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Child as an Example

10:37 19.08.2026

Child as an Example

“Except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven" [Mt. 18:3]. Children’s heart is perfect. A child, unless plagued by selfishness, is a great example for the adults to follow. Which qualities do we find in a child? Solid, confident faith; …

Statements from Kremlin: Diplomatic principles, possible Witkoff-Kushner visit

10:36 19.08.2026

Statements from Kremlin: Diplomatic principles, possible Witkoff-Kushner visit

Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov, commenting on media reports that Moscow and Washington are allegedly pursuing "quiet diplomacy", noted that diplomacy is usually conducted "quietly". In an interview with Vesti host Pavel Zarubin, he said that the Kremlin has no updates on a possible visit by US President Donald Trump’s …

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Kiev regime efforts to sabotage IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s visit to the Zaporozhskaya NPP and Energodar

10:35 19.08.2026

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Kiev regime efforts to sabotage IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s visit to the Zaporozhskaya NPP and Energodar

Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in connection with efforts to sabotage IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s visit to the Zaporozhskaya NPP and Energodar. The Foreign Ministry expresses its grave concern regarding the aggressive and malicious actions by the Kiev regime and its persistent provocations targeting the Zaporozhskaya NPP. …

WP: Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies

10:34 19.08.2026

WP: Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies

Frustration with Washington is growing in the Persian Gulf region, where U.S. allies are increasingly concerned that President Donald Trump is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, Arab and Western officials say. Trump in recent weeks has repeatedly issued threats against Iran, only to withdraw …

EU postpones Global Gateway meeting amid low ministerial participation – The epic failure of the European project!

10:32 19.08.2026

EU postpones Global Gateway meeting amid low ministerial participation – The epic failure of the European project!

The European Union has postponed a high-level meeting overseeing its Global Gateway initiative after insufficient participation from member states, raising fresh questions about political engagement with one of the bloc's flagship international investment programs. According to European officials, the meeting, originally scheduled for earlier ...

The odd logic of the Ukrainian crisis

10:31 19.08.2026 Denis Baturin

The odd logic of the Ukrainian crisis

A modern-day war is waged not only with new weapons and technologies. It also creates a new logic. The "escalation ladder" is a flexible strategy, providing room for political, diplomatic, and military creativity. However, the Ukrainian crisis is also creating a new logic of escalation, which bypasses this "ladder." Why …

Lavrov: “With all ensuing consequences” — Russia entitled to view UK as party to Ukrainian conflict

0:33 19.08.2026

Lavrov: “With all ensuing consequences” — Russia entitled to view UK as party to Ukrainian conflict

Moscow is entitled to consider British missile forces' involvement in strikes on Russia as direct participation in the conflict in Ukraine, with all ensuing consequences, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "You know, I feel sorry for the UK if it stays with Ukraine until the very end," Lavrov told …

Russia-Myanmar talks

19:09 18.08.2026

Russia-Myanmar talks

President of Russia Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who arrived in Russia on an official visit, Kremlin informs. The Kremlin, Moscow, August 18, 2026 Beginning of Russia-Myanmar talks President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends, …

Learning Mercy

11:22 18.08.2026

Learning Mercy

Before the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 men, Lord’s disciples asked Him to send the people away and let them buy food, but the Lord said: “They need not depart; give ye them to eat" [Mt. 14:16]. Let us learn these words by heart, and any time the enemy would …

FA: America’s fatal attraction to war

11:21 18.08.2026

FA: America’s fatal attraction to war

Donald Trump campaigned for a second U.S. presidential term on a promise to end wars, not start them. And for the first year after his return, there were indications that he might make a real break with the status quo that has led Washington to overextend itself. He pushed the …

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