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Russian Forces Liberate Gruzskoye and Nikanorovka Settlements in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD Russian Forces Liberate Gruzskoye and Nikanorovka Settlements in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Gruzskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian defense Ministry said on Friday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260904/russian-forces-liberate-gruzskoye-and-nikanorovka-settlements-in-donetsk-peoples-republic--mod-1124680385.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260904/russian-forces-liberate-gruzskoye-and-nikanorovka-settlements-in-donetsk-peoples-republic--mod-1124680385.html 3 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:35:19 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Gruzskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian defense Ministry said on Friday. article Russia's Latest Arctic Helicopter Charts Daring New Course With Added Power Russia's Rostec has unveiled the Mi-38PS, a heavy helicopter built for the Northern Sea Route and Russia's far‑northern reaches. Ukraine's Attacks on Russian Civilians Tantamount to State-Sponsored Terrorism - Expert President Putin probably talked about Ukrainian attacks against civilian targets in Russia and beyond by perpetrators without military uniforms, ex-Swedish officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik comenting on Putin's remarks at the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. $80 Billion Bonanza: More Than 300 Deals Sealed at EEF - Russian Presidential Adviser $80 Billion Bonanza: More Than 300 Deals Sealed at EEF - Russian Presidential Adviser Roughly 318 agreements to the tune of almost 7 trillion rubles ($80.8 billion) were signed during the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, excluding deals that constitute commercial secrets, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press conference wrapping up the gathering. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260904/80-billion-bonanza-more-than-300-deals-sealed-at-eef---russian-presidential-adviser-1124679426.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260904/80-billion-bonanza-more-than-300-deals-sealed-at-eef---russian-presidential-adviser-1124679426.html 3 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:57:11 +0000 Roughly 318 agreements to the tune of almost 7 trillion rubles ($80.8 billion) were signed during the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, excluding deals that constitute commercial secrets, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press conference wrapping up the gathering. article Russia Strikes Ukraine's Logistics Center in Kiev Region Russia Strikes Ukraine's Logistics Center in Kiev Region an forces have hit the Eco-Avtotekhniks logistics center in the Kiev region, where warehouses were storing dual-use goods, the Russian Defense Ministry said. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260904/russia-strikes-ukraines-logistics-center-in-kiev-region-1124679142.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260904/russia-strikes-ukraines-logistics-center-in-kiev-region-1124679142.html 3 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:05:16 +0000 an forces have hit the Eco-Avtotekhniks logistics center in the Kiev region, where warehouses were storing dual-use goods, the Russian Defense Ministry said. article West Poured $600 Billion Into Ukraine Adventure - Russian Presidential Adviser Western countries will do everything they can to continue the Ukraine conflict, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press briefing wrapping up the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. US Has Won 'Almost None' of Its Wars Over 42 Years - Vance US Vice President JD Vance delivered a remarkably blunt assessment of America's military record while defending the need for a culture shift at the Pentagon. Trump Vows to 'Save' UK From Non-Existent Iranian Threat US President Donald Trump told a British reporter that the US is supposedly protecting Britain from an Iranian nuclear threat. Vance Dismisses US War Crimes as Iran Counts Wedding Dead US Vice President JD Vance defended the US military amid an investigation into the deadly strike on a wedding in Kuhestak. Putin's EEF Speech Shows Russia Sees No Path to Peace in West's Ukraine Strategy - Expert Putin's EEF Speech Shows Russia Sees No Path to Peace in West's Ukraine Strategy - Expert The West is not interested in Ukraine's security and well-being, but rather in continuing the war against Russia and inflicting maximum damage on it, ideally leading to its strategic defeat, Dmitry Suslov of the Russian Council on Foreign and Defense Policy told Sputnik commenting on President Putin's remarks at the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/putins-eef-speech-shows-russia-sees-no-path-to-peace-in-wests-ukraine-strategy--expert-1124675710.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/putins-eef-speech-shows-russia-sees-no-path-to-peace-in-wests-ukraine-strategy--expert-1124675710.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:37:41 +0000 The West is not interested in Ukraine's security and well-being, but rather in continuing the war against Russia and inflicting maximum damage on it, ideally leading to its strategic defeat, Dmitry Suslov of the Russian Council on Foreign and Defense Policy told Sputnik commenting on President Putin's remarks at the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. article Ukraine's NATO-Enabled Attacks Promise to Turn Russia Into Impregnable Air Defense Fortress Ukraine's NATO-Enabled Attacks Promise to Turn Russia Into Impregnable Air Defense Fortress Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum on Thursday, President Putin said the key to preventing Ukrainian drone and missile attacks lies in strengthening air defenses. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/ukraines-nato-enabled-attacks-promise-to-turn-russia-into-impregnable-air-defense-fortress-1124673523.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/ukraines-nato-enabled-attacks-promise-to-turn-russia-into-impregnable-air-defense-fortress-1124673523.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:37:17 +0000 Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum on Thursday, President Putin said the key to preventing Ukrainian drone and missile attacks lies in strengthening air defenses. article Russia and Cambodia to Continue Sharing Experience in Financial Investigations Russia and Cambodia to Continue Sharing Experience in Financial Investigations a and Cambodia will continue exchanging experience in the field of financial investigations under a new cooperation program signed in Vladivostok by Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan and Cambodian Senior Minister in charge of special missions and Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Unit Om Yentieng. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russia-and-cambodia-to-continue-sharing-experience-in-financial-investigations-1124678043.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russia-and-cambodia-to-continue-sharing-experience-in-financial-investigations-1124678043.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:41:42 +0000 a and Cambodia will continue exchanging experience in the field of financial investigations under a new cooperation program signed in Vladivostok by Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan and Cambodian Senior Minister in charge of special missions and Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Unit Om Yentieng. article Russia and Thailand to Jointly Combat Illegal Circulation of Digital Currencies Russia and Thailand to Jointly Combat Illegal Circulation of Digital Currencies a and Thailand will continue cooperation on combating crimes, including the illegal circulation of digital currencies, under a new cooperation program signed in Vladivostok by Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan and Thai Prosecutor General Itthiphon Keutthip. