(2023-09-04). North Korea Simulates Tactical Nuke Attack in Response to US Drills. news.antiwar.com North Korea on Saturday simulated a tactical nuclear weapon attack in response to another round of massive military exercises held by the US and South Korea. "A firing drill for simulated tactical nuclear attack was conducted at dawn of September 2 to warn the enemies of the actual nuclear war danger," North Korea's KCNA news …
(2023-09-04). Kiev believes the conflict should be "extended" to Russia's undisputed territory. infobrics.org Budanov's words make clear that Kiev plans to continue its terrorist attacks on Russian demilitarized cities.
(2023-09-04). Akkuyu nuclear power plant construction full speed ahead — Erdogan. tass.com The Turkish leader said that he had also discussed the Sinop power plant with his Russian counterpart…
(2023-09-04). Roads Taken and Not Taken: Two Visions of the Future. transcend.org When the Cold War ended in 1991, the West, and particularly the United States, found itself at a fork in the road. One road led to peace, justice, cooperation, nuclear disarmament, a revitalized UN, inclusiveness, pluralism, human rights, multilateralism, fair trade, regulated markets, food security, sustainability, and humane governance. The other road led to militarism…
(2023-09-04). Brian Berletic: Countdown To Catastrophe | MOATS with George Galloway Ep 270. thealtworld.com There only has to be one miscalculation, says former US Marine, Brian Berletic, and we're facing nuclear wipeout. This could be the war to end all wars — and everything!
(2023-09-04). S. Koreans condemn Japan's nuclear-contaminated wastewater discharge. ecns.cn Thousands of South Koreans, including politicians and more than 90 civic groups, continued a weekend rally in central Seoul on Saturday to protest against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean and call for government action on Fukushima wastewater. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-04). Boiling Frogs Towards Nuclear Armageddon? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). IAEA Report Shows Iran Slows Its Enrichment of Uranium at 60%. news.antiwar.com A report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shows Iran has slowed its enrichment of uranium at 60% purity, The Associated Press reported on Monday. Iran began enriching uranium at 60% in response to an Israeli attack on its Natanz nuclear facility in April 2021. The level is the highest uranium enrichment Iran has …
(2023-09-04). South Korean President calls for UN sanctions on North's nuclear weapons at ASEAN and G20 summits. firstpost.com South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said that he will raise the need to enforce United Nations sanctions on North Korea and prevent the country's illicit activities to fund its weapons programs during the annual summits in Indonesia and India this week. | President Yoon Suk Yeol's itinerary includes a four-day visit to Jakarta, beginning on Tuesday, where he will participate in a series of summits alongside the meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders. Following this, he will proceed to New Delhi for a summit involving both affluent and developing nations on Friday. | "At the upcomin…
(2023-09-04). Japanese Expert: Nuclear-Contaminated Water Sacrifices the Public Interests. transcend.org 31 Aug 2023 – "The Japanese government rejected all plans and made the decision to discharge the nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the sea," said Hayashi Kumpei, associate professor at the Fukushima University…
(2023-09-04). Why Do Many Scientists Oppose Fukushima Radioactive Waste Discharge? transcend.org 30 Aug 2023 – The release of treated waste water from the nuclear plant has begun, despite concerns from major scientific organisations. IAEA is monitoring the operation but many experts are questioning the amount of data being collected.
(2023-09-04). Reznikov Resignation: What Are the Corruption Scandals & Failures Plaguing Ukraine? sputnikglobe.com As the US has spearheaded NATO's drive to prop up the Kiev regime with an endless supply of weaponry in its proxy war against Russia, Moscow has repeatedly warned that the West is turning a blind eye to Ukrainian corruption. Last year, Washington admitted that Ukrainian government institutions were being eaten away at by "corrosive" corruption.
(2023-09-04). Bucharest Denies Ukrainian Claim That Russian Drone Hit Romania. news.antiwar.com NATO member Romania has strongly denied a Ukrainian claim that a Russian drone detonated in Romanian territory during an overnight bombardment on one of Ukraine's ports on the Danube River. Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko made the claim on Facebook. He said that according to Ukraine's state border service, a Russian drone "fell and …
(2023-09-04). KFOR Mission to Hold 3-Day Military Drills in Kosovo This Week – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) will conduct routine military exercises in the western part of the breakaway region from September 5-7, Kosovar media reported on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Niger's Ordeal of Forever Colonialism. transcend.org 27 Aug 2023 – A lot has happened since the coup, which affects Niger and how we understand its relation to that country, to the Sahel region, to Africa generally, and to the U.S. rivalry with Russia and China in the foreground. I have taken 'liberties' with my answers to address this awareness of the broader context.
