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IN BRIEF: Russia strikes logistics centers, equipment, cargo ships in Ukraine

A dry cargo ship carrying military-technical equipment supplied to the army by Western countries was damaged in the port of Chernomorsk

Russian mission to UN responds to General Assembly on claims over Crimea’s status

Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya emphasized that these territories "are part of Russia, and have been part of Russia for centuries"

Ukraine behind weapons and drug trafficking to Europe, Kremlin adviser says

The Kiev regime is also creating radical cells in the Middle East and combat groups in Africa, Anton Kobyakov stressed

Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters

A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s domestic intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring five people.

Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens

As Ukrainian civilians suffer from air attacks, Russian ground forces struggle to advance.

OPCW in no haste to visit Russia amid evidence of Ukraine using chemical weapons — envoy

Vladimir Tarabrin said the experts will inevitably receive data confirming the use of chemical weapons by the Ukrainians

Mchunu loses bid to take WBA Continental title from Cuban star

Referee ends fight after South African knocked down, beats count, but fails to defend himself

Iran uses AI drones in latest retaliatory strikes on US bases — army spokesperson

Mohammad Akraminia noted that Tehran does not rule out the possibility of conducting preventive operations in the event of threats

IN BRIEF: Russian SVR chief on Kiev's panic, attempts to destabilize situation in Russia

Sergey Naryshkin stressed that Ukraine fears imminent defeat

Ukraine lags behind Russia in AI tech application for drones — Zelensky’s adviser

According to Sergey Beskrestnov, Ukrainian developers are also losing the technological race to Russia is jet-powered UAVs

Zelensky Orders ‘Tangible Response’ Against Russia After Drone Strikes SBU HQ in Kyiv

Zelensky said that a Russian drone took direct aim at the office of SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad on Friday afternoon.

Russian air defenses down over 6,000 Ukrainian drones over past week — top brass

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, since the start of the special military operation, Russian forces have destroyed a total of 674 Ukrainian aircraft, 284 helicopters and 227,730 unmanned aerial vehicles

Risk of large-scale conflict, NATO’s ‘confession’: SVR statements

SVR Director Sergey Naryshkin noted that NATO was interested in prolonging the Ukrainian conflict to limit Russia’s potential

Germany’s long-range arms facilities could rightfully be targeted, Russian Embassy says

German military initiatives would constitute a direct threat to Russia and the Union State if put into practice, the Russian diplomatic mission said

‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern

From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.

Migrants accused of beating baby dolphin to death in Spain (VIDEO)

Footage from Ceuta has sparked outrage after the animal was allegedly pulled from the sea and killed A group of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta have been accused of pulling a baby dolphin from the sea and b…

European intelligence gives Ukraine’s mobilization potential one year — Russian SVR chief

Sergey Naryshkin also said that "Europe has a Plan B"

Russia develops Svarog 12 EW roof box system to protect civilian vehicles from drones

The system creates a protective zone around the vehicle and helps reduce the risk of air attacks

As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision

Egypt walks a tightrope as China and the US vie for dominance in AI data centre development.

Ukraine loses over 1,660 troops in Battlegroup North responsibility area over past week

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that damage was inflicted on manpower and equipment of five mechanized and motorized infantry brigades, two airborne brigades, an assault regiment of the Ukrainian armed forces

Russia channels 94% of its oil exports to friendly nations — Deputy PM Novak

Russia maintains the top spot among suppliers to China, with exports rising by 25% in the first seven months of 2026

South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz

Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.

Once-prosperous Ukraine 'ground down' by Europeans — Russian intel chief

Sergey Naryshkin highlighted the West’s neocolonial approach to countries in the post-Soviet space and cited Ukraine as an example

Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup

U.S. Special Envoys to Visit Russia and Ukraine This Weekend

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner last visited Russia in January, when they held four hours of late-night talks with Putin at the Kremlin.

U.S. Special Envoys to Visit Russia and Ukraine This Weekend – TASS

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner last visited Russia in January, when they held four hours of late-night talks with Putin at the Kremlin.

FACTBOX: Novak’s statements about Power of Baikal, Russia’s fuel situation

Accoridng to the official, Russia and China are currently discussing the Power of Baikal gas pipeline project, formerly known as Power of Siberia 2, for Russian gas supplies to China

Ukraine's demographic crisis works against West's strategy to exhaust Russia — intel chief

According to Sergey Naryshkin, the West "would like Ukrainians to continue killing Russians for as long as possible, in expectation of Russia’s strategic exhaustion and its subsequent plunder"

Russia raises share of China's oil imports to record 23%

Russia supplied 67 mln metric tons of oil to China in the first seven months of 2026, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said

‘Horrific, appalling’: Iran urges Security Council to condemn deadly US attack on wedding ...

Iran calls on the UN Security Council to condemn an unprovoked and deadly US attack on a residential home hosting a wedding ceremony in southern Islamic Republic.