{{dayPoint.date | date : 'd MMMM yyyy'}}

{{newsPoint.title}}

{{newsPoint.title+ ' '}}

{{newsPoint.subtitle}}

EU now faces self-made energy crisis — RIDF CEO

CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev stressed that the main reason for this is the refusal to buy Russian gas.

Russia’s Special Presidential Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries Kirill Dmitriev Donat Sorokin/TASS

Russia’s Special Presidential Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries Kirill Dmitriev

© Donat Sorokin/TASS

MOSCOW, August 9. /TASS/. The European Union is now facing the effects of the energy crisis that it created with its own hands by refusing to buy Russian gas, Russian Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said.

"Winter is coming as due to decoupling from Russian gas: Germany has filled only 47.6% of gas storage against a normal 75%, and the Netherlands only 38.5% against 77%," he wrote on the X social network. "The EU is facing a self-made energy crisis."

Earlier, Russian energy giant Gazaprom said that volumes of gas in European underground storage facilities (UGS) are currently record low.

Currently, European UGS facilities are 58.32% full compared to 70.7% in the previous year, containing around 63.7 bln cubic meters (bcm) of gas, which is 13.8 bcm less than last year's stockpiles, according to TASS calculations based on Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) data. This is the lowest amount since 2011.

Strait of Hormuz developments

Strait of Hormuz may remain closed to shipping for up to one year — Iraqi expert

Iraqi energy expert Mamdouh Salameh believes that Iran "will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping unless its conditions are met"

NATO troops in Ukraine to become legitimate target for destruction — Medvedev

According to the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, it has been said a hundred times

Three people injured in UAV attack by Ukraine on truck in Belgorod region

In the Novooskolsky district, in the Khutor Bogaty, a drone attacked a truck on the territory of an enterprise

Another 40 people evacuated from territory of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

Among them are eight children

Another explosion reported in Sumy in northern Ukraine

An air raid warning remains in effect across the Sumy Region

EU now faces self-made energy crisis — RIDF CEO

CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev stressed that the main reason for this is the refusal to buy Russian gas.

Air defenses down 340 drones heading for Moscow Region in 24 hours — authorities

Mayor Sergey Sobyanin says most of them were shot down at distant approaches

Russia takes plans to militarize Britain and Europe seriously — ambassador

Andrey Kelin underscored Russia’s stance of non-aggression

FSB exposes scheme of wiretapping high-ranking Russian officials

The installation of spyware onto the phones of high-ranking Russian officials became one of the largest operations by foreign special services, an FSB operative said

Over two million Russians travel to China after new visa rules introduced — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov noted the importance of humanitarian cooperation between Moscow and Beijing

All Russian Navy fleets possess unmanned maritime systems units — admiral

According to dmiral Nikolay Yevmenov, in the future, their numbers and capabilities will continue to increase

Turkey stars restricting shipping in Black Sea due to attacks on its vessels — Bloomberg

There is no official confirmation of this information yet

Russia uses Oreshnik weapon to strike Ukrainian military command posts

That was response to terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian military against civilian facilities located on the territory of the Russian Federation, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

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

Ukrainian intel agency oversees scam targeting war widows — Russian security official

All scammers are exempt from military mobilization, which allows them to operate openly on social media

US has below 1,700 Patriot missiles left amid Iran operation — newspaper

According to the newspaper, dwindling inventories are forcing the Pentagon to redeploy ships, aircraft and air defense units from Asia and Europe to the Middle East

India wants to build metallurgical plant together with Russia — Steel Secretary

Sandeep Poundrik also pointed to the possibility of establishing Russian-Indian joint ventures in the metallurgical sector

Explosions reported in Kiev

Earlier, air raid sirens went off in the Ukrainian capital

Inflation up 0.01% from April 14 to 20 in Russia — statistics

Consumer prices gained 0.18% from the start of April and 3.16% year-to-date

Spanish specialist behind disclosure of 400 spies linked to NATO, Ukrainian intelligence

According to Enrique Arias Gil, among these 400 people were officers holding the ranks of brigadier general, colonel and lieutenant colone