(2023-09-04). Russia Says Destroyed 4 Ukrainian Military Boats Carrying Troops in Black Sea. themoscowtimes.com The Russian Defense Ministry said the boats were "traveling in the direction of Cape Tarkhankut on the Crimean coast," but did not provide further details.
(2023-09-04). US Depleted Uranium Shells Will Poison Ukraine, Won't Change Conflict's Outcome. sputnikglobe.com Britain sparked an international outcry earlier this year when officials revealed that the Challenger 2 tanks sent to Ukraine would be equipped with depleted uranium (DU) shells. The US is now expected to follow suit with DU rounds for Ukraine's Abrams. A Russian military observer explains why the toxic arms won't change the situation at the front.
(2023-09-04). A comprehensive Ukrainian defeat is the only possible outcome of its conflict with Russia. By: Scott Ritter>. midwesternmarx.com 
Kiev was offered a peace deal long ago, but chose war instead, egged on by its Western backers. Now its fate is sealed September 2 marked the 78th anniversary of the World War Two surrender ceremony onboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This moment formalized Japan's unconditional capitulation to the United States, and its allies, and marked the end of the conflict. From the Japanese perspective, it had been ongoing since the Marco Polo bridge incident of July 7, 1937, w …
(2023-09-04). No new peace initiatives discussed with Russia after Kiev discarded previous ones — Putin. tass.com The Russian leader said Moscow was aware that through the mediation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan "an agreement had been reached, draft documents had been agreed between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations," but then "Ukraine dumped them"
(2023-09-04). No signals from Ukraine about possibility of talks — presidential aide. tass.com Yuri Ushakov answered in the negative when asked whether Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had conveyed anything to the Russian side after his visit to Kiev…
(2023-09-04). Kiev losing its conflict with Russia, says US congresswoman. tass.com Marjorie Taylor-Green added that she is the only member of the US Congress who is open about this…
(2023-09-04). Video: Ukraine resists! Fighting back against Russian tanks and Western banks. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-04). Russian-Ukraine war: Erdogan says grain deal will be revived 'soon'. middleeasteye.net 
Russian-Ukraine war: Erdogan says grain deal will be revived 'soon' | Putin pushes back saying no new grain deal without Russian demands being met | Mon, 09/04/2023 – 16: 12 | Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan following talks in Sochi, 4 September 2023 (AFP) |
(2023-09-04). Sky-High Showdown: Su-34 Deployed Hypersonic Kinzhal 'Dagger' Missile. sputnikglobe.com In a recent development, Russia has reportedly deployed its advanced Kinzhal hypersonic weapon, demonstrating its formidable combat capabilities as the special military operation in Ukraine continues and the Ukrainian counteroffensive remains stalled.
(2023-09-04). Putin: Ukraine's Counteroffensive is Failure, Not Stalemate. sputnikglobe.com On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi.
(2023-09-04). Russian Drones Hit Shipbuilding Enterprise in Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian drones have hit a shipbuilding enterprise in Ukraine, where unmanned boats are assembled from imported components, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Watch Russian Military Destroy Ukrainian Stronghold Near Krasny Liman. sputnikglobe.com Ukraine launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces in early June after a number of postponements. The Russian Defense Ministry estimates that, as of 4 August, Ukraine's losses in the counteroffensive amounted to about 43,000 troops and 4,900 units of military equipment.
