(2023-08-26). France and EU to Spend 200 Million Euros to Destroy Wine Surpluses. sputnikglobe.com The French government on Friday announced 200 million euros from an EU fund to eliminate excess wine production in a bid to curb price fluctuations and help producers who are losing revenue due to falling demand.
(2023-08-26). People Of Niger Want To Shatter Resignation. popularresistance.org In 1958, the poet and trade union leader Abdoulaye Mamani of Zinder (Niger) won an election in his home region against Hamani Diori, one of the founders of the Nigerien Progressive Party. This election result posed a problem for French colonial authorities, who wanted Diori to lead the new Niger. Mamani stood as a candidate for Niger's left-wing Sawaba party, which was one of the leading forces in the independence movement against France. Sawaba was the party of the talakawa, the 'commoners', or the petit peuple ('little folk'), the party of peasants and workers who wanted Niger to realise their hopes.
(2023-08-26). Australia get 'perfect' dress rehearsal against France. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-08-26). Why France will spend millions of euros to destroy wine. firstpost.com 
France will spend millions of euros to destroy excess wine. Renowned for its fine wine, the European country is now battling an overproduction problem. | The European Union earlier provided ‚Ǩ160 million (about Rs 14 billion) in funds to France to destroy its surplus wine. Adding to the fund, the French government has decided to spend a total of ‚Ǩ200 million (about Rs 17 billion) to destroy surplus wine and support producers, reported Paris-headquartered news agency AFP. | But why is France compelled to get rid of its surplus wine? Let's take a closer look. | Myriad problems…
(2023-08-26). Niger's new military rulers order French ambassador to leave in 48 hours. firstpost.com The new military regime in Niger has given the Ambassador of France 48 hours ultimatum to leave the country. | This comes as relations between the new regime in Niamey and several Western powers, as well as the West African bloc ECOWAS, have deteriorated since the coup on 26 July. | France's government quickly rejected the order against its ambassador, repeating that it did not recognise the military rulers' authority. | "The putschists do not have the authority to make this request, the ambassador's approval coming solely from the legitimate elected Nigerien authorities," the French foreign ministry told AFP.
(2023-08-25). Niger Military Leaders Give French Ambassador 48 Hours to Leave Country. sputnikglobe.com French companies are the principal owner of three major uranium mines in Niger, which has the richest uranium cores in Africa. Niger is the world's seventh-largest producer of uranium in the world and the second-largest producer of Uranium for the European Union. Some 70% of electricity created in France is made using nuclear power.
(2023-08-25). Video: For a European movement against capitalism and war. wsws.org The Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Socialist Equality Party – SGP) is contesting the 2024 European elections in close cooperation with its sister parties in Britain, France and Turkey.
(2023-08-26). Saudi club Al-Ahli sign Spain's Veiga from Celta. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-08-25). Spanish Police Seize Record 9.5 Tonnes of Cocaine Coming From Ecuador. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Spanish National Police said on Friday they seized 9.5 tonnes of cocaine hidden in banana crates coming from Ecuador, in what became the largest intercepted illicit drug shipment in Spain's history.
(2023-08-26). Thursday 8/31: Queer & Feminist Solidarity Against Crisis in Turkey. indybay.org Tamarack Bar and Restaurant | 1501 Harrison St. | Oakland, CA | 94612…
(2023-08-26). EU asks Russia to renew Black Sea grain deal. firstpost.com After Russia pulled out of the accord last month, a top European Union official urged Russia on Saturday to renew a grain pact to allow the secure transport of Ukrainian grain through Black Sea ports. | According to Valdis Dombrovskis, executive vice president of the European Commission, Russian limitations on the shipping of grains from Ukraine across the Black Sea were problematic for several developing nations in addition to Kyiv. | Dombrovskis, who is in India for a conference of the G20 trade ministers, claimed that Russia is using "grain as a weapon". | "We support all efforts by United Nations, by Turkey o…
(2023-08-25). Putin, Erdogan to discuss gas hub, Akkuyu together with grain deal at upcoming meeting. tass.com They are expected to discuss the construction of the Akkuyu NPP in Turkey, a source in Ankara said…
(2023-08-26). BRICS expansion brings end of Western hegemony closer — Lukashenko. tass.com According to Belarusian President, "there are things to think about and things to analyze"
(2023-08-26). Prigozhin was warned twice, but dismissed threats, claims Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. firstpost.com Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that he gave Russian mercenary group Wagner chiefs, Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, a heads up and asked them to not leave the country. | Both Progozhin and Dmitry Utkin were said to have died in a recent plane crash in Russia. Many observers continue to have a sceptical view of the reports though. Especially given that back in 2019 also there were reports of Prigozhin's death in a crash, but he reappeared in three days. | Prigozhina had been living in Belarus since leaving Russia in June after a failed mutiny. | The Wagner group claimed to mount a rebellion…
(2023-08-25). West should not be alarmed about routine CSTO drill in Belarus — Lukashenko. tass.com "We will be drilling routine skills, scheduled long ago. So, there is no reason to be worried," the Belarusian leader specified…
(2023-08-25). Belarus to Conduct Comprehensive Military Drills in Late September – Defense Ministry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Comprehensive drills of the Belarusian armed forces will take place in late September, following a joint military exercise of countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the chief for international military cooperation at the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
(2023-08-25). Lukashenko Says Prigozhin Never Asked Him for Security Guarantees. sputnikglobe.com MINSK (Sputnik) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that Wagner Group private military company (PMC) leader Yevgeny Prigozhin had never asked him for security guarantees.
