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Middle East conflict

Netanyahu says Israel’s top priority is to topple Iranian regime

According to the Israeli prime minister, Iran is today "weaker than ever before" and is "fighting for its life"

TEL AVIV, September 3. /TASS/. Israel’s foreign policy priority is to change the regime in Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

"I am convinced of our ability to remove this threat once and for all; meaning, to topple this regime (Tehran authorities - TASS). This is the central mission still before us, but it is close. It is not impossible. It is within reach," his office quoted him as saying at a meeting with Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir, and senior army officials on the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Jewish New Year to be celebrated this year on September 11-13.

According to the Israeli prime minister, Iran is today "weaker than ever before" and is "fighting for its life." "I say to our enemies, ‘do not mess with us. If you have learned anything, do not mess with us. We have the power, the determination, and the internal unity to overcome you, and that is what I wish for the people of Israel in the coming year, in the coming years," he said.

Middle East conflict

Israeli forces capture Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon — TV

According to the source, this mountainous area has been "completely cleared" of Shia militants

Russia will not buy double-dealing calls for Ukraine ceasefire by EU, NATO — envoy

Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar reiterated Moscow’s continuous commitment to achieving a long-term and sustainable solution to the Ukraine crisis

Putin calls threats to attack civilian aircraft state terrorism

The Russian leader stressed that it complicates the prospects for holding bilateral peace talks

Russia has will, resources to respond to EU over frozen assets — Grushko

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said such actions would also undermine the EU's reputation

Western funding not enough to offset Ukraine's economic problems — Russian official

Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo highlighted that the West was giving everything, including weapons, technology and money

Europe has few options left to exert pressure on Russia — WSJ

According to the newspaper, decisive and meaningful diplomatic measures have largely been exhausted

Press review: Western plan drives Zelensky’s warning as US, Iran exchange strikes anew

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 3rd

Putin says Far East, Arctic demonstrating positive development trends

The head of state noted that the regions' development rates exceeded the national average across a number of key indicators

Russia to close Goethe-Institut offices in Russia in response to Russian House closure

Sergey Lavrov went on to say that Germany made the decision to close the Russian House in Berlin and the Consulate General in Bonn under the false pretext that the drone that crashed in Leipzig was allegedly Russian

Anti-Russian actions by Germany to draw tough response — MFA

Germany’s decision to close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin marks another step toward the final destruction of Russia-Germany relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said

US destroyed 28 ships in Strait of Hormuz on night of September 1, Trump says

According to the US leader, the United States control the Strait of Hormuz

Russian pilots strike Ukrainian UAV control post in Sumy Region with X-39 missile

The target was destroyed by the strike

SJ-100 to be certified next spring, deliveries to begin next year — minister

According to the Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov, a total of 28 SJ-100 planes are currently at various stages of production

Kiev loses some 1,330 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass

The Russian troops has established control of the Kazachya Lopan settlement in the Kharkov Region and Svyatogorsk in the DPR

Important not to stifle economic growth — Putin

The Russian president noted that the Central Bank and the government are deliberately taking measures to curb inflation

Putin recounts story of running into tiger in woods during his visit to Russia’s Far East

The Russian president mentioned the natural wealth of these places

IN BRIEF: What is known about summoning of German Charge d'Affaires to MFA

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Bernd Finke was told that Russia resolutely rejects Germany's completely trumped-up accusations regarding the incident in Leipzig

Germany refuses to transfer employees of consulate in Bonn to Berlin — Russian ambassador

Sergey Nechayev recalled that the Consulate General in Bonn was the last of five Russian consulates general operating in Germany

No one developing small nuclear power plants apart from Russia — Putin

Russia has put into operation the first small floating power plant in the north, the Russian president said

US investigates circumstances of strike on wedding in Iran — NBC

An expert of arms intelligence firm Armament Research Services said that, in his opinion, the attack probably involved US air-delivered precision guided weapons

Russian economy is in state of 'overcooling' — Gref

Herman Gref added that Sberbank also intends to provide all possible assistance to marketplaces and sellers affected by drone attacks

