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

{{newsPoint.title}}

{{newsPoint.title+ ' '}}

{{newsPoint.subtitle}}

DPR leader confirms ongoing armed clashes with Ukrainian army near Russian border

The situation in the Mariupol direction has aggravated dramatically, Denis Pushilin pointed out

DONETSK, February 21. /TASS/. Denis Pushilin, the leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), has confirmed that armed clashes with the Ukrainian army are underway near the Russian border.

"The situation in the Mariupol direction has aggravated dramatically. Militants of the Ukrainian army’s 36th brigade have attacked the positions of the DPR People’s Militia near the settlement of Kominternovo. Armed clashes are underway near the border with Russia," he said in a press statement posted on his Telegram channel on Monday.

The DPR minister of state security said earlier on Monday that a Ukrainian subversive group had infiltrated into the republic’s territory aiming to reach the border with Russia. According to the ministry, Ukrainian militants tried to approach the Russian border but were rebuffed by DPR militias.

The situation along the contact line in eastern Ukraine took a turn for the worse in the morning of February 17. The self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics report the most massive shelling by the Ukrainian military over the past months. There have been no reports of deaths, but one civilian woman was wounded and the shelling damaged some civilian facilities.

Amid the mounting threat of combat actions, the self-proclaimed republics on Friday announced the evacuation of civilians to Russia. On Saturday, the Donbass republics announced general mobilization.

Tags

Ukraine crisis Ukraine Eastern Ukraine

Paris Paralympics involving Russian athletes to open in Paris

The event to run through September 8 will enable 88 Russian Paralympic athletes to compete under a neutral flag

Kremlin questions status of Reuters employee killed in Kramatorsk

According to information released today by Reuters, Evans, 38, is a former UK military officer who has worked for the agency since 2022, advising on the safety of journalists around the world, including in Ukraine, Israel and the recent Paris Olympics

Belarus goes through hard times, needs to face towards East, says Lukashenko

"There has never been such complexity around Belarus as there is now," the Belarusian leader stressed

Telegram’s future largely depends on its developers’ team — official

In regards to alternatives to Telegram, Igor Ashmanov noted that there are about 20 of them in Russia alone

Pentagon mum on pieces of advice given to Kiev on Kursk Region

Press secretary of the Pentagon Patrick Ryder said, that "it's really up to Ukraine in terms of talking about their operations"

Zelensky announces Ukraine will halt gas transit agreement with Russia's Gazprom

That said, after the contract expires Ukraine will make a decision about the transit of Russian gas through its territory to Europe jointly with the EU, the president noted

Not all parties interested in ceasefire in Israeli-Palestinian conflict — Lavrov

According to the top Russian diplomat, the Israeli side is openly waiting for the outcome of the election in the United States "in hopes that this news will alleviate the global community’s pressure on Israel in favor of terminating this, as a matter of fact, terrible situation"

US mercenary tells about chaos in Ukrainian army in Kursk Region

The American spoke on condition of unanimity but ABC said it had identified him

Russian lawmaker urges US to tread carefully with long-range missile supplies to Kiev

Mikhail Sheremet emphasized that the US currently had not only a lot of weak-willed satellites but also numerous enemies eager to shatter the myth of the safe "star-spangled utopia"

Kiev wants to show plan for ending conflict to Biden, Harris, Trump in fall

Vladimir Zelensky earlier said he did not want the conflict to drag on, so he would come up with a plan by the end of the year to end it

Ukraine’s Zelensky finds situation in Donbass difficult for military

Active fighting is in progress in the Kupyansk, Liman, Dzerzhinsk (Toretsk) and Kramatorsk areas, the president noted

Russian strike at Ukrainian energy revealed absence of complex air defense — expert

Oleg Soskin noted that the Ukrainian air force commander, who is also responsible to air defenses, was "completely unprepared" for this strike

Unrecovered bodies of European mercenaries litter Kursk fields — Russian MP

According to Viktor Vodolatsky, the West needed the Ukrainian incursion into the borderline Russian region of Kursk to test how well Russia’s border is protected

Many countries may skip another conference on Ukraine if Russia is absent — Zelensky

A conference on Ukraine was held in Burgenstock, Switzerland on June 15 and 16 at Ukraine’s initiative

Ukrainian troops failed to achieve its goals in Kursk Region, unable to advance — envoy

Andrey Kelin named the capture of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant or of a "substantial swath of land" west of Ukraine

Russia will not "swallow the bait" of Zelensky formula summits — Lavrov

"The West is dissuading Ukraine from holding normal negotiations - human and based on generally accepted principles," the Russian foreign minister stressed

US firms, companies controlled by Moldovan president transport biomaterials from Ukraine