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russia-and-thailand-to-jointly-combat-illegal-circulation-of-digital-currencies-1124677931.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russia-and-thailand-to-jointly-combat-illegal-circulation-of-digital-currencies-1124677931.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:36:02 +0000 a and Thailand will continue cooperation on combating crimes, including the illegal circulation of digital currencies, under a new cooperation program signed in Vladivostok by Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan and Thai Prosecutor General Itthiphon Keutthip. article Efforts to Sanction, Isolate Russia Inevitably Boomerang: Serbia's Former Deputy Premier "It's an idiotic idea [to] think you can isolate Russia, that you can put Russia under sanctions...Without the Russian economy, the world becomes much poorer," Aleksandar Vulin, former deputy prime minister of Serbia and chairman of the board of Serbian state gas company Srbijagas, told Sputnik on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum. Making Russia's Far East a Pacific Hub is Key Pillar of Putin's Strategy - Energy Expert Making Russia's Far East a Pacific Hub is Key Pillar of Putin's Strategy - Energy Expert The Eastern Economic Forum has become a key platform for strengthening ties between Russia and Asian economies, Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh, an international oil economist and a global energy expert, told Sputnik. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/making-russias-far-east-a-pacific-hub-is-key-pillar-of-putins-strategy---energy-expert-1124677387.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/making-russias-far-east-a-pacific-hub-is-key-pillar-of-putins-strategy---energy-expert-1124677387.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:06:22 +0000 The Eastern Economic Forum has become a key platform for strengthening ties between Russia and Asian economies, Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh, an international oil economist and a global energy expert, told Sputnik. article Direct Link Russia's Arctic-Pakistan's Southern Ports: Fantasy or Near Future? Direct Link Russia's Arctic-Pakistan's Southern Ports: Fantasy or Near Future? Pakistan eyes Russia's Arctic route as a strategic trade alternative, but experts warn that tangible progress hinges on launching joint energy projects first. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/direct-link-arcticpakistans-southern-ports-fantasy-or-near-future-1124677088.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/direct-link-arcticpakistans-southern-ports-fantasy-or-near-future-1124677088.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:26:12 +0000 Pakistan eyes Russia's Arctic route as a strategic trade alternative, but experts warn that tangible progress hinges on launching joint energy projects first. article Russian Forces Strike Two Ukrainian Military Supply Ships in Black Sea - MoD Russian Forces Strike Two Ukrainian Military Supply Ships in Black Sea - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a dry cargo ship carrying weapons and ammunition, as well as a container ship carrying military equipment for the Ukrainian armed forces in the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Thursday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russian-forces-strike-two-ukrainian-military-supply-ships-in-black-sea--mod-1124676415.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russian-forces-strike-two-ukrainian-military-supply-ships-in-black-sea--mod-1124676415.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:16:47 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck a dry cargo ship carrying weapons and ammunition, as well as a container ship carrying military equipment for the Ukrainian armed forces in the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Thursday. article Russia 'Very Important Partner' to Attain Energy Sufficiency for Bangladesh- Bangladeshi Diplomat Russia and Bangladesh have "a flagship cooperation" on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, which is due to be put into operation before the end of November. Bangladeshi Ambassador to Russia Nazrul Islam told Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. Pakistan's Look East and Russia's Pivot to East Converge in Vladivostok - Expert Pakistan's Look East and Russia's Pivot to East Converge in Vladivostok - Expert The Asia-Pacific is the world's growth engine, and Russia's Far East is its gateway, says Abdullah Khan, Director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/pakistans-look-east-and-russias-pivot-to-east-converge-in-vladivostok---expert-1124673768.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/pakistans-look-east-and-russias-pivot-to-east-converge-in-vladivostok---expert-1124673768.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:07:48 +0000 The Asia-Pacific is the world's growth engine, and Russia's Far East is its gateway, says Abdullah Khan, Director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. article Russian Forces Liberate Izhevsk Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD Russian Forces Liberate Izhevsk Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Izhevsk in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russian-forces-liberate-izhevsk-settlement-in-donetsk-peoples-republic---mod-1124672878.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russian-forces-liberate-izhevsk-settlement-in-donetsk-peoples-republic---mod-1124672878.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:58:00 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Izhevsk in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. article Russia Castigates Norway's Illegal Detention of Arctic Research Vessel Russia Castigates Norway's Illegal Detention of Arctic Research Vessel an Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, Alexey Chekunkov, has condemned Norway's detention of the Roshydromet vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard as a violation of international law. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russia-castigates-norways-illegal-detention-of-arctic-research-vessel--1124670898.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russia-castigates-norways-illegal-detention-of-arctic-research-vessel--1124670898.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:54:46 +0000 an Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, Alexey Chekunkov, has condemned Norway's detention of the Roshydromet vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard as a violation of international law. article Highlights From Putin's EEF Statements Highlights From Putin's EEF Statements Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) in Russia's Vladivostok on Thursday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/highlights-from-putins-eef-statements-1124672168.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/highlights-from-putins-eef-statements-1124672168.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:54:07 +0000 Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) in Russia's Vladivostok on Thursday. article Russia's Far East to Turn Into Full-Fledged Asian-Pacific Industrial Hub - Experts Russia's Far East to Turn Into Full-Fledged Asian-Pacific Industrial Hub - Experts Intensifying the development of the Russian Far East remains a top priority for the government, economist Nikita Maslennikov of the independent Center for Political Technologies told Sputnik сommenting on President Putin's speech at the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russias-far-east-to-turn-into-full-fledged-asian-pacific-industrial-hub---experts-1124670221.