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Donald Trump assassination attempt

Trump shooter held suspicious device at his home — FBI

According to earlier reports, an explosive device had been found in the shooter’s car

WASHINGTON, July 15. /TASS/. A suspicious-looking device has been found in the house of the gunman who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, the FBI said.

It said that the man’s home and car were searched in a bid to find additional evidence. Both places held suspicious-looking devices, which were rendered harmless.

According to earlier reports, an explosive device had been found in the shooter’s car.

The attempt on Trump’s life took place at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. The former US president suffered a minor injury to his ear and is in stable condition. However, the shooting that targeted Trump killed one of his supporters. The attacker, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was eliminated by US Secret Service members charged with protecting the former president. The motives of the shooting are yet unknown.

Middle East conflict

Health Ministry says Israeli army killed 50 Palestinians in Gaza over past day

The total number of victims of the Israeli army's actions in the enclave rose to 40,223, while another 92,981 people were wounded

Russian diplomat slams UNSC plans to visit Geneva in current environment as unseemly

"We think that the Security Council has much more important things to do than making trips to serene Geneva," Dmitry Polyansky said

Russian Cabinet to revise shipbuilding strategy — PM

It is reported that construction of vessels of different purpose and marine facilities is among priorities

Lebanon unaware when Iran will respond to Israel, doesn't want war — envoy to Russia

Chawki Bou Nassar emphasized that the danger of the conflict spreading, "its escalation into a large-scale war," is ever-present

TASS journalists barred from covering 2024 Paris Paralympics

The Paralympics Organizing Committee previously approved the accreditation of two journalists from the agency, but changed its decision upon second review

Press review: Putin aims to keep steady hand in South Caucasus and DNC officially begins

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 20th

Russian commander reports presence of active NATO soldiers in Kursk area

Apty Alaudinov specified that he referred to active NATO servicemen

Beslan tragedy to remain unhealing wound in Russia’s historical memory — Putin

The Russian leader recalled that over the past twenty years the authorities had tried to help Beslan in every possible way

Russian leadership to receive Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang

It is planned that after the meeting of the two prime ministers, a number of intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents will be signed

Ukrainian troops sustaining heavy casualties in Kursk area, says POW

The captured soldier said that Ukraine’s military command had punished him several times for his refusal to fight

Russia tests latest Pantsyr surface-to-air missile/gun system on battlefield

As its characteristic feature, the system is mounted on a new tracked chassis, which enables it to escort and cover air defense systems on the march in the snow and on rough terrain

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

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

Netanyahu refused to receive UK’s Lammy due to London’s stance on ICC warrant — The Times

In late July, the British government refused to challenge the ICC’s jurisdiction regarding the arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister

Israel agrees to withdraw some of its army units from Gaza — Blinken reiterates

The US top diplomat also confirmed that he personally received approval of the terms of the agreement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the day before

West refuses to help Zelensky get back Ukrainian refugees — agency

However, the agency did not provide a list of countries the Ukrainian leader turned to with such requests

Kiev’s plans and Ukrainian losses: latest update on situation in Kursk Region

Ukrainian troops are regrouping in the Kursk Region in an attempt to stage an attack at another location but Russian forces are in control of the situation, Major General Apty Alaudinov, deputy chief of the Russian Armed Forces’ Main Military-Political Department and commander of the Akhmat special forces commando unit, said

Kiev's attack on Russia's Kursk Region could be Ukraine's downfall — newspaper

According to Christoph B. Schlitz, Kiev's calculation that Russia would divert forces from other fronts to the Kursk Region "has been only partially justified"

Eleven nuclear power plants to be built in Russia by 2042

According to the draft paper, the installed capacity of all Russian nuclear power plants is to reach 34,576 MW, which will account for 12.3% of the total installed capacity of power plants in the country

Three counterattacks of Ukrainian army disrupted in Avdeyevka direction

"The crew of the newest engineering system of remote mining "Zemledeliye" remotely mined the approaches to the positions of Russian troops, disrupting three counterattacks of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Avdeyevka direction," the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Russian embassy slams 'immoral' statements by top UK defense official on Kursk Region

The Russian embassy said that UK Defense Secretary John Healy's "lamentations" about growing instability in the world are "steeped in hypocrisy"

Moscow’s beefed-up air defenses helped repulse massive Ukrainian UAV attack — expert

"The incidents were thoroughly analyzed and required measures were taken," Denis Fedutinov said, noting that the methods of reinforcing air defenses were justly not disclosed

Russian Su-34 bomber destroys Ukrainian armor by glide bombs in Kursk Region

The strike against enemy’s fortified targets was delivered by upgraded aerial bombs

Russian MFA protests to US diplomat over illegal visit of US reporters to Kursk Region