Scientists to determine for new organic pollutants in Arctic

Living organisms in the Arctic exist in extreme conditions

Russia to always possess modern submarines of all types — Navy commander

Admiral Alexander Moiseyev emphasized that Russia was one of the few countries that carried its strategic nuclear forces’ naval component on strategic missile submarines

Strait of Hormuz may remain closed to shipping for up to one year — Iraqi expert

Iraqi energy expert Mamdouh Salameh believes that Iran "will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping unless its conditions are met"

Kiev, West trying to drag Tbilisi into bloody adventures in South Caucasus — Russian MFA

A real contribution to stabilizing the situation in the border areas should be the launch of the process of delimitation of the Georgian-South Ossetian and Georgian-Abkhaz state borders, followed by their demarcation, the ministry said

Kalashnikov successfully tests multi-bullet assault rifle cartridges against drones

According to Kalashnikov, the customer’s representatives highly praised the performance characteristics of the 5.45mm multi-bullet cartridges, as well as the accuracy and precision of their fire against aerial targets during the dynamic testing

Russia to note Germany’s failure to fulfill obligations on UN conferences — diplomat

"We consider the behavior of the German authorities unacceptable, which casts doubt on Berlin’s ability to duly ensure the planning of multilateral events in the future," Maria Zakharova stressed

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

Kiev troops attack DPR territory 30 times in past day, 11 wounded

Two children were among the injured

Europe needs to hold security dialogue with Russia — former Finnish president

Sauli Niinisto said that during the Cold War, the presence of nuclear weapons forced the USSR and the US to begin negotiations to keep the situation under control

Two wounded by drone fragments in Central Russia’s Lipetsk Region

The drone fell in the city of Zadonsk

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

West’s stance on Taiwan issue is example of extreme hypocrisy — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat also mentioned refusal of the United States to enter into an equitable dialog with the participation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which Russia and China are ready to support

Russia to continue efforts to stabilize situation around Iran — senior diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov stressed that Moscow was "in intense dialogue" with all parties involved in the situation

NATO concentrating over 40,000 troops near Russian border

The American troops are now redeploying from continental North America to Europe through the Atlantic, Russia’s Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu said

Russia's military to find solution to problem of drone dominance on battlefield — expert

Retired Major General Leonid Ivlev noted that the Ukrainian conflict has led to a leap forward in military art and constantly poses new challenges for the military-industrial complex

Ovechkin plans to return to Moscow after finishing playing career

The Russian star forward signed a one-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals in early July

Leader of Germany’s ruling parliamentary group rejects rumors of Merz’s early resignation

Thorsten Frei said that "the chancellor’s authority" had not been damaged

What is known about prison terror plot foiled by FSB in Russia’s Ulyanovsk Region

The attack was plotted by a supporter of an international terrorist organization, banned in Russia

Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as president of Colombia

The ceremony was attended by the presidents of Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador

Former Hungarian Supreme Court president accepts offer to become head of state

The Tisza party and Prime Minister Peter Magyar pressured President Tamas Sulyok, who was appointed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, to step down

Trump’s executive order causes humanitarian crisis in Cuba — envoy to UN

According to Ernesto Soberon Guzman, claims that the Cuban government has billions of dollars but refuses to spend them on fuel purchases are "absurd lies"

Politicization of UNSC work on Iran will hinder resumption of IAEA inspections — diplomat

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya noted that there are "no grounds to hold a briefing" of the Security Council’s committee 1737 on Iranian sanctions "and there will not be any"

Russian Helicopters deliver upgraded Ka-27Ms to Defense Ministry

The first of the delivered helicopters was already dispatched to its Baltic Fleet home base

Zelensky claims Kiev reaches agreement with US on monthly interceptor missile supplies

According to Zelensky, Ukraine currently has fewer interceptor missiles than it did last year

Russia’s Shnaider advances to quarterfinals of tennis tournament in Toronto

Diana Shnaider will face Poland's Iga Swiatek in the next round

Georgia exports more cosmetics to Russia in four months than in previous 17 years

In the first four months of this year exports already reached 382.6 metric tons worth $680,900

Russian UAV lab in DPR assembles FPV drones for various missions — officer

The Russian serviceman revealed that stabilized devices with high-quality imagers were being created for air defense units

