Russian forces strike defense enterprise, fuel depot in Kiev
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the group strike involved high-precision land-based weapons
Fire breaks out at south Russian refinery after drone attack, 5 wounded
First responders and security services are working in the area
Drones attack industrial site in Volga Area — governor
Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said that information about casualties is being verified
Traffic via Novorossiya highway mostly restored — deputy PM
Marat Khusnullin says that about 7,000 cars travel via it daily, including 3,000 trucks
Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as president of Colombia
The ceremony was attended by the presidents of Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador
Pentagon removes from command US general who coordinated military aid to Ukraine — TV
The reasons behind his dismissal are unknown
More people may be added to list of potential candidates to head UN — diplomat
Alexander Alimov says this will depend on the dynamics of the indicative vote that will continue at the UN Security Council
House of Representatives unlikely to approve tougher anti-Russian sanctions — journalist
Andrew Desiderio called the chances of approval "iffy"
US Senate passes bill tightening sanctions on Russia and Iran
The House of Representatives is expected to review the legislation in September
Russia calls incident with drone at Leipzig airport hastily concocted provocation
According to the statement, the main threat to Germany today is not the notorious "hybrid attacks" by Moscow, which do not exist, but politicians who enthusiastically develop scenarios for an imminent war with Russia
Musk denies Kiev assistance in targeting strikes against Russia — magazine
According to The Atlantic, the US entrepreneur keeps saying that it’s time to make a deal
Russia, Kazakhstan always have alternatives for cooperation amidst sanctions — MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stressed that Moscow and Astana consider these sanctions illegitimate, aimed at securing geoeconomic advantages through unfair competition
IN BRIEF: Pashinyan admits impossibility of Armenia’s simultaneous membership in EAEU, EU
According to the Armenian PM, strengthening cooperation with EAEU countries is one of Armenia’s priorities
Spanish Navy bolsters presence in Ceuta amid migration crisis — newspaper
The two frigates joined the patrol vessel Rayo and a logistics support ship that docked in Ceuta’s port on Thursday
Press Review
- Press review: NATO expands Black Sea presence and raises risks as Hormuz deal sparks hopeTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 7th
- Press review: US halts Iran strikes as Pentagon develops nuclear plan for Russia, ChinaTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 6th
- Press review: EU fails to resolve Ceuta crisis as Black Sea attacks disrupt shippingTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 5th
- Press review: US-Iran seek talks as Ukraine ups civilian hits and Syria oil route emergesTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 4th
- Press review: US delays Iran action as Washington returns to Moscow-Kiev talksTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 3rd
Press releases
- 15th Anniversary Season of the International Eventiada Awards 2026 is Now Open
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
- Submission of applications for the Eventiada Awards will last until September 30
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
Russian Deputy files petition to disqualify Yabloko party from Duma elections
Rodina party Chairman and State Duma Deputy Alexey Zhuravlev said that investigators had uncovered "a great many legal violations," primarily related to funding
Trump says he could be last Republican president in US
The US president also stood firm in his belief that the GOP would come out on top, but said the Senate will have to "get smart" for that to happen
Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russian forces delivered two massive and 12 combined strikes by precision-guided weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles on Ukrainian military sites over the week
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to consider attack on one country as attack on all
A joint statement issued after the Mecca summit emphasizes that the agreement is aimed at strengthening joint deterrence against any aggression
Key US missile stockpiles run 'extremely low' amid Iran conflict — TV
According to the source, particular concern was focused on dwindling inventories of long-range offensive missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM
Pashinyan says Armenia understands simultaneous membership in EAEU, EU impossible
The Armenian prime minister said the strategic goal of adopting the law initiating the process of the republic’s accession to the EU is to create an alternative for the country
Press review: NATO expands Black Sea presence and raises risks as Hormuz deal sparks hope
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 7th
Russia hits three dry cargo ships, destroys Ukrainian army train: results of new strikes
A Geran drone destroyed a locomotive of the Ukrainian military train in the Kharkov Region
Iceland, Montenegro could join EU together in 2028 — media
The European official said simultaneous accession was a highly likely scenario
Russia’s Smolensk Region declares state of emergency after severe weather kills two
About 15,000 consumers remain without electricity across the Smolensk Region
Russian hackers find documents on Ukrainian strikes against oil terminals
According to the hackers, the correspondence and documents reveal who supplied the precise coordinates of the facilities and who "incited Ukraine to commit acts of terror" in Russian regions
Two people killed, over 20 injured in school shooting in Thailand — newspaper
According to the report by Khaosod, law enforcement and emergency services are at the scene
Kiev’s bet on West’s ‘wonder weapons’ against Russia expectedly fails — govenor
According to Vladimir Saldo, Russia is growing stronger and finding countermeasures for everything
Western attempts to undermine Russia-Kazakhstan relations doomed to failure — diplomat
Mikhail Galuzin has characterized Russia's relations with Kazakhstan as a comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance
Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia injures 11 civilians — coalition
Saudi-led coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said that the Houthis struck civilian targets in the Najran region
Trump reports progress in settling Russia-Ukraine conflict
The US president did not specify what kind of progress he was referring to