed in trilateral format

The presidential envoy added that the US is "working to try to put that together"

Two killed, 12 injured in drone attack on Nizhnekamsk — authorities

The attack also sparked a fire at an industrial facility

Saudi oil delivery times to Asia could rise 2.5-fold

A route via the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope, which would become necessary if the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is closed, would take around 100 days round trip, Asahi reported

Ships passing through Bab el-Mandeb Strait as normal — Houthi official

Hizam al-Assad, a political bureau member of Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement Ansar Allah, also confirmed that the Houthis had completed a military operation in western Yemen to establish control over territories and districts adjacent to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

US believes Russia, Ukraine want to find way to settle conflict — Kushner

The presidential envoy said the negotiators "have to find the right formula" for the deal

Canada seeks EU associate membership after escalation of trade war with US — WSJ

Sources cited by the newspaper said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had spent several months discussing "closer integration of Canada and its 41 mln residents into the EU" with European leaders

Iran hands over to US list of conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz — agency

The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until they are fulfilled, the Tasnim reported

Slowing AI development no longer appears possible — Dmitriev

The CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund was commenting on a Financial Times report that the OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs, and US entrepreneur Elon Musk had called for slowing the development of AI models over safety concerns

Kremlin worried by situation in Bab el-Mandeb Strait — spokesman

"All this may lead to a mega-escalation. It appears that the situation is far from being under control," he added

Press review: Canada hits back at US tariffs and Spain faces scrutiny over Russian claims

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 9th

False mobilization claims put society on edge ahead of Russian elections — GFCN chief

Vladimir Tabak added that "even the Russian president addressed the subject because the information had indeed spread very widely"

BRICS nations call for creating just supply chains of critical minerals

BRICS nations recognize the key role of critical minerals for the development of zero-and low-emission energy technologies, energy security, and resilience of energy supply chains

French party leader criticizes von der Leyen's decision to allocate €6.1 bln to Kiev

Nicolas Dupont-Aignan says the EU is spending its funds on other people's conflicts while demanding "ever greater efforts" from its own people

Rally against unfriendly policy towards Russia held outside Hungarian Foreign Ministry

The event was organized by coalition of public organizations Forum for Peace

Official launch of 5G communication in Russia: what is known

All users of Android-based devices will gain access to fifth-generation networks in the near future, while access to 5G for iPhone owners will depend on a decision by Apple, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media

Putin meets with Ethiopian prime minister in New Delhi

Putin’s last meeting with Ahmed took place in September 2025, when the Ethiopian premier visited Moscow to meet with the Russian leader and take part in the Global Atomic Forum

Two killed in shooting at New York City playground — newspaper

The New York Post reports that police have made no arrests so far and the investigation into the incident is ongoing

Missing tourists found in Karachay-Cherkessia, no medical assistance needed

The tourists were escorted to the meeting point and taken to the village of Arkhyz, a spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry said