(2025-08-15). Greece Extends Its Energy Corridor Influence Across the Mediterranean. moderndiplomacy.eu Since 2010, efforts to exploit hydrocarbons in Greece have encountered obstacles. Public debate on the issue of energy has remained limited, with the media failing to distinguish between scientists focusing on documented safety and environmental concerns and those reacting from an ideological standpoint. At the same time, Russian natural gas flows to Europe via pipelines …
(2025-08-15). Turismo: la Russia apre agli stranieri, l'Europa ostacola. strategic-culture.su La mobilità internazionale modello vecchia Unione Sovietica ma all'incontrario: la Russia apre ai turisti stranieri, europei e italiani compresi, e l'Unione Europea limita e ostacola l'arrivo dei russi sia per vacanza che per motivi privati. | Segue nostro Visto elettronico per 30 giorni | Il presidente russo Vladimir Vladimirovic Putin ha firmato la legge che consente di soggiornare, con un visto elettronico, in Russia fino a 30 giorn…
(2025-08-15). Russia Is Ready for the Alaska Summit. Presidency of the Russian Federation. globalresearch.ca Aide to the President of Russia Colleagues, | Preparations for the meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States have entered their final stage. Given that the meeting was announced just five days ago — that …
(2025-08-15). Whistleblower Exposes Real 2016 US Election Meddling. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / Global Delinquents On July 30th, the ODNI declassified damning evidence from a US intelligence community whistleblower. They attest to being aggressively — but unsuccessfully — pressured by superiors into signing off on the infamous 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment, which expressed "high confidence" Russia interfered in the previous year's Presidential election to ensure Donald Trump's victory. …
(2025-08-15). Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery ahead of Putin-Trump summit. newarab.com 
(2025-08-15). Russia destroys another HIMARS, obliterates Neo-Nazi junta's 'Sapsan' program. infobrics.org Since it was based on advanced Soviet-era technologies, the "Sapsan" would've been far more problematic for Russia than the underwhelming Western/NATO-sourced missiles and systems. Effectively on par with the Soviet 9K714 "Oka" and even early "Iskander" variants, this missile would've been a very serious challenge for Moscow's missile defenses.
(2025-08-15). Russia imposes curbs on WhatsApp, Telegram calls. newarab.com 
"In order to combat criminals, measures are being taken to partially restrict calls on these foreign messaging apps (WhatsApp and
(2025-08-15). Indonesia Will Play a Key Role in Russia's Asian Balancing Act. Andrew Korybko. globalresearch.ca Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was Putin's guest of honor during mid-June's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The privilege that was bestowed upon him wasn't surprising since bilateral ties have greatly strengthened since last year as documented
(2025-08-15). Russia's Economic Resilience: The Role of China, BRICS, and Strategic Partnerships in Sanctions Evasion. albawaba.com Dr. Gil FeilerIntroductionDespite facing unprecedented Western sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience. This resilience stems not merely from domestic adaptations but significantly from strategic partnerships with China, BRICS nations, and other sympathetic countries that have provided crucial economic lifelines. While Russia's economy has indeed faced challenges, including inflation, currency volatility, and restricted access to Western technology and markets, it has managed to maintain functionality through diversified trade relations…
(2025-08-15). Putin's Trump Summit Briefing. counterpunch.org 
Exclusive to CounterPunch The fragment below was taken from the transcript of an intercepted phone call, no doubt intended for the "ears only" of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the eve of his Anchorage summit with President Donald Trump. "Vladimir Vladimirovich. How are you, my friend? I know you have met Trump many times before.
