Russia likely to refrain from sending observers to Ukrainian election

The FairSquare human rights organization previously submitted a letter to the FIFA Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee, demanding that Gianni Infantino be declared ineligible to run for a new presidential term in the upcoming election

The president of Vietnam emphasized that he "always supports Russia’s stable and strong development, as well as its increasingly significant role in the regional and global architecture"

Elbridge Colby added that the authority "cannot predict" the duration of the conflict

Mikhail Ulyanov said that the US and the E3 nations are systematically turning the IAEA Board of Governors into a "conveyor belt of provocative anti-Iranian attacks"

White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said that none of these supposed conversations are happening

The Russian leader said that Moscow and Hanoi firmly defend the principles of the rule of the international law, sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs

The FSB detained a former UK embassy security guard who was a Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) agent gathering information on British diplomats

According to the Russian president, the fully equipped floating research station is operated by specialists from the Tropical Center

La Stampa quoted Vladimir Zelensky as saying that he wants "to raise the issue of supplies of American air defense systems"

Аn agreement on cooperation in the regulation of nuclear and radiation safety in the use of atomic energy was also signed

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

The situation with the Professor Molchanov vessel is far from being resolved, Maria Zakharova said

The Russian Defense Ministry published footage of a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 being destroyed

Yury Ushakov said that Moscow and Washington discussed the possibility of resuming contacts with Ukraine on a peaceful settlement, including trilateral talks

The system consists of three types of netting, ropes, cables, and special protective mats

Russia expects the launch of trilateral Russian-US-Ukrainian negotiations in the foreseeable future, Dmitry Peskov said

According to the newspaper, the White House has long been examining the possibility of reforming its negotiating team after the peace process stalled

The fleet noted that, based on the results of the aerial reconnaissance of the ice conditions, the detachment commander approved the route for the warships and vessels

The system for implementing UN decisions also needs improvement, Security Council's deputy chairman added

Yury Ushakov added that Vladimir Putin presented Russia's view of the prospects for progress on the battlefield

Nechayev explained that the essence of the Ukrainian special services' scheme involved gathering personal data

Dmitry Mikisha also expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the US envoys had so far made seven trips to Moscow, while visiting Kiev only once

Prices changed by 0.05% during the week of September, the Economic Development Ministry reported

The problem is that the ICC is based on the principle of universal jurisdiction even over those countries that have not signed its founding documents, Security Council's deputy chairman explained

Twenty-eight civilians were injured in a Ukrainian unmanned boat attack on the seafront in the Black Sea resort of Sochi

The Russian president noted that over a third of Vietnam’s hydropower generation capacity was designed and built with the participation of Russia's specialists

Russian forces used precision-guided weapons to hit a warehouse of an enterprise producing unmanned boats, drones and components for them in Kiev overnight

Moscow and Hanoi do not support the drawing of dividing lines on ideological grounds

According to the results of the newspaper’s investigation, the UAV intercepted in Leipzig is a racing drone

At the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the ISU allowed other two Russian figure skaters to participate under a neutral status

According to Yulia Mendel, Zelensky’s office says the Defense Ministry’s previous leadership spent funds earmarked for the second half of the year ahead of schedule

The US president did not rule out negotiations with Tehran

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have not discussed the specifics of a potential meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China

Ukrainian media reported explosions overnight and on Wednesday morning in Kiev, Nikolayev, Romny in the Sumy Region, and in Kharkov

The US president did not rule out an attack on Pickaxe Mountain

The deputy chairman of the Security Council said the needs of the armed forces are fully met by contract soldiers and volunteers

"To this day, the KVN’s effectiveness as a frontline strike drone has not diminished," Alexey Chadayev said

Sources told CBS that the fighter jets have been repaired and are operational again

The Russian Presidential Aide added that the United States can influence Ukraine regarding a peaceful settlement

The new units are being created to rapidly counter enemy unmanned aerial vehicles, ensuring reliable protection of military and civilian infrastructure facilities

Yulia Mendel said the society itself is wearing down

The beach infrastructure and an adjacent embankment section were partially damaged

Andrey Kikot also pointed to an intensification of efforts to improve the quality of document checks for foreigners applying for legal status in Russia

The two countries have agreed to intensify delegation exchanges, primarily at the high level

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that organized Ukrainian forces were tasked with carrying out extremist acts against Russian civilian infrastructure under the guise of fraud

Anna Skorokhod recalled that David Arakhamia, the head of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Servant of the People party, was wearing a "Kiev regime" T-shirt while speaking with the US envoys

The Vietnamese president says Hanoi and Moscow are set to "transform science and technology, innovations and digital transformation into a real pillar and the primary driving force of bilateral relations"

