(2023-08-20). Nigerien Military Leader Says Niger Does Not Want War. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The leader of the mutineers who seized power in Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, said on Saturday that his country does not want war, but will be ready to defend itself if necessary.
(2023-08-20). Nigerien Coup Leader Says Niger Does Not Want War. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The leader of the mutineers who seized power in Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, said on Saturday that his country does not want war, but will be ready to defend itself if necessary.
(2023-08-20). Netherlands, Denmark commit to delivering F-16s to Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
The Netherlands and Denmark will supply F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine with first deliveries due around New Year, the prime ministers of the two NATO countries announced on Sunday during visits by Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy. | The pledge is the first real promise of F-16's for Ukraine's armed forces and comes a few days after the United States approved the possible delivery of the fighter jets by the two countries. | Zelenskiy called the decision a "breakthrough agreement" and said the planes would help strengthen Ukraine's air defences and help its counter-offensive against Russia's 2022 invasion.
(2023-08-20). One Year Since Daria Dugina's Assassination by Ukrainian Terrorists. sputnikglobe.com On August 20, 2022, the Kiev regime once again demonstrated its true nature by orchestrating the murder of a civilian Russian journalist.
(2023-08-20). US Admits It Missed Opportunity for Peace Talks in Ukraine — Reports. sputnikglobe.com Ukraine's over-hyped counteroffensive started this June and quickly turned into a meat grinder for Kiev's forces. According to data provided by the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukraine has lost at least 43,000 troops since the beginning of the counteroffensive. Now Western backers are sobering up and trying to grasp the new reality.
(2023-08-20). US Struggles to Restock Its Own Ammo Arsenal After Aiding Ukraine — Report. sputnikglobe.com Russia has repeatedly warned the US and its allies that providing Kiev with arms will further prolong the Ukraine conflict.
(2023-08-20). RFK Jr. Says Sending F-16 Fighter Jets to Kiev Poses Threat to Ukraine, Humanity. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Supplies of F-16 fighter jets to Kiev pose a threat both to Ukraine and humanity, and it would be more sensible to start peace talks on the Ukraine conflict instead, US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Sunday.
(2023-08-20). US, Ukraine Split Over Counteroffensive, Washington Braces for War of Attrition – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Tensions are mounting between officials in Washington and Kiev over Ukraine's strategy in the counteroffensive, with the United States seemingly girding for a war of attrition amid limited results on the battlefield, the Western media reported on Sunday.
(2023-08-20). Russia's Communist Party on Ukraine: 'If We Lose This Conflict, We Will Be Destroyed'. libya360.wordpress.com The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) is the second largest party in Russia, yet their views are often ignored in Western media. How do they view the war in Ukraine, the nature of the Russian state under Putin, and the character of the Ukrainian state under Zelensky? What's their position on Russia's foreign…
(2023-08-20). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.
(2023-08-20). Russian forces repel eight Ukraine's attacks in Zaporozhye Region — top brass. tass.com According to the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, the enemy's losses amounted to 135 fighters…
(2023-08-20). I'm a Ukrainian leftist. This is why I support Boris Kagarlitsky. internationalviewpoint.org "Without an anti-war movement inside Russia itself, it will be very difficult, perhaps impossible, to end the war in Ukraine. Russian society is far from ideal, of course, but only from this imperfect society, with its imperfect people with their imperfect biographies, can an anti-war and anti-government movement emerge." | – | / |
(2023-08-20). US 'Fears' Ukraine Is Too 'Casualty Averse'. news.antiwar.com The New York Times reported on Friday that US officials "fear" Ukraine has become "casualty averse" as Ukrainian commanders have not been pushing as hard against Russia's defenses as the US would like due to a high cost in Ukrainian lives. The report reads: "American officials say they fear that Ukraine has become casualty averse, …
(2023-08-20). US Official Says Milley 'Had a Point' About Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks. news.antiwar.com As Ukraine's counteroffensive is failing, some US officials are wondering if they should have listened to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley's calls for peace talks last November, POLITICO reported on Friday. Milley called to "seize the moment" for peace talks after Ukraine made gains in the Kharkiv and Kherson region, …
(2023-08-20). Russia 'Thwarts' Ukraine Drone Attack on Moscow Region. themoscowtimes.com A Ukrainian drone raid also hit a railway station in the western Russian city of Kursk, injuring five people, the regional governor said.
