(2025-08-29). Russian envoys summoned after strikes hit UK, EU offices in Kyiv. jagonews24.com The UK and European Union have summoned their Russian envoys after overnight missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 21 people and damaged the city's British Council and EU offices, in the deadliest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the Alaska summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
(2025-08-29). Russia, China, reject attempt of E3 to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran over Nuclear Program. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — France, the United Kingdom and Germany (the "E3") on Thursday sent a formal letter to the UN Security Council asking for snap back sanctions on Iran over its nuclear enrichment activities, which they maintain breach the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or nuclear deal. The joint letter of …
(2025-08-29). Kiev attack and NATO escalation threaten direct war between Russia and Europe. wsws.org The logic of the war is leading directly toward a military clash between Russia and Europe threatening the lives of millions and the destruction of the entire continent. Far from backing down in the wake of Russia's attacks, European governments seized on them to issue new threats and accelerate the war drive.
(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). 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). 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). Russia Just Made Its First Successful Drone Boat Attack On A Ukrainian Naval Ship. twz.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Belarus showcases its tourism potential at online expo. eng.belta.by The Day of the Republic of Belarus is being held at the International Online Expo for travel industry professionals from Russia and the CIS countries.
(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). Belarus, Russia's Tatarstan to develop cooperation in petrochemical industry. eng.belta.by A regular meeting of the working group on cooperation in the petrochemical industry took place at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan.
(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). A New Foreign Policy for Europe. dissidentvoice.org The European Union needs a new foreign policy based on Europe's true economic and security interests. Europe is currently in an economic and security trap of its own making, characterized by its dangerous hostility with Russia, mutual distrust with China, and extreme vulnerability to the United States. Europe's foreign policy is almost entirely driven by …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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
(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). 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.