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Developments in eastern Ukraine

Russian aid trucks leaving for Moscow region

On Friday, August 22, Russia’s humanitarian convoy delivered more some 2,000 tonnes of cargoes - foodstuffs, water, baby food and medications to Luhansk

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Former chief investigator of Volgograd region charged with terrorism

Investigators suspect Muzrayev and a local entrepreneur of involvement into an arson attack at the house of region’s head Andrey Bocharov in 2016

US aircraft violates Venezuelan airspace for second time in last 3 days — minister

Last Saturday, the Venezuelan Defense Ministry said that a US Air Force reconnaissance aircraft had violated Venezuela's airspace

Poroshenko’s party losing ground after Ukrainian parliamentary election

The former Ukrainian leader’s party ranks fourth after 93% of ballots were counted

Upgrade of Gagarin launch pad to begin after Sept. 25 - Roscosmos

The facility will not be mothballed and will resume operations "within a sensible period of time," Dmitry Rogozin said

Putin lauds wisdom, vision of deceased IAEA Director General Amano

Yukiya Amano has died at the age of 72

Large-scale reconnaissance drills kick off in 7 Russian regions and Tajikistan

The drills involve more than 5,000 servicemen

Man wanted by police gets caught at Metallica concert in Moscow

The police used the face identification system that has been put into operation just recently

Putin gives start to second stage of new sintering plant

The president left his signature on the information stand in the control room

China starts exporting used cars to Russia, other countries — China Daily

Other importers will include Cambodia, Nigeria and Myanmar

Turkey vows counter-measures if US imposes sanctions over S-400 deliveries

Ankara plans to deploy S-400 surface-to-air missile systems before 2020

Abe wants to sign peace treaty with Russia before 2021

Japanese Prime Minister is intended to move forward the talks while he still in office

Russia calls to develop independence from US financial system - Russian senior diplomat

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called for multipolarity in the spheres of finance and currency

Tehran’s arguments on detained tanker more convincing than London’s — Russian diplomat

The Iranian authorities detained the UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday for "the violations of international maritime regulations"

Putin gives order to lift sanctions against Eritrea

Economic sanctions against Eritrea have been in place since 2009, while an arms embargo has been imposed since 2013

Servant of the People party gets 42.45% of votes after 50% of ballots counted

Five parties have so far overcome the five-percent threshold

Indian frigate and Chinese destroyer to take part in Russian Navy Day parade

Over 40 ships will take part in the parade in celebration of the Russian Navy Day, along with over 40 aircraft and helicopters, as well as over 4,000 servicemen

Reports about Turkmen president’s death are hoax, says Turkmen embassy

Earlier several mass media reported that Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov is dead

UFC fighter Nurmagomedov's coach: Khabib may use knee-striking technique against Poirier

His coach and father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov said that "some surprises" have already been prepared

Tokyo lodges protest with Seoul, Moscow over jet incident

Fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept a Russian warplane over the Liancourt Rocks, disputed by Tokyo and Seoul

South Korea fired 360 warning shots toward Russian aircraft — media

The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff alleged earlier on Tuesday that three Russian warplanes had violated the country’s air defense identification zone

Russian aircraft violate South Korea's airspace — Yonhap

The South Korean Air Force scrambled fighter jets in response and fired warning shots, Yonhap said

Russia ready to deliver Su-35 fighter jets to Turkey

Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov said the company is ready to discuss the deliveries if the Turkish side expresses an interest

Different countries to participate in patrolling Strait of Hormuz — Pompeo

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo noted that the United States does not want war with Iran

Russia’s doctrine is challenge to US nuclear deterrent — Pentagon

The US under secretary of defense once again accused Moscow of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty

Blackouts in Venezuela caused by "electromagnetic attack" — minister

Power blackouts were reported on Monday evening in 15 Venezuelan regions and Caracas

British politics to be in for ‘gales and earthquakes’ under Johnson rule — Russian MP

The Moscow-London relations will be dominated by 'the same old cemetery despair,' according to the expert

Russian Defense Ministry denies border violations during flights over Sea of Japan

Russian embassy in Iran confirms three Russian citizens onboard detained tanker

The diplomats have so far been unable to contact with them

Ex-Ukrainian president’s lawyer reports disappearance of prosecutor general

In the absence of the prosecutor general, the office will be occupied by his deputy

Soyuz-FG rocket launches with Soyuz MS-13 manned spacecraft from Baikonur

The rocket will fly to the ISS in accordance with the six-hour plan, which means four spins around the globe

Russian Foreign Ministry calls for establishing Gulf security organization

Russia believes that the idea of a security system in the Gulf may play a key role in consolidating political and diplomatic efforts in that region

Putin says he does not believe English secret services poisoned Skripal

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed this issue in an interview with US director Oliver Stone

Russia is concerned over confrontation between US and Iran — Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow "would welcome any improvement when it comes to relations between the US and Iran"

Russian, Chinese bombers carry out first joint patrol in Asia-Pacific region — top brass

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the joint flights were not directed against third countries

Sending FEDOR to ISS to be first step in space research by humanoid robots — Roscosmos

The robot will be sent to the ISS on board the Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft on August 22

Russia to continue assisting Syria in protecting sovereignty - Putin

Russian President congratulates Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries

Press review: Turkey picks S-400s over F-35s and can ties with Ukraine be restored

Top stories in the Russian press on Friday, July 19

Russia’s top brass dismisses reports of air strike against marketplace in Syria

The Russian air task force did not accomplish any missions in the area, according to the Defense Ministry

Press review: What Zelensky party's win means for Donbass and tensions rise around Iran

Top stories in the Russian press on Tuesday, July 23

Press review: Zelensky's party wins Ukraine elections and Russia drawn into tanker war

Top stories in the Russian press on Monday, July 22

World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills

Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar

Aeroflot’s plane en route from Oslo to Moscow returns to airport of departure

The reason for the return is technical, according to the latest information

Five parties winning seats in Ukraine’s parliament - exit polls

The presidential party Servant of the People is leading from 42.7 to 44.4% of votes

EU Ambassador to Russia: New chances for dialogue should be used wisely

Markus Ederer believes that in international politics, stakeholders should no operate within the winner- loser paradigm

Electronic visas introduced for foreigners coming to St. Petersburg — presidential decree

The regime will be in force from October 1, 2019

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz may threaten navigation — Kuwait's foreign ministry

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry said that it is "following with concern the developments in the region after the detention of the British oil tanker"

Russia’s android robot arrives at Baikonur spaceport for flight to orbital outpost

The robot is expected to stay a week and a half in orbit

Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies in US hospital after sustaining injuries

Dadashev’s Head Coach Buddy McGirt from the United States said he 'was heartbroken'

Minsk refutes reports about Russian troops in Chernobyl zone near Ukrainian border

The rumors "are far from reality," the Defense Ministry said

Belarus, Russia plan to establish common industry markets by 2021 — minister

Belarusian Economic Minister Dmitry Krutoy said that a roadmap on unifying Russian and Belarusian markets will be developed by November this year

Russia’s Su-25SM attack aircraft strike targets in Kyrgyz army’s drills