The Russian leader said the sides addressed key bilateral and international issues

More than 5,100 people remain missing

Vietnam's president said that Hanoi welcomes increased investment by Russian companies in the development of renewable energy and the oil and gas sector, as well as in the exploration of deep-sea resources

The US president claimed that Iran may try to interfere with the US elections

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens each receive 9% support

According to the spokesperson, London is establishing facts

According to Chris Wright, the data as of Wednesday morning "were at the highest since the start of the conflict"

Nabil al-Marsoumi says oil is transported with the involvement of ADNOC and passes through the strait via the ‘Omani route’

The conflict with Iran would end shortly after the midterm elections, the US president said separately

Russia is cooperating in countering transborder cyberthreats with friendly countries, primarily its partners in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, and a number of Asian, Middle East, and Latin American states, Security Council's deputy chairman said

He was gathering information for Ukrainian blogger Dmitry Karpenko

The Lebanese army rejected Israel’s claims that it was allegedly unable to fulfill the mission of ensuring security in the so-called pilot zones

The parties regard cooperation in the fuel and energy sector as a strategic breakthrough in Russian-Vietnamese relations that contributes to ensuring the two countries’ energy security

The Western-backed resolution has been adopted anyway, but not unanimously

The European Commission has directed the governments of EU countries to develop legally sound mechanisms for deporting Ukrainian citizens

Russian Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov said that the IAEA director general could play a constructive role in securing such guarantees in his contacts with the countries concerned

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 10th

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the widespread dissemination of baseless, false, and even absurd accusations has become a mandatory element of the information war against Russia

BCS World of Investment projects the dollar exchange rate for Thursday at 84.5-85.2 rubles, and the yuan at 12.6-12.7 rubles

The smartphones will be available in four colors: black, silver, glacier, and burgundy

The document is structured into three parts

Timur Syrtlanov emphasized that the special military operation had given a powerful impetus to the development of the domestic military-industrial complex

Maria Zakharova added that Ukraine is a state that is fully affiliated with terrorist activities

Alice Weidel stressed that gas injection must be the top priority

According to Alexander Abakumov, head of one of the bureau’s investigative units, Vladimir Zelensky’s failed attempt to take control of NABU in 2025 only bolstered the bureau’s position

Yemen’s rebel Ansar Allah movement attacked Khamis Mushait, Abha and Jizan with ballistic missiles and drones, Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led Arab coalition, reported

The price of Brent crude is expected to average $73.74 per barrel in 2027, declining as global oil production rises and inventories recover

To Lam says the sides noted that the strategic partnership of the two countries "has reached a positive, practical and comprehensive progress, anchored by shared interests and with a solid foundation of mutual trust"

The smartphone unfolds horizontally and features an asymmetrical body when closed

Security Council's deputy chairman called this scenario "a point of no return for the entire planet"

The Russian president clarified that the federal budget received more than $705.47 mln of that amount, while regional budgets received more than $2.94-$3.06 bln

Kirill Dmitriev commented on a post by the White House deputy press secretary, refuting the newspaper's statement that the authority had declined to comment on the information in its article

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 9th

"Recently, the situation around the Zaporozhye NPP and its satellite city, Energodar, has become critically tense," Mikhail Ulyanov said

Everything was professional and clear, Sergey Naryshkin said

According to the report, the units are operating according to a standard plan

At the moment, the number of foreigners in Russia stands at 6-6.5 million, Andrey Kikot said

According to the joint statement, it is a key element of cooperation in the area of peaceful use of nuclear energy

Vladimir Putin and To Lam have discussed the present-day state and prospects for further development of the Russian-Vietnamese comprehensive strategic partnership

Marco Rubio added that Washington will "continue to strangle" Iran economically, restricting its foreign trade and financial ties

The US president separately said he is convinced that oil prices would go down after the US wins the war with Iran

The Russian worked as a security guard at the UK Embassy in Moscow

The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. GMT

The German chancellor says the AfD should be challenged through political debate, and efforts should be made to convince citizens of the merits of the policies being pursued

"One of the munition’s main competitive advantages is its significantly lower cost compared to Western counterparts," Alexander Stepanov said

According to the Russian foreign minister, the end of Ukraine is not a happy one, so he feels sorry for Britain

The Russian foreign minister noted that the head of state repeated several times that Moscow is not going to attack several times

Maria Zakharova commented on a potential meeting between the Russian and US presidents on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China and potential topics for dialogue

Nine people were wounded

In the first half of this year, trade grew by another 13.8%, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted

In this context, Russia and Vietnam stressed the need for their competent authorities to exchange best practices and enhance cooperation

According to the statement, the strikes inflicted significant damage on the ships