(2025-08-28). China, Russia, North Korea Unite: Is the West Ready for This New Alliance? thinktank.pk In a bold display of unity amid swirling global tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are set to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing's massive military parade on September 3, 2025. Marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, this Tiananmen Square spectacle—featuring over 10,000 troops and …
(2025-08-28). Ukrainian Drone Attacks Push Russia's Oil Refining Shutdowns to Record Levels. moderndiplomacy.eu MOSCOW, Aug 28 — Ukraine's drone attacks and planned maintenance have led to Russia's offline oil refining capacity reaching a record high in August, according to Reuters calculations. The total offline primary oil refining capacity reached a monthly high of 6.4 million tons, up 65% from previous estimates. Drone strikes at various refineries have idled …
(2025-08-28). Why China Says 'No' to Trump's Nuclear Talks—and What It Means Globally. thinktank.pk In an era where geopolitical tensions simmer just below the surface, U.S. President Donald Trump's recent push for trilateral denuclearization talks with Russia and China has hit a brick wall. Beijing's swift rejection, deeming the proposal "neither reasonable nor realistic," underscores a broader shift in global power dynamics. This isn't just diplomatic posturing; it's a …
(2025-08-28). Ukraine Threatens Belarus over Military Exercises with Russia. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime continues to threaten its neighboring countries, despite already being mired in a full-scale war with Russia, with an army on the verge of total collapse. In a recent statement, Ukrainian authorities ordered the Republic of Belarus to …
(2025-08-28). Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend Chinese parade in show of defiance to the West. geo.tv 
Photo collage shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. — ReutersXi to review troops, military hardware at Tiananmen Square.Parade marks Japan's WWII surrender anniversary on Sept 3.Belarus, Iran, Indonesia,…
(2025-08-28). US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian purchases. newarab.com 
US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as India has criticized the levies as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," with its export body calling on Wednesday for government intervention to assuage fears of heavy job cuts. | Trump has raised pressure on India over the energy transactions, a key source of revenue for Moscow's war in Ukraine, as part of a campaign to end the conflict.
(2025-08-28). US 1990 Pledge to Gorbachev: "Not One Inch Eastward" globalresearch.ca As the Ukraine war continues its corruption of violence, death and destruction threatening to morph into a more widespread WW III scenario, it would be essential to understand that the Ukraine war began to stave off the threat of NATO expansion on the Russian border.
(2025-08-28). Wall Street's Big Admission on Ukraine, Trump's DC Takeover, and How a General Strike Could Happen [Preview]. soundcloud.com The Wall Street Journal provides evidence that the Ukraine war is a proxy war between the US and Russia. The Trump Administration's attempt to takeover DC is part of the attempt to end the semblance of bourgeois democracy in the United States. Don't we need socialized healthcare, not "Medicare for All"? What do we do …
(2025-08-28). 'Doing Business in India': Russian Bestseller Goes Global with English Edition. infobrics.org
(2025-08-28). All NATO members meet 2% defence spending goal, but only three surpass new 3.5% target. moderndiplomacy.eu BackgroundNATO allies agreed in 2014 to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence by 2024, a benchmark pushed strongly by Washington, particularly under former U.S. President Donald Trump. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 further accelerated spending across the alliance. At a June 2025 summit in The Hague, NATO leaders agreed to raise …
(2025-08-28). 8 killed, dozens injured in massive Russian strikes on Kyiv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Russia unleashed one of its heaviest bombardments on Ukraine's capital in months, firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that eight people, including two children, were killed, and at least 25 others injured when missiles and drones struck residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in the early hours of August 28, 2025.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on X following the latest Russian bombardment of Kyiv, "Right now in Kyiv, first responders are clearing the rubble of an ordinary residential buildi…
(2025-08-28). Putin, Kim among 26 leaders to attend China's military parade. jagonews24.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among more than two dozen foreign leaders to attend China's massive military parade next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.
