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Tensions on the Korean Peninsula

North Korea launches projectile toward Sea of Japan — media

Yonhap reported the launch, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea

SEOUL, September 12. /TASS/. North Korea launched a projectile toward the Sea of Japan, according to Yonhap, South Korea’s national news agency, which cited the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea.

North Korea previously launched about 10 missiles toward the Sea of Japan on August 20.

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Situation on the Korean Peninsula

Middle East conflict

Over 40 civilians killed in Saudi strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in past week

Eighty-two civilians have been wounded

Russia views Egypt as reliable ally in region — Putin

The Russian president said he is glad to see Egypt, a reliable friend in the region, growing stronger

Air defenses down 777 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight

Russian forces struck Ukrainian defense industry sites, logistics hubs and data centers overnight, as well as port infrastructure and vessels carrying military cargo, the Defense Ministry reported

Ukraine faces its toughest winter in five years due to vulnerable power grid

Work to protect Kiev’s critical infrastructure only began in May 2026 and is 49% complete

Russia takes Egypt's position into account when shaping Middle East policy — Putin

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BRICS ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with the whole world — Putin

The Russian president expressed confidence that BRICS Business Forum would serve as a mechanism to "give fresh impetus to the development of trade and economic ties"

Russian contingent at 2026 Olympics will be max 15-20 athletes — sports minister

Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said that every victory will be worth its weight in gold

Russian artillery destroys encircled Ukrainian troops’ UAV control posts in Kharkov Region

The Russian Defense Ministry said that all attempts by the enemy to break through the encirclement had been thwarted

Press review: Canada hits back at US tariffs and Spain faces scrutiny over Russian claims

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Alexander Novak emphasized that the decline in Russian oil production is a temporary trend, and an increase is expected as refineries resume operations

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Dmitry Peskov added that alternative destinations always exist

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As many as 4,875 people remain missing

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a prompt investigation into the cause of the fire

BRICS achievements and West’s attempts to regain leadership: Putin’s statements

The Russian leader noted that strong and reliable business ties within BRICS form the basis of international relations, making them more resilient

Germany's AfD party floats idea to hold trilateral business forum with US — RDIF CEO

Kirill Dmitriev pointed out that The Alternative for Germany advocates energy interaction between Russia, Germany and Europe

BRICS Bank contributes to development of organization — Putin

The Russian president said that the bank is acting energetically

Belarusian president criticizes Baltics over grain tariffs

Latvia’s plans to impose 300% tariffs on Belarusian and Russian grain came up during Lukashenko’s meeting with journalists on Friday

Major Russian-Egyptian projects on track despite any challenges — Putin

The Russian leader held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India

Confiscating Russian assets not on EU leadership’s agenda — European Commission

Spokeswoman Paula Pinho said the EU intends to address commitments on the timely disbursement of the EC loan at first

Rostec develops Zhnets anti-drone system, designed to remain effective over time

It integrates any detection and suppression systems into a single system, Rostec stated

Akhmat unit redeployed to Bakhmut area — Kadyrov

"This decision speaks about the General Staff’s confidence and proves the unit’s high combat capability," he said

Ties between Russia and South Africa developing successfully — Putin

The Russian leader noted that September 5 marked the 20th anniversary of the countries’ fundamental bilateral document, the Treaty on Friendship and Partnership between Russia and South Africa

Global coal demand hits record level in 2024 — IEA

As in previous years, China is the main coal consumer, the International Energy Agency said, adding that coal demand in China is expected to grow by 1% in 2024 to reach 4.9 Bt

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The Southern Kuril range consists of the islands of Kunashir, Iturup and Shikotan and the Habomai archipelago

European Commission ready to return to issue of seizing Russian assets — economy head

The EU and G7 countries have frozen about 300 billion euros in Russian assets

India-Russia economic partnership continues to gain momentum — Modi

The Indian prime minister said that, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he visited the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in New Delhi

Russia, Serbia sign economic cooperation program

The Russian delegation was headed by Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov

Russia’s Battlegroup West destroys 51 Ukrainian drone control centers over past day

Fighters of Russia’s Battlegroup West also destroyed two satellite communication stations, an ATV, 32 ground robotic systems, and two enemy field ammunition depots

Belarusian leader confirms his readiness to discuss various areas of cooperation with US

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus is open for the dialogue

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Russian mission to UN responds to General Assembly on claims over Crimea’s status

Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya emphasized that these territories "are part of Russia, and have been part of Russia for centuries"

Putin assures Trump of Russia harboring no aggressive plans toward Europe — Kremlin aide

According to Yury Ushakov, Vladimir Putin also said that the chatter about the alleged Russian threat serves as a pretext for the Europeans to increase their support to Ukraine