(2023-08-20). Zelensky Hails 'Historic' Decision to Hand F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The warplanes have been a key demand by Kyiv as it seeks greater firepower from allies during a grinding counteroffensive against Russia.
(2023-08-20). House Republicans to Demand Accountability for Ukraine Spending From Biden – Report. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Republican-led House of Representatives is reportedly looking to capitalize on Americans' growing weariness of supporting a stalemate in the Ukrainian crisis to call for more financial oversight, media reported Saturday.
(2023-08-20). Part of US Equipment Supplied to Ukraine Ends Up on Black Market – Former Pentagon Adviser. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Much of the military equipment supplied by the United States to Ukraine could end up on the black market, former senior Pentagon adviser Col. Douglas Macgregor said on Saturday.
(2023-08-20). Russia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure. tribune.com.pk 
Russia's first moon mission in 47 years failed when its Luna-25 space craft spun out of control and crashed into the moon after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit, underscoring…
(2023-08-20). Brazil: The only country outside Russia to house the Bolshoi Ballet. america.cgtn.com 
Russia's famed Bolshoi Theater lends its name to only one ballet school abroad. It's an institution in Joinville, Brazil, a city of about 600,000 people in the southern state of Santa Catarina. Our correspondent Paulo Cabral traveled there to talk to students and teachers and see their work.
(2023-08-20). Russian forces repel six Ukrainian attacks over past day in Kupyansk direction — top brass. tass.com According to the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, the enemy lost up to 60 servicemen in this direction in a day…
(2023-08-20). Russian forces destroy 70 Ukrainian troops in Krasny Liman area over past day. tass.com According to the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, the Center group repelled three enemy attacks in a day…
(2023-08-20). Russian forces strike Ukrainian troops, military hardware in 153 areas over past day. tass.com According to the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, operational-tactical and army aviation, missile forces and artillery were involved in this…
(2023-08-20). Russian forces neutralize four Ukrainian subversive groups Zaporozhye, DPR over past day. tass.com According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, they operated in the areas of the settlements of Marfopol, Chervonoye and Urozhaynoye…
(2023-08-20). Up to 30 Ukrainian troops neutralized by Russian forces in Kherson area — top brass. tass.com According to the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, Russian troops also destroyed the enemy's ammunition depot…
(2023-08-20). Six Ukrainian attacks repelled by Russian forces in Donetsk area — top brass. tass.com According to the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, the losses of the enemy amounted to over 280 fighters…
(2023-08-20). Russian forces hit Ukrainian army units near Staromayorskoye, Urozhainoye in DPR. tass.com According to the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, more than 130 Ukrainian servicemen were killed…
(2023-08-20). Ukrainian Drone Attacks Railway Station in Russia's Kursk, 5 People Injured. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kursk Region Governor Roman Starovoit said on Sunday that a Ukrainian drone attacked the building of the railway station, causing five people to be slightly injured.