(2023-08-25). UN provocation against the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Erdoƒüan's visit to Hungary — "Our strategic partner"; Erdoƒüan's remarks on foreign policy and economy following cabinet meeting. uwidata.com Summer heatwaves go on in Türkiye, so does the busy political agenda. Two significant events of the last week were the negative stance adopted by United Nations officials towards the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and President Erdoƒüan's visit to Hungary. Thirdly, decisions of the Cabinet meeting also held an important place. UN provocation against the Turkish Republic of Northern …
(2023-08-26). Swedish PM Rules Out Ban on Burning of Religious Texts After Denmark's Move. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Friday, Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said that the government intended to ban the burning of religious books in the country. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, in turn, said that the move was an important political signal that Denmark wanted to send to the world.
(2023-08-25). Denmark to ban Holy Quran burnings. tribune.com.pk 
Denmark on Friday said it plans to ban Holy Quran burnings after a string of desecrations of Islam's holy book in the Scandinavian nation sparked anger in Muslim countries. | Denmark stepped up security earlier this month following the backlash, as did neighbouring Sweden which has also seen a spate of Holy Quran burnings in recent months. | The Danish government intends to "criminalise the improper treatment of objects of significant religious importance to a religious community," Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard told reporters. | He said the proposed legislation was aimed especially at burnings and desecra…
(2023-08-25). Denmark plans new legislation to prevent Quran burnings, boost national security. firstpost.com Denmark on Friday said it plans to ban Quran burnings through new legislation after a string of desecrations of Islam's holy book in the Scandinavian nation sparked anger in Muslim countries. | The Danish government will present a bill that will "prohibit the inappropriate treatment of objects of significant religious importance to a religious community," Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard told reporters. | He said the legislation was aimed especially at burnings and desecrations in public places. Hummelgaard said Quran burnings were a "fundamentally contemptuous and unsympathetic act" that "harm Denmark and its…
(2023-08-26). Nirmala Sitharaman discusses bilateral financial issues with EU trade commissioner. firstpost.com On Saturday, Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union's minister of finance, met with Valdis Dombrovskis, the executive vice-president of the European Commission, to address bilateral and financial problems of mutual concern. | According to the Ministry of Finance, the two leaders met in New Delhi and discussed the ongoing consultations for the India-EU Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) and India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). | Along with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, the EU Trade Commissioner co-chaired the EU-India High-Level Dialogue on Trade and Investment on Saturday in Delhi. | The resumption of negotiati…
(2023-08-26). Gazprom delivering 41.5 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha. tass.com The Ukrainian side rejected the application for pumping through Sokhranivka…
(2023-08-26). Medvedev views Ukrainian conflict as issue of global scale. tass.com The Deputy Head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation noted that in this situation "the United States is earning, Europe is losing, the whole world is in suspense"
(2023-08-26). Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonaut lifts off for ISS. tass.com On board is the crew of the Crew-7 mission – Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, NASA astronaut Jasmine Mogbeli, European Space Agency astronaut Dane Andreas Mogensen and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa…
(2023-08-25). What's Behind EU's Censorship of Social Media & Search Engines? sputnikglobe.com The European Commission (EC) has stepped up pressure on online platforms under the pretext of creating "a safer digital space" free from "disinformation." Does the EC consider itself a gatekeeper of truth?
(2023-08-25). German Business Confidence Plummets as Recession, Deindustrialization Pummel Economy. sputnikglobe.com The Central European industrial giant and EU economic powerhouse has fallen on hard times over the past year-and-a-half amid the ongoing crisis in economic ties with Russia. Along with inflation and recession, Berlin is facing the stark prospect of widespread deindustrialization as doing business in Germany becomes unprofitable.
(2023-08-25). EU's Stricter Regulations For Tech Giants to Go Into Effect on Friday. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – New regulations of the European Union's Digital Services Act will go into effect on Friday, affecting operation of large online platforms and search engines in member states.
(2023-08-25). The error of NATO's ways in Asia. asiatimes.com 
NATO engagement in East Asia to counter China's influence is a misguided and potentially dangerous strategy for the alliance's European members. It is bound to increase tensions between China and NATO and risks binding China and Russia closer together. A China containment strategy has no tangible benefits for European security and predominantly serves the interests …
(2023-08-25). Novel 'Strumpet City' depicts 1913 Dublin lockout, Irish proletariat's first great class struggle. peoplesworld.org 
The Dublin lockout of 1913 was one of the greatest industrial disputes in Irish history. The conflict between some 20,000 workers and 300 employers lasted from Aug. 26,1913, to January 18, 1914. Its core demand was the right to organize. Dublin's tenements were among the most squalid in Europe. People lived crammed together, infant mortality …
(2023-08-26). Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonaut lifts off for ISS. tass.com On board is the crew of the Crew-7 mission – Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, NASA astronaut Jasmine Mogbeli, European Space Agency astronaut Dane Andreas Mogensen and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa…
(2023-08-25). What's Behind EU's Censorship of Social Media & Search Engines? sputnikglobe.com The European Commission (EC) has stepped up pressure on online platforms under the pretext of creating "a safer digital space" free from "disinformation." Does the EC consider itself a gatekeeper of truth?
(2023-08-25). German Business Confidence Plummets as Recession, Deindustrialization Pummel Economy. sputnikglobe.com The Central European industrial giant and EU economic powerhouse has fallen on hard times over the past year-and-a-half amid the ongoing crisis in economic ties with Russia. Along with inflation and recession, Berlin is facing the stark prospect of widespread deindustrialization as doing business in Germany becomes unprofitable.
(2023-08-25). EU's Stricter Regulations For Tech Giants to Go Into Effect on Friday. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – New regulations of the European Union's Digital Services Act will go into effect on Friday, affecting operation of large online platforms and search engines in member states.