Russia developing radar for detecting hypersonic targets

The radar system’s technical characteristics will surpass the capabilities of the operational Nebo-M radar by the range of detecting various types of aircraft, including hypersonic targets

Central Bank chief says no intention to keep rate at level economy cannot bear for long

Elvira Nabiullina said the Bank of Russia will ease its monetary policy and lower the key rate within the framework of its inflation-targeting policy

OPEC+ states re-affirm decision on start of output increase in April

The gradual withdrawal from voluntary output cuts is planned from April 2025 to September 2026

Trade between Russia, South Africa at good level — Putin

The Russian president held a meeting with South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India

Japan should not tell Russia which monuments to erect — Kremlin aide

Vladimir Medinsky said the lessons of history should be remembered

Kazakhstan plans to increase coal production to 128.9 mln tons in 2026

"In 2025, coal production amounted to around 115.9 mln tons, up by 7% compared to 2024," Yerlan Akkenzhenov said

Christian relic, a True Cross piece, to be kept at Russia’s Black Sea fleet flagship

The relic is a wood chip only several millimeters long embedded into a 19th century metal cross

Trade between Russia and Egypt grows and diversifies — Putin

Vladimir Putin noted that Russian and Egyptian authorities remain in contact

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If oil exports from the region return to normal, prices could fall to $80 per barrel, Daan Struyven, co-head of global commodities research at the bank, said

Lithuania to cease existing should military conflict begin — Medvedev

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that "no other countries will fight for them"

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Putin enjoys strong support among Russian people — poll

A total of 51.5% expressed approval of how the Russian government is managing the country, while 52% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance

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The Russian president stressed that it is possible to set ambitious goals even amidst severe external restrictions

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Fake gas station maps have appeared online to farm data from Russian citizens, president of the Global Fact-Checking Network said

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The Russian leader met with the Egyptian president on the sidelines of the BRICS summit

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The phone call lasted for exactly one hour and was constructive and candid, Vladimir Putin’s aide Yury Ushakov said

Russia thankful to South Africa for supporting Moscow’s initiatives in UN — Putin

The Russian president acknowledged that both states' approaches to the key international and regional problems have much in common

North Korea launches projectile toward Sea of Japan — media

Yonhap reported the launch, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea

Russia has no need for mobilization — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that provocations are intended solely to worry the population

Russia concerned over escalation in Yemen — Foreign Ministry

The Russian side expressed concern over the sharp degradation of the military and political situation

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The Russian leader said the number of deportations through administrative proceedings had increased 2.6-fold

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Russian MP condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian, economic targets

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Iran, Gulf countries to discuss navigation in Strait of Hormuz — Iranian Foreign Ministry

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Russian Baltic Fleet’s training ship Perekop arrives at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville port

During an official welcoming ceremony at the pier, the Perekop was greeted by representatives of the Royal Cambodian Navy and Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik

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Theu were intercepted over the regions of Arkhangelsk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kirov, Kursk, Krasnodar, Oryol, Ryazan, Samara, Saratov, Tver, Tula, Ulyanovsk, the Moscow Region, the Republic of Crimea and the waters of the Black and Azov seas

Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov

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Price of Brent oil exceeds $69 per barrel on London’s ICE first since September 3

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Serbian president states plans to resign in late September

Aleksandar Vucic said that he will spend the final month of the campaign as a private citizen

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Central Bank points to inflow of investments in Russia's economy

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Ukraine’s attempt to break out of encirclement disrupted: enemy losses

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Russian stock indices decline as main trading session closes on Friday

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Houthis say they have shot down nine Saudi warplanes since September 3

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Europeans overpay for gas due to stupidity of EU bureaucrats — Dmitriev

The Russian Presidential Special Representative said that gas prices in the EU will continue to rise

Illegal methadone batch seized in Moscow headed to Tajikistan under UN program

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Putin holds talks with Malaysian PM on BRICS summit sidelines

Anwar Ibrahim and the Russian leader converse regularly

Putin is popular among BRICS business circles sharing his views — Kremlin

The Russian president was greeted with thunderous applause at the group's Business Forum

Merz currently 'step away from agony,' which makes him sting AfD — Russian legislator

Leonid Slutsky noted that Friedrich Merz found himself in this situation because of his own short-sightedness and "pursuit of a Russophobic policy to the detriment of the national interests of Germans"

Venezuelan authorities will not give in to outside pressure at Barbados talks — Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that "agreements that will be reached at Barbados talks will be absolutely sovereign"

Putin calls for 'business diplomacy' within BRICS

The Russian president called it a common task of the grouping's participants to realize BRICS' potential

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