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FT: War and climate change drive surge in global shipping costs 11:37 20.08.2026

FT: War and climate change drive surge in global shipping costs

The cost of shipping goods through many of the world’s maritime chokepoints has soared in the past month due to war and climate change, fuelling fears of higher consumer costs and underlining concerns about the fragility of global supply chains, Financial Times writes. The dual impact of conflict and low …
View from London: To defend against Russia, the UK must reimagine Europe 11:36 20.08.2026

View from London: To defend against Russia, the UK must reimagine Europe

The United Kingdom faces two defence challenges. The first is financial. After decades of underinvestment, rebuilding military capability is essential. But the second challenge is intellectual. Britain has long underestimated Eastern Europe as a source of strategic knowledge, treating it primarily as a region that requires reassurance. This is based …
The Economist: America’s lack of shipbuilding prowess is a problem for its navy 11:35 20.08.2026

The Economist: America’s lack of shipbuilding prowess is a problem for its navy

China’s efforts to control what it regards as its territorial waters and project power globally have demanded a fast-expanding navy. This has grown in short order from a small coastal-defence force to become the largest navy in the world, according to a report in 2020 by what was at the …
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Interim President of Mali Assimi Goïta 0:09 20.08.2026

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Interim President of Mali Assimi Goïta

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Interim President of the Republic of Mali Assimi Goïta at Mali's initiative, Kremlin informs. Assimi Goïta expressed gratitude for Russia's considerable support in strengthening Mali's security and countering international terrorism, particularly in repelling attacks by armed extremist groups. …
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 …
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