CIA director ‘makes mystery visit to Moscow’ with no explanation from Kremlin or Trump Neither the Kremlin nor the CIA have commented on the visit The Independent UK · Aug 25
Crude oil prices slide 4% as markets look past Iran sanctions Oil prices dropped significantly as traders viewed new US sanctions on Iran less severely. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both reached their lowest levels since mid-August. The sanctions announcement was less aggressive than anticipated by many market participants. However, Iran has vowed retaliation, and shipping risks remain a concern… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Kanye West’s Russia shows up in the air as venue refuses to host Two shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena had previously been announced The Independent UK · Aug 25
CIA Director Ratcliffe Unexpectedly Traveled To Moscow For Meetings: Report Neither U.S. nor Russian officials commented on the reason for the trip. International Business Times · Aug 25
Kanye West Planned Return to Russia Plunged Into Chaos as St Petersburg Venue Denies Any Contract Ye's planned concerts in Russia face uncertainty as Gazprom Arena denies a contract, while Say Agency insists the event is still scheduled. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
'Shocking' book about Putin's private life wins French literary prize A taboo-breaking book about Vladimir Putin's rise to power and private life, written by two exiled Russian journalists, won a newly established French literary prize on Tuesday. Radio France Internationale · Aug 25
CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chief The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Who was aboard mystery US aircraft that landed in Russia? Report reveals A US Air Force C-17 military transport aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, triggering speculation over who was aboard and why the aircraft had flown to Russia at a time when US-Russia contacts over the Ukraine war have slowed. The Times of India · Aug 25
Ukrainian star leaves LSU women’s basketball team after signing of Russian recruit Kyiv-born Kate Koval left the team after coach Kim Mulkey announced the signing of Anna Minaeva, a Russian teen who played professionally in Moscow The Guardian - US · Aug 25
CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow, US media reports CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Russia to attend meetings in Moscow on Tuesday, according to two US media outlets, in what is believed to be Ratcliffe's first known trip to Russia since taking over as US spy chief. The reported visit comes as US-brokered talks aimed at ending the Ukraine… France 24 · Aug 25
Bulletin PM briefing: More suspects arrested after crash and Iran vows retaliation Police arrest more suspects over A66 crash that killed seven people. Why has a huge US military plane landed in Moscow? Iran vows retaliation to Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions – what we know. Russia warns UK faces attacks over support for Ukraine. How Burnham is aiming to tackle the housing… The Independent UK · Aug 25
CIA director Ratcliffe arrives in Moscow on secret visit, US reports claim John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital on Tuesday for meetings, in what appears to be his first visit to Russia as CIA director. Euronews · Aug 25
AI Killer Drones Are 'Making Decisions to Strike': Russia Just Used One And 3 Ukrainian Civilians Died A Russian AI-driven drone attack in Ukraine killed three civilians, sparking fears over autonomous warfare and its implications for international humanitarian law. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
Mystery US Military Plane Lands in Moscow With No Explanation From Washington or Kremlin A US military aircraft's unexpected landing in Moscow has sparked intrigue, as neither US nor Russian officials have provided explanations amidst ongoing strained relations between the two nations. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
Capital & Main · Aug 25 She Fled Russia for Freedom in the U.S. Ten Years Later, She’s Still Waiting. Persecuted in her homeland, a mother asked for protection but ran into a perfect storm of policy changes instead.
France 24 · Aug 25 ‘Not an isolated incident’: Russian drones stalk Ukraine’s civilians in ‘human safaris’ The video of a Ukrainian cyclist being targeted and killed by a short-range drone posted – and later deleted – by the Russian military Friday left viewers outraged and shaken. But it’s not the first time that Russian drone operators have been accused of terrorising Ukrainian civilians by deliberately targeting…
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Kremlin Adviser Warns UK Factories Making Drones for Ukraines Could Face Attacks From 'Unknown Sources' A Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks amid rising tensions, following Britain's decision to share missile technology with Ukraine, escalating the conflict with Russia.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 25 Nvidia Jetson Orin-guided Russian AI drone killed three civilians in Ukraine, forensic teams say — first documented case of civilian deaths caused by a Russian drone using fully autonomous targeting A Russian Molniya drone carrying an Nvidia Jetson Orin module killed three civilians at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia last month.
BANG Premier · Aug 25 Kanye West’s planned Russia comeback thrown into chaos as St. Petersburg stadium pulls out of hosting his sold‑out shows Gazprom Arena has announced it will not host Kanye West’s two October concerts in St. Petersburg, leaving the rapper’s first major Russian shows in limbo and his promoters scrambling for answers.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 Russia warns of 'semi-military' attacks on UK over Ukraine missile deal RUSSIA has warned of a “semi-military” response to UK factories producing drones for Ukraine.
Euronews · Aug 25 Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Kremlin's forced recruitment spikes Human rights groups said they recorded a surge in forced recruitment since mid-August, amid reports that Russia is preparing a new mobilisation wave after September's elections.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Two killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Afipsky refinery IN FULL
The Economic Times · Aug 25 US military transport plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it has no information yet A United States military transport plane landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport Tuesday. The large Boeing Globemaster flew directly from Riga, Latvia, arriving around 0700 GMT. This aircraft had previously arrived in Riga from a US airbase on August 23. The Kremlin stated it had no information regarding the plane's arrival.…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25 Russian stadium says it will not host Kanye concerts – but promoter says shows have not been cancelled The controversial rapper now known as Ye was due to play two huge shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena, which now states it cannot host performances for contractual reasons
The Economic Times · Aug 25 India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf supplies India is sharply increasing LPG and LNG imports from the United States as West Asia disruptions constrain traditional Gulf supplies. US LPG accounted for over 73% of India’s LPG imports in August, while US LNG volumes also rose. Russia remains India’s largest crude supplier, while Venezuela and the UAE gain…