(2023-08-20). Russia says its forces destroyed up to 15 Ukrainian fighters in Kherson area. tass.com Also two vehicles, two D-30 howitzers and one Msta-B artillery gun were eliminated as a result of comprehensive fire damage, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said…
(2023-08-20). Russia says its forces repelled Ukrainian attack in area of Rabotino in Zaporozhye Region. tass.com Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov also said that up to 190 Ukrainian servicemen, an armored fighting vehicle, two vehicles, two self-propelled Polish-made Krab artillery guns…
(2023-08-20). Russia says its forces killed more than 40 Ukrainian troops in offensive in Kupyansk area. tass.com All counterattacks were successfully repulsed, the battlegroup's spokesman, Yaroslav Yakimkin said…
(2023-08-20). Russia says its forces destroyed ammunition of Ukrainian mortar unit near Kupyansk. tass.com The battlegroup West's spokesman, Yaroslav Yakimkin also said that the enemy's assault groups of the 25th separate airborne brigade had conducted two attacks on the positions of Russian troops in the area of Novosyolovskoye settlement…
(2023-08-20). Air defenses use electronic warfare systems to suppress Ukrainian drone outside Moscow. tass.com Air defenses detected the drone when it flew over the Stupino District outside Moscow toward Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said…
(2023-08-20). The BRICS at a Historic Crossroads. libya360.wordpress.com No Cold WarThe New Cold War is rapidly heating up, with severe consequences for people around the world. Our series, Briefings, provides the key facts on these matters of global concern. The upcoming fifteenth BRICS Summit (22—24 August) in Johannesburg, South Africa, has the potential to make history. The heads of state of Brazil, Russia, India,…
(2023-08-20). Army 2023 forum outside Moscow visited by nearly 1.1 million people. tass.com Russian and foreign companies displayed more than 28,000 defense and dual-use products…
(2023-08-20). Italy to achieve gas independency in 2023 — Italian minister. tass.com Adolfo Urso noted that Italy decreased imports from Russia from 40% in 2021 to 16% in 2022…
(2023-08-20). Russian Investigative launches probe into drone attack on railway in Kursk. tass.com Five people were injured in the incident…
(2023-08-20). Russian plane dangerously approached by coalition's fighter jet in southern Syria. tass.com According to the deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria Vadim Kulit, Russian pilots demonstrated high professionalism and took timely measures to prevent a collision…
(2023-08-20). Luna-25 Spacecraft Crashes Into the Moon. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Russia's State Space Corporation (Roscosmos) informed that Luna-25 module has crashed into the moon after it went into an unplanned orbit. | RELATED: | "At around 14: 57 Moscow time, the connection with the automatic lunar probe was lost," Roscosmos said. | "Preliminary analysis results show that a deviation between the actual and calculated parameters of the propulsion maneuver led the Luna-25 spacecraft to enter…
(2023-08-20). Can Russian Video Games Break Into the BRICS Market? sputnikglobe.com The video game market in Russia has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, establishing itself as one of the most promising and dynamic sectors in the country's entertainment industry. However, the government seeks new ways to deepen its reach in international markets.
(2023-08-20). Key Takeaways From Russia's Army-2023 Forum. sputnikglobe.com The international military-technical forum Army-2023 wrapped up in Kubinka outside Moscow on Sunday, after the seven-day event was attended by tens of thousands of visitors and saw the signing of hefty defense contracts. What are the main results of the forum? Check out the event's official media partner Sputnik to find out.
(2023-08-20). Luna-25 Station Collided With Moon – Russian Space Agency. sputnikglobe.com The mission was part of the Russian lunar program for the exploration and practical use of the Moon and its orbit to establish a fully automated lunar base. Luna-25 was expected to become the first station to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole, which has difficult terrain, on August 21.
(2023-08-20). Russia Supplied 62.7% More LNG to China in January-July 2023 Year to Year. sputnikglobe.com BEIJING (Sputnik) – Russia supplied 4.46 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth $2.98 billion to China over January-July 2023, up 62.7% compared to the same period last year, according to data released by China's General Administration of Customs on Sunday.