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/russias-far-east-to-turn-into-full-fledged-asian-pacific-industrial-hub---experts-1124670221.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:41:36 +0000 Intensifying the development of the Russian Far East remains a top priority for the government, economist Nikita Maslennikov of the independent Center for Political Technologies told Sputnik сommenting on President Putin's speech at the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. article Agreement Must Be Reached Primarily Between Russia and Ukraine - Putin Agreement Must Be Reached Primarily Between Russia and Ukraine - Putin There are chances for a settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/agreement-must-be-reached-primarily-between-russia-and-ukraine---putin-1124670035.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/agreement-must-be-reached-primarily-between-russia-and-ukraine---putin-1124670035.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:30:21 +0000 There are chances for a settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. article Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor to Bolster Russia's Role as Eurasian Logistics Hub - Expert Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor to Bolster Russia's Role as Eurasian Logistics Hub - Expert The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor could cut shipping times between northern Europe and Northeast Asia compared to the Suez Canal route while providing an alternative should disruptions to traditional maritime routes occur, Amir Jahangir, CEO of Mishal Pakistan and a partner of the WEF New Economy and Societies Platform, told Sputnik. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/trans-arctic-transport-corridor-to-bolster-russias-role-as-eurasian-logistics-hub---expert-1124669511.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/trans-arctic-transport-corridor-to-bolster-russias-role-as-eurasian-logistics-hub---expert-1124669511.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:55:53 +0000 The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor could cut shipping times between northern Europe and Northeast Asia compared to the Suez Canal route while providing an alternative should disruptions to traditional maritime routes occur, Amir Jahangir, CEO of Mishal Pakistan and a partner of the WEF New Economy and Societies Platform, told Sputnik. article Indonesian President Invites Putin to Visit Indonesia Indonesian President Invites Putin to Visit Indonesia VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Indonesia. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/indonesian-president-invites-putin-to-visit-indonesia-1124668698.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/indonesian-president-invites-putin-to-visit-indonesia-1124668698.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:30:55 +0000 VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Indonesia. article Spirit of Neo-Nazism Alive in Europe - Lavrov Spirit of Neo-Nazism Alive in Europe - Lavrov The neo-Nazi spirit is alive in Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/spirit-of-neo-nazism-alive-in-europe--lavrov-1124667634.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/spirit-of-neo-nazism-alive-in-europe--lavrov-1124667634.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:35:45 +0000 The neo-Nazi spirit is alive in Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. article AUKUS Poses Nuclear Proliferation Threat - Lavrov AUKUS Poses Nuclear Proliferation Threat - Lavrov The AUKUS nuclear submarine program does not fully comply with standards established for all countries under the International Atomic Energy Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/aukus-poses-nuclear-proliferation-threat--lavrov-1124667465.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/aukus-poses-nuclear-proliferation-threat--lavrov-1124667465.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:29:20 +0000 The AUKUS nuclear submarine program does not fully comply with standards established for all countries under the International Atomic Energy Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. article NATO Frantically Seeks Excuses to Prolong Its 'Artificial Existence' - Lavrov NATO Frantically Seeks Excuses to Prolong Its 'Artificial Existence' - Lavrov is pushing deeper into Asia and looking for new justifications to preserve itself, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/nato-frantically-seeks-excuses-to-prolong-its-artificial-existence--lavrov-1124667160.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/nato-frantically-seeks-excuses-to-prolong-its-artificial-existence--lavrov-1124667160.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:25:14 +0000 is pushing deeper into Asia and looking for new justifications to preserve itself, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. article Putin: Indonesia One of Russia's Key Partners in Southeast Asia Putin: Indonesia One of Russia's Key Partners in Southeast Asia Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indonesian сounterpart Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/putin-indonesia-one-of-russias-key-partners-in-southeast-asia-1124666792.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260903/putin-indonesia-one-of-russias-key-partners-in-southeast-asia-1124666792.html 3 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:14:44 +0000 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indonesian сounterpart Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. article Netanyahu Visits Gaza, Vows Israel Will Maintain Control of Strip Netanyahu Visits Gaza, Vows Israel Will Maintain Control of Strip TEL AVIV, September 2 (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip with military commanders on Wednesday and said the military would continue to control the enclave and work to disarm Hamas. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/netanyahu-visits-gaza-vows-israel-will-maintain-control-of-strip-1124666367.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/netanyahu-visits-gaza-vows-israel-will-maintain-control-of-strip-1124666367.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000 TEL AVIV, September 2 (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip with military commanders on Wednesday and said the military would continue to control the enclave and work to disarm Hamas. article UN Worried About Expansion of Ukraine Crisis Amid Zelensky's Threats to Airlines Flying Over Russia UN Worried About Expansion of Ukraine Crisis Amid Zelensky's Threats to Airlines Flying Over Russia UNITED NATIONS, September 2 (Sputnik) - The United Nations is concerned about the potential expansion of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday after threats by Volodymyr Zelensky against civilian airlines flying over Russian territory. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/un-worried-about-expansion-of-ukraine-crisis-amid-zelenskys-threats-to-airlines-flying-over-russia-1124666227.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/un-worried-about-expansion-of-ukraine-crisis-amid-zelenskys-threats-to-airlines-flying-over-russia-1124666227.