
A compilation of international news reports covering Middle East tensions, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, US economic policies, and various diplomatic and military developments involving Russia and its allies.
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The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to draw in international actors, impacting global security and economic stability.
Israel could cease to exist after the Middle East conflict — senior Russian officer
Apty Alaudinov says Israel’s objective is to drag both the US and the entire NATO bloc into the struggle
UN chief calls for halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure, including in Russia
Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that Antonio Guterres remains deeply concerned by the continued escalation of the Ukrainian conflict
West provided only quarter of required funds to Kiev — lawmaker
Kiev admits that the country has completely exhausted its own resources, and it is getting harder and harder for it to secure the required funds every time
Court finds farmer who shot at drone caused less harm than he prevented — documents
Earlier, a source in the judicial system said the Volgograd Regional Court had terminated the proceedings in the case of 66‑year‑old Nikolay Mukhin
Russia’s Lokomotiv FC confirms transfer of its midfielder Batrakov to Galatasaray
The contract with the Russian midfielder is for five years
US allies unsure of Washington’s ability to defend them if necessary — newspaper
The newaspaper noted that military operation against Iran had depleted US arsenals and "laid bare the limits of American hard power"
US establishes corridor in Strait of Hormuz for covertly transporting oil — news outlet
According to sources cited by Axios, between 15 and 20 tankers pass through the strait’s southern channel along the coast of Oman every day, exporting roughly half of the pre-war level of oil from the Middle East
US shows weakness by turning to its allies on Iran issue — Iranian diplomat
Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh said that Donald Trump "uses every means and every opportunity to isolate Iran and put pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran in an attempt to compensate for its military defeat"
Fuel imports to Russia: statements by Novak and overview of market situation
Russian authorities expect a number of oil refineries to complete maintenance work soon, leading to a significant improvement in the fuel market situation
IN BRIEF: What we know about Russia’s massive attack targeting defense-tech sites in Kiev
Russian forces struck a Fire Point plant, a Kiev-based assembly site owned by the Antonov aircraft manufacturing factory and an arsenal with M-900 thermobaric bombs and munitions for Baba-Yaga drones
Ukrainian attack on Crimea kills two people, injures four others — regional head
Sergey Aksyonov expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and stated that the authorities would provide all the necessary assistance
Production of fuel for Ukrainian missiles in Denmark delayed until 2027
Euractiv noted that Danish authorities had "cleared more than 20 bureaucratic hurdles for the construction of the plant," but this did not help
Government submits space cooperation agreement with Myanmar to State Duma for ratification
As noted in the explanatory note, the ratification will contribute to expanding cooperation between the two countries in such areas as satellite navigation, space communications, satellite TV and radio broadcasting
IN BRIEF: Russian MFA statements on FAZ reporter’s provocation, UN criticism
The Foreign Ministry calls on the citizens living abroad to be vigilant and not to give in to provocations ahead of the State Duma elections
Some US allies in Mideast took 'semi-neutral' stance on Iran
The Iranian authorities said on many occasions that Tehran had not attacked any country in the region, targeting only US military bases
US has no idea of how long its economic pressure on Iran will take — Vance
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced the beginning of the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran
Russia ready to cooperate with everyone who cares about South Caucasus — envoy to UN
Vasily Nebenzya added that Russia is guided by the interests of preserving and strengthening security in the region
Plane makes emergency landing in Sakhalin after engine catches fire
There were seven people on board
Candidate for UN secretary·general declares neutrality in conflict in Ukraine
Yvonne A-Baki opined that for a final settlement, both sides need to make certain concessions
Russia expects new UN chief to show courage in settling conflicts — envoy
Vasily Nebenzy noted that the UN can be the platform for Ukraine crisis resolution
Russia only country in world with expertise across entire nuclear energy sector — Putin
These competitive advantages enable the country to hold a leading position in the market for the construction of nuclear power plants abroad, the Russian leader stressed
Iran was not the one to trigger escalation in Middle East — Russia’s UN envoy
Vasily Nebenzya said that the US should be the one to blame for the latest escalation in Middle East
Gold futures top $4,600 per troy ounce, first time since May 29
By 4:45 a.m. the growth slowed down to $4,583.5 per troy ounce
Musk agrees that state debt of $50 trillion will be critical for US
Earlier this week, the US state debt exceeded record $40 trillion
Presidential spokesman describes fortifications on eastern border as 'full of holes’
Rafal Leskiewicz pointed to statements by Polish politicians about just how narrow and small a section of the sky along Poland’s eastern border is protected by air defense systems
EU attempts to interfere into Georgia’s affairs to do no good — Russia’s UN envoy
Attempts by the EU to interfere in the country’s domestic political situation, as well as to drag Tbilisi into NATO, will not lead to anything good," Vasily Nebenzya said
Ukrainians' right to protection in EU depends on their usefulness on frontline — senator
Alexander Voloshin remarked that Kiev has long promoted Europe as a sanctuary where human rights are a fundamental priority
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Continued volatility in gold prices due to geopolitical uncertainty.
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Министр иностранных дел Германии Йоханн Вадефуль в ходе визита на Украину объявил о выделении 50 миллионов евро гуманитарной помощи и 10 миллионов евро в фонд НАТО для поддержки Киева.

В результате ночных ударов ВС России в Одесской области получили значительные повреждения несколько энергообъектов компании ДТЭК. В Одессе наблюдаются перебои с электроснабжением и работой электротранспорта.

В ночь на 22 августа Воздушные силы ВСУ заявили, что не смогли перехватить ни одной российской баллистической ракеты. Удары пришлись по Киевской и Одесской областям, зафиксировано 41 попадание с применением ракет «Искандер-М», С-400 и БПЛА.

A drone attack on an Ozon logistics center in Russia's Samara Region left four people injured, one critically. Regional Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed the strike occurred during a large-scale overnight drone assault on the area.

В результате российского удара дронами по торговому центру в Кривом Роге погибли 16 человек, 130 получили ранения. Атака была нанесена в две волны, вторая из которых пришлась на спасателей. Президент Зеленский назвал действия РФ целенаправленными.
Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers have deserted while undergoing military training in Germany, according to Die Zeit. The report highlights a shift from motivated volunteers to forced recruits, with hundreds of desertions recorded across Europe amid the ongoing conflict.