According to the statement, Russian agencies will conduct investigative activities to bring to justice the American journalists that entered the Kursk region

Ukrainian forces fragmented in border area near Kursk — Russian commander

According to the report, "by means of aerial and ground-based reconnaissance," the enemy is being tracked and hit by heavy fire

Trump would like Musk to be his adviser if he wins election — news agency

US ex-President said that he will offer to the businessman a position

Zelensky wouldn’t have dared to attack Kursk Region if US hadn’t asked him — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat also likened Ukrainian’s statements about who gave the go-ahead for the attack on the Kursk Region to a "child’s babble"

Putin, Kadyrov arrive at Russian Special Forces University in Chechnya

More than 19,000 volunteers have been trained at the university since the beginning of the special military operation

Putin arrives in Chechnya

The President of Russia "has an intense agenda" planned for his trip to the republic, Kadyrov said

West makes Zelensky scapegoat on Nord Streams sabotage issue — expert

Dr. Krissada Promvek, Associate Professor at Ramkhamhaeng University, believes that Washington is behind the operation

Much-vaunted Patriots can’t even defend themselves

In the course of the special military operation, it was confirmed that Russian air defense systems have the potential to repel strikes by all types of enemy air attack capabilities

Attack on Kursk Region hit headlines, but Kiev achieved no real gains — expert

George Beebe said that "Ukraine moved air defense assets toward the border with Russia, but this exposed their positions to devastating Russian strikes"

Belarusian servicemen perform live missile firing at Russia’s Ashuluk range

According to the Defense Ministry, a combat crew of the 15th Air Defense Missile Brigade also carried out a live missile firing from a Tor-M2 K air defense system

Representatives of Russian traditional religions slam bill seeking to essentially ban UOC

The permanent representative of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia in Moscow Sanjay Lama (Andrey Balzhirov) described the bill as "infringement of the rights of believers professing the Orthodox faith"

Innovative Russian ground drones doing damage in special op

It is specified that the division assembles its automated systems using parts from consumer-grade self-balancing scooters - the engineers utilize their control elements and wheels

Russian air defenses down 45 Ukrainian drones over five regions last night

Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that 11 UAVs were destroyed over the Moscow Region

Ukraine requests heavy equipment, emergency vehicles from NATO

The agency did not specify the locations for the transfer of the requested equipment, noting that the supplying countries should negotiate this directly with Kiev's representatives

US world's biggest nuclear threat — Chinese MFA

Spokesperson Mao Ning called on the US "to adopt a conscientious approach to its primary responsibility of nuclear disarmament and stop expanding nuclear deterrence measures and nuclear alliances"

Russia-China cooperation shows tremendous resilience — State Council Premier

According to Li Qiang, Beijing intends to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia

Chinese State Council premier arrives in Moscow to meet with Putin, Mishustin

Li Qiang is visiting Russia at Mishustin’s invitation

Syrsky reports difficult situation at frontline to Zelensky

It is acknowledged that the Russian forces have been maintaining a 3:1 advantage over the Ukrainian army in use of artillery shells in the past two months

Azerbaijan officially applies for BRICS membership — diplomat

Baku’s intention to join BRICS was reflected in a joint declaration on strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and China

Kiev ratifies ICC Rome Statute with exception for Ukrainian war crimes prosecution

In total, 123 countries are currently parties to the document

Putin makes it clear that talks with Kiev are now impossible — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister refuted allegations about contacts ahead of potential Qatar-and Turkey-mediated talks with Kiev, slamming them as mere rumors

Russian agricultural producers harvest over 78 mln tons of grain — ministry

The grain harvest outlook for 2024 is kept at the level of 132 mln metric tons, the ministry added

Russian air defenses down drone over Oryol Region

According to Andrey Klychkov, the Kiev regime’s acts of provocation against the Oryol Region are a response to active efforts to support internally displaced persons from the border areas of the neighboring regions

At least 20 people injured in Israeli army attack in eastern Lebanon — TV

According to Al Mayadeen, at least eight children under the age of 10 and a pregnant woman are among the injured

Scholz denies that Germany intends to cut support for Ukraine

According to the decision of the Group of Seven, Ukraine will receive a loan of 50 billion euros, the interest on which will be financed with proceeds from frozen Russian assets

Moscow Exchange to dispute US sanctions

The platform intends to apply to OFAC in order to get clarifications on the use of general licenses upon unblocking of assets

Russian forces push Ukrainian troops out of several strongholds in Svatovo area in LPR

According to the report, Ukrainian troops themselves abandoned their positions and ran light-handed towards the Oskol reservoir

Biden questions Trump's psychological state of mind

Biden ralso esponded in the affirmative when asked if he was ready for a transfer of power

Russian marines capture several Ukrainian servicemen in Kursk Region

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the marines stopped the advance of the column

Russia sees revocation of Paralympic accreditation from TASS as politically biased

Sports officials, through their actions, not only "continue to devalue the importance of the principle of sport being above politics, but also flagrantly violate fundamental human rights and freedoms," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

No need for more massive strikes against facilities in Ukraine — Putin

Currently, other tasks are on the agenda, the president emphasized

Kiev hastily withdrawing troops from near Viyemka station liberated by Russian forces

Ukraine’s military command has also deployed additional artillery units to the community of Zvanovka to provide cover to retreating soldiers, Andrey Marochko said

Russia to bring Nord Stream blasts issue to UNSC attention — diplomat

The Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported on August 14, citing a joint probe with ARD television and the weekly Die Zeit, that German federal prosecutors had issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor suspected of having played a role in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines

Russian forces rout powerful Ukrainian combat group, liberate major community in DPR

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 450 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

About 50 projectiles fired from Lebanon at Israel

According to the report, several projectiles dropped near the town of Katzrin in northern Israel

Russia, China should work together to protect their interests from Western pressure — PM

"They are trying to maintain their global dominance and contain the economic and technological potential of Russia and China," Mikhail Mishustin stressed

Russian forces start eliminating Ukrainian troops near Belogorovka from several directions

"This made the operational situation much worse for Ukrainian commanders and the troops stationed in the area," Military expert Andrey Marochko said

Kiev openly uses terrorist methods with Western support

According to Tatyana Moskalkova, Russia is in favor of increasing the effectiveness and coordination of multilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism, including within the framework of the UN

Battlegroup Bryansk to receive all necessary equipment — governor

"All incoming issues are being promptly conveyed to the responsible central military management bodies, their implementation is being supervised and coordinated around the clock," Alexander Bogomaz said

Ukrainian ombudsman visits Russian soldiers taken prisoner in Kursk Region

Russian human rights ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova recalled that Russia and Ukraine have an agreement on mutual visits of prisoners of war, exchange of their letters to their relatives

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill over 50 Palestinians — TV

Tensions flared up again in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, when militants from the radical Palestinian movement Hamas staged a surprise attack on Israeli territory from Gaza

Ukraine’s attack on Kursk Region did not affect frontline situation in LPR — official

It is noted that the enemy began to use bombardment tactics very often and to fire large amounts of shells at Kremennaya, including civilian facilities

Response to Kiev over Kursk incursion is supreme commander-in-chief’s competence — Lavrov

Ukraine’s massive attack on the Kursk Region began on August 6

Medvedev rules out peace talks with Kiev until enemy 'completely defeated'

The politician also hinted at those behind the attack on the Kursk Region, making unflattering comments about a former British prime minister

Russia to respond in kind should US send Kiev long-range missiles — lawmaker

"The US authorities should remember that Russia is not interested in further escalating military tensions across the globe but it is always prepared to give a tit-for-tat response to any aggressive actions," Mikhail Sheremet stated

Beslan terrorists received support from abroad — Putin

The Russian president pointed to "all kinds of aid: moral, political, informational and financial"

Kiev troops will be forced to retreat from Russia after attack on Kursk region — expert

According to Monica Duffy Toft, Kiev’s surviving troops and equipment "will be redistributed, after rest and refit, to other critical areas of Ukraine’s front with Russia"

Cypriot groups start collecting humanitarian aid for residents of Russia’s Kursk Region

Among the sought items are saline solution, syringe tubes of painkillers, tourniquets, suture materials, hemostatic agents, bandages, dressings, bandages, bedding, baby clothing, toys and diapers

Russian diplomat calls on Germany to share Nord Stream probe findings with UNSC

"It's its obligation, and it's something that we expect to be done in the nearest future," he told journalists.

Kadyrov, Chechnya’s mufti give Putin badge of honorary Chechnya citizen

A badge testifying to the status was presented to him by Chechnya's head Ramzan Kadyrov and Chechnya’s Mufti Salakh Nezhiev

Kiev sustains roughly 350 casualties near Kursk in past day, enemy logistics under attack

According to the report, during the hostilities in the Kursk direction, the enemy has lost over 4,130 servicemen, 58 tanks, 27 infantry fighting vehicles, 50 armored personnel carriers, 299 armored combat vehicles

Russia’s steady advance in DPR indicates weakness of Kiev’s strategy — WaPo

The report said that Russia enjoys a significant superiority over the Ukrainian troops both in man-and firepower

Putin, Russian troops "to sweep Ukrainian military" in Kursk Region — Lukashenko

Belarus and Russia see that Western countries may send in its military formations directly to Ukraine, Lukashenko noted

Iran can strike Israel from both air and ground — mission to UN

At the same time, the Iranian mission pointed out that Tehran does not intend to disrupt negotiations on the settlement of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli army is conducting a military operation against Hamas

Putin signs decree allowing seizure of US assets in Russia

Under the decree, the Russian copyright holder has the right to "apply to the court with a claim to establish the fact of unjustified deprivation of his rights to property due to a decision by a US state or judicial authority and to receive compensation for said damage"

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"

By attacking Russia’s Kursk Region Kiev weakens its positions in east Ukraine — FT

The newspaper said that "Russian soldiers are still grinding their way through Ukrainian defenses, capturing villages and towns and bringing Moscow closer to its stated goal of complete control of the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine"

Captured Ukrainian soldiers play like they’re civilians, outed by phone data — official

Apty Alaudinov called the Ukrainian soldiers operating in the Kursk Region a bunch of thugs

Lack of morality, ethics in Russia’s enemies known, yet impossible to get used to — Putin

"Our enemy is not like us, although it also has a head and arms," the Russian president said

Russian diplomat explains why West is not commenting on Kiev’s attack on Kursk Region

He recalled the killing of two volunteers by Ukrainian troops

Ukraine moves its best units from DPR to Kursk Region — officer

According to Russian law enforcement, Ukraine has pulled troops from near Krasnoarmeisk (known as Pokrovsk in Ukraine), Rodinskoye, Konstantinovka and a number of small localities

First train with containers from China sent to Tula Region from Archangelsk

The first train contains 78 containers with auto parts en route from the Solombalka Station to the Tula Region

Harris secures support of 4,566 votes at US Democratic National Convention

To become the official presidential candidat she needed to gain 1,976 delegates

American family escapes moral decline in US, seeks asylum, better life in Russia

Irina Volk noted that Leo and Chantel Heyer were born and raised in New York

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger condemn Ukraine's support for international terrorism

Mali, and then Niger, announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Ukraine in connection with Kiev's support for terrorists in the African country

Thai food retailer wants to sell Russian foods

More than one million Russians visited Thailand from the start of this year

Trump could discuss arms control with Russia after building new missile defense — adviser

"You can't start that discussion today with America in such a weak position," Brian Hughes said

Russia blacklists 32 British think tank experts — Russian Foreign Ministry

The list includes nine structures - Forward Strategy Limited, Institute for Statecraft, Media Diversity Institute, Toro Risk Solutions, Chatham House, Open Knowledge Foundation, Privacy International, Peace Child International, Aga Khan Foundation - and 32 of their employees

Attack on Kursk Region 'highly risky play' for Kiev, expert says

"The Russians continue to attack from five directions in Donbass," Markus Reisner noted

Putin holds a meeting with head of Chechnya republic Kadyrov

The president bowed to the grave of the first leader of Russian Chechnya and the father of the current head of the region Akhmat Kadyrov and talked with special military operation volunteers

Russian troops using UAVs to destroy Ukrainian combat groups in Kursk Region

Such UAVs can fly to considerably longer ranges compared to FPV drones and carry a large payload, the Defense Ministry noted

Health authorities confirm 31 civilian deaths in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kursk Region

On August 6, Russia’s borderline Kursk Region came under a massive attack from Ukraine

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

Enemy troops relocating to another area in Kursk Region for new attack — Russian commander

"Most of the troops that tried to advance yesterday were eliminated, as well as some of their equipment," Major General Apty Alaudinov said

Gaza ceasefire deal on edge of collapse — media

The media outlet points out that if negotiators fail to reach an agreement in Cairo this week, they may run out of options for a ceasefire, "increasing the chance of an increase in violence between Israel and Hezbollah and a direct confrontation between Israel and Tehran"

No doubts US is behind Nord Stream sabotage acts — Lavrov

On September 27, 2022, Nord Stream AG reported "unprecedented damage" on three strings of the offshore gas pipelines of the Nord Stream system

Kiev may run out of money for combat pay next month, captive Ukrainian soldier says

According to Vitaly, the accounts of the majority of civilians are currently being processed via military commissariats

West actively tries to put Bosnia-Herzegovina under full control — source

According to the source, the campaign for "de facto enslavement" is actively unfolding in accordance with the traditional scheme: to instruct and eventually bring controlled forces to power, eliminate dissenters, force everyone to obey Western directives and stop interacting with 'blacklisted bad guys'

Russian diplomat notes Latvia’s growing involvement in armed conflict in Ukraine

Maria Zakharova stressed that "Riga’s belligerent actions will merely prolong the agony of the Kiev regime without impacting the results of the special military operation"