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0000 UNITED NATIONS, September 2 (Sputnik) - The United Nations is concerned about the potential expansion of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday after threats by Volodymyr Zelensky against civilian airlines flying over Russian territory. article Russia Demanding West Ensure Security for Diplomatic Missions Abroad During Duma Vote VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, September 2 (Sputnik) - Russia has demanded that Western countries ensure the security of Russian diplomatic missions abroad during the upcoming elections to the State Duma, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. Germany's Policy Towards Russia Risks Dangerous Escalation - German Politician The German government's escalation of tensions with Russia is unreasonable and potentially dangerous, Alexander King, co-chairman of the Berlin branch of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), told Sputnik after Berlin announced plans to close Russia's consulate general in Bonn and terminate an agreement related to the Russian House in Berlin. Prolonged Iran Campaign Could Expose Limits of US Navy Power - Analyst The US ability to continue military operations against Iran while maintaining commitments elsewhere could be limited by the number of available aircraft carriers and warships, Defense Priorities analyst Jennifer Kavanagh told Sputnik. Russia's Trans-Arctic Corridor to Expand Access to Asian Markets, Including India Russia's Trans-Arctic Corridor to Expand Access to Asian Markets, Including India a's Trans-Arctic transport corridor could become a new international route for moving cargo to India, Southeast Asia, the Persian Gulf and Africa. The project was discussed at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) session titled "From the Northern Sea Route to the Trans-Arctic Corridor: From Dialogue to Joint Shipping" in Vladivostok. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russias-trans-arctic-corridor-to-expand-access-to-asian-markets-including-india-1124671595.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russias-trans-arctic-corridor-to-expand-access-to-asian-markets-including-india-1124671595.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0000 a's Trans-Arctic transport corridor could become a new international route for moving cargo to India, Southeast Asia, the Persian Gulf and Africa. The project was discussed at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) session titled "From the Northern Sea Route to the Trans-Arctic Corridor: From Dialogue to Joint Shipping" in Vladivostok. article Russian Forces Strike Three Logistics Centers in Kiev Region - MoD Russian Forces Strike Three Logistics Centers in Kiev Region - MoD The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian forces struck three logistics centers in the Kiev region. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russian-forces-strike-three-logistics-centers-in-kiev-region--mod-1124665437.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russian-forces-strike-three-logistics-centers-in-kiev-region--mod-1124665437.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:18 +0000 The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Russian forces struck three logistics centers in the Kiev region. article European Commission Considering Reducing Gas Storage Capacity Level Amid Energy Crisis The European Commission, amid ongoing tensions in the energy market, is considering reducing the target level for gas storage capacity set for EU countries from 80% to 66%, European Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said on Wednesday. Vietnam Pitches New Russia-ASEAN Trade Corridor Vietnam has proposed developing a new logistics corridor linking Russia's Far East with ASEAN countries via Vietnam, Vietnamese Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan said at the Russia-ASEAN Business Dialogue session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026) in Vladivostok. Pakistan's SCO Chairmanship: Connectivity, Trade, and Culture Take Center Stage Pakistan sees itself as a natural connector between three Asian regions - and at the Eastern Economic Forum, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi told Sputnik what this means for the SCO's future under Islamabad's year-long leadership. Russia, China Plan New Arctic Trade Route via Far East Russia, China Plan New Arctic Trade Route via Far East a and China are working on a new transport route that would link the Chinese city of Mohe with Russia's Far East and the Northern Sea Route, Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026). https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-china-plan-new-arctic-trade-route-via-far-east-1124671347.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-china-plan-new-arctic-trade-route-via-far-east-1124671347.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:23:00 +0000 a and China are working on a new transport route that would link the Chinese city of Mohe with Russia's Far East and the Northern Sea Route, Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026). article Putin Praises Russia-China Relations as Unprecedented Putin Praises Russia-China Relations as Unprecedented VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called the nature of relations between Moscow and Beijing unprecedented. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/putin-praises-russia-china-relations-as-unprecedented-1124664146.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/putin-praises-russia-china-relations-as-unprecedented-1124664146.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:12:11 +0000 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called the nature of relations between Moscow and Beijing unprecedented. article Pakistan's Ambassador at EEF-2026: Technology Will Break Language Barriers Pakistani art has already taken New York and London by storm - Moscow and Vladivostok are next, and the diplomat says technology will make it happen faster. AI Takes Bigger Role in Climate Fight: UN AI Takes Bigger Role in Climate Fight: UN The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global fight against climate change is growing, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/ai-takes-bigger-role-in-climate-fight-un-1124671225.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/ai-takes-bigger-role-in-climate-fight-un-1124671225.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0000 The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global fight against climate change is growing, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). article Turkiye Sees Potential For Boosting Ties With SCO - Erdogan ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye is open to upgrading its ties with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), though this would not amount to a shift away from the West, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. Russia Ranks Third Globally in Gold Reserves, Second in Production - Rosnedra Russia Ranks Third Globally in Gold Reserves, Second in Production - Rosnedra VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia ranks third in the world in gold reserves and second in gold production, Russian Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra) deputy head Aslambek Germakhanov said on Wednesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-ranks-third-globally-in-gold-reserves-second-in-production---rosnedra-1124663239.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-ranks-third-globally-in-gold-reserves-second-in-production---rosnedra-1124663239.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:07:15 +0000 VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia ranks third in the world in gold reserves and second in gold production, Russian Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra) deputy head Aslambek Germakhanov said on Wednesday. article Hague Arbitration Court Rules Against India in Indus Waters Dispute with Pakistan In its decision, the arbitration noted that it does not consider the reasons previously cited by New Delhi for suspending the Indus Waters Treaty to be sufficient. Russian Forces Liberate Kazachya Lopan Settlement in Kharkov Region - MoD Russian Forces Liberate Kazachya Lopan Settlement in Kharkov Region - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have libirated the settlement of Kazachya Lopan in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-liberates-kazachya-lopan-settlement-in-kharkov-region--mod-1124663070.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-liberates-kazachya-lopan-settlement-in-kharkov-region--mod-1124663070.