(2023-09-04). Ukraine's seven uncrewed surface vessels destroyed in recent days — Shoigu. tass.com "We cannot remain idle spectators and watch such things calmly. Of course, we will hit these targets. We will make a response," the Russian defense minister promised…
(2023-09-04). Turkey ready to help mediate settlement for Ukraine — Erdogan. tass.com "Ukraine in order to take joint steps with Russia certainly needs to soften its position," the Turkish president said…
(2023-09-04). Chinese banks lend billions of dollars to Russia amid western sanctions. firstpost.com China's largest banks are increasingly providing substantial financial support to Russia as sanctions continue to push Western banks out of the country, as reported by the Financial Times. | Since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western regulators have cracked down on Russia by imposing sanctions and urging banking institutions to pull back on operations in the country. Chinese lenders are now filling the gap, the newspaper said. | The four biggest banks in China have quadrupled their exposure to Russia's banking sector since the war in Ukraine began, according to data analyzed for the FT by the Ky…
(2023-09-04). Russian-Turkish talks prove Russia determined to defend its interests — senior MP. tass.com Leonid Slutsky stressed that Moscow's positions are only growing stronger, especially when "Ukraine's counteroffensive is not merely losing momentum, but as Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin] said, it is failing"
(2023-09-04). Clearing the Fog of 'Unprovoked' War. transcend.org 9 Aug 2023 – For the record: I was born in Ukraine, studied in Russia, and worked in the USA as a laser fusion researcher and Professor of Mathematics and Physics. I have relatives and friends in all three countries, and for the last 35 years, I have been trying to do my best to make them friends, partners, or even allies. Instead, all three are now at war, even if some call the U.S. war only a war "by proxy."
(2023-09-04). Four US-Made Boats With Ukraine's Troops Destroyed in Black Sea – Russian Defense Ministry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Four US-made fast assault boats Willard Sea Force with landing troops of the Ukrainian armed forces were destroyed in the Black Sea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Russian Forces Hit Ukraine's Troop Command Post West of Vremyvka in DPR – Defense Ministry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have hit a troop command post of the Ukrainian armed forces west of Vremyvka in the Donetsk People's Republic, Oleg Chekhov, a spokesman for Russia's Vostok grouping of troops, told Sputnik.
(2023-09-04). Russia's battlegroup disrupts Ukrainian attempt to deploy reserve force near Kupyansk. tass.com According to the spokesman, the battlegroup's reactive troops delivered a strike on concentrations of manpower, weapons and military hardware of Ukraine's 68th Separate Jager Brigade near the locality of Sheikovka with the use of the Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system…
(2023-09-04). Putin, Erdogan to discuss grain deal, Ukraine crisis in Sochi. tass.com Despite the fact that Putin and Erdogan regularly keep in touch, the coming talks in Sochi will be the two leaders' first in-person meeting since Russia's exit from the Black Sea Initiative…
(2023-09-04). US seeks authority to use over $1 bln in seized Russian assets to support Ukraine — CBS. tass.com "We are seeking the authority from Congress to allow us to use the proceeds for the benefit of the Ukrainian people," US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told the TV channel…
(2023-09-04). Happy Anti-War Day! – September 1 – Say No! indybay.org War always has two losers. Neither side can win the Ukraine war. Russia will not lose a war of attrition. Ukraine lacks recruits, artillery and time!
(2023-09-04). Russia: Free Azat Miftakhov. greenleft.org.au 
After spending five years in jail, Russian political prisoner Azat Miftakhov was meant to go free on September 4. Instead the mathematician and anarchist faces new charges that could keep him locked up for a further two to five years, reports Federico Fuentes.
(2023-09-04). Russian folk-punks release track in solidarity with political prisoner Boris Kagarlitsky. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-04). Western officials to warn UAE against trading with Russia: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Western officials to warn UAE against trading with Russia: Report | The UAE exported at least $144m worth of critical components for Russia's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programme in the first five months of this year | Mon, 09/04/2023 – 19: 29 | Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic For…
(2023-09-04). Russian Su-34 uses Kinzhal hypersonic missile in special op — official. tass.com "The first crew who successfully accomplished such a task will receive state awards," the official said…
(2023-09-04). Russian army repels Ukrainian attacks in Donetsk region. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The Russian army on Monday repelled three Ukrainian attacks near Artiomovsk and Severnoye, in Donetsk region, causing the enemy up to 285 casualties, Russian Defense Ministry informed on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Russian Aerospace Forces Shoot Down Ukrainian Mi-8 Helicopter. sputnikglobe.com The Russian Armed Forces shot down a Ukrainian Mi-8 military helicopter, 24 drones, and three HIMARS multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) missiles over the past 24 hours, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Village in Russia's Bryansk Region comes under shelling by Ukrainian troops. tass.com According to the region's governor Alexander Bogomaz, no one was hurt…
(2023-09-04). FSB Says Detained Ukrainian Saboteurs' Accomplice Who Handed Over Bombs for Terrorist Acts. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that an accomplice of Ukrainian saboteurs had been detained in the Zaporozhye region, adding that he made and handed over several bombs for terrorist attacks to them.