(2023-08-25). The error of NATO's ways in Asia. asiatimes.com NATO engagement in East Asia to counter China's influence is a misguided and potentially dangerous strategy for the alliance's European members. It is bound to increase tensions between China and NATO and risks binding China and Russia closer together. A China containment strategy has no tangible benefits for European security and predominantly serves the interests …
(2023-08-25). Novel 'Strumpet City' depicts 1913 Dublin lockout, Irish proletariat's first great class struggle. peoplesworld.org The Dublin lockout of 1913 was one of the greatest industrial disputes in Irish history. The conflict between some 20,000 workers and 300 employers lasted from Aug. 26,1913, to January 18, 1914. Its core demand was the right to organize. Dublin's tenements were among the most squalid in Europe. People lived crammed together, infant mortality …
(2023-08-25). Former CIA Analyst: Sarkozy Can Say 'I Told You So' on Ukraine This Winter as Europeans Freeze. sputnikglobe.com A former top US intel analyst told Sputnik that while those in the Western halls of power might object to Sarkozy's frank assessment of their proxy war in Ukraine, soon the wisdom of his words would be proven as they are forced to choose between peaceful coexistence with Russia or supplying Kiev with tactical nuclear weapons as Europeans freeze.
(2023-08-25). Is Germany once again the "sick man of Europe"?>. infobrics.org Much has been talked about German economic woes – these conversations however cannot fail to take into account the issue of the energy crisis and the issue of de-industrialization in post-Nord Stream Europe.
(2023-08-25). Finland Approves 18th Aid Package to Ukraine Worth $101Mln. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Finnish President Sauli Niinisto approved on Friday its 18th aid package to Ukraine worth about 94 million euros ($101.5 million), bringing the total amount of Finland's aid to the country to nearly 1.3 billion euros, the Finnish Defense Ministry said.
(2023-08-25). OSCE cannot be floor to settle crisis in Ukraine — Russian envoy. tass.com The Russian envoy reminded when responding to a request for a comment on the statement made by Finnish President Sauli Niinisto that OSCE could be the floor for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in 2025 during the period of Helsinki's presidency in the Organization that Moscow had consented to such presidency when Finland "was neutral in the military aspect"
(2023-08-25). India, Greece agree to double bilateral trade by 2030. firstpost.com India and Greece on Friday agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a strategic level and double the two-way trade by 2030. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the Hellenic Republic at the invitation of Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis. | Both leaders held high-level talks in a warm and friendly atmosphere and they noted the ongoing cooperation between the two sides and exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest, said an India-Greece joint statement. | Building on the foundation of the long-standing warm and close relationship between their count…
(2023-08-25). Greece: Vigilantes attack refugees after blaming them for wildfires. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-08-25). Russian Foreign Ministry Warns Moldova Against Carrying Ukraine Support Too Far. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moldova should beware of overplaying its support for Ukraine to the point of becoming an accomplice to the crimes committed by the Ukrainian military, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Friday.
(2023-08-26). Russian forces repel five Ukrainian attacks in Kupyansk area — Defense Ministry. tass.com The officer of the press center of the Western Group of Forces, Yaroslav Yakimkin, noted that the Russian military occupied three strongholds…
(2023-08-26). Russian Air Defense Forces destroy Ukrainian assault drone in Moscow Region. tass.com –ûn-duty Air Defense Forces destroyed the drone over the Istra district in the Moscow Region, the Russian Defense Ministry reported…
(2023-08-26). Policy of tough sanctions against North Korea exhausted itself — Russian diplomat. tass.com It runs counter to the tasks of restoring trust the Security Council should focus on, Vasily Nebenzya said…
(2023-08-26). Russia Successfully Tested Laser Gun – Source. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia conducted successful field tests of a laser gun, during which it destroyed several drones of various types, an informed source told Sputnik.
(2023-08-26). Russian Armed Forces Repel Seven Attacks in Krasny Liman Direction. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian servicemen repelled and thwarted seven attacks by Ukrainian assault units in the Krasny Liman direction, Center grouping spokesman Alexander Savchuk told Sputnik.
(2023-08-26). Georgia Must Admit Responsibility for Aggression Against S.Ossetia in 2008 – President. sputnikglobe.com TSKHNIVAL (Sputnik) – Georgia must recognize its responsibility for aggression and war crimes against South Ossetia in 2008, sign an agreement on the non-use of force and demarcate state borders, South Ossetia President Alan Gagloyev told Sputnik on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Russia's recognition of the republic's independence.