The Russian general also named those who work for Ukrainian and US companies and are directly involved in the export of biomaterials

Indian PM Modi tells Putin about his readiness to help with Ukrainian conflict settlement

The telephone conversation between the leaders of Russia and India came shortly after Modi paid an official visit to Kiev on August 23

BRICS is one of main factors in world politics, West does not like it — lawmaker

He recalled that the main principles of the association are mutual respect, understanding, equality, solidarity, openness, inclusiveness, and consensus

Press review: Russia hits Ukrainian infrastructure and Dems look to ride Harris momentum

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 27th

Durov’s detention is 'hallmark of dictatorship,' Tucker Carlson says

According to the journalist, US President Joe Biden encouraged leader of France Emmanuel Macron to arrest the owner of Telegram

Kalashnikov gunmaker to unveil new grenade launcher at overseas arms show

The 40x46mm GP-46 can be attached to a Kalashnikov assault rifle or used as a separate weapon with a quick-detach buttstock module

Ukraine’s commander-in-chief says attack on Kursk failed to distract Russian forces

A few hours earlier, Verkhovna Rada member Aleksey Goncharenko (blacklisted as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) said that the situation for the Ukrainian army near Krasnoarmeisk was close to disaster

Germany dismisses Polish, Czech claims about Nord Streams being 'legitimate target'

"The chancellor stated this explicitly during his talks with the Polish and Czech sides, as well as with many other international partners," Spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit went on to say

Rosatom ready to do everything to launch first unit of Kursk NPP-2 this year

On August 27, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi arrived in the city of Kurchatov to inspect the Kursk NPP

Russia offers safe haven for people trying to escape Western liberal ideals

Under the document, such foreign nationals will have the right to apply for temporary residence in Russia "outside the quota approved by the Russian government and without providing documents confirming their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history and basic laws"

France detains Durov on someone's advice trying to gain access to codes — Lavrov

The top Russian dimplomat recalled that in the past, when Russian authorities had legal issues with Telegram, "no attempts to restrict the freedom of Pavel Durov or his team took place"

Russian Armed Forces liberate two settlements in Kursk Region

Two infantry combat vehicles, two armored combat vehicles, and three motor vehicles were also destroyed today in total, Deputy Head of the Main Military Political Department of the Russian Armed Forces Apty Alaudinov said

Press review: NATO complicit in Kursk attack and Russian military officials get new roles

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 21st

NPP under tight security: Russia repels attacks in Kursk Region

The operational situation is under control, the plant's press service reported, citing Deputy Director for Personnel Management Vadim Yeletskikh

16 civilians killed, 170 wounded in Ukraine’s drone attacks in July — diplomat

"July’s overall casualties from drone attacks amounted to 186: 170 civilians received wounds of various gravity and 16 people died," Rodion Miroshnik said

F-16s may have been hit in Russian strike on hangar in Ivano-Frankovsk — resistance

According to the report, fuel tanks were also hit in the strike

Government officials should steer clear of messenger apps for official purposes — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov added that the Russian Presidential Administration abides by this policy

Press review: Harris train rolling as DNC wraps up and Indian PM to walk fine line in Kiev

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 23rd

Shipborne Pantsyr missile system to protect latest Amur corvette from enemy UAVs

The shipborne Pantsyr surface-to-air missile/gun system is capable of effectively repelling multiple air strikes from different directions

Russia delivers overnight precision strike at Ukrainian military airfields

Russia’s Battlegroup Center liberated the community of Orlovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) over the past day

Sudan dam collapse destroys 20 villages, UN reports

Lots of people are missing

Number of cryptocurrency millionaires worldwide doubles over year

Experts also noted a 111% increase in the number of millionaires who own bitcoin, with the figure reaching 85,400 people

Russian commander reports presence of active NATO soldiers in Kursk area

Apty Alaudinov specified that he referred to active NATO servicemen

Russian troops successfully test Chistyulya counter-drone system in Ukraine operation

The Chistyulya counter-drone system fully suppresses control and navigation channels of enemy UAVs within a range of up to 1 km and also denies the transmission of photo and video images from a drone

Bank of Russia raises dollar rate to 91.48 rubles, euro - to 102.29 rubles for August 28

The official euro rate was increased by 0.20 rubles to 102.2911 rubles

Paris Paralympics involving Russian athletes to open in Paris

The event to run through September 8 will enable 88 Russian Paralympic athletes to compete under a neutral flag

Russia’s special operation upended perceptions of combat tactics, Medvedev says

According to the official, when the participants of the meeting start a new chapter of their lives and careers, it will also change them

Biden seeks to put Telegram under US thumb ahead of presidential election — speaker

