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
Energy crisis could render major Ukrainian uninhabitable in winter — newspaper
According to the newspaper, Ukraine's power generation capacity has fallen fivefold since 2022, from 60 GW to 12 GW, while the current energy shortfall of about 5-6 GW could double by the winter
Colombia’s earthquake death toll reaches 281 — media
A total of 3,971 people were injured, while 379 remain missing
US to announce unprecedented measures to ensure Iran’s economic isolation — official
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent did not provide details, but said the measures would be combined with Washington's naval blockade of Iran
Russia’s Belgorod Region records over 72,000 Ukrainian attacks since 2022 — governor
Alexander Shuvayev also added that over 1,220 attacks involving multiple rocket launchers had also taken place over the past four and a half years
Two Emirati vessels come under attack in Strait of Hormuz
No one was injured in the incident
Tokyo's remarks on Putin's visit to Kurils absolutely unacceptable — Russian MFA
Japanese officials have gone so far as to brazenly tell Moscow which regions of its own country its leader can visit, Maria Zakharova noted
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"
US loses quarter of its MQ-9 Reaper drones in war with Iran — WP
The report claims that the US lost 45 MQ-9 Reapers
US can maintain naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, Pentagon says
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth specified that the US Navy planned to rotate ships maintaning the blockade
FACTBOX: What we know about killing of Russian serviceman in Sevastopol
A female suspect was detained after allegedly carrying out the attack on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence services
Russia, Ukraine conduct another civilian exchange in Belarus — media
Eight people went to Russia, while seven returned to Ukraine
Japan summons Russian ambassador after Putin's trip to Iturup: what we know
The Russian embassy stated that the Japanese Foreign Ministry's "protest" and the summoning of the Russian ambassador because of Vladimir Putin's trip to Iturup were an unjustified demarche
Iranian forces say they fully control Strait of Hormuz
Tehran said that no commercial vessel or tanker has been or will be able to safely pass through the strait without the permission and supervision of Iran’s armed forces
Press Review
- Press review: Russia ready for US-Ukraine talks and oil prices may rise by 25% in 2026Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 13th
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- Press review: NATO boosts Northern Europe presence as Israel blocks Gaza peace effortsTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 11th
- Press Review: EU seeks to prolong Ukraine conflict and NATO prepares Arctic opsTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 8th
- Press review: NATO expands Black Sea presence and raises risks as Hormuz deal sparks hopeTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 7th
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Deputy foreign minister comments on Tokyo summoning Russian envoy, Black Sea proposals
Alexander Grushko stated that the Russian Foreign Ministry was unaware of any British initiative to resume military contacts with Moscow
Russia's Ovechkin to come back to Washington in early September — spokesman
The 2026-27 NHL regular season kicks off on September 29
Explosion kills one person at port of Rotterdam — newspaper
The incident reportedly occurred during repair works
Russian troops liberate Petrovka community in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,410 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Dates of US envoys’ visit, Zelensky’s proposals, UN crisis: senior diplomat's statements
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Moscow was unaware of any proposals from Vladimir Zelensky on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict
Kiev agent detained in Crimea for gathering intel, plotting terror act on railway
The detainee confessed to gathering information on the deployment of air defense systems and other military facilities
Press review: Russia ready for US-Ukraine talks and oil prices may rise by 25% in 2026
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 13th
Russia hands over 261 bodies of fallen soldiers to Ukraine — war correspondent Kots
The war correspondent said that 24 fallen soldiers returned to Russia
Russia unaware of Zelensky’s proposals to end Ukraine conflict — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said the US did not hand over these proposals to Russia via diplomatic channels
FACTBOX: Putin personally visits Kuril Islands for first time
The head of state, during his working trip to Iturup, also visited the secondary school named after Hero of Russia Eduard Norpolov
Trade turnover between Russia, Malaysia gains 13% in 2025 — minister
Valery Falkov indicated growing interest in expanding trade ties among both countries' businesses
Ensuring Russia’s security on all fronts: what is known about meeting held by Putin
The Russian leader stated that the main tasks are being addressed today as part of the special military operation, but it is necessary to "ensure the security of the Russian state along all its borders"
Battlegroup Center recon teams spend month deep behind Ukrainian lines undetected
According to a reconnaissance rifleman, Russian units moved into areas where Ukrainian soldiers were without armor and were moving freely in the open
Russia’s security must be ensured along all of its borders — Putin
The Russian leader noted that the situation in the Pacific Fleet’s operational area "is not easy"
Ukrainian attack leaves Sevastopol without electricity
According to the city’s Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, specialists are assessing the damage and emergency services are in a state of high alert.
Libyan parliament speaker, top Turkish diplomat discuss ways of settling Libyan crisis
The talks between Aguila Saleh and Hakan Fidan were held in Benghazi after the top Turkish diplomat’s meeting with Libyan National Army commander Saddam Haftar