Moscow to respond in kind if West seizes Russian commercial vessels — Putin
The Russian president emphasized that it wasn’t just about the areas where Russian vessels could be seized but wherever Moscow founds it necessary and reasonable
EU wary of 'Trojan horse' as it considers faster enlargement — media
According to the sources, the European Commission was drawing up revised rules for new members, which will be presented to EU leaders at a European Council meeting on October 15
JD Vance personally asks Kiev to stop strikes on CPC infrastructure — newspaper
According to the Financial Times, the US vice president conveyed Washington’s request in a phone call with Vladimir Zelensky on July 31
Witkoff says he is meeting released American Gilman in United States
The US president's special envoy thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for granting the pardon and for "his personal engagement throughout this process"
Press review: EU braces for winter fuel shortage as gold prices set to recover
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 12th
IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on Western 'piracy, robbery', groundless Japan’s claims
The Russian president said the Pacific Fleet’s marines carry out missions in the Pacific Operational Area "boldly, professionally, and heroically"
IN BRIEF: Casualties, strike on overpass in Novorossiysk, 502 UAV attack aftermath
Air defense forces shot down several hundred UAVs during a massive attack on Russia’s southern Krasnodar Region
Putin arrives aboard Varyag missile cruiser
Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina reported to the president on the fleet’s ongoing drills
Russia’s defenses in Zaporozhye make Ukraine’s military 'hit brick wall' — military expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the Russian army manages to hold back the enemy and advance on this direction
US controls Strait of Hormuz, would strike Iran if it attempted to change that — Trump
The US president clarified that the strait was under complete control
Romania's MFA provides no evidence of Russia's involvement in UAV incidents — embassy
The Russian diplomatic mission stated that the officials "were shown pieces of styrofoam" during the meeting with ministry representatives
Putin arrives in Far Eastern city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
The Russian president will attend the final stage of the Pacific Fleet’s exercises
IN BRIEF: What we know about release of American Robert Gilman, convicted in Russia
Robert Gilman was detained in 2022 at the Voronezh railway station after being involved in a drunken brawl on the Sukhum-Moscow train
Russian swimmer Kornev wins gold at 2026 European Aquatics Championships
Maxime Grousset of France won silver and Grigori Pekarski of Belarus finished third
Press Review
- Press review: EU braces for winter fuel shortage as gold prices set to recoverTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 12th
- 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
- Press review: US halts Iran strikes as Pentagon develops nuclear plan for Russia, ChinaTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 6th
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
Implementation of US peace plan for Gaza de-facto stalled — Russia’s UN envoy
Vasily Nebenzya stated that the ceasefire was still being consistently violated, first of all by the Israeli side
Trump confirms release of US citizen Robert Gilman convicted in Russia
According to the US President, Robert Gilman will arrive in the United States early on Wednesday Moscow time
Switzerland adds 45 entities, 9 individuals to anti-Russian sanctions list — TASS
Nine individuals have been blacklisted for the first time, including Rostec Executive Director Oleg Yevtushenko
FACTBOX: Bank of Russia lists Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies for public trading
According to the law, when selecting cryptocurrencies, their market capitalization, average daily trading volume, and pricing history on foreign exchanges are taken into account
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Battlegroup North units took control of the settlement of Shcherbakovka in the Kharkov Region and Battlegroup East units liberated the settlement of Novoye Pole in the Zaporozhye Region
Biden caused US munitions problems by aiding Kiev — Trump
According to the US leader, Joe Biden gave Kiev munitions worth $300 billion to Ukraine
Press review: NATO boosts Northern Europe presence as Israel blocks Gaza peace efforts
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 11th
IN BRIEF: Russian SVR’s statements on EU visa restrictions, play against Russian athletes
According to the Foreign Intelligence Service , the EU is considering introducing visa restrictions and new limitations with regards to athletes and Russian sports officials
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia — TV
The court also sentenced Atef Najib, the former head of the political security directorate in the Syrian province of Daraa
EU ready to do everything to prevent Russia from returning to international sports — SVR
According to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, "so-called European elites are seriously concerned about the IOC's decision to remove all restrictions on the Russian Olympic Committee and Russian athletes"
IN BRIEF: Latest Russian strike targets defense industry sites, logistic centers
The crews of the Russian Aerospace Forces delivered strikes against Ukrainian temporary deployment sites and drone control centers in the DPR, the Kharkov and Sumy Regions, the Defense Ministry reported
Russian Aerospace Forces strike Ukrainian targets in DPR, Kharkov, Sumy
The Defense Ministry reported that Russian Aerospace Forces crews carried out airstrikes on the identified targets using FAB-250 aerial bombs
US President Trump says 'terrible mistake' may be made replacing FIFA chief Infantino
The US president said that FIFA World Cup "will never be as successful or profitable again" if Gianni Infantino leaves his position
Russia warns Ukraine against any provocations against Belarus — Russian diplomat
Mikhail Galuzin reiterated that the Agreement on Security Guarantees between Russia and Belarus implies "an obvious mechanism for joint response" to actions considered threats to a member of the Union State
Brent oil on ICE climbs above $88 per barrel for first time since July 31
By 1:42 a.m. GMT, Brent crude had risen 0.41% to $88.08 per barrel
Russia to resort to measures in response to growing NATO presence in Finland — embassy
According to a source in the embassy, Russia has repeatedly drawn attention to the detrimental consequences of this policy, and the diplomats are sure that Helsinki are aware of these signals