Agreeing to freeze conflict in Ukraine would mean revival of Nazism — Lavrov

"It would be betraying our ancestors, who defeated Nazism in 1945," the Russian foreign minister said

Top Russian diplomat dismisses Europe’s fears of Russian attack

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that he West "needs an enemy all the time"

Putin addressing plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, Myanmar’s First Vice President Nyo Saw, and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will also address the session

By talking about civil aviation hazards, Zelensky counts on revolt in Russia — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister said that efforts to undermine Russia are directed through "the Kiev regime’s atrocities"

BRICS overtakes G7 in economic output, successfully finances development — expert

Director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Sarang Shidore noted that BRICS had succeeded in creating the first truly transcontinental club outside the wealthy West

No plans to initiate downgrade in diplomatic ties with Germany — Kremlin spokesman

Germany has also not announced any such plans, Dmitry Peskov said

By attacking Energodar, Zelensky tries gain leverage in negotiations with Russia — expert

Andrey Marochko called Energodar a "pain point" for Ukrainian militants

Putin to address Eastern Economic Forum’s plenary session

Attempts to destabilize society take place in Russia ahead of parliamentary vote — Lavrov

According to the Russian foreign minister, the West makes no secret of it

NATO desperately looking for reasons to continue its artificial existence — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister noted that NATO was supposed to dissolve itself after the collapse of the Soviet Union

US-Saudi deal allows uranium enrichment of up to 20% — WSJ

According to the newspaper, the agreement does not automatically authorize uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia

Western investors’ support for Fyodorov to turn Ukraine into testing ground — expert

Vitaly Kiselev emphasized that Mikhail Fyodorov’s statements in foreign media about his desire to help the West create a "drone army" should be taken very seriously

Putin warns against attempts to 'devour' Russia, slams Kiev’s actions as state terrorism

Russia will find a way to respond if the Kiev regime’s threats against civilian aviation materialize, the head of state emphasized

Ukrainian attack damages substation supplying Energodar — mayor

There are no casualties, Mayor Maxim Pukhov said

Russian stealth UAVs launched from Su-57E fighter to make global debut at Egypt show

Rostec noted that the unmanned platforms feature stealth, long range, and high-speed capabilities

Warehouse with dual-use goods, energy infrastructure hit: strikes by Russian Armed Forces

The Russian Armed Forces hit the Stellar Jet logistics center near the Vishnevoye settlement in the Kiev region using Geran-4 Seeker drones

Battlegroup North destroys over 240 Ukrainian dugouts, deployment sites near Kharkov

According to the serviceman with the call sign Grif, Battlegroup North strikes the Ukrainian armed forces’ dugouts and temporary deployment sites, using attack UAVs, including FPV drones

Press review: NATO excludes Russia from drone probes as Japan pursues remilitarization

Top stories from theRussian press on Wednesday, September 2nd

Situation with fuel in Russia and global oil demand: statements by Novak

Russia continues to import gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, the official noted

Woman killed in Gorlovka in drone strike on bus

Gorlovka Mayor Ivan Prikhodko earlier said that five civilians were injured

Norwegian law enforcement made no contact with seized ship’s expedition members

The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location pending a relevant decision by the Governor of Svalbard

World going through period of economic, geopolitical transition — Rubio

According to the US State Secretary, in foreign policy, one often has to choose not between "a perfect answer and a bad answer," but between "two less-than-ideal approaches"

Russian businesses invest in protection from Ukrainian attacks — Putin

This approach has already yielded the necessary results and effects, the head of state noted

New energy facilities to be built in Arctic — Putin

The new power generation facilities will include small nuclear power plants

Belousov congratulates military personnel who liberated Novopavlovka

The liberation of the settlement was reported on September 1

US to resume ammunition sales to allies soon — Trump

According to the US president, the United States has "virtually unlimited amounts of Mid to High Grade Ammunition

Buildings damaged, factory catches fire in Ukrainian drone barrage on Moscow Region

A drone hit an apartment building in the area of Pavlovsky Posad, shattering windows in eight flats

Ensuring safety of refineries and maintenance schedules: statements by Novak

The Russian Deputy PM revealed that oil companies were allocating funds to protect oil refineries and interacting with the Defense Ministry