According to Vyacheslav Volodin, the US uses online surveillance, total censorship and social media manipulation as a strategic means of political control and external influence

Several thousand South Ossetian fighters take part in special op — president

Alan Gagloyev underscored that Ossetian fighters fulfill their allied duties with honor, bringing the joint Victory closer

22,000 mpox cases registered in Africa in 2024

As many as 622 patients have died over this period

Su-27 jets did not chase away B-52 over Baltic Sea — US Air Force

Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry said two Sukhoi-27 fighters made a B-52 bomber turn away from the Russian border over the Baltic Sea

Russian athletes to skip 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, says RPC chief

"As for the Closing Ceremony, we will discuss this issue closer to the end of the Games depending on the situation," Pavel Rozhkov said

Russia’s drone production should increase fivefold by 2030 — PM Mishustin

Mikhail Mishustin explained that the new national projects pay special attention to achieving technological leadership

Moscow-Paris relations hit new low amid French stance on freedom of speech

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also mentioned "freedom to disseminate information"

Medvedev sees Durov’s detention as political

The politician said that such decisions will be in the spotlight and the Russian authorities should definitely keep an eye on this

De Gaulle condemns France's refusal to invite Russia to Paris liberation anniversary

Pierre de Gaulle pointed out that Russia paid a very heavy price to defeat the Nazis

Russia open to dialogue with all partners in Asia-Pacific region — Putin in EEF greetings

The 9th Eastern Economic Forum will be held on September 3-6, 2024 in Vladivostok

Russian army good in winter fighting — Trump

Ex-US President and Republican Party nominee for the presidential election Donald Trump said that Russia is not easy to beat, and they're a massive military

Elon Musk believes Europeans to be executed for social media likes soon

This is what businessman said, commenting on Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov’s detention in France

Russia doesn’t believe Kiev planned attack on Kursk Region on its own — intelligence chief

Ukrainian forces started a major attack on the Kursk Region on August 6

Journalist Hersh says US won’t achieve Russia’s defeat in Ukraine

Earlier, Hersh wrote about the "paradox" of the current US administration's foreign policy, which is funneling money to Kiev, even though Ukraine is obviously not going to prevail, while at the same time refusing to engage in talks that could end the conflict

Ukrainian official concedes country meddled with US elections in past years

According to Ukrainian president's chief of staff Andrey Yermak, today Ukraine is working with the headquarters of both US presidential candidates

Hamas leader disguises himself in women's clothing to avoid capture by Israel — media

The Israeli army believes that Yahya Sinwar’s arrest or killing would mean the collapse of Hamas’ leadership hierarchy and its subsequent dissolution

FSB launches investigations into two more reporters for illegally crossing Russian border

The article carries a penalty of up to five years in prison

Russian forces eliminate over 11,000 Ukrainian troops, mercenaries at LPR borders in week

"Twenty-nine Ukrainian servicemen surrendered at the engagement line," expert Andrey Marochko said

Russia's nuclear doctrine is now being specified — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister recalled the position of the American side which thinks that Europe will be the first to suffer, should a new world war break out

Ukraine was ready to sign peace deal with Russia but gave up under US pressure — Patrushev

The first Russian-Ukrainian negotiations after Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine took place in Belarus in early March 2022 but the talks yielded no tangible results

Zelensky claims Ukraine has tested its first ballistic missile

The Ukrainian leader did not share details about the missile

Kursk NPP operating in 'very close to normal' mode — Grossi

Earlier, the IAEA chief called the risk of damage to the plant due to the Ukrainian actions very serious

Russian forces gain control of commanding height in Sudzha district

Russian servicemen have already repelled six attacks by the enemy, who tried to attack in small groups

Response for US involvement in Ukrainian attack on Kursk Region to be harsher — MFA

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that "practical consequences of what is not an accusation but an obvious fact are observed"

Ukraine’s 2014 coup was CIA’s political mistake — Putin

The Russian president noted that the US agency had achieved its goal of changing the government but failed to see what it would evolve into

Moscow to host 6th International Municipal BRICS Forum

Delegations from 126 countries are expected to take part in the forum along with representatives of Russian regions

EU’s diplomatic service recommends extending mission for training Ukrainian troops

Apart from that, the Ukrainian side claims that "the realism of training (which differs strongly from the field reality)" is a most critical shortage of the mission

US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace 14 times in past day

No shelling attacks on the positions of Syrian government troops by terrorists were reported in the Idlib de-escalation zone during the day

Situation along entire frontline ‘difficult,’ says Ukrainian commander-in-chief

The most intense fight takes place on the Pokrovsk direction

IN BRIEF: IAEA chief sees a risk of nuclear incident at Russia’s Kursk NPP, visits plant

