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
No contacts currently exist between Russian, US senators — Federation Council official
First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Andrey Denisov noted that the Russian lawmakers’ trip to the US in the spring could "only be welcomed"
US claim for Strait of Hormuz far from its real capabilities — Iranian official
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei invited all interested parties to create a new cooperation framework in the region "that will succeed the US hegemony in the Persian Gulf zone"
Two more Greek vessels attacked in Black Sea, with one of them burning down
It is yet unknown whether the ship is sinking or is still on the surface
IN BRIEF: What we know about summoning of Japan’s ambassador to Russian Foreign Ministry
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin expressed a strong protest to Akira Muto regarding the anti-Russian statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
Russia does not back calls for overthrowing constitutional order in Azerbaijan — diplomat
Russian-Azerbaijani ties should develop on the basis of the existing bilateral legal framework, primarily on the Declaration of allied relations signed at the supreme level in Moscow on February 22, 2022, Maria Zakharova said
Polish deputy defense minister says country preparing for potential war
Cezary Tomczyk also mentioned that Poland is currently working to create a comprehensive SAN drone defense system as part of the Eastern Shield project, which envisages the construction of defensive lines along the borders with Russia and Belarus
Presidential envoy explains pause in annual addresses to parliament by number of reasons
Garry Minkh says the current situation demands a prompt response rather than long-term strategic planning
Grossi’s ZNPP visit can hinder Kiev’s efforts to blame Russia for attacks — senator
Kiev derailed Grossi’s visit to the ZNPP scheduled for August 20-21
Seoul, Washington to conclude drills ahead of schedule on Aug. 21 — Joint Chiefs of Staff
According to the statement, the decision was made at the proposal of the US side
Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 85.16 rubles for August 19
The regulator raised official euro exchange rate by 39.6 kopecks to 98.7312 rubles
Diplomat points to unfriendly narratives toward Russia in Azerbaijan’s media space
Maria Zakharova said that Moscow "has repeatedly invited its Azerbaijani colleagues to hold relevant consultations to discuss ways of improving information background without politicization or media hype"
DPRK warns of retaliatory measures in response to US-South Korea military drill
The Korean Central News Agency stated that the drill posed "the most immediate and open threat to the DPRK and the regional security"
Russia’s Uralkali company lauds Dutch police inspection of US-based Haas F1 Team
"This was an expected consequence of Haas’ refusal to comply with the arbitration ruling awarding payment and a race car to Uralkali," a spokesman for the Russian company said
Press review: Putin’s Iturup visit sends message to Japan as EU falls short of gas targets
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 14th
Chisinau now trying to do away with Gagauz autonomy, Transnistria up next — MP
Gagauzia’s parliament, based on a court ruling and the law on the autonomy’s special legal status, previously decided that Evghenia Gutsul could no longer perform her duties and declared her position as head of the autonomy vacant
A Just Russia leader says London's provision of drones to Kiev spells participation in war
Sergey Mironov said that Ukraine uses these means to attack oil refineries in Russia
US eyeing reducing its military presence in Middle East — media
The Washington Post cited sources as saying that the Defense Department "has already signaled that it might not rebuild its bases as they were before the conflict"
US does not notify South Korea in advance about scaling back exercises — MFA
According to Cho Hyun, the South Korean government and US officials were not aware of the plan announced in a statement made by US President Donald Trump
Trump threatens Oman over planned deal with Iran on Strait of Hormuz — AP
According to the agency, the US president is under growing pressure regarding the situation in Iran because of his promises to promptly win the conflict, weaken Tehran, and conclude a more favorable nuclear deal
What we know about one of this year’s largest drone attacks on Moscow, Russian regions
In total, 791 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted and destroyed over 16 Russian regions
Myanmar president's visit provides for further development of ties — Putin
The Russian president added that Min Aung Hlaing will pay a visit to the Republic of Tuva, which is one of the centers of Russian Buddhism
Greek tanker attacked by Ukrainian drone in Black Sea near port of Novorossiysk
The TV channel released a video of the attack featuring a drone carrying out a reconnaissance flight over the sea, and then striking the deck bridge of a Greek tanker
More pressure on Iran unlikely to produce concessions outside deal with US — speaker
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf added that US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are "way out of their league"
Trump would like to meet with Kim Jong Un this autumn — WSJ
According to sources cited by the newspaper, the US president has discussed with his advisors the possibility of holding face-to-face talks with the North Korean leader during his next trip to Asia, but no official planning for the meeting is underway
Disruption of Grossi's visit to Zaporozhye NPP act of terrorism — governor
Yevgeny Balitsky said the visit was meant to be a routine event as part of the rotation of the Secretariat's experts at the plant
Presidential envoy says format of president’s addresses may be revised
Garry Minkh drew a parallel between the possible revision of the rules and the 2020 constitutional amendments
Trump, Vance 'not on same page' on Iran — WP
The daily says that keeping fuel prices low is a priority for JD Vance, which means restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
