Intensity of attacks on Donbass, Novorossiya directly linked to Western subsidies — envoy
Rodion Miroshnik said that after the 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine was approved by the EU in April, a sharp escalation began.
Ukrainian attacks in Russia’s Kursk region kill one, injure six — governor
In the village of Peschanoye in the Belaya District, a 69-year-old man was killed, Alexander Khinshtein said.
Kiev builds up grouping near Druzhkovka to contain Russia — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, there is an influx of enemy personnel and equipment both in the settlement of Raiskoye and in Alekseyevo-Druzhkovka.
US may be forced to take unpopular measures over mounting debt — WP
The story says that the US pays about $1 trillion annually in interest on the national debt.
Israel sees US joint mechanism to resolve Gaza problem pointless — portal
"Just as it is clear that Hamas will not disarm of its own free will, so it is clear that such mechanisms will not work," the source said.
India expects to boost ties with Moscow during top diplomat’s visit — source
Speaking about Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s planned meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, the government source said that along with bilateral issues, the top diplomats will also "discuss geopolitical, international and regional topics."
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.
Russia’s Iskander missiles destroy up to 40 trucks modified for UAV launches near Kiev
Throughout the day, the Russian armed forces continued to strike drone launch sites, as well as ships and seaports used by the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Four injured in drone attack on Ozon logistics center in Russia’s Samara region
Of them, one is in critical condition after jumping out of a window on the second floor.
Ukraine has only 72% of minimum gas volume required for winter by end of summer
If the current rates are maintained, Ukraine will put no more than 12.1 bcm into the storages by November 1 out of the required 13.2 billion cubic meters.
Moscow region targeted with more than 2,500 enemy drones over past week — mayor
As many as 493 drones were destroyed on the approach to Moscow, the mayor of the Russian capital Sergey Sobyanin added.
West welcome to join work on Eurasian security without connivance with Brussels — Lavrov
Countries across entire Eurasia are invited to take part in efforts to build a continental security architecture, Russian Foreign Minister emphasized.
Iran to attack other oil export routes if Gulf countries support US sanctions — official
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said that "not a single drop of oil will be shipped from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz" if Iran's neighbors join the sanctions.
Shutodown of Armenian NPP to make Yerevan more dependent on other states — diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant is a "system-forming element in the republic’s energy balance."
Kiev sends elite units to stabilize front in Dobropolye, DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko says Ukrainian command is trying to stabilize the situation amid a panic-ridden sentiment in the army caused by the advance of Russian forces.
Death toll in drone attack on South Russia’s Yeysk district rises to three
A person wounded in the recent drone attack on residential buildings in south Russia’s Yeysk district on the Azov Sea coast, has died in hospital.
US, Brazilian presidents call for soonest settlement of conflict in Ukraine
According to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's press service, the Brazilian president also drew attention of his US counterpart to the need for discussing a reform of the United Nations and its Security Council.
Fake news on Armenian NPP aimed at undermining ties with Russia — diplomat
Earlier, foreign media started to publish rumors about an alleged safety threat posed by the NPP.
Seven people injured in earthquake in Tokyo area
The victims suffered mostly bruises, the fire service reported.
Putin describes attempt to defeat Russia in 40 days as another provocative move
The president said the 40-day deadline expired on August 5.
Diplomat calls West’s silence on Kiev’s nuclear terrorism 'strange'
The Zaporozhye NPP has been without an external power supply for over a day due to the shutdown of the last 330 kV high-voltage power supply line.
Iranian parliament speaker calls for refusing from US dollars in trade
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed that the use of US dollars in trade as an outdated method of payments.
American lawmakers’ visit to Russia to help in fight against Russophobia in US
Dialogue is always better than silence, independent candidate for US President Diane Sare said.
Putin assesses Russia’s grain export potential at no less than 60 million tons
According to the Russian president, wheat is among the main items of Ukrainian exports, but logistical problems caused by Russia’s retaliatory strikes, will not lead to a shortage on global markets.
Trump frames upcoming midterms as battle to defeat communists who he says never laugh
US President said he has never seen a happy communist.
Prince Harry and his family not to return to Britain permanently — The Times
A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told the newspaper that they are not sure how long their stay would last.
Nearly 70 houses damaged, 15 people injured in fire and explosion in Taiwan — newspaper
According to Taipei Times, by now, the fire was extinguished.
Israel won't put up with Turkey's military presence in Syria — Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister said that the prior warnings on the issue were not heard "clearly enough."
Protests in Ukraine unlikely to change regime, expert believes
Alexander Dudchak, a leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries, said that the protests "can be used as a formal pretext" if there is an order "to replace Zelensky."
Militants carried out more than 10 attacks injuring two people in southern Thailand
The perpetrators set fire to vehicles belonging to utility services, damaged cell phone towers, and attacked administrative buildings and a shop, Thai PBS reported.
Germany’s top diplomat arrives in Kiev on unannounced visit
Johann Wadephul's agenda includes meetings to discuss assistance to Ukraine and bilateral cooperation in security.
Shock from massive drone attacks on Donbass and Novorossiya mostly over — envoy
Rodion Miroshnik said that Russian authorities are finding ways to reduce the pressure from Ukraine and to create acceptable living conditions for the civilian population.
Two killed, five wounded as drone fragments hit passenger bus in Crimea
Three of the injured are in critical, and the remaining two - in moderately severe condition.
At least 250 drones destroyed over Russian territory since morning
They were intercepted over the regions of Arkhangelsk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kirov, Kursk, Krasnodar, Oryol, Ryazan, Samara, Saratov, Tver, Tula, Ulyanovsk, the Moscow Region, the Republic of Crimea and the waters of the Black and Azov seas.
IN BRIEF: Putin comments on Kiev’s provocative moves and Russia’s retaliatory strikes
The enemy is trying to intimidate Russians and disrupt the upcoming parliamentary elections, due in September, but these attempts will fail, the president said.
Israel must seize Gaza, set up Jewish settlements there — Israeli finance minister
Bezalel Smotrich criticized US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, which provides for the establishment of international forces to ensure security in the enclave.
Iranians not fighting for Hezbollah in southern Lebanon — official
Mahmoud Qamati, deputy head of the Hezbollah political council, also condemned the Lebanese government’s intention to disarm all illegal groups in the country.
Nvidia in $6 billion deal to create competitor to Chinese AI models — WSJ
According to sources cited by the newspaper, the deal will allow the company to use AI startup Poolside’s technologies and hire most of its engineers.
West's war on Russia, Russian flag as symbol of justice — Lavrov’s remarks
The foreign minister emphasized that the West will try to disrupt the September elections to the State Duma, but "these plans will thwarted."
Russian military strikes trains delivering military cargo in two regions of Ukraine
The Russian defense ministry said that "regular strikes on rail infrastructure and locomotives used for supplying troops, disrupt the logistics of the Ukrainian armed forces."
Indian foreign minister to arrive on two-day visit to Russia on Sunday — diplomatic agency
According to a press release, during the visit, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and "exchange perspectives on regional and global issues."