Kursk NPP operations are very close to normal, Rafael Grossi said

Musk urges Macron to give more details about Durov's arrest

The Telegram founder was detained at Le Bourget airport in Paris on August 24, and the next day his detention was extended to 96 hours

Venezuela de facto joining BRICS, accession a formality, foreign minister says

Yvan Gil Pinto noted that Caracas had won the support of all members

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

Belarusian president slams proposals to turn away from Russia, side with Ukraine

Alexander Lukashenko said he would like the Belarusian people to understand the situation they lived in

Russia increases diamond shipments to India by 22% in January-June

India is the world leader in rough diamond cutting and polishing, with about 90% of the world's polishing capacity located in the country

Russia requests UNSC meeting on Western weapons supplies to Kiev on August 30

According to the Russian defense ministry, Kiev’s overall losses in the Kursk Region amount to more than 6,200 troops and 73 tanks

Ukrainian forces trying to break through into Russia’s Belgorod Region — authorities

According to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, Russian servicemen are carrying out routine work

Ukraine’s military suffers heavy casualties in Kursk area over past day — commander

"The frontline has not undergone any significant changes and yesterday our adjacent units liberated and mopped up two communities," Major General Apty Alaudinov said

Russia in touch with China over idea of no-first-use agreement — MFA

Sergey Ryabkov recalled that the "Chinese colleagues first put forward a proposal for concluding such an agreement back in 1994"

Russian defense ministry calls on Pentagon, British navy command to be guided by reason

On Wednesday, the Black Sea Fleet and the FSB border guard service thwarted a violation of the Russian border by HMS Defender off Crimea’s Cape Fiolent

White House confirms confidential discussions of strike plans with Kiev

National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said, that U.S. re going to keep them private

Collective West aims at destabilizing political situation in Russian regions, says Shoigu

"This is how our enemies are trying to destabilize the society and the political situation across the Russian regions," he stated

Paris prosecutor’s office addresses confusion over Pavel Durov’s detention

Pavel Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport in Paris on August 24; on the next day, his detention was extended by 96 hours

Belarus President Lukashenko says has nothing against detention of Durov in France

According to Alexander Lukashenko, Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier told him about details of his previous conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, when they discussed human rights situation both in Minsk and Paris, where protests staged by yellow vests were in full swing in France

Beating back the enemy: situation in Kursk Region

The Russian military has repelled attacks by Ukrainian assault groups near Kremyanoye, Malaya Loknya and Nechaev

POW says Ukrainian troops pillage homes in Kursk Region

He testified that commanding officers had not told the soldiers that they were being sent to the Kursk Region

Grossi’s words on unacceptability of attacks on NPPs a signal for Ukraine — envoy

On August 27, Grossi arrived in the city of Kurchatov to inspect the Kursk NPP

Retailer Henderson net profit rises 2.3-fold in 1H 2024 to $15.66 mln

Ukrainian servicemen sent to Kursk Region without training, consent — POW

Asked whether there were many mobilized soldiers who were brought to the Kursk Region without any training, the prisoner nodded: "Of course there were many of them"

Presidential aide raises alarm over West's increased naval activity near Russian borders

Nikolay Patrushev noted that the West has unleashed a campaign "to discredit Russia’s maritime activity, especially at high latitudes," while the environmental agenda is being used as an instrument of pressure to promote its own interests

Finland’s Stubb not ready to send long-range weapons to Kiev due to proximity to Russia

President said that this s not needed at this moment

West intensifies attempts to sow discord in Russian society — Security Council chief

According to Shoigu, the West is seeking to preserve its global dominance and is imposing its rules on other countries by organizing color revolutions and encouraging terrorist groups

Trump says he negotiated terms of September 10 debates with Kamala Harris

He noted that the debate rules will be identical to those at the debates he had with US President Joe Biden on CNN in June

Russia to retaliate Ukraine’s hostile actions in Kursk Region — Kremlin

The Ukrainian armed forces attacked Russia’s Kursk Region on August 6

Durov detained in France over his refusal to 'censor truth,' Tucker Carlson believes

"Darkness is descending fast on the formerly free world," the journalist said

West is losing right to free speech — US journalist

American author and journalist Matt Taibbi said that this is an incredibly serious moment in U.S. and European history

Lavrov slams as blackmail Kiev's demands for letting it use Storm Shadow against Russia

The Russian top diplomat warned that the West was playing with fire whenever it started discussions on this topic

IN BRIEF: What we know about massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

The strikes also hit storage sites of Ukraine’s West-provided air-launched weapons at airfields in the Kiev and Dnepropetrovsk regions