EU ambassadors still undecided about new sanctions against Russia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to the document, Russia’s GDP will grow by 1.3% in 2026, and by almost 7% in three years, reaching around $3.4 trillion in nominal terms

The aircraft maintained an altitude of about 12.5 km

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Of them, one is in critical condition after jumping out of a window on the second floor

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

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

According to Yury Trutnev, the development of the Northern Sea Route will also require transport infrastructure to deliver cargo to the Arctic route

Given Ukraine’s strikes with British weapons, Moscow has every right to attack British military facilities, Maria Zakharova stated

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

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

One woman is in a serious condition

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

The head of state invited the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to come up with ideas regarding additional incentives for investment in business, social and educational initiatives

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

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

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

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

The yuan exchange rate against the ruble rose to 12.9 rubles

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

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

Europe has so far managed to inject only 58% of the volumes needed for the coming winter into its UGS facilities

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

As a result of a drone attack in the Yaroslavl Region, one person was killed and 27 were injured

Many important issues will be discussed, Yury Ushakov said

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bezalel Smotrich criticized US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, which provides for the establishment of international forces to ensure security in the enclave

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova drew attention to the destructive role that the "EU troika" is playing in "inciting and fueling the Ukrainian crisis"

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

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

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

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

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

Some countries are expressing a desire to take part in the operation of the Northern Sea Route, Marat Berdyev noted

The law enforcement agencies are checking three schoolgirls for involvement in the killing

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

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"

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

Two residential buildings, a minibus, and two civil infrastructure facilities were damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 US leader also admitted that he would never agree to go into space

A Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the visit took place in the framework of the first exchange on the governmental level in seven years

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

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

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 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

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

The ministry continues helping Serbia combat wildfires

In particular, the President mentioned the mechanism for competition of territories, the promotion of values and corporate social responsibility and cutting-edge developments

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

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

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 sides are discussing possible supplies of the SSJ-100 and MC-21 aircraft

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

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

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

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

Earlier on Monday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has disqualified Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva for four years for violating anti-doping rules

The Russian clocked the distance in 4 minutes 7.46 seconds

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"

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

The Israeli prime minister said that the prior warnings on the issue were not heard "clearly enough"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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