Kiev draws up bills restricting purchases in Russia, entry to Ukraine

Kiev’s main strategic objective is to maintain control over the remaining part of Donbass, and the Ukrainian army has created a defense in depth, Valery Gerasimov said

By 5:30 p.m. Moscow time the wheat price had narrowed gains to 2.07% reaching $7.76 per bushel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that "Iran’s commitment to peace and stability goes hand in hand with ongoing diplomatic work with neighboring states"

Dmitry Peskov said the Kiev side knows Moscow's demands perfectly well

The Russian clocked the distance in 4 minutes 7.46 seconds

Russia can deal serious damage to the UK critical undersea infrastructure if it chooses to, Gwyn Jenkins said

The Russian leader emphasized the key role the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, established 15 years ago

The aircraft maintained an altitude of about 12.5 km

As of 10:54 a.m. Moscow time the price of sugar futures was up by 2.58% at 18.66 cents per pound

The UN nuclear watchdog emphasized that radiation levels on the Zaporozhye NPP grounds remain within normal limits

The Russian security council deputy chairman noted that Russia had barely worked on drones before the start of the special military operation

As many as 23% of respondents favored sticking to the existing rules, while 14.5% of those surveyed voted for a professional army without conscripts

The FPV drone crews eliminated one International MaxxPro armored vehicle and two Humvee armored vehicles

Only 30% opposed this idea

According to Lukas, doctors are doing all they can so those injured can recover as promptly as possible.

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov inspected combat training operations at a shooting ground in the Nizhny Novgorod Region

The Russian foreign minister said the UN and Western countries are sweeping under the rug Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure, as they have firmly sided with the Kiev regime

Andrey Marochko said that Ukrainian militants are using abandoned civilian facilities for military purposes

The Russian president will pay a visit to Bishkek on August 31 and September 1 to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit

The United States remained the leading country by the number of billionaires

According to the media outlet, US officials believe it could be "a watershed moment in the war that brings not only gradual relief to the world economy, but also a better deal with Iran"

The information war will continue indefinitely, the Russian security council deputy chairman said

The holding’s revenue for 1H totaled $61.5 bln

The tight monetary policy will help keep inflation within reasonable boundaries and protect the population from external shocks, Central Bank First Deputy Chairwoman Ksenia Yudaeva said

The case was heard in absentia after investigators took "exhaustive measures" to locate Alexey Arestovich and achieve his extradition, but determined that there was no possibility of securing his appearance in court

Major international events provide a good opportunity for bilateral contacts and bilateral meetings, Yury Ushakov said

Tim Gallaudet added that he would not go into details because he does not want the location to be revealed

The Russian foreign minister said Moscow had a question, as information is leaked to the Western media on how exactly the administration of Donald Trump, is helping Ukraine with financial aid, weapons and intelligence

The ministry continues helping Serbia combat wildfires

On the evening of September 1, the Russian president will fly to Vladivostok, Yury Ushakov said

According to the newaspaper, America has notably reduced its military presence in the Pacific Ocean and in Europe

Two light-class landers Luna-27A and Luna-27B will reach the Moon’s North and South Poles, respectively

Sergey Lavrov briefly commented on the visit by John Ratcliffe and Paul Richard Gallagher "on the very same day"

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt "continues to maintain contact" with Tehran and advocated for a swift end to the conflict

It is encouraging that the Swiss are carefully preserving the memory of Suvorov’s march, the Russian ambassador noted

These talks will be held in the format of a business breakfast, Yury Ushakov said

According to the White House, the trip will "further strengthen the close relationship between" Washington and London

According to the source, the Volna has become a factor affecting not only the special military operation zone, but also having global influence

The 2026 US Open is played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York between August 30 and September 13

Foreign Ministers Fuad Hussein of Iraq and Badr al-Busaidi of Oman emphasized the importance of holding emergency meetings of the countries concerned to discuss ways to address the dangerous developments and limit their repercussions

The Board’s High Representative for Gaza Nikolay Mladenov stressed that his warning "applies to both the Israeli and Palestinian sides"

Vitaly Ignatiev reported that the first 40 passports under this decree have already been received

In his opinion, learning from Russia’s military experience is useful for Belarus

King Harald V of Norway was hospitalized on August 17 due to an infection and complications from hemolytic anemia

The diplomatic mission warned that Moscow's response would carry heavy consequences for the Netherlands

The Russian leader will talk to teachers and winners of school Olympiads

The Eastern Economic Forum will be held in Vladivostok on September 1 through 4

The start of the meeting will be open to the press, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

On August 22, Donald Trump said that he already considered the Strait of Hormuz to be US territory

The cosmonauts passed their tests and exams and completed comprehensive training exercises based on the flight program for the Russian segment of the ISS

