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NATO can deploy nuclear weapons in Finland without government approval — politician

According to Armando Mema, no public debate was made on that issue

STOCKHOLM, August 4. /TASS/. NATO and the United States can deploy nuclear weapons on Finnish territory at any time without requesting government permission, said Armando Mema, a member of the Finnish national conservative Freedom Alliance party.

"Now that Finland changed law on nuclear weapons, NATO does not need any approval to deploy nukes in Finland if it will decide to do so. No public debate was made on this very important issue. In practice, the US could deploy at any time these weapons without need to even inform the Finnish authorities," Mema wrote on X.

On June 17, parliament approved a bill allowing nuclear weapons’ imports and storage with 125 votes for, 61 against and 13 abstentions.

Another vessel ablaze off Odessa — media

According to the media outlet, the ship has sustained damage

US military seeks ‘unconventional’ options to punish Iran — TV

According to the report, the request highlights the limited and potentially politically unpalatable options available to the Washington administration in dealing with Iran

Trump claims US fully controls Strait of Hormuz

The US president said that nothing gets through to Iran, unless the United States wants it to

Trump says US and Iran in talks, even if Tehran denies it

The US president said the sides are "talking of a solution to a problem" that Tehran have caused

Ukrainian army trying to hush up internal conflict over Drapaty appointment — official

Vladimir Vasilenko previously said that Drapaty’s appointment as the Ukrainian army commander-in-chief exacerbated disagreements among service members in Ukraine’s southern group of forces

Ukraine risks losing statehood by continuing cooperation with West — expert

In these circumstances, the special military operation is necessary to liberate ordinary Ukrainians, Vladimir Karasev said

Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 6,125

According to a weekly state bulletin, 6,462 people were rescued during search-and-rescue operations

Hamas urges mediators to push Israel to agree to ceasefire in Gaza

According to the source, the movement insists on "direct intervention" by mediators to compel Israel to fully halt the fighting

Pentagon concludes agreements worth $3 billion to increase interceptor production volumes

The department emphasized that this will in the future help triple production volumes of PAC-3 missiles for Patriot and quadruple those for THAAD systems

Six UAVs downed over Leningrad Region — governor

Alexander Drozdenko noted that combat operations are ongoing

NATO command responsible for coordinating arms supplies to Kiev remains in US hands

The process of transferring command positions in Europe to European generals did not affect this command structure of the alliance

Zelensky’s 40-day plan opens 'portal to hell' for Ukraine — Duma member

Leonid Slutsky said that Ukraine is systematically being cut off from weapons supply routes and risks facing its worst winter yet

First serial-produced, fully import-substituted MC-21 aircraft completes its maiden flight

The aircraft was piloted by a crew of experienced test pilots

S-400 systems ‘triumphantly’ down 10 Ukrainian MiG-29s in one day in 2023 — journal

According to Chief of the Air Defense Missile Forces of the Russian Aerospace Forces Major General Alexander Romanenkov, at that time, 24 aircraft were shot down in a week, using a new method

Denmark has called up around 1,600 recruits amid rising global tensions — agency

According to sources cited by Reuters, the measure was prompted by the US administration’s claims regarding Greenland, among other things

Almost all recent illegal migrants leave Ceuta for Morocco — Foreign Ministry

According to the press release, illegally entering Spain through Ceuta or Melilla does not grant the right to remain in the country, enter mainland Spain, or travel freely across Europe

IN BRIEF: Seven people killed in drone attack on Gelendzhik, three children among them

The regional emergency center said 40 people were injured

EU needs internal political changes to stop supporting Kiev — envoy

According to Rodion Miroshnik, it is not true to say that there are no political forces in Europe focused on national interests

US to close diplomatic missions in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, other countries — Reuters

According to sources cited by the agency, the White House initially sought to close up to 30 overseas posts, but for now, the cuts will affect only five of them

New Pentagon contracts won’t help Ukraine with Patriots — expert

Nikolay Novik, an expert at the Higher School of Economics, says that the actual increase in output will occur in 2027-2028, not in the coming months

Fire breaks out at Wildberries logistics facility in Leningrad Region — company

A preemptive evacuation was carried out at the facility, there are no casualties

Talks on prisoner swaps with Ukraine not proceeding smoothly — ombudswoman

According to Yana Lantratova, her office is currently working on the lists for swaps

