(2025-08-26). Brest hosts top archers from Belarus, Russia. eng.belta.by Brest is hosting the open national archery competitions for the prizes | of Hero of the Soviet Union, cosmonaut Pyotr Klimuk on 26-29 August.
(2025-08-26). Belarus, Russia's Vologda Oblast sign cooperation program for 2026-2028. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia's Vologda Oblast have signed a cooperation | development program for 2026-2028 at the Days of Vologda Oblast in | Belarus forum.
(2025-08-26). Iraq seeks to deport hundreds of detained women and children. newarab.com 
The initiative would exclude women condemned to death, but encompass those affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group as well as those found guilty of common crimes, an Iraqi security official told AFP. | The largest number of prisoners comes from Turkey, Azerbaijan and Russia, he said. | There are also two French women, including Djamila Boutoutaou, who was jailed for 20 years…
(2025-08-26). Trump's Contronymal "Peace" with Russia. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca "They didn't act like people and they didn't act like actors. It's hard to explain." — J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye | With all the hullabaloo about President Donald Trump's "peace" gestures toward Russia over Ukraine and the resetting …
(2025-08-26). The Paladins of the West. NATO Continues to Fuel the War. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In the press conference at the end of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, two distinct visions of the international situation emerged. Russian President Putin reiterated that in order to end the war in Europe, it is necessary to eliminate all …
(2025-08-26). Xi meets Russian State Duma chairman. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-08-26). Russia seeks to cooperate with Belarus on applying AI to medicine. eng.belta.by Belarusian and Russian scientists discussed the development of artificial intelligence at a foresight session, which was held as part of the International Foresight on Artificial Intelligence in Belarus on 25‚ÄØAugust.
(2025-08-26). Belarusian strongman Khoroneko debuts in Russian bench press. eng.belta.by During the international Golden Bear strength sports tournament in | Minsk, the 64-year-old athlete bench-pressed a 100kg barbell nine times | in a row, a feat few people his age in the world can accomplish.
(2025-08-26). Trump says spoke with Putin, still sees chance for Ukraine peace deal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018. — ReutersTrump calls Putin, says talks "good" but fumes at Kyiv strikes.Claims Putin avoids Zelensky "because he doesn't like…
(2025-08-26). China's top legislator calls for enhancing China-Russia parliamentary cooperation. ecns.cn China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Monday called on China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to fully leverage cooperation mechanisms and platforms, and continuously enhance exchanges and cooperation.
(2025-08-26). 'Powerful optics': China's Xi to welcome Putin, Modi in grand show of solidarity. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo ceremony prior to the BRICS Summit plenary session in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. — ReutersChina will seek to demonstrate Global South solidarity…
(2025-08-26). "Trump's Carrots and Sticks" : Direct NATO Intervention in Ukraine Might Soon Dangerously Turn Into a Fait Accompli. globalresearch.ca The White House Summit between Trump, Zelensky, and a handful of European leaders officially concerned "security guarantees" for Ukraine, which is an ultra-sensitive issue for Russia. | It was therefore alarming from its perspective that Trump
(2025-08-26). Selected Articles: The Endgame of the Ukraine War: Two Possible Scenarios. globalresearch.ca 
By The first possibility hinges on a sobering and potentially unsettling reality: the Western alliance of the United Kingdom, the …
(2025-08-26). China builds platform to hone AI edge. ecns.cn Roughly defined as the ability to process data, computing power includes technologies such as chips and data centers to support information processing, data storage and network capacity in the digital economy era.
(2025-08-26). 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.
(2025-08-26). Tusk Ridiculously Blamed Putin for a Bandera Flag Scandal in Poland's Largest Stadium. globalresearch.ca Poles were furious after the flag of Stepan Bandera's "Ukrainian Insurgent Army" was recently flown in a Warsaw stadium, the country's largest, during a Belarusian rapper's concert. After all, it was in his name and under this flag that Ukrainians …
(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). Jan Oberg: If You Want Peace, Be Creative and Focus on the Future. transcend.org 18 Aug 2025 – Dr. Jan Oberg is a Danish peace researcher in Sweden. We talk about the escalating rhetoric toward Russia in Europe and what peace-oriented folks can do about it.
(2025-08-25). The End of New START: Is a New US-Russia Arms Race on the Horizon? moderndiplomacy.eu The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the only remaining bilateral arms control agreement between the United States (US) and Russia, is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The New START, which accounted for 90 percent of the world's nuclear weapons, was signed in 2010 and entered into force in 2011. The treaty …
(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). 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). 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…
(2025-08-25). 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). Colombia Pivots Away from Western Lending Models. america.cgtn.com 
Founded in 2014 by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the New Development Bank (NDB) is reshaping global finance, and Colombia is paying close attention. With its headquarters now in China, the bank is expanding its influence beyond the original BRICS nations.
| In this report, Michelle Begue takes us to Bogotá, where Colombia is strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with both China and the NDB. What does this mean for Colombia's future—and the balance of power in the global economy?
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(2025-08-25). The Ukraine War Will End with Ukraine Going Back to Be "Pro-Russia" transcend.org Trump and Putin, who want to destroy the existing US hegemony and shift the world to a multipolar structure, claim to want to end the Ukraine War quickly, but in reality intend to prolong it.
(2025-08-25). Why the International Criminal Court is under attack it must be defended. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Greg Barns If it were China or Russia, the imposition of sanctions and threats of harm to prosecutors and judges of the International Criminal Court would be front page news in Australia- and in New Zealand. The Australian's headline writers and columnists, for example, would be apoplectic. Prime Minister Albanese, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland…
(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). 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). L'aggressività statunitense rivitalizza la "Dottrina Primakov" strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti spingono l'India nelle braccia della Russia e della Cina con la loro politica | Segue nostro Nei giorni scorsi, l'amministrazione Trump ha decretato il raddoppio dei dazi, portati al 50%, nei confronti dell'India. Una decisione coerente con quanto
(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). Warning against fake job offer in Russia. sanews.gov.za Warning against fake job offer in Russia | The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has raised alarm over recent reports of alleged job offers circulating on social media, targeting young South African women aged 18 to 22 for employment opportunities in Russia. | "Although we recognise that South Africa faces unacceptably high youth unemployment, especially among young women, this harsh reality must never be exploited through false job offers," the Ministry said in a statement on Monday. | The Department confirmed that the advertised work opportunities advertised on so…
(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). 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). Global South Rising: Inside the Brazil-China BRICS Partnership. america.cgtn.com 
In 2001, the term BRIC was coined to describe the emerging power of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Fast forward 24 years, and the group—now BRICS with 11 members—gathered in Rio de Janeiro to strengthen cooperation across the Global South.
| In this report, Miuda Valls explores the deepening friendship between two founding members: Brazil and China. Don't miss this look into one of the world's most influential alliances.
(2025-08-25). The Alaska Summit Was a Spectacular Distraction. transcend.org 17 Aug 2025 – Trump needed a break from the infighting in MAGA so he decided an inconsequential meeting with Putin would do the trick.