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Vyshinsky’s death a colossal loss for journalism worldwide — Russian MFA

Executive Director of the Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency and member of the Human Rights Council passed away at the age of 58 after a long illness

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Russian, Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss bilateral, regional agendas

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry added that Lavrov and Bayramov "highly appreciated" the results of the meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation held in Astrakhan on August 22

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Trump makes it clear Kiev needs to make deal largely on Russia’s terms — NBC

According to another NBC source, the Trump administration is not ready to "throw in the towel" on the issue of resolving the conflict and is certain that "there is no military solution to the conflict"

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Finnish president hopes relations with Russia to mend after special operation in Ukraine

Alexander Stubb hopes that new relations with Russia will be very practical

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Russia to reciprocate, if Finland takes neutral stance on Ukraine — senior legislator

Vladimir Dzhabarov pointed out that Finland has recently taken increasingly Russophobic positions

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About 60% of Germans dissatisfied with government, Chancellor Merz — poll

Notably, Merz’s support has decreased from 49% when he assumed office in early May, according to a recent poll conducted by the INSA sociological institute for Bild am Sonntag

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Chief of Georgia’s State Security Service resigns

Anri Okhanashvili assumed his position as head of the SSS in April of this year

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Russian, Azerbaijani foreign ministers discuss latest developments in South Caucasus

Sergey Lavrov and Jeyhun Bayramov "exchanged preliminary assessments of the meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation, co-chaired by the deputy prime ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan, held in Astrakhan the day before"

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Ruling party’s executive secretary to take over as head of Georgia's security service

Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze emphasized that recent efforts have intensified in combating organized crime, corruption, and drug-related offenses

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Protests for release of head of Gagauzia afoot in Moldova

The protest n Ceadir-Lunga remained non-violent despite resistance from police forces

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Renovated memorial to Red Army that liberated Moldova from Nazism unveiled in Gagauzia

During the ceremony, residents and guests laid flowers at the memorial to honor the fallen soldiers

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Latest situation update from Kharkov military administration chief Vitaly Ganchev

The situation around Kupyansk remains tense, according to Vitaly Ganchev, head of the Kharkov military-civil administration

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Peace in Europe impossible without Russia’s participation — German politician

Klaus Von Dohnanyi urged European nations to foster better relations with Moscow while steadfastly protecting their national interests

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Ukrainian brigades on frontline staffed at 30%, barely combat-ready — former officer

Bogdan Krotevich further explained that what Ukraine refers to as "reserves" are merely units reassigned from one sector to another, rather than fresh, fully equipped forces

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Ukrainian soldiers who have fled to Romania is equal to army corps — Russian military

Data from the Ukrainian border guard service indicates that since the start of 2025 alone, approximately 5,000 individuals have crossed into Romania, a figure sufficient to assemble a mechanized brigade

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In Italy charges against Ukrainian involved in Nord Stream case equivalent to terrorism

His lawyer, Luca Montebelli, indicated that a decision regarding extradition could be made as early as September 3

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Russian cinema to discard Hollywood cliches when special operation ends — Kusturica

The Serbian filmmaker further expressed optimism about the future, suggesting that the ongoing military operation will lead to the emergence of new values, ultimately replacing outdated ones, and that the Russian film industry will find its authentic voice

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Reaching peace in Ukraine is challenging task, German Chancellor says

"Let me make an analogy: we are at a ten-kilometer segment and probably passed the first two hundred meters," Friedrich Merz said

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India, Russia discussing simpler payments for all categories of travelers

"There are several banks which have branches in India and are currently making transactions easier for a variety of travelers, including students and tourists from Russia," Ambassador of India in Russia Vinay Kumar said

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India to buy oil where it is beneficial — Ambassador

"US decision is unfair, unreasonable and unjustified," Vinay Kumar noted