According to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev, Russia and China "see eye to eye on the objectives of international cooperation"

The Russian medical unit has received soldiers with severe chemical and thermal burns

The Russian leader will visit several newly built unique major facilities in the city, as well as a new automobile plant

Gazprom Group has downgraded its projected investment for 2026 to $31.3 bln

The yuan exchange rate against the ruble rose to 12.9 rubles

The two leaders are expected to formally launch first concreting of the Tianwan NPP’s Unit 7 and Xudapu NPP’s Unit 3

Many important issues will be discussed, Yury Ushakov said

The European Commission president chose not to point out that the disruption of global trade and the blocking of energy supplies from Russia were a direct result of sanctions drafted by the European Commission

According to the report, talks between Kiev and the International Monetary Fund have faced headwinds due to "politically sensitive demands" from the country’s second-largest lender

According to The Wall Street Journal, major technology companies that have made large donations to Trump’s projects fear becoming targets of congressional investigations and legal prosecutions

One woman is in a serious condition

According to the kingdom’s authorities, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has left an heir, whose name will be announced later

According to DRC Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba, the DRC has received 50,000 Ervebo vaccine doses from the World Health Organization

Stephane Dujarric also noted that the Secretary·General reiterates his call for an urgent de-escalation, leading to a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire, for just, for sustainable, and for comprehensive peace

The Russian Foreign Minister noted that in the mid-20th century an agreement was signed, making it part of Denmark

According to Dmitry Peskov, no telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump is planned at present

It is because of the dramatic developments taking place in Russia amid the military conflict, the Russian security council deputy chairman said

Real estate is located near a military base on the island of Musko

In particular, Battlegroup West units destroyed 57 enemy UAV control centers

German government spokesman Steffen Meyer recalled that Germany was negotiating closer cooperation of "purely complementary nature" on deterrence issues with France within NATO

In course of the operation in the mountain woods two active militants were killed

Artificial intelligence has been quite a terra incognita, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council said

The Russians won six gold, three silver and two bronze medals at the competition

In the final bout, the Russian judoka defeated Laura Martinez Abelenda of Spain

The enemy air raid was simulated by Su-30 multi-role fighters, Mi-24 helicopters, and drones

According to Yana Lantratova, Russian servicemen spend several months in torture cells before being transferred to general captivity

The share of Visa and Mastercard cards among the bank's customers is declining every quarter, Sberbank Deputy Chairman and CFO Taras Skvortsov noted

On Friday, numerous reports came about a fire with detonations near the Zhitomir highway in the Bucha District of the Kiev Region

Abbas Araghchi called on the US administration to engage in respectful dialogue, recognize Iran’s rights, and honor its commitments

Dmitry Peskov specified that the Donald Trump's statements about holding "good talks" with Vladimir Putin refered to leaders' previous contacts

Mohammad Ghalibaf also expressed confidence that the US economic blockade of Iran "would yield no results"

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 2,540 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 12 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

The Russian foreign minister said that the Europeans, alongside with Vladimir Zelensky, made a year-long lobbying effort before these statements were made

Mikhail Fyodorov thanked Guido Crosetto for his personal support and his offer to become his adviser on defense innovation

Mojtaba Khamenei called on all Iranians to show solidarity in the face of external threats as he highlighted the need to stop any actions or remarks that can split society

According to the news agency, their assessments were based on their own intelligence and their understanding of how Washington tends to operate in similar situations

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 28th

The petition's initiators accuse Martens of going beyond the boundaries of journalistic impartiality

According to Novikov, as soon as the Russian intelligence detects the redeployment or retreat of officers from a populated area to which Russian troops are actively advancing, it becomes clear that the Ukrainian army "gives up on these positions"

Over 1,500 targets of various sizes and dimensions have been made to simulate adversary manpower and armor and more than 30 simulation fields have been set up, according to the Fleet's press office

The devices allow troops to monitor the airspace in the low-altitude dead zone from zero to 100 meters above ground level at a range of 11 km or more

According to Politico, NATO countries have already begun a "contest"

According to the Russian General Staff chief, several years ago the Russian fleet’s combat capabilities were in stark contrast with that of the Turkish Navy

The US president downplayed Ratcliffe’s recent trip to Moscow, calling it "routine"

A military and industrial conference will be held in India in spring to discuss the deliveries, repairs and maintenance of Russian weapons

According to the Belarusian leader, the problem will be resolved "no matter how much some people may want otherwise"

The systems are designed to search for, detect, and identify attacking drones, and subsequently destroy them using laser weapons

In Taras Skvortsov's view, the Russian financial market has a sufficient margin of resilience to expect the situation to normalize

According to its sources, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law met with mediators in the indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas leaders, and with Nickolay Mladenov, the Gaza Board of Peace high representative