(2023-08-26). I'm a Ukrainian leftist. This is why I support Boris Kagarlitsky. internationalviewpoint.org "Without an anti-war movement inside Russia itself, it will be very difficult, perhaps impossible, to end the war in Ukraine. Russian society is far from ideal, of course, but only from this imperfect society, with its imperfect people with their imperfect biographies, can an anti-war and anti-government movement emerge." | – | / |
(2023-08-26). Putin orders Wagner mercenaries to sign oath allegiance to Russia after Prighozin's death. firstpost.com Putin orders Wagner mercenaries to sign oath allegiance to Russia after Prighozin's death | Putin orders Wagner mercenaries to sign oath allegiance to Russia after Prighozin's death…
(2023-08-26). Russia's military ties with Iran will withstand geopolitical pressure: Sergei Ryabkov. firstpost.com Russia's military cooperation with Iran will not succumb to geopolitical pressure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, following reports that Washington has asked Teheran to stop selling drones to Moscow. | "There are no changes, and cooperation with Iran will continue," Ryabkov said, according to a report on Saturday from Russian state news agency RIA. "We are independent states and do not succumb to the dictates of the United States and its satellites." | The US is pressing Iran to stop selling the armed drones, which Russia is using in the war in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported earlier t…
(2023-08-26). Ukraine says it hit Russian military base in annexed Crimea. firstpost.com Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency said on Friday a Ukrainian drone attack had hit a Russian military base deep inside annexed Crimea, while residents reported casualties, explosions and a road closure. | Early on Friday, Russia reported one of the biggest coordinated Ukrainian air raids yet over Russian-controlled territory but said air defence systems had downed all 42 drones attacking Crimea before they could hit their targets. | Ukrainian intelligence officials said the attack struck Russia's 126th Coastal Defence Brigade based in Perevalnoye, a town more than 200 km (120 miles) from Ukraine-controlle…
(2023-08-26). Saudi Arabia mulls nuclear power bids from China and Russia in bid to pressure US. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia mulls nuclear power bids from China and Russia in bid to pressure US | With the US insisting on restrictions on Saudi Arabia enriching its own uranium, Riyadh is mulling alternative offers to develop nuclear facilities and sway Washington over security pact | Sat, 08/26/2023 – 18: 02 | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Ji…
(2023-08-26). Russia Prevents Kiev's Attempted UAV Attack, Drone Destroyed Over Belgorod Region – Moscow. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian air defense systems destroyed a Ukrainian aircraft-type drone over the territory of the Belgorod Region, the defense ministry said on Saturday.
(2023-08-26). Russian air defenses shoot down Ukrainian drone over Belgorod Region. tass.com According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, an aircraft-type UAV was shot down…
(2023-08-26). Ukrainian shelling leaves four civilians wounded in Russia's Belgorod Region. tass.com The victims have shrapnel wounds, said the governor of the region Vyacheslav Gladkov…
(2023-08-26). Putin congratulates South Ossetian president on anniversary of independence recognition. tass.com The President of Russia stressed that the South Ossetian people defended their freedom in a difficult struggle, and now they are successfully developing the institutions of democratic statehood…
(2023-08-26). Putin congratulates Abkhazian president on anniversary of independence recognition. tass.com The President of Russia noted that the republic has made significant progress in building a democratic statehood and an independent national economy over the past decade and a half…
(2023-08-26). Russia-US relations were more pragmatic under Obama, Medvedev says. tass.com The Deputy Head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation recalled that when Barack Obama became the US President, tensions arose in Russian-American relations related to the situation in Ukraine…
(2023-08-26). Medvedev sees risk of civil war in US. tass.com The Deputy Head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation noted that the discord in the United States "is somewhat irreconcilable"
(2023-08-26). West pushing everyone towards WWIII, ignoring signals from Moscow — Medvedev. tass.com The Deputy Head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation commented on the thesis that Russia's harsh reaction to the Georgian aggression in 2008 should have been a clear signal to the United States and NATO countries about the need to heed Moscow's concerns…
(2023-08-26). Russia took sufficient action to stop Georgia-South Ossetia conflict, says Medvedev. tass.com The Deputy Head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation noted that, on the one hand, Moscow "put things in order" in South Ossetia, on the other hand, it did not enter the stage of complete confrontation with the rest of the world…
(2023-08-25). West using fight on terrorism as pretext to steal others' natural resources — diplomat. tass.com According to the Russian diplomat, former metropoles have not changed their colonial ways, Maria Zabolotskaya said…
(2023-08-25). US coalition's fighter jets fly too close to Russian plane in Syria — top brass. tass.com The deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria Vadim Kulit added that the Russian pilot demonstrated high professionalism and took timely measures to prevent a collision…
(2023-08-25). Saakashvili, Georgian authorities responsible for 2008 events in South Ossetia — Medvedev. tass.com According to Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, "the way the political life works is that the final decision is made by the national leader"
(2023-08-25). Ukraine Uses Terror Tactics Against Own Troops as Army Runs Out of Motivated Fighters. sputnikglobe.com A Ukrainian military source has revealed that troops from Ukraine's 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade executed 23 of their fellow servicemen after an attempt to desert their positions. Military journalist Aleksey Borzenko expects the use of this gruesome tactic to continue as Kiev runs out of troops motivated to fight Russia.
(2023-08-25). Niger Revolution Takes Bonapartist Turn. popularresistance.org The 4-week old turmoil in the West African state of Niger is taking a curious turn that no longer allows a binary vision of "neo-colonialism and imperialism" versus "national liberation". Niger's coup leaders are making overtures to the United States and keeping the Russian military contractors, Wagner PMC, at arm's length — at least, at the present stage of transition of power. | The speed with which Washington deployed Kathleen FitzGibbon, an ace Africa hand with intelligence background, as its new ambassador to Niamey signals diplomacy as the preferred course while keeping all options on the table.
