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Sergey Lavrov: “Russia appreciates the fact that US President Donald Trump has pursued a policy from the outset that differs from that of the Europeans and former US President Joe Biden”

16:25 28.08.2026

Sergey Lavrov: “Russia appreciates the fact that US President Donald Trump has pursued a policy from the outset that differs from that of the Europeans and former US President Joe Biden”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the RBC television channel. Question: Mr Lavrov, thank you very much for agreeing to speak with us. The first question is, one might say, conceptual – concerning the world order. Previously, we discussed the existence of a bipolar world. Subsequently, following the collapse of …

Doing Your Homework

11:11 28.08.2026

Doing Your Homework

In the parable of the two sons [Mt. 21:28-30] the second son quickly said “Yes, I go", — and never went. This is an image of all half-baked good intentions which never come to fruition due to lack of resolve, will and determination. An easy-going heart is ready to pick …

Trump to Axios: ‘I'm not worried Russia will attack NATO’

11:08 28.08.2026

Trump to Axios: ‘I'm not worried Russia will attack NATO’

President Trump told Axios in a phone interview on Thursday that he isn't concerned that Russia will attack NATO countries. Why it matters: European leaders have grown extremely concerned and warned publicly that Moscow could test NATO's resolve — and Trump's commitment to Article 5, the alliance's collective-defense clause — …

Berlin could bolster Britain’s nuclear programme under plans to end Europe’s reliance on America for defence

11:08 28.08.2026

Berlin could bolster Britain’s nuclear programme under plans to end Europe’s reliance on America for defence

Germany is in talks to invest in Britain’s nuclear deterrent, The Telegraph understands. Berlin is considering offering financial support for Trident as it spearheads efforts to reinforce Europe’s nuclear umbrella. One well-placed source said Germany wanted to better integrate itself into the existing British and French nuclear deterrents rather than …

Reuters: Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6

11:07 28.08.2026

Reuters: Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6

A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will create at least four sets of options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by November 6, well ahead of a December deadline for the review's completion, according to a document seen by Reuters. NATO allies worry that the six-month review, announced …

Mecca Pact fails its first test

11:06 28.08.2026

Mecca Pact fails its first test

The new military alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan could not have faced a more immediate test, reports Strategic Culture Foundation. Just two days after the signing of the Mecca Pact on August 7, the Houthis carried out attacks against Saudi targets. Since then, the offensive has continued, including …

Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces comments on Russia’s unabated offensive, Ukraine’s attempts to hold Donbass

22:54 27.08.2026

Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces comments on Russia’s unabated offensive, Ukraine’s attempts to hold Donbass

Chief of Russia’s General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov has inspected the progress of combat missions by the Battlegroup South, received a commander’s report and commended progress in liberation of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry revealed. Kiev’s main strategic objective is to maintain control over the …

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: Given Ukraine’s strikes with British weapons, Moscow has every right to attack British military facilities

17:50 27.08.2026

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: Given Ukraine’s strikes with British weapons, Moscow has every right to attack British military facilities

London, Paris, and Berlin are direct participants in terrorist attacks carried out by the Kiev regime on Russian territory, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, TASS quotes. Given Ukraine’s strikes with British weapons, Moscow has every right to attack British military facilities, she said at a briefing. London’s transfer …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Badr Abdelatty

12:20 27.08.2026

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Badr Abdelatty

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Badr Abdelatty. On August 26, at the initiative of the Egyptian side, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration …

Selfishness as the Enemy of Truth

11:30 27.08.2026

Selfishness as the Enemy of Truth

The priests and the elders, having been asked by the Lord about St. John the Baptist, thought: “No matter how we answer, it puts us at a disadvantage”, — and choose to plead ignorance [Mt. 21:25-27]. Their self-interest bound their tongues, preventing them from telling the truth. Had they loved …

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