US remembers how allies refused to help in conflict with Iran — Trump
The US president said that America was investing in NATO "for so many decades," but it "wasn't there for us"
Up to 25,000 mercenaries from 107 countries fight for Ukraine since 2014
97.5% of them have been recruited since 2022
EU countries to close their airspace for Russian planes
The ARD channel did not specify when the ban will be imposed
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
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
Over 60 vessels redirected by US military since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM
Three vessels were disabled and two were boarded to ensure compliance
White House calls Biden's transfer of large number of weapons to Ukraine deplorable
Karoline Leavitt added that President Donald Trump "has been far more judicious than the last" when it comes to giving away US munitions
Russian citizen sentenced to 23 years in jail for spying for Polish intel
Georgy Pirogov's task was to collect and share classified data about advanced weapons used by the Russian army in the course of the special military operation
What is known about fire that raged for 19 hours at DPR home goods shopping center
The flames engulfed the entire 8,000 square meters of the Galaktika shopping center
Houthi say they attacked Saudi Aramco facility in Najran
According to the Houthi source, the operation was conducted in response to the violation of the Yemeni sovereignty by Saudi warplanes
Houthis say they attacked Saudi forces’ positions in Yemen
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said that tens of enemy soldiers were killed, and their boats and weapons were wiped out
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
Bulgaria to get eight F-16 fighter jets from US only in 2030 — Defense Ministry
According to the statement, there are "certain difficulties in the manufacturing process"
Trump’s envoys never visited Kiev before — Ukraine’s ex-premier
Nikolay Azarov says the visit is being delayed by the lack of "new approaches that could be discussed" at the meeting
One civilian dies, ten more wounded in Ukraine’s attacks on DPR during day
DPR’s head Denis Pushilin says a woman died in an attack on a market in Gorlovka
Russia not to stoop to Kiev’s methods, but to act much tougher — Lavrov
The Russian Foreign Minister added that it is necessary to stop when there is a long-term, reliable and sustainable settlement
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
Russian forces strike two tugboats, Izmail port rail station in new attacks
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a rail station at the port of Izmail has been used to load, store and transport military cargo and fuel for Ukrainian troops
China calls on Japan to respect international order regarding Kuril issue
According to Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, Beijing is committed to the stance that "the results of the victory in the world anti-Nazi war must be respected and defended"
World Archery allows Russian athletes to compete with flag, anthem
At the same time, participation in competitions governed by World Archery Europe remains under the authority of the continental federation, and it should make a separate decision on the matter
Kiev’s loss of control over shipping to weaken Ukrainian forces on battlefield — expert
Head of the secretariat of the Zaporozhye Region office of the World Russian People’s Council Alexander Pataman noted that it was no coincidence that Turkey was offering to mediate in the "resolution of the conflict"
North Korean leader gets congratulations from Putin, Medvedev on anniversary of liberation
The Russian leader went on to say that the relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have been raised to the new, unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive strategic partnership
DPR business ombudsman reports losses suffered by entrepreneurs due to Galaktika attacks
Yaroslav Berezhko said that a significant portion of goods sold at the malls was held on consignment
EU puts its decisions above international law out of pride, self-importance — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat underscored that Brussels had chosen "a very dangerous path" by claiming the unlawful right to label vessels it finds objectionable as part of a "shadow fleet"
IN BRIEF: What is known about power outages in Central Asia
Many people reported blackouts in Kazakhstan’s Almaty and the Almaty region, and in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek
Businesses from unfriendly states interested in investments, shipping in Arctic — minister
Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov noted that investment cooperation in the region could help improve Russia’s relations with a number of East Asian states
Turkey not in contact with Russia on moratorium on military operations in Black Sea — MFA
According to the statement, "unrestrained acts of terrorism carried out by Ukrainian military drones in the Black Sea against civilian vessels of coastal countries" are currently observed on a regular basis, occurring several times a month
Danube's dryout makes it unreliable alternative to closed Ukrainian ports — expert
According to Kazanin, the impact of shallow water is more severe than it appears when looking solely at water levels directly in Izmail or Reni
IN BRIEF: Yabloko appeals to Supreme Court: what we know
The Supreme Court will consider the appeals on August 17
Putin ready to receive Witkoff, Kushner again, but wonders what they can say — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat said that nobody refuses to talk to the US special presidential envoys
Ukraine delivers NATO instructors by ships, which it asks Russia not to hit, expert says
Military expert Vitaly Kiselyov noted that Ukraine has long been using civilian vessels to transport military cargo and deploy its combat systems
Kiev cannot ensure on its own that potential agreements are fulfilled — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik added that it "hardly makes any sense" to negotiate with Kiev without external participation
Serbia should have expelled FAZ journalist for comments about Russians — ex-PM
Aleksandar Vulin said that such insulting words must not have been uttered in Belgrade, "and now that this took place, they should be punished"
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
Russia becomes second-largest LNG supplier to EU by value in June, trailing only US
The EU’s total purchases of Russian gas in January-June decreased by 3.4% year-on-year to €7.4 billion