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:38:28 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have libirated the settlement of Kazachya Lopan in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. article Russia's Top-Notch High-Tech Innovators Showcase Cutting-Edge Products in Turkiye A delegation of Moscow-based high-tech companies is holding talks with government and commercial clients in Istanbul, while local enterprises have put forward their developments in Turkiye, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov said. Russia Hits Energy Infrastructure Facilities in Odessa, Odessa Region - MoD Russia Hits Energy Infrastructure Facilities in Odessa, Odessa Region - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have hit energy infrastructure facilities ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian ports in Odessa and the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-hits-energy-infrastructure-facilities-in-odessa-odessa-region---mod-1124662172.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russia-hits-energy-infrastructure-facilities-in-odessa-odessa-region---mod-1124662172.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:41:28 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have hit energy infrastructure facilities ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian ports in Odessa and the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. article Russian MFA Spox Weighs in on How to Beat Digital Neocolonialism Russian MFA Spox Weighs in on How to Beat Digital Neocolonialism Countries that have monopolized the digital space are actively obstructing others from building their own sovereign digital systems - chiefly to maintain their grip on control, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a panel discussion organized by Sputnik during the Eastern Economic Forum. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russian-mfa-spox-weighs-on-how-to-beat-digital-neocolonialism--1124661240.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260902/russian-mfa-spox-weighs-on-how-to-beat-digital-neocolonialism--1124661240.html 3 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:36:24 +0000 Countries that have monopolized the digital space are actively obstructing others from building their own sovereign digital systems - chiefly to maintain their grip on control, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a panel discussion organized by Sputnik during the Eastern Economic Forum. article Germany Cooked Up Drone Allegation to Blame Russia, With Zero Evidence - MFA Spox VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Germany made up the drone story to groundlessly blame Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. Over 64% of Poles Oppose Transferring Patriot Missiles to Ukraine - Poll MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 64% of Poles oppose transferring Patriot surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine from Poland's own stockpile, according to a latest poll published by the IBRiS research center. Putin, Pezeshkian Discussed Situation at Bushehr Nuclear Plant at Bishkek Meeting - Rosatom VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have discussed the situation at the Bushehr nuclear power plant (NPP) in Iran at a bilateral meeting in Bishkek, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Wednesday. Iran Blasts US Barbarism After Deadly Strike on Wedding - Foreign Ministry "The United States' catalogue of atrocities against the nation of Iran is now complete," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said after a US strike hit a home hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, southern Iran. Moscow Tech Companies Make Debut at Major Semiconductor Expo in China Residents of the special economic zone "Technopolis Moscow" presented their products for the first time at the 14th exhibition of semiconductor equipment, materials and core components CSEAC 2026, said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov. Iran Strikes US Military Sites in Jordan After Deadly Sirik Attack - Reports Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missile strikes on Camp Titin and RQ-4/MQ-9 drone hangars at Prince Hassan Air Base, Fars News reported. The IRGC said the strikes caused US casualties and destroyed aircraft and infrastructure. 'No Negotiations With Terrorists' - Putin on Zelensky's Threats to Russian Aviation President Vladimir Putin slammed Zelensky's threats against Russian civilian aviation as "a bid for state terrorism." US Claims of Iran Mining Hormuz Pretext for Resuming Strikes - Iranian Foreign Ministry TEHRAN, September 1 (Sputnik) - Washington's claims that Tehran mined the Strait of Hormuz were a pretext for resuming strikes on Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday. Moscow Supports Friendly and Mutually Beneficial Ties With Armenia - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Russia Destroys Logistics Center With Military Goods in Odessa Region - MoD Russia Destroys Logistics Center With Military Goods in Odessa Region - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces destroyed a logistics center used for storage and distribution of military goods in Usatovo in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-destroys-logistics-center-with-military-goods-in-odessa-region---mod-1124659092.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-destroys-logistics-center-with-military-goods-in-odessa-region---mod-1124659092.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:24:30 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces destroyed a logistics center used for storage and distribution of military goods in Usatovo in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. article Russia, Tajikistan in Close Contact on Security Issues - Putin BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Tuesday that Russia is aware of Tajikistan's concerns regarding Afghanistan and is in close contact on this and other security-related issues. Mecca Alliance Moves Beyond Declarations with Pakistan at the Helm Pakistan has been chosen to lead the Mecca Alliance secretariat for its first three-year term, a move that analysts see as both symbolically and functionally significant. Russian-Iranian Relations Developing Steadily in All Directions - Putin Russian-Iranian Relations Developing Steadily in All Directions - Putin BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian-Iranian relations are developing steadily in all directions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russian-iranian-relations-developing-steadily-in-all-directions---putin-1124658341.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russian-iranian-relations-developing-steadily-in-all-directions---putin-1124658341.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:41:37 +0000 BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian-Iranian relations are developing steadily in all directions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. article South Korea Gunning for Biggest Defense Spending Hike in 18 Years - Reports South Korea Gunning for Biggest Defense Spending Hike in 18 Years - Reports SEOUL (Sputnik) - The South Korean Ministry of Defense has proposed increasing the country's defense budget for 2027 by a record 8.2% since 2008, to 73.27 trillion won ($53.5 billion), the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/south-korea-wants-to-increase-defense-spending-by-record-82-in-18-years---reports-1124657978.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/south-korea-wants-to-increase-defense-spending-by-record-82-in-18-years---reports-1124657978.