(2023-08-25). The US Wants To Overthrow Prime Minister Hasina From Power. popularresistance.org An empire doesn't like those who are unwilling to serve its purpose. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the White House made it crystal clear that the nations who denounce or won't support its "unprecedented and expansive" sanctions against Russia, will have to pay a heavy price. The world already witnessed Washington's removal of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who refused to sing the same tune along with the Empire to wage a war against Russia by visiting Moscow after the invasion of Ukraine. He refused to be a slave of the Western powers and shouted out loud, "What do you think of us? Are we your slaves… tha…
(2023-08-25). Wagner Chief Prigozhin Dies in Plane Crash in Russia, Putin Recognizes His Work Against Ukrainian Neo-Nazis. orinocotribune.com Russian authorities have confirmed that a private jet with Wagner Group founder Evgeny Prigozhin listed as a passenger crashed between Moscow and St. Petersburg on Wednesday, killing all on board. | What details have been confirmed? | The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed that the jet plunged to the ground in Tver Region, and that all three crew and seven passengers on board were killed. The ministry said that the jet, an Embraer 135BJ Legacy 600, was traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg at the time of the incident. | Rosaviatsiya, the Russian federal air transport agency, said that Prigozhin was on board…
(2023-08-25). Who's afraid of Prigozhin and Wagner? peoplesdispatch.org There was an avalanche of Western media reports within minutes or hours of the ghastly death on Wednesday of the head of the Wagner organization of Russian military contractors, Yevgeny Prigozhin, which pointed the accusing finger at President Vladimir Putin as the perpetrator. It is almost as if a button was pressed at some unknown …
(2023-08-25). Russian foreign minister says they are open for talks but reject West's attempts at intimidation. peoplesdispatch.org Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated Russia's willingness to explore diplomatic channels to find a solution to the war in Ukraine but claimed that the West has deliberately chosen belligerence over meaningful negotiations, showing a complete lack of common sense, RT reported. Lavrov was speaking to the press after the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, …
(2023-08-25). Wagner Chief Prigozhin Dies in Plane Crash in Russia, Putin Recognizes His Work Against Ukrainian Neo-Nazis. orinocotribune.com Russian authorities have confirmed that a private jet with Wagner Group founder Evgeny Prigozhin listed as a passenger crashed between Moscow and St. Petersburg on Wednesday, killing all on board. | What details have been confirmed? | The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed that the jet plunged to the ground in Tver Region, and that all three crew and seven passengers on board were killed. The ministry said that the jet, an Embraer 135BJ Legacy 600, was traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg at the time of the incident. | Rosaviatsiya, the Russian federal air transport agency, said that Prigozhin was on board…
(2023-08-25). Plane that reportedly carried Wagner leader Evgeny Prigozhin crashes in Russia. wsws.org Regardless of the truth behind the downing of the plane, the death of much of the leadership of Wagner is set to further intensify the crisis of the Putin regime and the conflicts within the Russian oligarchy and state apparatus.
(2023-08-25). Russian government backing over 500 construction projects in Crimea — Deputy PM. tass.com Marat Khusnullin highlighted the construction of four ramps to the sea coast from the Tavrida federal highway, as well as a comprehensive upgrade of treatment facilities…
(2023-08-25). Russia and Myanmar to resume flights after a thirty-year break — regulator. tass.com "Flights will be operated by A319 aircraft twice a week," the Federal Agency for Air Transport added…
(2023-08-25). Russia wipes out Ukrainian army's port infrastructure site in overnight precision strike. tass.com It is also reported that Russian military struck Ukrainian army units in the Krasny Liman area, eliminating roughly 80 enemy troops over the past day…
(2023-08-25). Each BRICS country has equal voice in decision-making process — senior Russian diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Ryabkov, the BRICS members always want to find a consensus and formulate a generally acceptable approach…
(2023-08-25). US to tighten screws on BRICS states to keep status quo — senior Russian diplomat. tass.com Washington "is clinging to the world of the past seeking to shackle the states which yield, one way or another, to its pressure in the zone of its influence," Sergey Ryabkov noted…
(2023-08-25). Capital outflow from Russia to decrease almost 2.5-fold in 2023 to $90 bln — VEB.RF. tass.com It is reported that funds received from exports are partially placed overseas…
(2023-08-25). Russia may boost agriculture exports to $60 bln — VEB.RF. tass.com In 2022, Russia's agriculture exports surpassed $41.5 bln, up by 12% compared with 2021…
(2023-08-25). Restoration of Crimean Bridge on schedule — Russian Deputy PM. tass.com Marat Khusnullin added that as soon as this part of the bridge is restored, they will open traffic on it and start to repair the part of the bridge which is now operational…
(2023-08-25). 'Out of the question': Senior Russian diplomat on inviting Western countries to join BRICS. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov noted that the "most important criterion" for joining BRICS was "the non-application by a potential BRICS participant of illegal sanctions against any member of the association"
(2023-08-25). Russian Air Defense Troops destroy drone in Russia's Kaluga Region. tass.com There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure…
(2023-08-25). Kakhovka HPP dam must be restored to ensure Russia's new regions have water — Deputy PM. tass.com According to Marat Khusnullin, currently two options to supply water to Crimea, Zaporozhye and Kherson are being considered – one with the restoration of the dam and the other without its repair…
(2023-08-25). South Ossetia ready to develop integration with Russia, up to accession — president. tass.com Alan Gagloyev recalled that Ossetia voluntarily joined the Russian Empire in 1774 and "has never betrayed its historic choice since then"
(2023-08-25). BRICS common payment unit to become matter for future — Russian MFA. tass.com At this stage, the BRICS member states' efforts are focused on the formation of conditions for expansion of settlements in national currencies, Sergey Ryabkov noted…
(2023-08-25). Ukraine Loses About 310 Soldiers in Donetsk, Kupyansk Directions – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost about 310 soldiers in the Donetsk and Kupyansk directions in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
(2023-08-25). Bidenomics Balloons US Budget Deficit to Bloated 'Crisis-Size'. sputnikglobe.com The Biden administration's economic policies have already triggered fears that the US may be heading towards an economic crisis worse than the 2008 Great Recession, amid fallout from the Fed's interest rate hikes, mounting debt, surging home prices, and a spending spree as part of proxy, trade and tech wars against Russia and China.
(2023-08-25). Russian Air Defense Systems Intercept Ukrainian UAV Over Kaluga Region – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Earlier in the day, the Kaluga regional authorities said that a drone was destroyed by air defense systems, adding that there are no casualties or damage.