Sevmash Shipyard to deliver two vessels to Russian Navy by year end — CEO

Mikhail Budnichenko added that the Project 885M nuclear-powered submarine Perm will complete all stages of tests this year

What we know about drone attack on Gelendzhik, resulting in six deaths

Emergency and special services are working at the crash sites

Wildberries building about 260,000 sq m of warehouses in Kazakhstan — Trade Ministry

Arman Shakkaliyev clarified that construction of the company's warehouses in Kazakhstan had been underway for several years

Nadezhda crew evacuate to Novorossiysk after Ukraine’s drone attack

There were 22 crew members on board

Chinese game publishers increasing investment in promoting projects on RuStore

RuStore's Business Development Director Ilya Ulyanov says China accounted for around 80% of the total foreign advertising budget in the first six months of the year

No NATO-Kiev agreement on production of Patriot systems by winter — US envoy to NATO

Matthew Whitaker said that Washington is "going to do first things first"

Even mild winter could turn into nightmare for Ukraine — expert

Vasily Koltashov, director of the Institute of New Society, said that a mild winter with fluctuating temperatures would damage water supply systems

Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region kill one, injure 24 over day — regional head

24 people, including a three-year-old boy, were injured in the Belgorod, Borisovsky, Volokonovsky, Krasnoyaruzhsky, Rakitinsky, Shebekinsky and Yakovlevsky districts

US after Europe’s money, technologies, intellect — Russian diplomat

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the Europeans want to use US military and technological capabilities to continue the conflict in Ukraine, and are also interested in energy resources

Burevestnik’s range outstrips all other known missile systems — Putin

"It has high precision and hits its targets in designated time," Russian leader added

US secretly exchanges combat experience with Taiwan — newspaper

Koo Li-hsiung highlighted that Taipei’s cooperation with Washington "is far closer than you might imagine"

Ukraine’s energy sector faces 650 mln euros shortfall ahead of difficult winter — PM

Sergey Koretsky also said that the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has raised over 2 bln euros, which is insufficient

Drapaty’s appointment exacerbates disagreements in Ukrainian army — official

Vladimi Vasilenko added that Mikhail Drapaty earned a reputation among the fighters as a "meat general"

Russian stock indices decline as trading on Moscow Exchange opens

By 10:15 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index decreased by 0.54%, while the RTS Index fell by 0.53%

Strait of Hormuz transit remains low amid US-Iran talks — Reuters

According to analysts, only three tankers and three bulk carriers passed through the strait over the past 24 hours

Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza

The mediators particularly condemned the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, and the resulting civilian casualties

Russia at important point of completing special op — Medvedev

The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman addressed volunteers of the United Russia Young Guard and the Volunteer Company departing to the special military operation zone

Ukrainian drone kills one, wounds two people in car near Belgorod

The incident ocurred in the settlement of Oktyabrsky

Russian troops create interceptor drone with maximum speed of over 500 km/h

The Astra-PVO can destroy unmanned aerial vehicles by kinetic energy or by a warhead

Ceuta authorities report 88 deaths amid mass influx of migrants — news agency

On August 2, the Spanish government’s press office reported 72 fatalities, and the Moroccan authorities reported 11 deaths

Telegram app once again available on App Store

The reasons for the temporary removal have not yet been disclosed

US depletes high-precision long-range missile stocks in Iran conflict — agency

Sources told Reuters that dwindling missile supplies could limit the US ability to respond to crises elsewhere

Trump says won't let Iran charge toll for Hormuz passage

USA will charge that, President Donald Trump said

US, Iran exchanging peace drafts through intermediaries — Qatari Foreign Ministry

Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said the documents "had been prepared on behalf of both governments"

Russia warns Ireland of maritime piracy attempts’ possible consequences — ambassador

Ireland’s recently adopted laws stipulate that the army may board vessels under the pretext of combating violations of the anti-Russian sanctions’ regime

Russian diplomat points to Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporozhye NPP

The Russian charge d'affaires outlined Moscow’s official position on Ukraine’s attacks against civilian facilities and infrastructure in Russia

Japan says situation similar to conflict in Ukraine could arise in East Asia

According to the Defense Ministry's report, global security challenges are particularly prominent in the Indo-Pacific region and are likely to intensify