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:42:45 +0000 SEOUL (Sputnik) - The South Korean Ministry of Defense has proposed increasing the country's defense budget for 2027 by a record 8.2% since 2008, to 73.27 trillion won ($53.5 billion), the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. article Iran Sees Diplomacy & Dialogue as Key Path to Resolving Differences - President Tehran considers diplomacy and negotiations the main path to resolving disagreements, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said. Belarus Expects Stronger Cooperation Between SCO, UN - Lukashenko BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Belarus expects stronger cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the United Nations, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday. SCO Must Become Driver of Universal Prosperity on Eurasian Continent - China's Xi SCO Must Become Driver of Universal Prosperity on Eurasian Continent - China's Xi BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) forces must become a driver of universal prosperity on the Eurasian continent, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/sco-must-become-driver-of-universal-prosperity-on-eurasian-continent---chinas-xi-1124657424.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/sco-must-become-driver-of-universal-prosperity-on-eurasian-continent---chinas-xi-1124657424.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:48 +0000 BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) forces must become a driver of universal prosperity on the Eurasian continent, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. article Russia Liberates Chervonaya Krynitsa and Novopavlovka Settlements in Zaporozhye Region - MoD Russia Liberates Chervonaya Krynitsa and Novopavlovka Settlements in Zaporozhye Region - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Chervonaya Krynitsa in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-liberates-chervonaya-krynitsa-and-novopavlovka-settlements-in-zaporozhye-region--mod-1124657114.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-liberates-chervonaya-krynitsa-and-novopavlovka-settlements-in-zaporozhye-region--mod-1124657114.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:56:57 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Chervonaya Krynitsa in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. article Mongolia Ready to Cooperate on Mongolia-Russia-China Transport Corridor - President Mongolia is ready to cooperate with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on the Mongolia-Russia-China transport corridor, Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh said during the SCO+ format meeting held as part of the SCO summit. International Law Has Two Tiers: One For Russia, One For The US and Israel - William Schabas While the United Nations General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council passed resolutions condemning Russia's Special Military Operation in Ukraine in 2022, they have failed to do the same for US and Israeli aggression, professor of International Law William Schabas said. UN Must Play Key Role in Global Affairs - Putin UN Must Play Key Role in Global Affairs - Putin BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The United Nations must play a key role in global affairs, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/un-must-play-key-role-in-global-affairs---putin-1124656487.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/un-must-play-key-role-in-global-affairs---putin-1124656487.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:52:23 +0000 BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The United Nations must play a key role in global affairs, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. article Russia Warns Seizing Frozen Assets Amounts to Theft & Retaliation to Follow Russia Warns Seizing Frozen Assets Amounts to Theft & Retaliation to Follow The use of frozen Russian assets is illegal and, in essence, constitutes theft that will be punished, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-warns-seizing-frozen-assets-amounts-to-theft--retaliation-to-follow-1124656266.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-warns-seizing-frozen-assets-amounts-to-theft--retaliation-to-follow-1124656266.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:36:17 +0000 The use of frozen Russian assets is illegal and, in essence, constitutes theft that will be punished, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. article China Ready to Deepen Cooperation With Russia Based on Mutual Respect - Foreign Ministry MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is ready to work with Russia to further deepen practical cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. China Invites SCO Partners to Jointly Tackle All Security Threats - Xi China Invites SCO Partners to Jointly Tackle All Security Threats - Xi MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China has offered the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries to coordinate the fight against traditional and non-traditional security threats, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/china-offers-sco-members-to-coordinate-fight-against-all-security-threats---xi-jinping-1124655954.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/china-offers-sco-members-to-coordinate-fight-against-all-security-threats---xi-jinping-1124655954.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:08:33 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China has offered the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries to coordinate the fight against traditional and non-traditional security threats, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday. article Russia Renews Evacuation Advisory From Kiev For Foreign Diplomats, Citing Ongoing Risks Russia Renews Evacuation Advisory From Kiev For Foreign Diplomats, Citing Ongoing Risks VLADIVOSTOK Russia (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry's advisory to evacuate foreign diplomatic staff from Kiev is still in effect, as Russian forces switch to systematic strikes against Ukraine's military infrastructure, MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-reiterates-evacuation-advisory-for-foreign-diplomats-citing-ongoing-risks-1124655658.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-reiterates-evacuation-advisory-for-foreign-diplomats-citing-ongoing-risks-1124655658.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:06:11 +0000 VLADIVOSTOK Russia (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry's advisory to evacuate foreign diplomatic staff from Kiev is still in effect, as Russian forces switch to systematic strikes against Ukraine's military infrastructure, MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. article Rosatom Intends to Enter Top 7 Largest Maritime Carriers in BRICS by 2035 - CEO Rosatom Intends to Enter Top 7 Largest Maritime Carriers in BRICS by 2035 - CEO MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom intends to become one of the seven largest maritime carriers among the BRICS countries by 2035, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/rosatom-intends-to-enter-top-7-largest-maritime-carriers-in-brics-by-2035---ceo-1124655534.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/rosatom-intends-to-enter-top-7-largest-maritime-carriers-in-brics-by-2035---ceo-1124655534.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:38:14 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom intends to become one of the seven largest maritime carriers among the BRICS countries by 2035, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday. article Lukashenko Calls on SCO to Expand Contacts With Other International Organizations MINSK (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to expand contacts with other international organizations, including the EAEU, CIS, CSTO, ASEAN, the African Union and BRICS. Iran Will Return to Ceasefire Memorandum Once US Does - President Iran Will Return to Ceasefire Memorandum Once US Does - President TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will return to the memorandum on ceasefire as soon as the United States does so, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/iran-will-return-to-ceasefire-memorandum-once-us-does---president-1124655124.