(2025-08-28). How to Ease the Ukraine Peace Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu Despite President Trump's efforts to bring Putin and Zelenskyy together, their meeting remains elusive. The fact is top leaders usually meet after the difficulties have been ironed out by seasoned negotiators. And as Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed somewhat bluntly, "there are no plans for a Putin Zelenskyy summit." What then are the chances …
(2025-08-28). Ukraine sees battlefield data as 'priceless' card to secure Western backing. moderndiplomacy.eu BackgroundSince Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has not only fought on the battlefield but also turned digital technology and data into critical assets. With drone warfare now dominating much of the conflict, Kyiv has collected vast amounts of battlefield statistics and combat footage that are invaluable for artificial intelligence (AI) development in the defence …
(2025-08-28). Press TV (Iran): A spot interview in the afternoon news wrap-up yesterday. gilbertdoctorow.com Russia has confirmed circulating a draft proposal at the UN Security Council aimed at preventing the activation of the snapback mechanism The ongoing consideration in the UN Security Council of the U.S. reimposing sanctions on Iran has generated a lot of concern in Teheran as well it might. I was asked by Press TV yesterday …
(2025-08-28). Russian Envoy Deplores EU3's Plan to Activate Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The permanent representative of Russia to the international organizations in Vienna questioned the logic of the European troika's decision to invoke the snapback mechanism of the JCPOA, warning that the move will complicate matters further.
(2025-08-28). Neo-Nazi junta keeps murdering Ukrainian soldiers trying to surrender to Russia. infobrics.org This brutal approach is very reminiscent of the policies implemented by Nazi Germany and its allies during World War II. Given the fact that NATO is effectively a geopolitical outgrowth of that system and ideology, such policies are hardly surprising.
(2025-08-28). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump shifted his tone this week, casting doubt on the prospect of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. | Trump's frustration appears to be mounting, warning that "the next two weeks" could be pivotal. If there's no progress towards a peace deal, Trump says he could weigh massive sanctions or massive tariffs or both. | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a Russian and European affairs analyst and history professor at American University. | Dmitry Babich is a Russian journalist and political analyst. | William Lawrence is a p…
(2025-08-28). Fact Check: Is the US Really Plotting a Greenland Takeover? thinktank.pk In a August 27, 2025, article published by RT (Russia Today), titled "Denmark summons US envoy over alleged Greenland influence campaign," the Russian state-funded media outlet reports on Denmark's diplomatic response to alleged covert US operations in Greenland. As tensions rise in the Arctic amid great power rivalries, RT's coverage highlights US aggression while subtly …
(2025-08-28). Ukraine: From Energy Sabotage in Europe to Sponsoring Terrorism in Africa. unitedworldint.com For Türkiye, Kyiv's policy is particularly dangerous. By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli In recent months, the geopolitical situation surrounding Ukraine has escalated to a critical point, impacting not only the direct participants of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict but also the entire European continent and nations across Africa. Kyiv's actions, including strikes on key energy infrastructure and support …
(2025-08-28). Roberto Schwarz: Political Polyphonies. newleftreview.org Interview with the Brazilian critic and theorist on the literary and political ideas informing his epic play, Queen Lira. A volatile cacophony of voices disputing his country's path, from Dilma's impeachment to Bolsonaro's rise and Lula's unexpected return.
(2025-08-28). A black hole in collective memory: China and WW II. peoplesdispatch.org As China prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism on September 3, 2025, global attention turns to Beijing's military parade. Speculation swirls about which world leaders will join President Xi Jinping — Putin's presence is all but certain, though whispers of Trump attending seem far-fetched. Some peace advocates argue this moment offers …
(2025-08-28). A Black Hole in Collective Memory: China and WWII. counterpunch.org 
As China prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism on September 3, 2025, global attention turns to Beijing's military parade. Speculation swirls about which world leaders will join President Xi Jinping—Putin's presence is all but certain, though whispers of Trump attending seem far-fetched. Some peace advocates argue this moment offers a chance for global powers to