(2025-08-15). Russian delegation arrives in North Korea after Putin-Kim call. newarab.com 
A Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spoke by phone on Tuesday before Putin meets
(2025-08-15). Diplomacy Watch: Battlefield advantage will steer Alaska talks. responsiblestatecraft.org Russia took
(2025-08-15). Uzbekistan and Russia: A Long-Distance Strategic Partnership. infobrics.org Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia is not only a valuable asset for the development of bilateral dialogue, but also an important factor in the stable and sustainable development of the Eurasia region, creating fertile grounds for cooperation in the most sought-after areas of interaction in its vast expanses…
(2025-08-15). Trump Slams 'Fake News' as Putin Summit Criticism Mounts. thinktank.pk As President Donald Trump prepares to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, the summit has ignited a firestorm of criticism from media outlets, former officials, Ukrainian leaders, and European allies. Critics argue the meeting legitimizes Putin's actions amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, while supporters see it as a …
(2025-08-15). How the Toxic Manosphere is Grooming Adolescent Boys. dissidentvoice.org 
Attribution: Denitza Tchacarova: A Russian poster urging open your eyes — against women being abused. Over the past decade, the "Manosphere" — a loosely connected but increasingly influential network of blogs, forums, influencers, and online communities — has become a powerful vehicle for promoting traditional gender roles, male grievance politics, and opposition to feminism. Once considered …
(2025-08-15). Putin's aircraft lands in Anchorage. eng.belta.by It is the first meeting of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump after the Republican president returned to the White House in January 2025. Apart from that, it is the first visit of a Russian leader to Alaska ever, including the time of the Russian Empire and the USSR.
(2025-08-15). In run-up to Trump-Putin talks, Russian offensive encircles Ukrainian units in Pokrovsk. wsws.org Despite the talks, there will be no lasting diplomatic resolution of the NATO-Russia conflict, which can only be ended on a progressive basis by an anti-war movement of the working class.
(2025-08-15). EU Preparing Regime Change in Hungary? globalresearch.ca Apparently, the EU is planning to further tighten its interventionist measures in the internal affairs of member countries. According to information recently shared by Russian authorities, European political elites are planning a regime change in Hungary — a country that …
(2025-08-15). Finally, Two Presidents Will Meet. moderndiplomacy.eu The world looks forward to witnessing an upcoming summit between two presidents who represent two different characters. This summit comes after a period of great tension between America and Russia, and the aftermath of moving two American submarines near the Russian shores due to the threatening statements launched by Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian Deputy Chairman …
(2025-08-15). Iran 'working with China and Russia' to stop European sanctions. newarab.com 
"We will try to prevent it," Iran's foreign minister, "We ar…
(2025-08-15). Putin-Trump talks begin in three-on-three format. eng.belta.by The meeting is taking place in a room at premises of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The room is decorated with a Russian flag and a U.S. flag.
(2025-08-15). Kiev regime prioritizes return of ultra-nationalists instead of ordinary soldiers. infobrics.org Ukraine does not want to admit how many soldiers are in Russian hands.
(2025-08-15). Trump sees Putin ready for peace in Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands inside the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral ahead of a ceremony to mark its re-opening following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France, December 7, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-08-15). Trump in Anchorage to meet with Putin. eng.belta.by The White House press pool clarified that the aircraft landed at 10: 20 local time (21: 20 Minsk time).
(2025-08-15). Selected Articles: Will the Trump-Putin Meeting be Held in Alaska at a U.S. Military Base? Or in the "Neutral Zone" of the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait? globalresearch.ca 
By The White House has confirmed that …
(2025-08-15). 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.
(2025-08-15). Trump vows not to be 'intimidated' ahead of Putin summit. newarab.com 
(2025-08-15). Alaska Summit: Between Expectation and Illusion. counterpunch.org It is entirely understandable that, after such a long and bloody conflict—not to mention the ongoing genocide now entering its 'final phase'—the hastily arranged Trump—Putin summit in Alaska has caught many off guard. Public opinion in nearly every country in the world (except, tragically, Israel) is overwhelmingly anti-war. Yet the power to prolong the bloodshed
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump meet on runway in Anchorage. eng.belta.by Donald Trump greeted the guest right on a runway of the U.S. joint military base Elmendorf-Richardson. The American leader was clapping hands as he welcomed his guest, who was walking along a red carpet strip. The politicians had a firm handshake.
(2025-08-15). Putin, Trump begin summit with one-on-one talks in U.S. president's limo. eng.belta.by After a photo shoot on the tarmac of the U.S. military base Elmendorf-Richardson Donald Trump invited Vladimir Putin to travel to the negotiation venue in his armored limousine Cadillac One. This is how the leaders started confidential talks even on the way to the negotiation venue.