(2025-09-04). Watch: North Korea cleans up traces of Kim Jong Un after meeting with Putin. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet during their visit to Beijing to attend China's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-04). Trump Pledges to Seek Peace in Russia-Ukraine War, CBS Reports. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF U.S. President Donald Trump is actively pursuing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, despite a recent lack of progress and continued fighting. Following a summit in Alaska that failed to achieve a breakthrough, Trump has committed to continued diplomatic efforts, including a planned phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The challenge, …
(2025-09-04). Belarusian books to be promoted in Russia. eng.belta.by Belarusian books will be promoted more actively in Russian regions | according to a cooperation agreement on book exchange signed by the | Belarusian book retailer OAO Belkniga and the Saint Petersburg branch of…
(2025-09-04). Ukraine's Allies Seek US Backing for Security Guarantees at Paris Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Some 30 allied leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to finalize long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, aiming to present a unified European plan to secure U.S. backing—a critical element still lacking due to unclear commitments from the Trump administration. The coalition hopes to demonstrate robust European readiness to deter future Russian aggression …
(2025-09-04). Russian veterans share stories during WWII: a military cap, medals and bombs. ecns.cn Young soldiers braved a hail of bullets, charging toward the Japanese invaders. Bang! Bang! Some soldiers fell, while others continued to surge forward…
(2025-09-04). Ukraine Allies Unify Air, Sea, and Land Support, Costa Confirms. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF European Council President António Costa announced that Ukraine's allies are intensifying efforts to bolster security guarantees across air, sea, and land domains while supporting the regeneration of Ukrainian forces. The commitment was reinforced during a Paris meeting of the "coalition of the willing," alongside ongoing work to pressure Russia with additional sanctions. WHAT …
(2025-09-04). Putin meets DPRK's Kim in Beijing. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin and the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-un, met for bilateral talks in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2025-09-04). Russia to host CSTO Emergency Coordination Council meeting in 2026. eng.belta.by The heads of the emergency services of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan on 3-4 September.
(2025-09-04). The threat to Western thinking. indybay.org China and Russia are leading the way and are also making their experience available to the other BRICS countries. Separate mechanisms are to be created for insurance and financial investments that are largely independent of Western companies and institutions. Access to financial markets and their capital is one of the essential prerequisites for the faster development.
(2025-09-04). Kim Jong Un Vows Military Backing for Russia in Strategic Pact with Putin. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF On the sidelines of WWII commemorations in Beijing, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged "full support" for Russia's military efforts as a "fraternal duty," while President Vladimir Putin praised their "special" alliance and thanked North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. This high-level summit, a propaganda victory for Pyongyang, solidifies an anti-West partnership …
(2025-09-04). Three Belarusians among Top 10 in sprint at Commonwealth Biathlon Cup. eng.belta.by The top finisher for the Belarusian team was Hanna Sola, who, despite three penalty loops, placed eighth, finishing 53 seconds behind the winner, Natalia Shevchenko of Russia.
(2025-09-04). NATO Chief's Hardest Words For Ukraine Yet, 'Says Europe Must Not Be Naive About Russia's…' | FULL. hindustantimes.com At an IISS keynote address, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte asserted that Russia has no authority to decide on Western troop deployments in Ukraine, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and the necessity for security guarantees to be determined by Kyiv alone. Rutte highlighted ongoing security threats from Russia and other global actors, called for greater defense production, and praised allied unity and increased military spending under US leadership.
(2025-09-04). CIS develops framework for information policy in border security. eng.belta.by The meeting was attended by representatives of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, the Border Troops Commanders Council, the Coordination Service of the Border Troops Commanders Council, and the CIS Executive Committee.
(2025-09-04). Russia's Special Military Operation in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org 
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies have come out with the expanded and revised second edition of their book War in Ukraine (OR Books). Defying logic, the subtitle is Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict. A blurb from professor Noam Chomsky calls it: "An invaluable guide." I agree. Media analyst Norman Solomon calls the book a …
(2025-09-04). Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it by force. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference, at the end of his visit to China for the Tianjin SCO Summit and the military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-04). Trump commits to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace, CBS News reports. newarab.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump said he remains committed to pursuing a "I've been watching it, I've been seeing it, and I've been talking about it with President Putin and President Zelensky," Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News on Wednesday. "Something is going to happen, but they…