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NYT: India will buy Russian oil despite Trump’s threats

10:30 03.08.2025

NYT: India will buy Russian oil despite Trump’s threats

There is a growing sense in India that its leaders should not allow American policymaking to shape its choices on vital energy supplies, ‘The New York Times’ wrires. Indian officials said on Saturday that they would keep purchasing cheap oil from Russia despite a threat of penalties from President Trump, …

Sandu plus EU pressure equals “democracy Moldovan style”

10:00 02.08.2025 Yuri Larin

Sandu plus EU pressure equals “democracy Moldovan style”

Political campaigning for the September 28 parliamentary elections in Moldova is gaining momentum. According to the country’s constitution, Moldova is a parliamentary republic where all power rests with the government, which forms a parliamentary majority. Now, thanks to the fact that the presidential party has a one-party majority in the …

Russia liberated key Chasov Yar town as ground offensive gathers pace

9:57 02.08.2025

Russia liberated key Chasov Yar town as ground offensive gathers pace

The city of Chasov Yar in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) was liberated as a result of offensive actions by the Yug group of troops, Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday. The city of Chasov Yar holds crucial operational and strategic significance: it controls the dominant heights, providing a direct …

Brazilian energy companies suspend oil exports to US due to 50% Trump’s tariffs

9:55 02.08.2025

Brazilian energy companies suspend oil exports to US due to 50% Trump’s tariffs

The Brazilian oil industry is facing a period of uncertainty after shipments to the US were suspended following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, reported Reuters, citing sources. President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, specifically targeting crude oil, which is Brazil’s …

View from Washington: Trump is squeezing himself with his own Russia deadline

9:55 02.08.2025

View from Washington: Trump is squeezing himself with his own Russia deadline

It’s a time for choosing in the Russia-Ukraine war. President Donald Trump’s decision to considerably shorten his 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire with Ukraine reflects his mounting frustration with what has proven to be a difficult peace process, ‘The Responsible Statecraft’ writes. The President acknowledged …

Incitement and hatred: London promotes lifting ban on strikes deep into Russia

9:53 02.08.2025

Incitement and hatred: London promotes lifting ban on strikes deep into Russia

Britain may convince the United States to resume strikes deep into the territory of the Russian Federation with long-range weapons, sources in the kingdom's parliament told Izvestia. In addition, London is clearly ready to purchase American weapons for Ukraine, despite society's fatigue from the conflict. The interest of British politicians …

Sergey Lavrov’s article ‘The Helsinki Act’s 50th anniversary: Expectations, reality, and future’

19:06 01.08.2025

Sergey Lavrov’s article ‘The Helsinki Act’s 50th anniversary: Expectations, reality, and future’

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article ‘The Helsinki Act’s 50th anniversary: Expectations, reality, and future,’ Rossiyskaya Gazeta. August 1, 2025 Marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and World War II in 2025 serves as an occasion for us to recall and reaffirm the importance of peace …

TASS: Putin on Oreshnik, disappointment in talks, corruption in Ukraine

18:13 01.08.2025

TASS: Putin on Oreshnik, disappointment in talks, corruption in Ukraine

The first serially-produced Oreshnik missile system has entered service with the Russian army, President Vladimir Putin told reporters. He also noted that if Kiev believes that now is not the time for peace negotiations, Moscow is ready to wait. According to him, all the frustrations in the negotiation process stem …

Sergey Lavrov: “We discussed the prospects for advancing our cooperation under the current conditions in all areas: trade and the economy, security (where we also have substantial experience), as well as in the humanitarian sphere, culture and education”

13:16 01.08.2025

Sergey Lavrov: “We discussed the prospects for advancing our cooperation under the current conditions in all areas: trade and the economy, security (where we also have substantial experience), as well as in the humanitarian sphere, culture and education”

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during a joint news conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani following talks Moscow, July 31, 2025 Ladies and gentlemen, During the talks, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic Asaad al-Shibani and I noted our …

Karin Kneissl: “The EU is caught between the effect of anti-Russian sanctions and US tariffs”

11:14 01.08.2025

Karin Kneissl: “The EU is caught between the effect of anti-Russian sanctions and US tariffs”

European sanctions have had a positive effect on the Russian economy, forcing entrepreneurs to diversify trade ties and unleash their creative potential, former Austrian Foreign Minister and head of the St. Petersburg State University's G.O.R.K.L. Center Karin Kneissl told Izvestia. Meanwhile, Europe, according to the diplomat, has not only lost …

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