(2023-08-25). Putin, Erdogan to Meet Soon – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will take place in the near future, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
(2023-08-25). Kremlin Calls West's Allegations Regarding Death of Prigozhin Absolute Lie. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Wednesday, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said that the Embraer Legacy private plane en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed in the Tver Region, killing all 10 people aboard. Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsia said that Prigozhin was in the plane. An investigation into the accident is underway.
(2023-08-25). Russia Could Send New Mission to South Pole of Moon in 2025-2026 – Roscosmos. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Monday, Russia's Luna-25 automatic landing module crashed due to engine malfunction during a transition to the pre-landing orbit.
(2023-08-25). BRICS Continues Talks on Creating Payment Instruments Independent From West – Moscow. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – BRICS countries continue consultations on the creation of payment instruments independent from the West, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Russian Sherpa in BRICS Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday.
(2023-08-25). Bolivian President Calls Prospects for Strengthening Ties With Russia Good. sputnikglobe.com JOHANNESBURG (Sputnik) – Bolivian President Luis Arce said in an interview with Sputnik that he sees prospects for the strengthening of relations between his country and Russia.
(2023-08-25). Watch Russia's Tor-M2 Missile System Rocket Into Special Op Action. sputnikglobe.com The Tor missile system, also known as the SA-15 Gauntlet, is a mobile air defense system designed to protect military and civilian targets from fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
(2023-08-25). Photo Highlights From South Africa-Hosted 15th BRICS Summit. sputnikglobe.com The historic three-day BRICS Summit 2023 wrapped up on August 24 in the South African city of Johannesburg. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which together constitute the club of major emerging economies, adopted the Johannesburg II Declaration on the final day of the 15th summit.
(2023-08-25). Moscow Court Says Investigation Seeks to Extend Arrest of St. Petersburg Cafe Bomber. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) РThe Basmanny District Court of Moscow will consider the investigation's request to extend the arrest of Daria Trepova, the defendant in the case of the St. Petersburg's café bombing that killed Russian military reporter Vladlen Tatarsky, said the court's press secretary, Anastasia Gorbunova.
(2023-08-25). Bolivian President Says Considering Paying Visit to Russia in 2024. sputnikglobe.com JOHANNESBURG (Sputnik) – Bolivian President Luis Arce said in an interview with Sputnik that he is considering paying a visit to Russia in 2024.
(2023-08-25). Depleted Uranium Munitions Make Ukraine 'Unlivable' – Moscow. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Deliveries of depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine by Western countries lead to radiation contamination of soils in the country and make it uninhabitable, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2023-08-25). Prigozhin's assassination ultimately weakens Putin. asiatimes.com 
Perhaps the most unexpected thing about the plane crash that reportedly killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the bombastic head of Russia's infamous Wagner group, is that it happened a full two months after he brought Russia to what President Vladimir Putin warned at the time was the brink of civil war. Prigozhin certainly seemed to be living …
(2023-08-25). Meeting date of Russian and Turkish Presidents not fixed yet — Turkish source. tass.com The discussion of the venue and the date of talks continues through the diplomatic channels, the source said…
(2023-08-25). Ukraine attempted to attack Russia by drones at night — Russian Defense Ministry. tass.com Air defense systems detected 42 unmanned aerial vehicles…
(2023-08-25). Two Ukrainian drones destroyed — Russian Defense Ministry. tass.com
(2023-08-25). Russian Armed Forces destroy Ukrainian ammunition depot — Defense Ministry. tass.com Units of the Vostok combat group, with the support of aviation and artillery, also destroyed a stronghold and a car with soldiers of the Ukrainian army near the village of Urozhaynoye in the DPR…
(2023-08-25). Russian company develops lightweight drone — spokesperson. tass.com UAV "Voron-75" is made of foaming polypropylene…
(2023-08-25). Russian company suggests launching highly detailed observation satellites. tass.com The spacecraft will be a small satellite for operational highly detailed observation…
(2023-08-25). No discussions on Russia's exit from OSCE — envoy. tass.com Alexander Lukashevich responded negatively to the question whether the issue of the withdrawal from the OSCE is considered at the highest level and whether relevant discussions are underway…
(2023-08-25). Russian Air Defense destroys Ukrainian missile in Kaluga Region — Defense Ministry. tass.com "An attempt of the Kiev regime to make terrorist attacks against civilian facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation by a missile of the improved S-200 air defense system was prevented this night," the ministry said…
(2023-08-25). Russian experts propose introduction of simplified taxation system for Cuba. tass.com The effective taxation system in Cuba is unsuitable so far for the planned transition to private competition development, Executive Director of the Institute Anton Sviridenko said…
(2023-08-25). Will BRICS Change The World? expose-news.com Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries invited on Thursday to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies in a move that showed signs of strengthening a China-Russia coalition as tensions with the West spiral higher. …
(2023-08-25). West using terrorists in Ukraine for its geopolitical purposes — Russian diplomat. tass.com "For years, they have been terrorizing Donbass' civilian population under the blanket of silence woven by the Western mass media and, I am sad to admit this, by UN structures," Maria Zabolotskaya stated…
(2023-08-25). DNA tests being performed to identify victims of Prigozhin's plane crash. tass.com "Bodies of 10 victims were discovered during initial investigative actions at the plane crash site," the Russian Investigative Committee reported…