(2023-08-20). Russia heard no reaction from int'l organizations on journalist Dugina's death — MFA. tass.com The official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova, said that "hypocrisy prevails in the activities of Western structures, the division into good and bad, their own and others' journalists"
(2023-08-20). The BRICS summit between new challenges or discreet development. uwidata.com By Dr Fernando Esteche At the end of August, the summit of BRICS presidents will meet in South Africa. The BRICS represent almost half of the global population and in the last year contributed 50% to the growth of the world's gross product. Said summit will suffer from the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin …
(2023-08-20). US and Iran reach agreement amid escalating pressure, tensions and threats. wsws.org Washington's objectives in seeking some sort of accommodation with Iran are to disrupt growing ties with Russia that cut across US geostrategic interests and to ease escalating tensions in the Middle East.
(2023-08-20). Drone crashed into rooftop of railway station in central Russia — governor. tass.com Five people were slightly injured by shards of glass…
(2023-08-20). Moscow's Domodedovo, Vnukovo airports suspend flight arrivals, departures. tass.com According to the Flightradar service, planes are rerouted for landing in Sheremetyevo, another Moscow airport, or awaiting further instructions in midair over Ryazan…
(2023-08-20). More than 40,000 construction workers are employed in Russia's new regions. tass.com According to Russian Construction Minister Irek Faizullin, it's necessary to rebuild homes and the utilities systems even in locations where security is yet insufficient…
(2023-08-20). Hungarian companies want to expand work in Russia — Orban. tass.com "Despite sanctions and political difficulties, Hungarian companies represented in Russia are looking for opportunities to expand their activities," said Bertalan Havasi, a spokesman for the head of the Hungarian prime minister…
(2023-08-20). Longtime dream crashes on the surface of the moon. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Russian probe Luna-25 crashed into the lunar surface after a failure that diverted it to a wrong trajectory, the Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos, announced today.
(2023-08-20). Russia's Luna-25 Probe Crashes on the Moon — Roscosmos. themoscowtimes.com The Luna-25 probe was Russia's first Moon mission in almost 50 years.
(2023-08-20). Air Defense Prevents Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that on Sunday night, air defense forces stopped a Ukrainian drone flying to Moscow from the south.
(2023-08-20). Moscow's Vnukovo, Domodedovo Airports work in standard mode after attempted drone attack. tass.com Six flights were redirected to alternative airports, after the lifting of restrictions on the use of airspace, passengers were taken to destination airports…
(2023-08-20). Air defenses stopped drone from flying over Moscow — mayor. tass.com Sergey Sobyanin thanked the military for their work…
(2023-08-20). We Oppose McCarthyism and Apologizing for China. internationalviewpoint.org Here's how to oppose Cold War rhetoric and still be an internationalist who supports democracy and human rights. | – | / |
(2023-08-20). Ecuador to Vote Sunday in Snap General Election Marred by Campaign Violence. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ecuadorians will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president and parliament as the South American nation continues to reel from the brutal assassination of a presidential candidate.
(2023-08-20). Iran Captures Last Suspect in Deadly Attack on Holy Shrine – Minister. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iranian security forces detained on Saturday the last suspect in a deadly shooting at a Shiite holy shrine that shocked the nation last week, Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib said.
(2023-08-20). London City Hall Tries to Put Pressure on Scientists Who Doubted Climate Policy – Report. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office tried to "silence" scientists who called into question the effectiveness of the ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) policy promoted by the head of the city, The Telegraph reported on Saturday.
(2023-08-20). Wildfire on Spain's Tenerife Spreads to Over 20,700 Acres. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A forest fire raging on the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, Tenerife, has consumed 8,398 hectares (20,751 acres) of land, the Canary Islands government said on Sunday, adding that evacuations orders were issued in 11 municipalities.
(2023-08-20). Putin celebra reunión con fuerzas rusas en Rostov del Don. telesurtv.net El Gobierno ruso indicó que Vladimir Putin escuchó los reportes del jefe del Estado Mayor de las Fuerzas Armadas rusas,…
(2023-08-19). Japanese PM to Visit Fukushima NPP Before Deciding on Radioactive Water Release. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday that he will visit the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP) on August 20 before the final decision on releasing treated radioactive water into the sea is made.