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/iran-will-return-to-ceasefire-memorandum-once-us-does---president-1124655124.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:31:35 +0000 TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will return to the memorandum on ceasefire as soon as the United States does so, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said. article Russia Hits Thermal Power Plant, 3 Electrical Substations in Odessa Region - MoD Russia Hits Thermal Power Plant, 3 Electrical Substations in Odessa Region - MoD MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have hit a thermal power plant and three electrical substations that provided the functioning of the port infrastructure, as well as a UAV assembly shop, in Odessa and the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-hits-thermal-power-plant-3-electrical-substations-in-odessa-region---mod-1124654940.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/russia-hits-thermal-power-plant-3-electrical-substations-in-odessa-region---mod-1124654940.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:29:17 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have hit a thermal power plant and three electrical substations that provided the functioning of the port infrastructure, as well as a UAV assembly shop, in Odessa and the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. article SCO Member States Foster Climate of Peace & Stability Across Eurasian Continent - Putin BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Cooperation between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries contributes to the formation of atmosphere of peace and stability on the Eurasian continent, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. Eastern Economic Forum 2026 Opens in Vladivostok with Over 5,000 Participants Eastern Economic Forum 2026 Opens in Vladivostok with Over 5,000 Participants The 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) is officially underway on Russky Island in Vladivostok, running from September 1 to 4 with a packed agenda centered on Far East development. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/eastern-economic-forum-2026-opens-in-vladivostok-with-over-5000-participants-1124654122.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260901/eastern-economic-forum-2026-opens-in-vladivostok-with-over-5000-participants-1124654122.html 3 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:55:00 +0000 The 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) is officially underway on Russky Island in Vladivostok, running from September 1 to 4 with a packed agenda centered on Far East development. article US Strong Enough to Deal With Any Global Threat, Including China - Vance The United States is strong enough to effectively counter any global challenge, including those emanating from China, US Vice President JD Vance said. Bessent Sees No Agreements With Russia Before Settlement in Ukraine - Reports US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on the sidelines of the G20 meeting that agreements between Moscow and Washington were impossible until the Ukraine conflict was settled, Reuters reported citing an unnamed source. Decisive Russian Blow Destroys UAV Operations Hub in Kiev Decisive Russian Blow Destroys UAV Operations Hub in Kiev The Russian Armed Forces have struck warehouse facilities in Ukraine's capital used for the assembly and storage of medium- and long-range fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/decisive-russian-blow-destroys-uav-operations-hub-in-kiev--1124653892.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/decisive-russian-blow-destroys-uav-operations-hub-in-kiev--1124653892.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:17 +0000 The Russian Armed Forces have struck warehouse facilities in Ukraine's capital used for the assembly and storage of medium- and long-range fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. article Russia's Hammering Strikes 'Bleed Ukraine Dry' of NATO Support - Expert Russia's Hammering Strikes 'Bleed Ukraine Dry' of NATO Support - Expert an airstrikes are giving Ukraine "no respite" and are focused on the infrastructure keeping its war machine running, military-political expert Yan Gagin told Sputnik. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russias-hammering-strikes-bleed-ukraine-dry-of-nato-support---expert-1124652482.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russias-hammering-strikes-bleed-ukraine-dry-of-nato-support---expert-1124652482.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:09:18 +0000 an airstrikes are giving Ukraine "no respite" and are focused on the infrastructure keeping its war machine running, military-political expert Yan Gagin told Sputnik. article Russia Intensifies Campaign Against Ukraine's Military Supply Routes Russia Intensifies Campaign Against Ukraine's Military Supply Routes The Russian Armed Forces continued to deliver group strikes against Ukraine's logistics facilities and merchant ships used in the interests of the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-intensifies-campaign-against-ukraines-military-supple-routes-1124653300.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-intensifies-campaign-against-ukraines-military-supple-routes-1124653300.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:25:37 +0000 The Russian Armed Forces continued to deliver group strikes against Ukraine's logistics facilities and merchant ships used in the interests of the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday. article Ukraine Not Open to Mediator Pressure on Conflict Settlement - Kremlin Ukraine Not Open to Mediator Pressure on Conflict Settlement - Kremlin ne is not currently inclined to be influenced by intermediaries on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/ukraine-not-open-to-mediator-pressure-on-conflict-settlement---kremlin-1124653140.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/ukraine-not-open-to-mediator-pressure-on-conflict-settlement---kremlin-1124653140.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:16:21 +0000 ne is not currently inclined to be influenced by intermediaries on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. article Putin Confers with Modi in Bishkek Russian President Vladimir Putin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Sputnik's correspondent reported on Monday. Putin and Xi Meet in 'Friendly, Constructive' Atmosphere - Peskov Putin and Xi Meet in 'Friendly, Constructive' Atmosphere - Peskov -Xi meeting in Kyrgyzstan was friendly and constructive, with mutual trust between the two leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/putin-and-xi-meet-in-friendly-constructive-atmosphere---peskov-1124652016.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/putin-and-xi-meet-in-friendly-constructive-atmosphere---peskov-1124652016.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:22:07 +0000 -Xi meeting in Kyrgyzstan was friendly and constructive, with mutual trust between the two leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. article Putin Holds Meeting With Xi in Bishkek Putin Holds Meeting With Xi in Bishkek Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bishkek, Sputnik's correspondent reported on Monday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/putin-holds-meeting-with-xi-jinping-in-bishkek-1124651127.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/putin-holds-meeting-with-xi-jinping-in-bishkek-1124651127.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:11:43 +0000 Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bishkek, Sputnik's correspondent reported on Monday. article Putin Touches Down in Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit Putin Touches Down in Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek, where he will take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and hold a series of bilateral meetings, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/putin-touches-down-in-kyrgyzstan-for-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-summit-1124650987.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/putin-touches-down-in-kyrgyzstan-for-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-summit-1124650987.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:53:22 +0000 BISHKEK (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek, where he will take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and hold a series of bilateral meetings, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday. article Russia Unfazed by Whether Europe Accepts Election Outcome - Kremlin Russia Unfazed by Whether Europe Accepts Election Outcome - Kremlin MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is unimportant for Russia whether Europe recognizes results of the September elections to the State Duma or not, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/kremlin-says-unimportant-for-russia-if-europe-recognizes-election-results-or-not-1124650514.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/kremlin-says-unimportant-for-russia-if-europe-recognizes-election-results-or-not-1124650514.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:11:07 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is unimportant for Russia whether Europe recognizes results of the September elections to the State Duma or not, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. article European Powers Aim to Destabilize Russia Ahead of Elections - Russian SVR European Powers Aim to Destabilize Russia Ahead of Elections - Russian SVR The European Union and leading European countries are implementing a large-scale strategy to destabilize the situation in Russia ahead of the unified voting day, the Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/european-powers-aim-to-destabilize-russia-ahead-of-elections---russian-svr-1124650290.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/european-powers-aim-to-destabilize-russia-ahead-of-elections---russian-svr-1124650290.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:05:32 +0000 The European Union and leading European countries are implementing a large-scale strategy to destabilize the situation in Russia ahead of the unified voting day, the Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported. article Russian Firepower Cripples Ukrainian Energy Grid and Military Logistics Russian Firepower Cripples Ukrainian Energy Grid and Military Logistics The Russian military hammered fuel and energy facilities, transport networks, and logistical supply points used by Ukraine's forces, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russian-forces-cripple-ukrainian-energy-grid-and-military-logistics--1124650129.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russian-forces-cripple-ukrainian-energy-grid-and-military-logistics--1124650129.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:32:03 +0000 The Russian military hammered fuel and energy facilities, transport networks, and logistical supply points used by Ukraine's forces, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday. article Russia Envisions Arctic as Mega Economic Corridor Open to Partners, Rejects NATO Militarization Russia Envisions Arctic as Mega Economic Corridor Open to Partners, Rejects NATO Militarization a sees the Arctic as a strategic economic asset and plans to develop it into a major Eurasian logistics and resource corridor, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote in an article for Arctic.ru, a project by the Rossiya Segodnya media group (Sputnik's parent company). https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-envisions-arctic-as-mega-economic-corridor-open-to-partners-rejects-nato-militarization--1124649758.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-envisions-arctic-as-mega-economic-corridor-open-to-partners-rejects-nato-militarization--1124649758.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:54:23 +0000 a sees the Arctic as a strategic economic asset and plans to develop it into a major Eurasian logistics and resource corridor, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote in an article for Arctic.ru, a project by the Rossiya Segodnya media group (Sputnik's parent company). article Ukraine Doing Everything to Worsen Situation at Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant - Rosatom Boss Ukraine Doing Everything to Worsen Situation at Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant - Rosatom Boss MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is not only unwilling to resolve the external power supply problem at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), but is doing everything possible to exacerbate the dire situation there, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/ukraine-doing-everything-to-make-situation-at--zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-worse---rosatom-head-1124649385.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/ukraine-doing-everything-to-make-situation-at--zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-worse---rosatom-head-1124649385.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:59:52 +0000 MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is not only unwilling to resolve the external power supply problem at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), but is doing everything possible to exacerbate the dire situation there, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday. article North Korea's Nukes Serve as 'Absolute Guarantee' of its Sovereignty - DPRK US "hostility" towards the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "has become a root cause of pushing the tensions on the Korean peninsula to a more dangerous level," a DPRK Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement published by KCNA. Russia Has No Reason to Attack NATO Countries - Russian Ambassador Russia Has No Reason to Attack NATO Countries - Russian Ambassador NATO remains the main driver of escalation, and the alliance's attempts to drag Europe into the conflict in Ukraine are reckless and provocative, Russia's ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar told Sputnik. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-has-no-reason-to-attack-nato-countries---russian-ambassador--1124649058.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-has-no-reason-to-attack-nato-countries---russian-ambassador--1124649058.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:55:36 +0000 NATO remains the main driver of escalation, and the alliance's attempts to drag Europe into the conflict in Ukraine are reckless and provocative, Russia's ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar told Sputnik. article Russia Rejects Visa Tit-For-Tat with Europe - MFA Russia Rejects Visa Tit-For-Tat with Europe - MFA European countries are only hurting themselves by imposing visa restrictions on Russian tourists, Artem Studennikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's First European Department, tells Sputnik. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-rejects-visa-tit-for-tat-with-europe---mfa-1124648400.html https://sputnikglobe.com/20260831/russia-rejects-visa-tit-for-tat-with-europe---mfa-1124648400.html 3 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:31:33 +0000 European countries are only hurting themselves by imposing visa restrictions on Russian tourists, Artem Studennikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's First European Department, tells Sputnik. article

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