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UAE says not flouting ally sanctions as its economy warms to Russia

WSJ claims the UAE is benefitting from the war in Ukraine, providing a refuge for Russian money.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

‘My Fears and Hatred’: Navalny lambasts the 1990s democrats of Russia

Jailed opposition leader slams those charged with rebuilding Russia’s politics and economy after the Soviet collapse.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

Key U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges in Power Struggle with China and Russia: Kiplinger Forecasts

The U.S. faces a power struggle with China and Russia, with challenges like controlling exports of critical technologies and responding to the war on Ukraine.

Kiplinger · Aug 21, 2023

Russia's moon failure a dent to its space partnership with China

The crash of Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft into the moon over the weekend isn’t just a setback for President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions to overcome war-related sanctions.

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2023

Luna-25 crash: Russian scientist who worked on Putin’s failed moon mission rushed to hospital

‘This was perhaps the last hope for me to see a revival of our lunar programme’

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Russia, China look to advance agendas at BRICS summit of developing countries in South Africa

Russia and China will look to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at a summit in South Africa this week

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Explained | What the fate of Luna 25 means for Russia

Luna 25 failed in its mission to soft-land near the moon’s south pole, due to a technical glitch. The mission was part of Russia's attempt to demonstrate its economy's resilience and to ensure access to the moon's surface. Despite speculation, the mission was not in a race with Chandrayaan 3.…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

TV tonight: the remarkable story of the editor of a Russian independent newspaper

The Price of Truth looks at Dmitry Muratov, the editor of Novaya Gazeta. Plus: Tommy Jessop Goes to Hollywood. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

Ukraine war – live: Russia closes major airports as Moscow apartments hit in drone strike

Blasts heard in Moscow as four drones hit Russian capital

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 544

As the war enters its 544th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023