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Russia-China relations strengthen amid global tensions and regional incidents

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Russia and China deepen economic and energy cooperation as geopolitical tensions rise with the West, including disputes over maritime logistics, drone incidents, sanctions, and regional conflicts involving Ukraine, Iran, and Arctic infrastructure projects.

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Russia and China have deepened strategic cooperation in energy, trade, and infrastructure amid Western sanctions and geopolitical tensions. Recent incidents include maritime disputes, drone allegations, and sanctions debates involving the US, EU, and regional actors.

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Russia-China relations continue to grow stronger — Putin

The Russian president also noted that energy is traditionally one of the most significant and dynamic areas of economic cooperation between the two countries

Norway tells Russia to stay off its turf by seizing Professor Molchanov vessel — expert

Alexander Stepanov called the move a provocation that is aimed at blocking Russia’s maritime logistics both in the Baltic and in the northern waters

Berlin was tipped from abroad to blame Russia for Leipzig drone incident — Der Spiegel

According to sources, the special services in a foreign country told German authorities that those implicated in the incident could have ties with the Russian special services

Differences over Russia heighten tensions between US, Europe — media

According to the agency, US authorities expressed dissatisfaction with Berlin after German representatives publicly criticized Washington’s currency interventions and took a tough stance toward Russia at a G20 meeting

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

Trump says he has not yet considered inviting Putin to G20 summit

In late April, the US president told journalists that the presence of his Russian counterpart at the upcoming G20 summit in the US in December would be very useful

Suspicious object resembling launcher found near German substation

According to a report by DPA, the item is currently being examined by experts to determine whether it could be intended for an attack on the local electrical power grid

Russia has no issues with troop numbers, while enemy losses rise monthly — Putin

The Russian leader said that Ukraine's losses are far higher than the number of people who join the army through forced mobilization and return from hospitals

US House speaker unsure Russia sanctions bill to be considered before November — Bloomberg

Mike Johnson told the news agency that a number of Democrats in the House’s Foreign Affairs and Appropriations committees criticized the bill, while certain Republican members also disagreed with the proposed sanctions

Ukraine’s attempted UAV attack on Moscow Region among largest in last two years

According to Sergey Sobyanin, between 8:00 a.m. Moscow Time on September 2 and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time on Thursday, 548 unmanned aerial vehicles were heading toward the Moscow Region

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

Putin recounts story of running into tiger in woods during his visit to Russia’s Far East

The Russian president mentioned the natural wealth of these places

Over 300 US companies remain in Russia — EEF organizer

Anton Kobyakov added that the government is creating no obstacles for those who decided to stay, they are treated on equal footing with local companies and viewed as Russian economic operators

Russia, China aim to accelerate agreements on Power of Baikal — Russian deputy premier

Alexander Novak says this is necessary to enable the companies to reach concrete agreements faster

Trump says he wants conflict in Ukraine to end

The US president reiterated that if he had won the 2020 presidential election, the conflict would not have happened

SJ-100 delivery contracts fully booked for next three years — minister

Aurora Airlines will be among the first to operate the domestically produced SJ-100

Germany forgets it lost WWII, still acting like Nazis — Medvedev

Dmitry Medvedev noted that the current federal chancellor and his staff are continuing the sad work of their predecessors

IN BRIEF: Key statements by Russian Deputy PM Trutnev at EEF

Yury Trutnev noted that Norwegian authorities have no choice but to release the passengers of the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov

Russian official says sure Russian expedition in Spitsbergen will be released

According to Yury Trutnev, some things are hard to understand

New passenger car sales in Russia fall by 6.5% in August to 114,300 — Autostat

The leading brands during the period were Lada, Haval, Tenet, Geely, and Changan

Trump says US will soon prevail over Iran

The US president has assured that the operation against Iran is a success, and his country now controls the Strait of Hormuz

Two Arctic agreements, each worth over 1 trillion rubles, signed at EEF

Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East Alexey Chekunkov stressed that the projects would not be implemented all at once, given the scale of the investments

Ex-congressman expects Trump to invite Putin to G20 summit in US

Dennis Kucinich says he believes that the Russian president "has already extended the olive branch fully"

Oman rejects deal with Iran on joint fee collection for Hormuz passage — media

A senior regional official told The New York Post that in order to avoid potential quarrels with US President Donald Trump, Muscat rejected even the idea of voluntary fees to be used to ensure security and environmental protection in the strait

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

Austria's Leipzig drone accusations against Russia show it is not neutral — embassy

The Russian side has rejected baseless accusations, which lack any proof, material evidence or solid argumentation, the embassy stressed

China responded to some of US requests regarding ‘economic war on Iran’ — Vance

Speaking about isolation of Iran, the US vice president said that, in his opinion, China is "willing to play ball here, and we all know this"

Netanyahu says Israel’s top priority is to topple Iranian regime

According to the Israeli prime minister, Iran is today "weaker than ever before" and is "fighting for its life"

Over 4,000 people seeking to cross into Ceuta deported from Morocco’s Tangier in 20 days

Most of those detained and deported from Tangier were young or minors

JD Vance mum on whether US to end war with Iran by November elections

The US vice president also said that only US actions can save the world from an energy crisis

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Russia and China will finalize the direct road link agreement in the coming months
Likely · Within months
The US House will delay consideration of the Russia sanctions bill until after November
Possible · Within months
Arctic energy projects worth over 1 trillion rubles each will proceed in phased implementation
Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

Will the Russia-China road link be completed as planned?
What evidence exists regarding Russian involvement in the Leipzig drone incident?
Will the US House pass the Russia sanctions bill before November?
How will Arctic energy projects affect global energy markets?