(2023-08-25). Chinese ambassador lauds cooperation with Russia in education sphere. tass.com Zhang Hanhui addressed the Russian students of Chinese educational establishments at the Chinese embassy in Moscow…
(2023-08-25). Bangui to continue cooperation with Moscow after Prigozhin's death — presidential adviser. tass.com According to Fidele Gouandjika, the Central African Republic will maintain contacts with Russia "thanks to the agreement with the Kremlin"
(2023-08-25). Sending Cluster Munitions to Ukraine Is Morally Bankrupt. fpif.org President Joe Biden's administration has taken a cruel weapon—the cluster bomb—off the shelf and sent it to Ukraine to be used in the war against Russia. | Prior to being transferred to Ukraine, cluster bombs made in the United States were used by Saudi Arabia as recently as
(2023-08-25). Headlines for August 25, 2023. democracynow.org Donald Trump Booked at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail, Released on $200,000 Bond, Ukrainian Forces Launch Amphibious Assault on Russian-Occupied Crimea, U.S. Intelligence Says Russian Mercenary Leader Yevgeny Prigozhin Was Assassinated, Opposition Leader Accuses Zimbabwe's President of Vote Rigging and Voter Suppression, China Bans Japanese Seafood After Release of Radioactive Wastewater from Fukushima, Record Heat Waves Put 2023 on Track to Become Hottest Year in Human History, Maui County Sues Hawaii's Largest Utility over Wildfires That Killed at Least 115, Fracking in Pennsylvania Linked to Ca…
(2023-08-25). Citizens Rally Outside Artillery Factory in President Biden's Hometown that Produces Parts of Cluster Bombs Destined To Kill Eastern Ukrainians and Russians. covertactionmagazine.com Cluster Bombs Have Killed at Least 67,000 Vietnamese Since the Vietnam War Ended One of President Joe Biden's biographers, David Hagan, author of No Ordinary Joe, tells the story of a 10-year-old Joe Biden taking a $5 bet to climb a burning coal pile in his hometown of Scranton. Young Joe took the bet and scampered up …
(2023-08-25). Ten Bodies, Flight Recorders Found at Plane Crash Site in Russia's Tver Region. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, a private Embraer Legacy airplane flying from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed in Russia's Tver Region on Wednesday. The preliminary information showed that all ten people on board were killed.
(2023-08-25). What are JDAM-ER Smart Bomb Kits US is Sending Ukraine, and How Can Russia Dumb Them Down? sputnikglobe.com The Ukrainian Air Force's top brass has confirmed Kiev's possession and use of US-provided Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER) smart glide bomb kits. What's the purpose of these weapons? What are their capabilities? And what tools does the Russian military have at its disposal to stop them? Sputnik explains.
(2023-08-25). Russian Navy Ships Strike Ukrainian Port Infrastructure. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Russian Armed Forces have launched sea-based cruise missile strikes against a port facility used by Ukrainian troops, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
(2023-08-25). Russian Forces Obliterate Ukrainian Assault Units in Rabotino. sputnikglobe.com SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) — Assault units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces that managed to reach the first line of defense in the village of Rabotino in the Zaporozhye region were completely annihilated by Russian forces, Yevgeny Balitsky, the acting governor of the Zaporozhye region, wrote on his Telegram channel on Friday.
(2023-08-25). Can NATO Win a Conventional War Against Russia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-25). Can NATO win a conventional war against Russia?>. infobrics.org "Russia today is stronger than it has been in 30 or 40 years. You have a Russian military establishment that is now more potent and more capable than the Russian military was in the mid-1980s," McGregor said, later adding: "You can't defeat what the Russians have built. They were the first back in the 1970s to understand the criticality of linking intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance [ISR] in space, as well as on land and at sea with strike weapons."
(2023-08-25). Western media spreading disinformation about alleged Prigozhin's death. infobrics.org Conspiracy theories about Russian government's "involvement" in plane accident are baseless and benefit the West.
(2023-08-25). Russia, China Discuss Transport Infrastructure at Mutual Border. infobrics.org Russia's Consulate General in Harbin said that Consul Sergei Linnik met with Governor of China's northernmost province of Heilongjiang Liang Huiling to discuss bilateral regional-level cooperation and the improvement of checkpoints and transport infrastructure at bilateral border…
(2023-08-25). Wagner has no contingency plan to deal with death of its leadership. middleeasteye.net 
Wagner has no contingency plan to deal with death of its leadership | With its military and business structures heavily reliant on Prigozhin and Utkin, the organisation is in chaos. Sources say vengeful middle-ranking officers won't be enough to save it | Fri, 08/25/2023 – 11: 22 | A Wagner fighter visits a makeshift memorial near former PMC Wagner Centre, associated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, in…
(2023-08-25). Wagner: Without Prigozhin, Russia is set to lose big in Africa. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-08-25). Bombshell: NATO Says "War Started in 2014". "Fake Pretext" to Wage War against Russia? To Invoke Article 5 of Atlantic Treaty? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-26). Ukraine Closes Kiev-Pechersk Lavra For Theological Academy's Students. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy has equated students and teachers of Kiev Theological Schools with visitors to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and banned access to the territory of the monastery and the buildings of the Kiev Theological Academy and Seminary, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) said.
(2023-08-26). Two Republican Lawmakers Draft Letter Opposing More US Funding to Assist Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senator J.D. Vance and Congressman Chip Roy drafted a letter they intend to send to the Office of Management and Budget to oppose President Joe Biden's request of an additional $24 billion in aid to Ukraine next year, according to a copy of the document obtained by US media.
