(2025-08-30). Insights丨Decorated Russian veteran shares stories about covert operation against Japanese suicide attacker during WWII. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-08-30). Why is Putin OK with Ukraine joining the EU? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-08-30). Trump's Envoy Targeted: Politico's Bias Exposed in New Fact Check. thinktank.pk In a politically charged August 29, 2025, article titled "'His inexperience shines through': Steve Witkoff struggles to manage Russia as Trump peace envoy," Politico examines the performance of U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in back-channel talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Co-authored by Felicia Schwartz with contributions from Nahal Toosi and Jack Detsch, the …
(2025-08-30). Insights | Russia WWII veteran recalls combats against Japanese invaders, hopes to watch military parade in Moscow. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War. Russian WWII veteran Viktor Krivashov, recently granted an interview, and shared his covert operation against Japanese invaders.
(2025-08-30). White House claims 'foreign influence' behind criticism of US envoy. newarab.com 
The White House lashed out Friday what it called a "foreign influence operation" by German-owned US news outlet Politico after it criticized Vice President JD Vance slammed Politico, bought in 2021 by German media giant Axel Springer, over an article that quoted unnamed officials as saying Witkoff's "inexperience shines through" in his talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin. | "This story from Politico is journalistic malpractice. But it's more than that: it'
(2025-08-30). Digital tech boom offers opportunities. ecns.cn A drone photo taken on Aug 5, 2025 shows a banner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 on an overpass in Tianjin, North China.This will include advancing the development of 5G technology, gigabit optical networks, computing power infrastructure and terrestrial optical cable to enhance technological innovation capabilities.
(2025-08-30). Putin to meet Iran's Pezeshkian after Europe triggers sanctions. newarab.com 
(2025-08-30). Israel's military in Cyprus: What should Türkiye do against the encirclement Plan. unitedworldint.com/feed/ The connection between Cyprus and Crimea. Israel expands its military presence in Cyprus. Israel has taken a series of strategic steps under agreements that also involve the US and Greece. Using the pretext of protecting the exclusive economic zone declared by the Greek Administration of Southern Cyprus, Israel has launched joint naval patrols and deployed …
(2025-08-29). Trump 'not surprised' as Russian strikes kill 21 in Kyiv. geo.tv 
People take shelter inside an underground parking during Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine on August 28, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-08-29). Russia, China Back Iran Against Western Sanctions Push. english.almanar.com.lb 
In a significant escalation at the United Nations, China and Russia have firmly supported Iran in opposing a move by European powers to reimpose international sanctions on Tehran. The diplomatic confrontation threatens to unravel the 2015 nuclear deal and has sparked a fierce war of words over international law. The Russian Ministry of Foreign …
(2025-08-29). Lukashenko: While the OSCE is inactive, another organization could be the key to peace in Europe. eng.belta.by "Security must be indivisible; it must be common for us Europeans. Everyone, from Belarus and Russia to England, Germany, and others, should play their role in this security system. Perhaps with the participation of a leading country, the United States of America," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(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). 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's Foreign Minister Cites NATO Expansion as Cause of Ukraine War. counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-29). Trump FUMING as Putin POUNDS Ukraine, Launches WAR Games with CHINA Brian Berletic KJ Noh. thealtworld.com Analysts Brian Berletic and KJ Noh join the show to react to Trump's mounting failures as Russia tears through Ukraine's defenses and begins shocking war games with China. Is this all part of the US empire's plan, or are the cracks in its armor beginning to sink the entire ship? Watch the stream to find out!
(2025-08-29). Un triangolo con soli due lati: la mossa di Trump con Zelensky a favore di Putin. strategic-culture.su Non si combatte più come in passato. E, soprattutto, le conquiste e le vittorie devono adesso essere lette in maniera differente. | Segue nostro La geometria non è un'opinione | Praticamente non si parla d'altro: dopo il vertice tenutosi il 15 agosto 2025 ad Anchorage, Alaska, tra Donald Trump e Vladimir Putin — il primo incontro del genere nel territorio statunitense in anni — si è apertamente discusso della possibilità di…
(2025-08-29). Expert: Questioning Ukraine support makes one Putin's agent in the West. eng.belta.by Raising any uncomfortable question about Ukraine in Western media was enough to get you labeled as Putin's agent, political observer with the media group Rossiya Segodnya Vladimir Kornilov said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-08-29). Diplomacy Watch: Is there a 'next' for Ukraine peace talks? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-08-29). Self-Determination for Ukraine, Not a Deal Between Trump, Putin, and European Leaders. counterpunch.org 
We are spitting mad about the meeting between Trump and Putin to decide how to divide up the land and minerals of Ukraine for the benefit of the rich people who dominate their own countries and attempt to dominate the world. Who are they to make decisions for Ukrainians? Trump uses the police and military
(2025-08-29). Sergei Lavrov's Sweatshirt and Putin/Trump's Nostalgic Imaginations. counterpunch.org 
(2025-08-29). Belarusian Village gastronomic space opens in Moscow. eng.belta.by A new gastronomic space named Belarusian Village has opened within the flagship hypermarket of the Auchan retail chain at Moscow's Aviapark Mall. The outlet offers a broad range of Belarusian food products, including meat and dairy products, confectionery, and sweets, BelTA has learned.
(2025-08-29). High-level workgroup looks into CIS mutual trade obstacles. eng.belta.by The tenth meeting of the high-level working group for the analysis of obstacles in mutual trade of the CIS member states was held at the CIS Executive Committee Office in Moscow.