Global News Roundup: Trump, Russia, Middle East and International Relations

Trump says wants to get on with everyone when talking about inviting Russia to G20 events

The US president added that "getting along with everybody" is "one of the reasons that I'm so successful"

Over 200 prominent Israelis urge PM to end West Bank violence — newspaper

The New York Times reported that the letter was signed by two former prime ministers, more than three dozen retired Army and Air Force generals, the former heads of the nation’s foreign and domestic intelligence services, as well as rabbis, a Nobel laureate and one of Israel’s most revered novelists

Six members of banned organization Jehovah's Witnesses convicted of extremism In Moscow

To date, more than 30 members of the Jehovah's Witnesses organization have been involved in criminal cases in Moscow and the Moscow Region for their participation and involvement in the activities of an extremist organization

US uses fewer weapons against Iran than provided to Ukraine under Biden — Trump

According to the US president, Washington gave Ukraine over $300 billion worth of ammunition during this period

NATO attempts to use Arctic to contain Russia — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister noted that Russia favors constructive dialogue in all regions of the world but, when necessary, will defend its national interests "by all available means"

Kremlin urges people to ignore ‘fake news’ in Western media, to focus on front realities

The fact is that nowadays, both less reputable publications and more reputable publications, as well as publications that were once reputable, do not shy away from any kind of fake news, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Iran seeks peaceful settlement of conflict with US, not continuation of war — president

According to Masoud Pezeshkian, there are forces in the US seeking to escalate tensions between Tehran and Washington to gain an advantage

Global sports won't 'bend' to 'whims' of individual nations — Russian Olympic chief

Mikhail Degtyarev underscored that the major competitions on the IOC calendar would be organized where there were no obstacles for individual participants

Putin to take part in SCO summit, hold bilateral meetings

The SCO summit will officially begin on the morning of September 1

China ready to deepen energy cooperation with Russia, including Power of Siberia 2 — MFA

Guo Jiakun noted that Beijing is "ready to work with Russia to continuously deepen practical bilateral cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit"

Military from local special forces units took part in mutiny in Niger — Russian diplomat

The uprising was suppressed by the authorities with the assistance from the Russian defense ministry’s Africa Corps

Trump claims about 30 ships pass through Strait of Hormuz every night with US assistance

The US president noted that "a lot of oil is coming out," and the price has not increased as some forecasts had predicted

US seriously considers use of nuclear weapons in Europe — Russian MFA

According to Andrey Belousov, Washington’s efforts to initiate discussions on Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons serve to divert international attention from what he described as the threat posed by US nuclear weapons stationed in Europe

Zelensky speaks with US envoys over phone

According to the head of the Kiev regime, the parties discussed "setting a date for a visit to Ukraine"

Ukraine unable to intercept new models of Russia’s Geran drones — newspaper

According to an article in The Guardian, the new-model drones have a cruising speed of about 400 kilometers per hour, roughly twice that of the piston-engine version

IRGC say they downed MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz

The drone was taken down in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz

US Treasury chief rules out agreements with Russia until Ukraine conflict ends — agency

According to a source cited by Reuters, Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no economic relief for Russia or agreements on other issues were possible until the conflict was over

IN BRIEF: What is known about detention of two Russians working for Ukraine in Crimea

According to the FSB, two Crimean residents were recruited by officers of the Ukrainian army’s special operations force via a popular messenger

Hungary backs creation of ‘security corridor’ on NATO’s eastern flank — agency

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban emphasized that Hungary would not become a "weak link" in NATO, as it is "firmly committed to the principles of unity and solidarity within the alliance"