Finnish citizens outraged by their president’s policy toward Russia — politician
Armando Mema emphasized that the direction in which Stubb is leading Finland "remains uncertain and very dangerous"
White House remains silent on Europe’s remarks about ‘burial’ of Anchorage — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that the Europeans, alongside with Vladimir Zelensky, made a year-long lobbying effort before these statements were made
Ukraine's national debt grows by $4-5 bln each month
This would amount to about $8,500 in debt per Ukrainian by the end of 2026
Denmark suspends issuance of residence permits to Ukrainians of mobilization age
According to parliamentary documents, the proposal was approved by 98 votes to 11
Russia supports Niger in its fight against extremists — Foreign Ministry
The ministry assured that Russia will continue to support its friends in Niger in their fight against extremists, including those incited by former European colonial powers
Ukraine’s ambassador summoned to Turkish Foreign Ministry over shelling of Turkish vessels
Nariman Dzhelyalov was summoned over the shelling of the Turkish bulk carrier Lider Bordo Mavi off the coast of Tuapse on August 26
EU debate on seizure of Russian assets stalls due to irreconcilable disagreements — expert
Uncertainty in relations between Europe and the United States, domestic political changes in European countries and growing conflict fatigue were also hindering efforts to revive the debate, said director of the P.A. Stolypin Institute for Growth Economics Anton Sviridenko
Retired US rear admiral claims he possibly found Atlantis
Tim Gallaudet added that he would not go into details because he does not want the location to be revealed
Number of AI agents going out of control peaks in July — British newspaper
The study notes that the number of such incidents nearly doubled compared to the previous month
French journalist says over third of French mercenaries fighting for Ukraine are neo-Nazis
Laurent Brayard clarified that this figure differs from the overall trend within the Ukrainian armed forces
The US is trying to drive wedge between China, its neighbors — EEF organizer
Anton Kobyakov recalled that China and some ASEAN countries have territorial disputes in the South China Sea
Ukraine’s combat capability down after resignation of Fyodorov, Syrsky — MP
Deputy of the Kherson Regional Duma Yury Barbashov also added that Mikhail Fyodorov had become an alternative to Vladimir Zelensky in the public consciousness of Ukrainians, which created a real threat to the head of the Kiev regime
Ukrainian interceptor drones powerless against new Russian jet-powered UAVs — newspaper
Welt TV correspondent Christoph Wanner stated that Ukraine "has not yet kept pace with the development of these technologies for its own interceptor drones," and "the problems are now evident"
Leaders of 17 countries, UN secretary-general to attend SCO summit in Bishkek
The summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will be held in Bishkek from August 31 to September 1
Army general comments on Russia’s unabated offensive, Ukraine’s attempts to hold Donbass
Kiev’s main strategic objective is to maintain control over the remaining part of Donbass, and the Ukrainian army has created a defense in depth, Valery Gerasimov said
Press Review: EU boosts arms aid to Ukraine as India bolsters Russia ties amid US pressure
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By now 241 tourists rescued in Nepal, 320 still out of contact — Tourism Council
The table provided by the council lists two previously reported rescued Russian citizens
Court sentences former Ukrainian presidential adviser in absentia to 11 years for fakes
The case was heard in absentia after investigators took "exhaustive measures" to locate Alexey Arestovich and achieve his extradition, but determined that there was no possibility of securing his appearance in court
Merz to impose separate sanctions against Russia ahead of elections to harm competitors
Berlin plans to cite the recent drone incidents in Leipzig as a pretext for the measures, while government sources told Politico that a key objective is to weaken the Alternative for Germany ahead of upcoming regional elections
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
US leaves European allies uninformed about details of CIA chief’s Moscow visit — Bloomberg
According to the news agency, their assessments were based on their own intelligence and their understanding of how Washington tends to operate in similar situations
European governments have no interest in peace in Ukraine, former OSCE adviser says
Retired Swiss General Staff Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Bosshard pointed out that European leaders "prefer to secure their own safety with their checkbooks" and "leave the fighting to others"
Moscow issued no ultimatums to Washington about its role in Kiev’s strikes — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said Moscow had a question, as information is leaked to the Western media on how exactly the administration of Donald Trump, is helping Ukraine with financial aid, weapons and intelligence
Niger’s military thanks Russia’s Africa Corps for assistance in suppressing mutiny
The Chief of the General Staff of the Niger Armed Forces, the Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces and the commander of Air Force Base 101, located at the airport, visited the base of the Russian Defense Ministry’s Africa Corps, Russian ambassador to Niger Viktor Voropayev said
Nearly 70% of Germans note growth in US influence on their country during Trump's 2nd term
Respondents in eastern Germany were more likely to perceive an increase in US influence than those in the west, at 78% and 65%, respectively
Ukrainian PM confirms major fire occurred at ammo depot outside Kiev
On Friday, numerous reports came about a fire with detonations near the Zhitomir highway in the Bucha District of the Kiev Region
Russian ambassador suspects Niger mutiny attempt may have been coordinated from abroad
Viktor Voropayev did not directly accuse any country of organizing the mutiny, but he noted that France was highly dissatisfied with developments in the Sahel and its loss of influence in the region
Switzerland lost its neutrality in eyes of more than just Russia — ambassador
The Swiss authorities have "taken an unequivocally pro-Kiev position and consistently adhered to it" since 2022, Sergey Garmonin said
