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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

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

Andy Burnham teaches Ukrainians how to cringe with Smiths guitar serenade

SPARE a thought for the poor people of Ukraine.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Exclusive: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement with EU money

France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.

Euronews · Aug 25

UK PM Andy Burnham likely to meet Trump at UN summit amid Ukraine missile plea

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to travel to New York next month for the UN General Assembly, possibly setting up a face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump as London seeks stronger international support for Ukraine.

The Times of India · 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.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 25

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham covers The Smiths with Ukrainian soldiers: “Not sure if they regret handing me that guitar now”

The guitar Andy Burnham played tells its own story

Guitar World · 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.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

‘We are under attack’: US military aircraft lands in Russia, sparks wild theories

A US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, news agency AFP reported citing flight tracking data. This triggered speculation over the unexplained purpose of the highly unusual flight at a time when US-Russia contacts over the Ukraine war have lost…

The Times of India · Aug 25