Global News Roundup: International Relations, Energy, and Conflicts

Congresswoman says US could pay for proposed $5,000 Trump Dividend from Ukraine funding

Dividend is one of the best policy proposals that the President has had, Anna Paulina Luna said

Time to check entire Belarusian army, including mobilization — Lukashenko

The Belarusian president explained that an artillery brigade is currently being inspected on his orders, following previous inspections of tank and mechanized infantry units

US envoys leave Kiev in shock over Zelensky entourage’s behavior — lawmaker

Anna Skorokhod recalled that David Arakhamia, the head of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Servant of the People party, was wearing a "Kiev regime" T-shirt while speaking with the US envoys

Meeting between Putin, Trump, Xi Jinping at APEC summit possible — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov noted that the Russian leader had also promised to attend the summit

Iran has US Dive-LD underwater drone in hand, can reverse-engineer it

As the experts pointed out, Washington had not previously treated Iran’s seizure of US-made drones with such nonchalance

Trade between Russia and Malaysia grew by 12.9% in 2025 — Putin

The Russian president noted that it is a good pace

Belarusian leader confirms his readiness to discuss various areas of cooperation with US

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus is open for the dialogue

Houthis say they have shot down nine Saudi warplanes since September 3

Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria said that hundreds of Saudi soldiers "have been killed, wounded or taken prisoner" in the course of the operation on Yemen’s western coast

Asian countries resist Western pressure over Russian energy — Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Maria Zakharova added that the events of February and March 2026 proved right "those who argued that energy cooperation should not become a battleground for political disputes or contests"

IAEA chief fears wider nuclear proliferation would inevitably lead to weapons use

According to Rafael Grossi, the growing number of conflicts, weakening security guarantees and shifting military and political dynamics are already prompting some countries to reconsider their decision to forgo nuclear weapons

Lithuania to cease existing should military conflict begin — Medvedev

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that "no other countries will fight for them"

Russia testing weapons based on 'new physical principles'

The "new physical principles" is a term coined to emphasize that destructive factors of a weapon are based on processes and phenomena that have not been used for military purposes before

Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin

The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko

Putin does not rule out European gas prices reaching $1,500

The Russian president says traders believe that "today, it is more advantageous to extract gas from storage that was purchased at lower prices," which will lead to a price growth

Germany's AfD party floats idea to hold trilateral business forum with US — RDIF CEO

Kirill Dmitriev pointed out that The Alternative for Germany advocates energy interaction between Russia, Germany and Europe

Russian Baltic Fleet’s training ship Perekop arrives at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville port

During an official welcoming ceremony at the pier, the Perekop was greeted by representatives of the Royal Cambodian Navy and Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik

Trump says he will meet with several European leaders in Ireland

The official noted that the US was actively engaged in trade but provided no further details

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

Central Bank chief says no intention to keep rate at level economy cannot bear for long

Elvira Nabiullina said the Bank of Russia will ease its monetary policy and lower the key rate within the framework of its inflation-targeting policy

Kiev targets Zaporozhye NPP workers after failed attempt to force them to leave — director

Yury Chernichuk said for more than six months Kiev had been trying to create an uncomfortable environment and conditions that make normal life for the staff unbearable

Iran, Gulf countries to discuss navigation in Strait of Hormuz — Iranian Foreign Ministry

Spokesman Esmail Baghaei welcomed the upcoming ministerial meeting as an important event and expressed hope that it will pave the way for strengthening mutual understanding between the countries of the region

Algeria to close its airspace for UAE planes from September 11

According to the national Defense Ministry, an exception will be made for "civil commercial UAE flights to Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers and from it"

Mertz currently 'step away from agony,' which makes him sting AfD — Russian legislator

Leonid Slutsky noted that Friedrich Merz found himself in this situation because of his own short-sightedness and "pursuit of a Russophobic policy to the detriment of the national interests of Germans"

Putin to take part in BRICS summit events on second day of India visit

The leaders of the BRICS countries will meet in a closed-door session attended exclusively by the group’s members represented at the highest level

Saudi pipeline comes under drone attack launched from Iraq, Foreign Ministry says

According to the ministry's statement, "the kingdom reserves the right to take all measures to protect its sovereignty, national security and economic facilities"

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