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Russia to ease visa rules, upgrade infrastructure to boost Far East tourism

The strategy also outlines plans to modernize regional airports, expand flight networks, improve road infrastructure, and upgrade port facilities to support cruise tourism

Russia shutters German consulate as diplomatic freeze deepens

Moscow retaliates after similar move from Berlin last week citing failed drone attack on airport.

Closure of German Consulate General in St. Petersburg, Goethe centers: Russia’s response

The head of the German diplomatic mission received corresponding notes, the Russian Foreign Ministry said

Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge

Ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown extensively amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

BRICS must break its silence and confront Washington’s illegal military aggression against...

The brutal US military strike on a civilian wedding in Sirik, southern Iran, which killed many innocent civilians, including a child, demands that BRICS reject silence and confront Washington's lawless aggression against Iran.

'Utterly preposterous': US trying to bill world for war it started, Iran says

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has rejected Washington’s attempt to blame Tehran for disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rosoboronexport building aircraft, air defense systems maintenance facilities in Africa

CEO Alexander Mikheyev said that Rosoboronexport has extensive experience in building service and repair centers for Russian products on customers’ territories

Russia discusses joint production of aircraft weapons with African countries

Alexander Mikheyev, CEO of the arms exporter, added that Rosoboronexport is ready to discuss with customers the localization of production of modern aircraft equipment

Russia’s air defense systems have bright future in Africa — arms exporter

Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev added that interest is expected in the Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft missile system and the Verba man-portable air defense system

Russia to present Lancet-E loitering munition at Egypt airshow — arms exporter

Rosoboronexport will present the latest unmanned platforms, the S-71M and S-71K, developed by the United Aircraft Corporation

Will Trump succeed in restarting Russia-Ukraine peace talks?

The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow and Kyiv did not produce a breakthrough, but it can help begin a new process.

Moscow places responsibility on Berlin for escalating bilateral relations — Russian MFA

German Charge d’ Affaires in Moscow Bernd Finke was notified that in response to Berlin’s unfriendly actions, Russia is closing Goethe cultural centers and the consulate general in St. Petersburg

Some 1,700 Ukrainian troops encircled in Kharkov Region — Russia’s top brass

Over the past 24 hours, the enemy lost up to 40 troops, an armored combat vehicle, two pickup trucks and three quads

Why Jamaica is seeking $10bn in reparations from the UK

Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans toiled in Jamaica under more than 300 years of British rule.

Russia’s Su-57 fighter proves superiority in real combat — Rosoboronexport

"Its acquisition will enable the partner country’s air force to secure a long-term strategic advantage in the region and significantly strengthen its own defense capabilities," Alexander Mikheyev said

China's forex reserves rise by $19.5 bln in August, gold reserves by 650,000 ounces

According to the data released, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.4383 trillion at the end of August, up 0.57%

Foreign airlines’ passenger traffic in Russia to reach 26-27.5 mln in 2026 — Aeroflot

The share of foreign air carriers has increased by around 15.7% compared to last year

Russia’s Lancet-E UAVs to draw interest at Egypt airshow — arms exporter

According to Rosoboronexport, the unmanned aerial vehicle systems have demonstrated excellent performance in real-world conditions

Russia’s Northern Fleet frigate conducts training launch of Oniks missile in Barents Sea

The ministry specified that the target was over 300 km away from the ship

China's top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes

"People cannot use AI to create or distribute recognisable digital replicas of others without their consent, including cloned faces and voices", state news agency Xinhua reported.

Bavuma to captain South Africa ODI squad against Australia

Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran unveils plans for a restricted zone, but will Tehran be able to enforce it amid escalating tensions with the US?

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined over Shafali Verma gesture in Asia Cup

Sana gestured towards the pavilion after removing Verma in a caught-and-bowled dismissal in their Asia Cup match.

Norway's military buildup requires Russia take additional measures — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said the Russian Defense Ministry, as well as other relevant services, are dealing with this

Russia takes control of more than 100 sq km of territory in special op over week — expert

Andrey Marochko said that Russian forces took control of 15 settlements last week

One casualty, one wounded in strike on Perm, 306 UAVs: aftermath of attacks against Russia

At least 27 UAVs were shot down over the Perm region, Governor Dmitry Makhonin said

Press review: US may revive Russia-Ukraine talks as Dutch push on frozen assets grows

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 7th

Russian Forces Encircle 1,700 Ukrainian Troops in Northern Kharkov: MoD

Russian forces have encircled around 1,700 Ukrainian troops in the northern part of the Kharkov region, the Defense Ministry said.

Russia’s Yak-130M aircraft can meet needs of most African countries — arms exporter

"The modernized Yak-130M combat trainer, which serves as a light combat aircraft, will be in high demand among delegations from the air forces of African countries," Alexander Mikheyev said

Eastern Cape Operation Shanela blitz yields results

Eastern Cape Operation Shanela blitz yields results Eastern Cape Operation Shanela crackdowns last week resulted in the arrested of more than 1 100 suspects and the recovery of 42 unlicensed firearms. Police continued the high-de…