Iran agrees to open temporary Hormuz route in tentative deal with Oman — MFA
According to the statement, in the current negotiations with Oman, the issue is being addressed in such a way that this temporary route may remain in effect for a longer period
Kiev seeks major man-caused disaster by attacking Zaporozhye NPP — Russia’s UN envoy
Vasily Nebenzya said that terrorist activities against the personnel of the Zaporozhye NPP are still underway
FACTBOX: Kiev’s drone attack on hospital in Donetsk
Brick fragments fell on hospital beds with patients, said Daniil Grigor, deputy head of the DPR People’s Guard
UN opposes attacks killing civilians and children
UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq commented on the attacks of Ukrainian drones on a playground in the Belgorod Region and on the beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik
Iran, Oman agree on coordinates of new route via Strait of Hormuz — Foreign Ministry
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said that a joint statement of the two countries is now being at the final stages of approval and preparatory work
FACTBOX: What we know about attack on Uraldronzavod CEO Vladimir Tkachuk
Vladimir Tkachuk, whose company produces Upyr drones and specializes in drone manufacturing, was injured in a car explosion
IN BRIEF: What is known about Russia's latest military reshuffle
Personnel changes in the Russian Defense Ministry are aimed at improving the systems of material and military-technical support for troops
Port blockade threatens half of Ukraine's iron ore exports, report says
Ukraine could lose $60-70 million in foreign exchange earnings monthly, while iron ore production could plunge by up to 40%
Border of Spanish Ceuta calm, no more violations — EFE
The Spanish Civil Guard continues to monitor the area by sea and land
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Supreme commander-in-chief announces army reshuffles in special op zone
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Denis Lyamin, former chief of staff of the battlegroup Center, to oversee Russian unmanned systems forces
Pakistan to sign free trade agreement with EAEU, ambassador to Russia says
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi believes that, as part of the Eurasian region, Pakistan has to have more people-to-people and business-to-business contacts with all the countries of the EAEU
US developing new nuclear strategy for potential conflict with Russia, China — media
According to the sources, the Pentagon has begun drafting a new US nuclear strategy that "emphasizes the possible use of shorter-range tactical weapons"
US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, despite Trump’s doubts — Reuters
According to one of the sources, one option is to produce some missile components in Ukraine for final assembly elsewhere in Europe
Press Review
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- Press review: US delays Iran action as Washington returns to Moscow-Kiev talksTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 3rd
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- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
Press review: EU fails to resolve Ceuta crisis as Black Sea attacks disrupt shipping
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 5th
IN BRIEF: Russia delivers new strikes on Ukrainian military sites overnight
A fire broke out in three districts of the Kiev Region after a series of explosions
Two-thirds of all drones attacking Russia target Moscow — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin highlighted that the Russian Defense Ministry and the city authorities were constantly strengthening the capital’s air defense capabilities
Trump declines Zelensky’s request for additional Patriot interceptors — newspaper
According to the sources, the US leader cited shortages in US interceptor stocks linked to the military operation against Iran
World’s oceans once again becoming key arena of geopolitical rivalry — presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev stressed the importance of discussing the expansion of Russia-Brazil cooperation in maritime logistics, advanced maritime technologies and other areas
US preparing to announce deal with Iran, Oman on Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday — Axios
According to the news portal, the agreement's effect may be extended beyond 60 days
Kiev, by bombing economic infrastructure, attempts to escalate — deputy foreign minister
Mikhail Galuzin stressed that the Kiev regime is apparently trying to 'beg' more weapons from its Western sponsors
Appointment of new commander-in-chief of Ukrainian military escalates terrorism — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that during the period of Mikhail Drapaty's tenure as commander-in-chief, approximately 950 civilians have already been affected, including more than one hundred killed
Saudi Arabia hosting Intervision in 2026 not guaranteed — TASS source
Key organizational matters such as the timing, the list of participants and the program of the event are in question
Inflicting defeat on Russia, powerful nuclear power, impossible — deputy foreign minister
Mikhail Galuzin pointed out that the West is striving to do so through the hands of its Kiev puppets
Lavrov to lead Russian delegation at UN General Assembly session in New York
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly will open on September 8
Putin signs law regulating digital currencies, digital rights in Russia
The document establishes operational frameworks for crypto exchanges, digital depositories, and market participants
Russian troops liberate Baksheyevka community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,435 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Russian volleyball teams to participate in 2027 FIVB Nations League tournament
The Russian men's and women's national teams will participate in the 2027 Nations League as the highest-ranked teams that missed the previous qualifiers
US-Iran deal could be reached as early as August 4-5 — Bessent
According to the US Treasury Secretary, the agreement would guarantee freedom of navigation through the waterway
US, Iran exchanging peace drafts through intermediaries — Qatari Foreign Ministry
Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said the documents "had been prepared on behalf of both governments"