Lavrov plans to discuss Bucha topic with UN secretary-general

Sergey Lavrov added that Russia always raises the question of Bucha at its news conferences on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

EU rapidly losing its advantages, many countries may review accession plans soon — Lavrov

In terms of economy, the European Union is losing its competitive advantages because of many reasons, including its short-sightedness, if not outright stupidity, Russian Foreign Minister said

Kremlin spokesman responds to Bessent's statement on Russian-Iranian relations

"It is unlikely that the United States can or should monopolize its relations with any one country," Dmitry Peskov said

Gazprom CEO describes Europe’s gas reserves by saying 'winter will come'

Gas inventories in European underground storage facilities (UGS) are at their lowest level since records began in 2011

Russia will never beg Europe to lift sanctions — top diplomat

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia has never constructed walls or isolated itself from Europe

Russia, North Korea to launch direct road link very soon — Transport Ministry

According to the Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin, the launch of a direct road link between the two countries will streamline logistics, help increase bilateral trade and reduce transportation costs for businesses

Russian expedition to keep working in Svalbard after ship’s seizure

The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location

Interceptor drone reaching speed up to 1,000 km/h is revolutionary development — expert

The drone acquires its target using machine vision and a thermal imager

IN BRIEF: What to know of Zelensky’s threats to Russian civil aviation, Moscow’s response

Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin highlighted that the ministry is constantly strengthening flight and airport security requirements and stands ready to respond to any threat

Norway's seizure of Russian vessel is 'real piracy' — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said this is precisely one element of this new Western interpretation of maritime affairs, or the maritime agenda

Putin believes there is chance for settlement in Ukraine

The Russian leader said Moscow is grateful to everyone who is trying to contribute to resolving this issue

West does not want agreements, has replaced diplomacy with sanctions — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister said that the West wants to dictate

Countries need to make stronger commitments to defending civil aircraft — ICAO

The International Civil Aviation Authority also added that the "risk of weapons targeting civilian planes grows worldwide"

Belgium realizes EU plans to rob it as well as Russia — Grushko

Alexander Grushko described plans to use Russian assets as robbery

UK Parliament member dismisses claims of Russian threat

Labor MP Diane Abbott pointed out that it is a NATO fiction to justify their complete capitulation to Donald Trump's demands for more military spending

Putin calls Indonesia Russia's key partner in Southeast Asia

The Russian president recalled that the countries had signed a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia

Envoy says Russia won't soon forget Germany's unfriendly moves against it

Sergey Nechayev recalled that no other country in Western Europe had received as many benefits from closer ties and cooperation with Russia

Germany’s Social Democratic faction calls for maintaining dialogue with Russia

According to Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany faction Matthias Miersch, it is important to never abandon the path of dialogue and constantly try to resume it

What is known about shootout involving security service officers in Kiev

During the initial investigation, the SBU stated that the detainees belonged to one of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units

Peacemaking with Russia is Ukraine's only chance to survive, says Russian senator

"By attempting to force Russia to make peace on Ukraine's terms, Kiev is moving ever closer to a situation where peace terms will be determined by anyone but a weakened and decimated Ukraine," Alexander Voloshin said

US destroys new Iranian weapons near Strait of Hormuz — Trump

The US leader noted that Iran had been trying to rebuild its radar and missile systems

Lawyers work on lawsuit against Norway over Russian ship seizure in Spitsbergen — minister

The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location until the Svalbard governor issues a decision on the matter

ICC signatories prepare for possible US sanctions against court itself — source

According to the source, this includes the search for practical mechanisms that will allow the ICC to continue operating in the event of a further expansion of US restrictions

Iran strikes US military bases in Kuwait, UAE — army statement

According to the Iranian army, the attacks targeted satellite communication systems, supply depots and US airfields

Ukraine’s attempted UAV attack on Moscow Region among largest in last two years

According to Sergey Sobyanin, between 8:00 a.m. Moscow Time on September 2 and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time on Thursday, 548 unmanned aerial vehicles were heading toward the Moscow Region

IN BRIEF: Russian Foreign Minister on Ukraine conflict, Europe’s military buildup

