Russian forces on the offensive on a 10 km-wide front near Olkhovatka — military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the sector near Olkhovatka is being cleared of Ukrainian troops
Russia’s advanced radar in Kaliningrad to monitor entire territory of Europe — source
The first Konteiner radar went on combat duty in the Volga area region of Mordovia on December 1, 2019
Russian top diplomat’s takes on why Ukraine conflict cannot be halted along contact line
Sergey Lavrov stressed that Moscow will not stoop to Kiev’s methods but will take much tougher measures to destroy everything that fuels the Ukrainian military machine from the West
Indonesian earthquake death toll exceeds 50 — agency
According to the AP, the earthquake left some 5,000 people homeless, with more than 900 buildings being ruined and some 450 damaged
Press review: US, Iran opt for war of attrition as Kiev diverts focus with Russia attacks
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 17th
Only previously manufactured US weapons can be supplied to Ukraine from Turkey — expert
Turkey does not plan to supply domestically produced weapons to Ukraine
Western sanctions only heighten interest to business contacts with Russia — Kremlin aide
Western sanctions have heightened interest in business networking among business representatives at major international events in Russia, such as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) and the Russian Economic Week, Russian Presidential Aide and Executive Secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov said
Iran reduces to nothing most expensive tool of US military presence — expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that the prolonged at-sea deployment and the inherent vulnerabilities of the ships had taken a toll on the crews
Russia launches investigation against FAZ journalist Martens for his remarks on Russians
An informed source said that questions of putting the journalist on an international wanted list and choosing his pretrial detention measure in absentia are being decided
Countering Iranian UAVs in Persian Gulf similar to killing mosquito with bazooka — experts
The main challenge for countries in the Arabian Peninsula is the enormous gap between the cost of attack weapons and interceptors, experts of the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade said
Russian air defenses down 822 Ukrainian drones overnight
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian drones were intercepted over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Volgograd, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Oryol, Rostov, Ryazan, Tambov and Tula regions, the Moscow region, Krasnodar Krai and the Republic of Crimea, as well as over the Azov and Black Seas
US launches 49 probes into weapons supplies to Ukraine
Representatives from the Pentagon, the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, as well as the US Navy and Air Force are taking part and are cooperating with Ukraine's NABU, SAPO, the police, and the prosecutor general’s office
Three killed, one injured in drone attack on Russia’s Rostov Region — governor
According to Yury Slyusar, more than 150 UAVs were destroyed over three cities and nine districts in the region
France might have lost hundreds of soldiers in Ukraine — law enforcement
The source recalled that France was one of the few NATO countries that did not shy to send its career servicemen to take part in combat operations
Takaichi has no right to criticize Putin for his visit to Iturup — news outlet
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has the cheek to lecture Russia about 'hurting Japanese feelings,' while Tokyo has the blood of Russian civilians on its hands by supporting the Kiev regime, the news outlet said
Russian MFA has requested clarifications from US, Turkey regarding arms supplies to Kiev
The Russian Foreign Ministry has requested clarifications from Washington and Ankara regarding information released by the US Congress, according to Zakharova’s commentary
Iran prepares to resume conflict with US — newspaper
The newspaper noted that Tehran believes that the memorandum signed was likely just an attempt by the US and Israel to take pressure off the global economy and buy time for a bigger attack down the road
New arms supplies to Kiev to deal serious blow to Russia’s relations with US, Turkey — MFA
Multifaceted damage resulting from such supplies is inevitable, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region kills six, leaves four others injured
A building was destroyed by fire and a car was damaged at the scene
Russian expert says not surprised at Turkey’s potential re-exports of US weapons to Kiev
Ivan Timofeyev, director general of the Russian International Affairs Council, said that Turkey has maintained quite a close and long-time relationship with Ukraine in the military-technical sphere
More US weapons supplies to Kiev via Turkey to make peace more distant prospect — expert
Ivan Timofeyev, director general of the Russian International Affairs Council, said that the US is not seeking a military defeat for Ukraine
Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov
"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added
Press review: Russia ready for US-Ukraine talks and oil prices may rise by 25% in 2026
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 13th
Merkel does not expect Russia to restrict gas supplies to Germany
The German Chancellor said that Russia always was a reliable supplier
Russian troops gain foothold on southern outskirts of Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka in DPR
Denis Pushilin stated that the Russian forces had the opportunity to move forward after the liberation of Konstantinovka
One civilian died, ten more wounded in Ukraine’s attacks on DPR
A fire crew was attacked by a drone in one of the liberated settlements, leaving two Russian emergencies ministry’s employees wounded, DPR’s head Denis Pushilin said
Russian oil exports drop to 6.97 mln bpd in July, revenues fall to $13.76 bln, IEA says
Compared to July 2025, Russia's oil export revenues in July 2026 were lower by $720 million
Adopting West’s habit of resorting to violence, Ukraine regresses to dark ages — expert
According to Alexander Pataman, Ukraine has ceased to be a secular state, and the leader of the Kiev regime still has not understood his place
Trump praises Mecca Agreement as sign of unity among Middle Eastern countries
The US leader stressed that it shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way
IN BRIEF: Russian Foreign Intelligence Service on new Western provocation against Moscow
According to the SVR, a Western country plans to accuse Russia of supplying arms to drug cartels and other organized crime groups in Latin American countries
Suspension of navigation in Black Sea to become Ukraine’s slow death — expert
According to Alexander Pataman, head of the secretariat of the Zaporozhye Region office of the World Russian People’s Council, Russia has sufficient resources and logistical alternatives to minimize the consequences of this scenario
