Analysts downgrade forecast for Russia’s GDP growth in 2026 from 0.6% to 0.5%
Expectations for the average key rate in 2026 remained at 14.5%
EU rapidly losing its advantages, many countries may review accession plans soon — Lavrov
In terms of economy, the European Union is losing its competitive advantages because of many reasons, including its short-sightedness, if not outright stupidity, Russian Foreign Minister said
World going through period of economic, geopolitical transition — Rubio
According to the US State Secretary, in foreign policy, one often has to choose not between "a perfect answer and a bad answer," but between "two less-than-ideal approaches"
Yerevan unwelcome in EU, which is why Pashinyan is delays plebiscite — Armenian economist
According to Grant Mikaelyan, the Armenian PM tells domestic audiences that a referendum should be held, while suggesting in statements addressed to Russia that it should not take place
Putin says Far East should be territory for cooperation
"The region is a powerful center of growth and sets the pace for the development of the global economy," the Russian leader said
Western investors’ support for Fyodorov to turn Ukraine into testing ground — expert
Vitaly Kiselev emphasized that Mikhail Fyodorov’s statements in foreign media about his desire to help the West create a "drone army" should be taken very seriously
Putin believes there is chance for settlement in Ukraine
The Russian leader said Moscow is grateful to everyone who is trying to contribute to resolving this issue
Under guise of evacuating Kherson, Kiev sends untrained men to front — military expert
Andrey Marochko сlarified that men from the Kherson region are being sent to difficult sections of the front
By talking about civil aviation hazards, Zelensky counts on revolt in Russia — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that efforts to undermine Russia are directed through "the Kiev regime’s atrocities"
Up to Russia, Ukraine to reach agreement, while others can only assist — Putin
The Russian president noted that that the People's Republic of China, for example, constantly pays attention to this and does everything possible to ensure that the problem is resolved
US reconnaissance aircraft flies over Barents Sea for several hours
The aircraft are a Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft and a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, both operated by the US military
US destroyed 28 ships in Strait of Hormuz on night of September 1, Trump says
According to the US leader, the United States control the Strait of Hormuz
SJ-100 to be certified next spring, deliveries to begin next year — minister
According to the Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov, a total of 28 SJ-100 planes are currently at various stages of production
Envoy says Russia won't soon forget Germany's unfriendly moves against it
Sergey Nechayev recalled that no other country in Western Europe had received as many benefits from closer ties and cooperation with Russia
Russia-China trade up 22%, to over $135 billion
According to the Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, this dynamics brings the countries closer to their target of $300 billion
Berlin using drone incident to divert attention from domestic problems — lawmaker
By closing the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin, the German government is continuing to drive the spiral of escalation against Russia, co-chair of the Left Party group in the Bundestag Soren Pellmann
Lavrov plans to discuss Bucha topic with UN secretary-general
Sergey Lavrov added that Russia always raises the question of Bucha at its news conferences on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
Russia to close Goethe-Institut offices in Russia in response to Russian House closure
Sergey Lavrov went on to say that Germany made the decision to close the Russian House in Berlin and the Consulate General in Bonn under the false pretext that the drone that crashed in Leipzig was allegedly Russian
Russia, North Korea to launch direct road link very soon — Transport Ministry
According to the Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin, the launch of a direct road link between the two countries will streamline logistics, help increase bilateral trade and reduce transportation costs for businesses
US in talks with Ukraine on use of its drone technology — Rubio
The secretary of state stressed that the US is constantly looking for ways to strengthen its own defenses
Russian senior diplomat discusses Arctic, NATO’s preps for military conflict with Moscow
Alexander Grushko pointed out that the West had declared the Arctic a zone of geopolitical competition and is determined to secure military superiority there
US military operation against Iran could extend into 2027 — WSJ
Nineteen US Navy ships, fighter squadrons, air defense units, and paratroopers are operating in the Middle East, the newspaper noted
US destroys new Iranian weapons near Strait of Hormuz — Trump
The US leader noted that Iran had been trying to rebuild its radar and missile systems
Trump looking forward to discuss many 'good, productive' issues with Xi Jinping
Official Washington has publicly signaled on several occasions that it hopes for a return visit by the Chinese President this fall
IN BRIEF: What to know of Zelensky’s threats to Russian civil aviation, Moscow’s response
Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin highlighted that the ministry is constantly strengthening flight and airport security requirements and stands ready to respond to any threat
Only six commodity vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday — agency
According to the report, the vessels included two very large gas carriers, two long-range tankers, one Supramax tanker and one Panamax tanker
Peacemaking with Russia is Ukraine's only chance to survive, says Russian senator
"By attempting to force Russia to make peace on Ukraine's terms, Kiev is moving ever closer to a situation where peace terms will be determined by anyone but a weakened and decimated Ukraine," Alexander Voloshin said
Indonesian president describes Russia as his country’s important partner
Indonesia and Russia have very profound and important historical ties that have lasted for more than five decades, Prabowo Subianto
IN BRIEF: What is known about summoning of German Charge d'Affaires to MFA
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Bernd Finke was told that Russia resolutely rejects Germany's completely trumped-up accusations regarding the incident in Leipzig