Sergey Lavrov also addressed the status of the Russian language and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ukraine, and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region

Up to Russia, Ukraine to reach agreement, while others can only assist — Putin

The Russian president noted that that the People's Republic of China, for example, constantly pays attention to this and does everything possible to ensure that the problem is resolved

Berlin provides zero evidence of Russian involvement in Leipzig incident — ambassador

The Russian Embassy in Berlin earlier described the incident as a hastily fabricated provocation

German authorities want to help Kiev obtain coordinates of targets in Russia — Der Spiegel

The magazine recalled that, following the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Berlin decided to step up military support for Kiev

Anti-Russian policy to have dire consequences for Germany — Medvedev

The Russian Defense Ministry has warned about this before, as have other officials, the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman recalled

Russia trains group of servicemen to guard Madagascar’s leadership

Transitional Malagasy Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison said that equal partnership, Russia’s transfer of expertise and assistance in modernizing the Malagasy military infrastructure indicates successful bilateral cooperation

Berlin using drone incident to divert attention from domestic problems — lawmaker

By closing the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin, the German government is continuing to drive the spiral of escalation against Russia, co-chair of the Left Party group in the Bundestag Soren Pellmann

Putin notes Trump’s positive attitude towards constructive work

The Russian president stated that Moscow supports the restoration of full-scale relations with Washington

Ukrainian forces sustain heavy losses in Vasilevka, Kharkov Region — Russia’s top brass

The Russian armed forces took control of the Vasilevka settlement on September 3

West seeks to open new front of confrontation with Russia in Arctic — expert

Konstantin Zaykov noted that Norway actively supports this policy

'Passing ball to new Duma convocation' and Far East’s development: Putin’s speech at EEF

The first oil from Vostok Oil will be shipped shortly, the Russian president said

Berlin was tipped from abroad to blame Russia for Leipzig drone incident — Der Spiegel

According to sources, the special services in a foreign country told German authorities that those implicated in the incident could have ties with the Russian special services

Putin speaks on Ukraine peace, protecting enterprises at EEF

The Russian leader confirmed that businesses were indeed now obliged to protect their facilities from Ukrainian attacks

Leipzig drone drama aims to distract Europeans from EU decline — Russian mission

The mission stressed that when Russia’s charge d’affaires was summoned to the European External Action Service over the Leipzig incident, EU authorities sponsoring Ukraine "were directly told of the terrorist nature of the Kiev regime"

IN BRIEF: Key statements by Russian Deputy PM Trutnev at EEF

Yury Trutnev noted that Norwegian authorities have no choice but to release the passengers of the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov

Germany forgets it lost WWII, still acting like Nazis — Medvedev

Dmitry Medvedev noted that the current federal chancellor and his staff are continuing the sad work of their predecessors

Belgium to keep blocking Russian asset expropriation — foreign minister

Maxime Prevot stressed that the majority of EU countries opposed the idea

Kiev’s use of expensive IRIS-T missiles against UAVs impractical — expert

"One such missile costs about €400,000," Alexander Stepanov said

Middle East’s biggest shipping hub at risk amid Hormuz blockade — FT

The port and free-trade zone alone is responsible for more than a fifth of the emirate’s GDP

FACTBOX: What to know about Russian Foreign Ministry summoning German charge d’affaires

Bernd Finke left the ministry building after an hour

IN BRIEF: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak’s key statements on sidelines of EEF

According to the official, the Russian authorities intend to balance fuel supply and demand in the country by increasing refinery output and drawing additional imported gasoline supplies

Merz seeking to gain support in Germany through anti-Russian measures — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, it turns out extremely clumsy

Norway seizes Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard

The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location pending a relevant decision by the Governor of Svalbard

Kiev loses some 1,510 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass

Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 998 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and two smart bombs over the past 24 hours

Crew of Russian ship seized in Svalbard safe — minister

Alexey Chekunkov assured that the legal team of the ship’s owner will issue a formal legal response soon

Kiev troops shell DPR 28 times in past day, four killed

Five civil infrastructure sites, multiple cars and trucks, a bus and special vehicles were damaged as a result of these attacks