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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. …
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 ...
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, …
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 …
Daily Mirror: Russia threatens UK with 'consequences' as state TV host calls for nuclear strike 11:19 18.08.2026

Daily Mirror: Russia threatens UK with 'consequences' as state TV host calls for nuclear strike

The Russian Embassy has accused the UK of acting as 'an accomplice to the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks' carried out by Ukraine following the use of British drones against Russia, Mirror reports. Russia has threatened the UK with "consequences" for allowing Kyiv to strike deep inside Russia using British …
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