Pantsir missile and gun system effectively destroys long-rage strike drones — publication

According to Major General Alexander Romanenkov, combat experience has convincingly demonstrated the effectiveness of the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun systems

US has shifted tactics in war with Iran, betting on internal destabilization — expert

Oleg Akulinichev, deputy chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council, noted that the strategic goals of the US and Israel remain unchanged

Russia has not conveyed signals to West on Ukraine via Kazakhstan — MFA

Mikhail Galuzin added that Moscow maintains direct contact with those capable of influencing Kiev

NATO admits using Palantir AI to manage combat operations — Politico

A NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Politico that Palantir AI "has unparalleled capabilities to process heaps of satellite imagery"

Crimea’s power grid faces unprecedented load this week due to Ukrainian attacks — diplomat

According to Rodion Miroshnik, during the week, the enemy deliberately targeted distribution substations that supply power to several regions at once

Stargazers to observe Perseid meteor shower on Tuesday night — astronomers

The number of meteors will grow till August 10, reaching its peak on the night of August 12-13

Russia's antimonopoly watchdog opens antitrust case against Apple

The watchdog stated that Apple had failed to comply with an earlier warning regarding the pre-installation of a national messenger and a Russian application store on iOS devices

Defense chief reveals classified details of German RCH 155 deliveries to Kiev

During a visit to the KNDS plant in Kassel, Boris Pistorius said that the "wheeled howitzer has proven itself in Ukraine"

Zelensky’s 40-day plan fails — Duma lawmaker

Alexey Chepa noted that Ukraine continued to lose territory in the special military operation zone

What is known about detention of Russians plotting terrorist attacks in Sevastopol

The detainees conducted sabotage and terrorist activities in the Republic of Crimea under the instructions of Ukrainian intelligence services

Ukrainian drones injure four people on Turkish vessel heading to Russia — paper

The boat was carrying fresh vegetables and fruits

Telegram app has disappeared from App Store

The messenger can no longer be downloaded in the Russian, Turkish, and US regions

Russian Forces intercept rare Portuguese Tekever AR3 recon drone

The UAV has been transferred to a research institute, where specialists will study its design, technical specifications, and engineering solutions

Press review: US-Iran seek talks as Ukraine ups civilian hits and Syria oil route emerges

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, August 4th

Russia takes control of nearly 600 sq km of land in special military op zone in July

Expert Andrey Marochko said that 32 settlements came under control of Russian forces over the month

Zelensky seeks to drag Muslim world into conflict in Ukraine through Umerov’s appointment

Russian lawmaker Leonid Ivlev recalled that Rustem Umerov is a Crimean Tatar and Kiev has been unsuccessfully seeking to use them for its purposes for decades

US-Iran deal could be reached as early as August 4-5 — Bessent

According to the US Treasury Secretary, the agreement would guarantee freedom of navigation through the waterway

Russian air defenses down 130 Ukrainian UAVs in Belgorod Region over past 24 hours

According to region’s acting governor Alexander Shuvaev, the Ukrainian armed forces launched 125 attacks on the Belgorod Region over the past day

Seventeen UAVs shot down over Leningrad Region, one person injured

Damage was reported in the Krasny Bor warehouse area

Amur tiger cubs transferred by Russia to Kazakhstan could be released into wild in year

The cubs need to reach the age of 18 months, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology says

Russia’s Africa Corps takes out Ukrainian drone operators in Mali — military officer

According to the helicopter pilot, the nationality of drone operators was identified through radio intercepts and statements from captured militants

Killed and injured in Moscow Region, 320 downed UAVs: aftermath of drone attacks on Russia

On-duty air defenses intercepted Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over 19 Russian regions

Iran-Oman agreement may formalize Tehran’s control of Strait of Hormuz

According to the report, vessels heading into the Persian Gulf would transit a channel controlled by Iran, and close to its coast, while ships leaving the Gulf would travel on a channel near Oman

Press review: Putin-Xi-Trump meeting rumors swirl while Kiev plays Poland against Russia

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 31st

Russia has not yet heard any constructive ideas from West on Ukraine — MFA

Mikhail Galuzin says Western ruling circles "sometimes descend into a completely unacceptable style of dialogue characterized by ultimatums"