Russian military tracking USS Porter destroyer in Black Sea

This is the third time the USS Porter has entered the Black Sea in 2020

JD Vance highlights ‘some progress’ in talks with Iran

"What's been going on for the past week or so is that the Iranians and the Gulf countries, particularly Oman, have been talking about how to ensure the safe flow of traffic" through the Strait of Hormuz, Vance noted

Kiev regime keeps getting rid of witnesses of Bucha staging — Russian Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova called all the stories about the alleged killings of civilians in Bucha by the Russian military in April 2022 "nonsense"

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

Mecca agreement includes NATO-style collective defense obligations — top Turkish diplomat

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that "technically, it's the same thing"

Man injured in Ukrainian drone explosion in Belgorod Region

According to the region’s emergency response center, the man sustained multiple shrapnel wounds to the head and body and was taken to hospital

Russian Armed Forces liberate Rozovka in LPR, Peschanoye Nizhnee in the Kharkov region

Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 510 soldiers in DPR

Russia ready to work with Iran to settle crisis in region — Security Council

Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexander Venediktov expressed his condolences over the irreparable loss during the attacks by Washington and Tel Aviv on the Iranian statesmen and military leaders

Russian Navy latest frigate arrives in Baltic Sea for final state trials

The Baltic Fleet’s ships, support vessels and naval aviation will provide support during the state trials, according to the Fleet’s press office

Turkey closely monitors Black Sea security situation — top diplomat

Hakan Fidan also said that Turkey had proposed a moratorium on military actions, including in the context of security in the Black Sea, to the parties to the Ukrainian conflict

Putin bestows state awards to outstanding citizens at Kremlin ceremony

Over 20 Russian citizens, who attained special achievements in science, art, business and other areas, were awarded by the Russian President

Russia, Iran, China nuclear program meeting productive — envoy

Mikhail Ulyanov stressed that Russia, China, and Iran were closely aligning their positions

Sweden violates norms of international law by indulging Kiev — Russian embassy

On August 5, the Swedish Supreme Court refused to review the decisions of the district and appellate courts that the Caffa dry cargo ship could be transferred to Ukraine

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

US negotiators Witkoff, Kushner may visit Kiev, Moscow next week

Some Western media outlets reported in late July that Witkoff and Kushner might travel to Kiev in the near future

Taiwan records 23 Chinese aircraft approaching island over morning

Between 6:00 a.m. (10:00 p.m. GMT) on Monday and 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the Taiwanese Armed Forces recorded 19 aircraft and nine PLA ships, as well as four Chinese maritime police ships approaching the island

Instead of weakening Russia, EU ends up depleting its own arsenals — Russian MP

Alexander Voloshin said that virtually all of the surplus conventional weapons accumulated over decades had already been transferred to Kiev

NATO directly involved in strikes on Russian territory, hackers say citing files

According to available information, a NATO intelligence-linked hybrid warfare specialist, Bart de Wachter, provided the coordinates of oil and gas terminals in the Leningrad and Kaliningrad regions to Ukraine’s Security Service

Sevastopol governor congratulates sailors on Russian Black Sea Fleet Day

Mikhail Razvozhayev noted that Sevastopol honors the heroes of the past, and today's sailors inspire "particular pride"

Joe Biden’s condition worsens as cancer spreads to bones — son

"It's very painful and it's very debilitating in many respects," his son Hunter told the BBC

Ukraine deploys Colombian mercenaries to Sumy without support

The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian armed forces hire mercenaries from various countries

Fragments of drones that attacked Starobelsk college demonstrated to foreign reporters

The journalists also inspected the damaged and destroyed buildings of the educational institution, including the dormitory where students were staying at the time of the strike

Russian MFA describes cooperation with ASEAN as foreign policy priority

ASEAN is one of the key elements of the regional architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Foreign Ministry said

Russian forces establish control over Ivanovka in Kharkov region

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops over the past 24 hours struck transport, energy and logistics infrastructure facilities used in the interests of Ukraine, enemy UAV storage depots, as well as deployment points of Ukraine and foreign mercenaries

Russian athlete wins gold at 2026 European Modern Pentathlon Championships

Hungary's Botond Tamas finished second with 1,599 points, while Italy's Giorgio Malan took the bronze with 1,592 points

Russian forces strike defense enterprise, fuel depot in Kiev

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the group strike involved high-precision land-based weapons

US preparing for possible aggression — Cuba’s permanent representative to UN

Ernesto Soberon Guzman also pointed to contradictions in US officials' statements about Cuba

FIFA denies Infantino's relationship with former UEFA employee

Any insinuation of inappropriate conduct or violation of statutes or regulations is defamatory, the statement emphasized

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

Russia’s S-400 air defense system surpasses all foreign rivals — Almaz-Antey

The parameters of its effectiveness have been proven in actual combat, Almaz-Antey Group CEO Yan Novikov steressed

Russia strikes dry cargo ship east of Odessa transporting weapons for Ukrainian military

The strike was delivered by a Geran-4 Seeker unmanned aerial vehicle

Traffic via Novorossiya highway mostly restored — deputy PM

Marat Khusnullin says that about 7,000 cars travel via it daily, including 3,000 trucks

Project 677 Lada-class sub to join Russian Navy by yearend — Shipyard CEO

The diesel-electric submarine Velikiye Luki was laid down on November 10, 2006, its keel was laid again on March 19, 2015 and the sub was put afloat on December 23, 2022

Pentagon removes from command US general who coordinated military aid to Ukraine — TV

The reasons behind his dismissal are unknown

Radiation situation as Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant remains stable

The power plant continues to receive electricity through the Ferrosplavnaya-1 power line only, the press service added

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

Since morning of August 1, nearly 2,000 UAVs detected on approach to Moscow region

The majority were neutralized by air defense forces on the distant approaches, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said

West testing AI-powered attack drones in Sumy, Kharkov regions — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, the Ukrainian military are launching new attack unmanned aerial vehicles that have not previously been encountered along the line of contact

Kiev needs to hold Slavyansk, Kramatorsk during NATO summit — expert

Andrey Marochko says Vladimir Zelensky needs to show the West that the Ukrainian army is "doing fine and stable"

Russia invites BRICS countries to participate in Northern Sea Route development

Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Alexey Gruzdev said the Northern Sea Route has the potential to become an effective alternative to traditional maritime routes

Kiev, West may be forced to accept Russia’s terms — journalist

Columnist Marc Champion pointed out that Ukraine was facing shortages of US-made Patriot missiles due to the conflict between Washington and Tehran

Kiev court sentences Yermak to 60 days in custody

The bail is set at about $3.1 million

Turkey calls on parties to Ukraine conflict to declare moratorium on military operations

The request came from Ukraine, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said

Explosions reported in eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkov

An air raid warning is currently in effect in the Kharkov Region

McDonald's registers nine trademarks in Russia

McDonald's suspended operations in Russia in spring 2022

Russian strikes hit ships carrying military cargo at Nikolayev port, in Black Sea

During the day, high-precision long-range weapons and attack unmanned aerial vehicles struck a dry cargo ship carrying military equipment at the port of Nikolayev, as well as a warehouse storing weapons and military supplies

Russian stocks down as main trading session opens

The yuan exchange rate was down by 5.05 kopecks at 11.427 rubles

Naftogaz facilities sustain serious damage, halt operations

According to the company, overnight, damage was done to seven oil and gas production facilities in the east of the country

Japanese earthquake death toll rises to 39

A total of 23 people remain in hospitals

Concerned Ukrainians help Russian troops deliver more accurate strikes — underground

According to the activists, people have begun to take a greater interest in underground movements

Russia to deliver 2 Mi-171A2 multirole helicopters to Bangladesh in 2023

The helicopter was featured at the recent Dubai Airshow 2021 where Russia inked a deal for the delivery of two Mi-171A2 helicopters to Peru

Explosions reported in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region

Air raid warnings are currently in effect for the Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk, Zhitomir, Kiev, Poltava, Sumy and Chernigov regions

Serbia to do everything to assist Kiev in its swift EU accession — Vucic

Serbia itself has held candidate status for EU membership since 2012, with accession negotiations ongoing since 2014