(2023-08-26). Judge napolitano's round TAble and the Continued Delusions of David Petraeus. sonar21.com Judge Napolitano hosted Scott Ritter, Ray McGovern and me on this week's round table. We discussed the death of Prigozhin and other intel and military matters relevant to Ukraine. We…
(2023-08-26). Ukraine's Counteroffensive Has Failed—It's Time to Reevaluate. scheerpost.com 
By Glenn Greenwald / Rumble there is no question that the war in Ukraine has radically changed. Even Western media outlets that have been steadfastly cheerleading for this war — and, indeed, even Ukrainians themselves — are now admitting what battlefield realities dispositively prove. The much-vaunted Ukrainian counter-offensive — the imminent dramatic event we were …
(2023-08-26). Flagging Ukraine Counteroffensive Triggers Allies' Fears About Support Nosediving – Report. sputnikglobe.com The US and its allies have sunk billions-worth of military and economic support into the Ukraine quagmire. However, as the costs of propping up Kiev take their toll on the West, the counteroffensive by Ukraine's military largely never got off the ground, with the effort resulting in severe losses in manpower and military equipment.
(2023-08-25). History, God punished Saakashvili, he turned into outcast in own country — Medvedev. tass.com Dmitry Medvedev noted that, although Saakashvili used to be a head of state, he "made a stupid political voyage to Ukraine, where he tried to serve another country"
(2023-08-25). Ukrainian people paying biggest price for West's mistakes in Ukraine — Hungarian PM. tass.com Viktor Orban recalled that since the outbreak of the conflict, he has been virtually the only EU leader calling for "localizing" the conflict in Ukraine and objecting against weapons supplies to Kiev…
(2023-08-25). Man Threatening to 'Hurt' Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Slap on the Wrist Prison Sentence. sputnikglobe.com The Republican congresswoman from Georgia is one of about two dozen staunch supporters of former president Donald Trump in the House of Representatives, and an outspoken opponent of President Biden's foreign and domestic policy, including on Ukraine.
(2023-08-25). Zelensky Cracks Down on Draft Dodgers, Forces Men to Fight & Die in This War. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / Rumble At the start of the latest stage in the war in Ukraine, in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters of his cause and the cause of Ukrainians throughout the West to stop cheering for the war and make themselves feel strong and powerful and Churchillian by doing so …
(2023-08-25). Zelensky Cracks Down on Draft Dodgers, Forces Men to Fight & Die in This War. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald / Rumble At the start of the latest stage in the war in Ukraine, in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters of his cause and the cause of Ukrainians throughout the West to stop cheering for the war and make themselves feel strong and powerful and Churchillian by doing so …
(2023-08-25). As Ukrainian offensive collapses, US demands more frontal assaults. wsws.org In response to failure of Ukraine's offensive, the Biden administration and the Pentagon have claimed — in the form of anonymous statements to the US media — that the debacle has been due to the Ukrainian military's unwillingness to carry out suicide charges.
(2023-08-25). Pentagon considering PMC Wagner to be threat to US security — spokesman. tass.com According to the US, PMC Wagner is "no longer a factor on the battlefield in Ukraine, Patrick Ryder noted…
(2023-08-25). German authorities want those responsible for Nord Stream attacks brought to justice. tass.com Commenting on reports suggesting the criminals are connected with Ukraine, the German interior minister did not say what the political consequences would be if this suspicion was confirmed…
(2023-08-25). India tries to depoliticize B20 meetings — expert. tass.com "If there is reference to the situation around Ukraine, then it is made without aggressive rhetoric," Alexander Shokhin noted…
(2023-08-25). UN envoy calls for cease-fire in Ukraine. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Thursday called for a cease-fire in Ukraine and emphasized the need to manage spillover effects, provide humanitarian assistance and ensure nuclear safety.
(2023-08-25). PEPE ESCOBAR AND MICHAEL HUDSON JOIN ON BRICS PLUS SIX, UKRAINE, AND THE MULTIPOLAR WORLD ECONOMY! wibailoutpeople.org
(2023-08-25). Ukraine Uses Phosphorus Munitions in Zaporozhye Direction – Military Doctor. sputnikglobe.com Phosphorus ammunition is a type of weapon that contains phosphorus compounds that combust upon exposure to air. The use of phosphorus ammunition is controversial due to its potential to cause severe burns and damage to civilians and non-combatants.
(2023-08-25). Ukraine Quagmire Will Cost US $600 Bln More Even If Fighting Stopped Tomorrow — Analysis. sputnikglobe.com The US has already committed over $110 billion in military and economic support to Ukraine, with President Joe Biden recently asking Congress for $24 billion in additional cash. Washington's allies have sent tens of billions of dollars more in aid, with Ukraine quickly becoming the most expensive NATO-instigated security crisis since Afghanistan.
(2023-08-25). Ukraine's Dire Situation w/Alastair Crooke fmr Brit ambassador. thealtworld.com
(2023-08-25). The New Atlas LIVE: Mark Sleboda & Ukraine's Offensive at 3 Months, Prigozhin, & More… thealtworld.com Mark Sleboda joins us to discuss the latest developments in the conflict in Ukraine including: | — Prigozhin's plane crash; | — Sabotage units reaching Crimea; | — The current state of Ukrainian offensive as it reaches the 3 month mark and; | — What happens after Ukraine's offensive exhausts itself…
(2023-08-25). "Ukraine has already lost 400,000 men on the battlefield" – former Pentagon adviser. infobrics.org Ukrainian counteroffensive failed because Kiev put troops in the wrong place.
(2023-08-25). Understanding "Dictatorship" Beyond Propaganda. libya360.wordpress.com Erica Caines Since the proxy war in Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022, subsequent geopolitical shifts have created a situation for a restructuring towards a multipolar world. The distractions created by capitalist media have heightened confusion around how to discuss current geopolitical events. Despite the illusion of a free and fair press, as political scientist and…
(2023-08-25). Ukraine Will Capitulate Unconditionally. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca