(2025-08-25). Expert: Putin-Trump talks went beyond Ukraine. eng.belta.by Ukraine was not the only topic discussed at the negotiations between | Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, | Russian military observer of the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper, Colonel | (retired) Viktor Baranets said in a new episode of the V Teme [On…
(2025-08-25). Russian and Chinese Experts discuss the prospects of Russian-Chinese cooperation in the Arctic. russiancouncil.ru On August 25, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and Beijing Club for International Dialogue organized a roundtable "China-Russia Relations: Arctic Dialogue"
(2025-08-25). Lukashenko underlines similarity, affinity of Belarusians, Russians. eng.belta.by "Our nation's respect for the Russian nation is great. As a Soviet man it is even difficult for me to say Russians and Belarusians. We are essentially one nation," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-08-25). Why Russia Blames Ukraine for Killing Ceasefire Hopes. thinktank.pk In the swirling vortex of global diplomacy, President Donald Trump's bold push for a Ukraine ceasefire has hit turbulent waters, raising questions about its viability amid entrenched positions from Moscow and Kyiv. As of August 2025, Trump's initiatives—marked by high-stakes summits and threats of sanctions—appear mired in deadlock, with no breakthrough despite months of shuttle …
(2025-08-25). Video: Explosion at Russia's Central Children's Store kills one. albawaba.com
(2025-08-25). Lukashenko outlines cooperation areas with Russia's Vologda Oblast. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko named several areas of cooperation with Russia's Vologda Oblast as he met with Governor of Russia's Vologda Oblast Georgy Filimonov.
(2025-08-25). Belarusian PM invites Russia to sync efforts, share best practices in tourism development. eng.belta.by Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin discussed the development of tourism | with Russia during a meeting with Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry | Chernyshenko.
(2025-08-25). US vice president says Russia has made concessions in Ukraine peace talks. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance gestures during Day 2 of the Republican National Convention , at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 16, 2024. — ReutersUS Vice President JD Vance has said Russia has made "significant concessions" in discussions over a…
(2025-08-25). Putin, Pezeshkian Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues in Phone Call. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Russia held a telephone conversation to review the regional and international issues, including the Ukraine crisis, Iran's nuclear program, and developments in the South Caucasus.
(2025-08-25). Belarus to open trading house in Russia's Penza Oblast. eng.belta.by Brest Oblast Governor Piotr Parkhomchik heads the working group on cooperation between Belarus and Penza Oblast on Belarus' behalf.
(2025-08-25). Iran and Russia reiterate Tehran's right to uranium enrichment during presidential phonecall. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has lauded Russia's firm backing of Iran's legitimate right to uranium enrichment while reaffirming the Islamic Republic's unwavering commitment to never pursuing nuclear weapons, a stance rooted in its core principles and defense strategy.
(2025-08-25). Russia expands presence on Belarus' commodity exchange. eng.belta.by Since the start of the year, the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) has accredited 442 Russian companies. Currently, the Russian Federation is represented on BUCE by 4,700 companies from 79 regions.
(2025-08-25). Moscow Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday of first giant panda born in Russia. ecns.cn Moscow Zoo on Sunday celebrated the second birthday of Katyusha, the first giant panda born in Russia.
(2025-08-25). Participants of CSTO military exercises on the way to Belarus. eng.belta.by Contingents of the troops (collective forces) of the Collective Security Treaty Organization are moving from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan to the locations where the exercises will take place according to the plan.
(2025-08-25). Belarus' vice premier outlines prospects for cooperation with Vologda Oblast. eng.belta.by Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich noted that last year trade in food products between Belarus and Vologda Oblast of Russia exceeded $10.2 million. This is the highest figure in the past five years.
(2025-08-25). Belarus, Russia's Vologda Oblast aim for $1bn in trade by 2030. eng.belta.by Russia's Vologda Oblast and Belarus intend to increase their mutual | trade to $1 billion by 2030, Governor of Russia's Vologda Oblast Georgy | Filimonov said following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr…
(2025-08-24). Pantus: Belarus is ahead of schedule in producing launcher for Oreshnik. eng.belta.by Belarus is ahead of schedule in producing the launcher for Russia's Oreshnik missile system, Chairman of the Belarusian State Authority for Military Industry Dmitry Pantus said on the air of the Belarus‚ÄØ1 TV channel.
(2025-08-24). "Trump's plan is dead" – Russia blocks US initiative on Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA -According to a story from Britain, the Kremlin has essentially taken down President Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine. The i Paper says that Moscow has taken steps to stop any possible progress just one week after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska. This shows that Trump's suggested framework is no longer a workable option. | On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said again that Putin is "ready" to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he also added new problems that make it very unlikely that the two will be able to meet. | During a news con…
(2025-08-24). President Ramaphosa holds talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa holds talks on Russia-Ukraine peace efforts | President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. ⚪ In a statement, the Presidency said the series of telephone calls held on Saturday followed meetings hosted by United States of America President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several other European leaders. ⚪ "President Ramaphosa spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Alexandar Stubb of Finland. Additional calls with…
(2025-08-24). Ukraine drone attacks spark fires at Russia's Kursk nuclear plant, Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal. geo.tv 
The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant outside the town of Kurchatov, in the Kursk Region, Russia. — Reuters/FileDrone attacks slashes 50% operational capacity of plant's unit three.Radiation levels site, surrounding area remain within normal limits.No injuries, blaze promptly…
(2025-08-24). India's Jaishankar takes swipe at Trump foreign policy, rejects US mediation claim. geo.tv 
India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speaks during a press conference at Iikura Guest House in Tokyo, Japan July 29, 2024. — ReutersJaishankar defends Russian oil trade against US profiteering claims.Trade tensions rise as Trump threatens higher tariffs on…
(2025-08-24). Which Western Security Guarantees for Ukraine Might be Acceptable to Putin? globalresearch.ca Steve Witkoff's