Drone attack on Moscow Region kills five, leaves six people injured

According to Governor Andrey Vorobyov, all those affected are receiving necessary medical care

Press review: US delays Iran action as Washington returns to Moscow-Kiev talks

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 3rd

Ukraine's energy system fragmented, refineries destroyed — former Zelensky spokesperson

According to Yulia Mendel, 37 gas stations of the Naftogaz group were targeted

Death toll among minors from Kiev’s attack on Gelendzhik up to 4 — ombudswoman

Three more children are in hospitals

Negotiations are Iran’s chance to avoid ‘decapitation’ — Trump

According to the US president, Washington could increase the scale of attacks

Putin arrives in Krasnoyarsk

The head of state arrived at the campus of the Siberian Federal University to participate in the closing ceremony of the All-Russian competition "Big Break"

Six people injured by mines remotely planted by Ukraine in Energodar over day

Mayor Maxim Pukhov said that medical workers are providing all necessary assistance to the victims

Zelensky statements about attacks on merchant ships unacceptable — Turkish trade union

Efecan Ozcan added that the Maritime Workers Platform strongly opposes attacks that turn the Black Sea into a battlefield

Russia expects Kazakh media to objectively report on root causes of Ukraine conflict

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, the Nazi regime in Kiev has gone so far as to blatantly attack the economic interests of Russia and Kazakhstan

Russia ready for negotiations on Ukraine with mature approach from West — MFA

Mikhail Galuzin added that Moscow has "repeatedly demonstrated this"

NATO, EU accomplice to terrorist activity by supporting Ukraine — Zakharova

The diplomat made the statement while commenting on the Ukrainian strike on a beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik

Moscow transfers 68% of taxes, fees to federal budget — mayor

According to Sergey Sobyanin, the capital ensures its own development and generates resources to support the country’s other regions

Russia driving Ukraine from its positions in Veliky Burluk direction — administration head

According to preliminary information, the Kiev regime will tighten mobilization in Kharkov and the Kharkov Region to replenish the shortage of personnel in the armed formations, Vitaly Ganchev said

Ukraine lacks resources to plug gaps along engagement line — Russian lawmaker

Alexey Chepa noted that "Russia’s response to terrorist attacks has resulted in a severe shortage of Ukrainian air defense systems" and other problems for Kiev

Russian troops strike auto equipment plant, military cargo ships, port terminal in Ukraine

Throughout July, Russian troops struck over 80 sea vessels at Ukrainian ports and in the Black Sea

Mercenaries from six countries fighting alongside Ukraine in Kharkov Region — authorities

According to the official, some of the mercenaries, primarily those from NATO countries, pose themselves as motivated and experienced fighters

Russian synchronized swimmers win their first gold at European Aquatics Championships

This is the seventh medal at this tournament for Russian athletes

FACTBOX: Danube River's low water level and effect on nuke plants in Hungary, Romania

Due to a severe drought, the Danube's water level has dropped to a 30-year low of 1,700 cubic meters per second

Zelensky announces further purges in Ukraine’s Security Service

Vladimir Zelensky changed SBU regional directorate chiefs in eight Ukrainian regions

Over 80% of power plants destroyed in Ukraine — official

Ukraine began experiencing power supply problems in late 2025 amid severe cold weather and significant damage to energy infrastructure

Ukrainian troops hunting down Russian civilian buses, attacking over 30 this summer — MFA

Rodion Miroshnik noted that those strikes had become a part of the Ukraine's deliberate strategy to destroy civilian logistics

Iran drops plans to strike Ukraine after its apology for attack on ship — TV

According to Press TV, Mohsen Rezaee, a military adviser to the Iranian supreme leader, earlier reported plans to attack three facilities on Ukrainian territory

Russian oil supplies to India in July reach highest level since 2022

According to vessel-tracking data from Kpler, India imported just over 5 million bpd of crude oil in July, up slightly from June

US and Iran discuss resumption of shipping in Strait of Hormuz by August 4, Trump says

The US president mentioned complete opening of the strait

Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian ambassador to US

A new ambassador has not yet been appointed

Senior Russian diplomat outlines conditions for Ukraine talks

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Russia had yet to receive substantive proposals from Western countries regarding the Ukraine issue

Turkish intel chief, Hamas leader discuss roadmap for second stage of Gaza peace plan

The sides also discussed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip