Russia, Ukraine conduct another civilian exchange in Belarus — media
Eight people went to Russia, while seven returned to Ukraine
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
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
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
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
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
IN BRIEF: Casualties after UAV attacks, fire in Bashkortostan Region, Sevastopol blackout
A young woman was injured when a drone crashed in the Rostov Region
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
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
- 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 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
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
Ukrainian Navy command post, port infrastructure hit in new strikes by Russian Forces
The Russian Armed Forces continue to target Ukrainian Navy facilities and port infrastructure used by the Ukrainian armed forces, the Defense Ministry reported
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"
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
Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post before September — Trump
Donald Trump noted that Karoline Leavitt will now be one of his top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party
Special military operation to end or be suspended only on Russia's terms — Medvedev
The United Russia party’s Chairman noted that relations with the West will change little after that
Damaged schools, dead, injured in southern Russia: consequences of drone attacks
Air defense forces on duty intercepted and destroyed 502 Ukrainian UAVs over eight Russian regions
Russian troops hammer Ukrainian fuel tanks, ship with military cargo in new strikes
Russian troops hit a Ukrainian patrol boat at the Ochakov port in the Nikolayev Region
US forces in complete control over Strait of Hormuz — President Trump
According to the US leader, Iran has "no Navy and no Air Force"
Moscow ready to exchange over 220 convicted Ukrainians for Russians — rights commissioner
Yana Lantratova added that the Russians in question included residents of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and Crimea
Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet shot down by friendly fire — defense source
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation opened a criminal probe after the fighter’s crash
Yabloko receives Supreme Court’s reasoned decision for removal from elections
The court session lasted more than nine hours
IN BRIEF: What we know about foiled terrorist attack against Defense Ministry officer
The suspect planned to blow up a car of the employee of the military commissariat of the Krasnodar Region