(2023-09-04). Russian forces destroy nearly company of Ukrainian troops in Kupyansk area. tass.com In addition, Zybinsky said, a US-made M777 towed howitzer and two mortar crews were wiped out in counterbattery fire near the settlements of Sheikovka and Krakhmalnoye…
(2023-09-04). Russian jets destroy four US-made speedboats carrying Ukrainian landing force in Black Sea. tass.com The Russian defense agency said earlier that the Black Sea Fleet had established permanent control of the situation in the Black Sea using all types of reconnaissance…
(2023-09-04). Replacing Ukrainian Defense Minister not to change anything for Russia — DPR head. tass.com "These are internal political intrigues and Reznikov has rather seriously discredited himself," Denis Pushilin said…
(2023-09-04). Russian FSB, Interior Ministry detain man running bomb factory for Ukrainian saboteurs. tass.com It is reported that "the detainee handed over several explosive devices to the direct executors [of sabotage], who then used them in committing terrorist acts against police officers and [representatives of] the regional administration"
(2023-09-04). Russian airborne troops wipe out advancing Ukrainian troops west of Artyomovsk. tass.com Remaining Ukrainian troops have been eliminated with light weapons…
(2023-09-04). Russian units foil Ukrainian attempts to advance near Verbovoye, Urozhaynoye — acting head. tass.com Denis Pushilin pointed out that all Russian positions on this part of the front were held…
(2023-09-04). DPR head reports improvement in Russian positions near Maryinka, Avdeyevka. tass.com Denis Pushilin reported that in the Avdeyevka area, Russian forces managed to take over at least one Ukrainian stronghold…
(2023-09-04). Ukrainian army loses 140 troops, 6 tanks in Zaporozhye area in 24 hours — Russian official. tass.com According to Yevgeny Balitsky, the situation near the Rabotino population center remains tense…
(2023-09-04). Two Ukrainian drones downed by Russian air defenses over Kursk Region and Black Sea. tass.com
(2023-09-04). Crew-6 Spacecraft With Russian Cosmonaut Returns to Earth From ISS. sputnikglobe.com Earlier Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian State Space Corporation (Roscosmos), said that the international partners have agreed on the possibility of conducting research on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2030.
(2023-09-04). Presidents Putin, Erdogan Hold Press Conference Following Meeting in Sochi. sputnikglobe.com Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Sochi on Monday, where he held talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This was reported by Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov and the Kremlin's press service.
(2023-09-04). Putin and Erdogan Hold Press Conference After Talks. sputnikglobe.com Earlier in the day, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi. During the press conference, the leaders are expected to conclude today's negotiations.
(2023-09-04). Putin Says Hopefully Moscow, Ankara Will Agree on Türkiye Gas Hub Soon. sputnikglobe.com On September 4, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived to Russia's Sochi to meet with his Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2023-09-04). Russia Seeks to Build Constructive Relations With Foreign Partners – Putin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia seeks to build constructive relations with foreign partners that are interested in this, and is open to a broad dialogue on all pressing issues, President Vladimir Putin said in a message to the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) participants, published on Monday by the Kremlin.
(2023-09-04). What is the Türkiye Gas Hub and Why is It Important? sputnikglobe.com Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled on Monday that in the near future, Moscow and Ankara will complete negotiations on the creation of a gas hub in Türkiye to make the energy situation in the region more balanced. How are the gas hub talks going?
(2023-09-04). Russia, Turkey expect tourism between countries to grow — Putin. tass.com According to the Russian President, more than 5 million tourists from Russia visited Turkey in 2022, and another 2.2 million Russians in the first half of 2023…
(2023-09-04). Russia is reliable gas supplier — Putin. tass.com The President stressed that Russia would continue providing the Turkish economy with this cheap yet highly efficient and eco-friendly kind of fuel and export it by transit via Turkey to consumers in third countries…
(2023-09-04). Putin thanks Erdogan for substantive, productive dialogue. tass.com "There is no doubt that today's talks will serve to further develop the Russian-Turkish partnership in all areas," the head of state added…
(2023-09-04). Moscow, Ankara to create gas hub working group — Putin. tass.com According to the Russian President, Gazprom handed over to Botas a draft roadmap to implement this project…
(2023-09-04). Grain deal termination not affecting global food markets — Putin. tass.com The Russian President noted that grain prices continued declining and there was no physical shortage of food…
(2023-09-04). Grain deal discussed with Erdogan, Putin says. tass.com The Russian leader noted that the West continued blocking fulfillment of Russia's requirements to the grain deal, including Russian grain exports…
(2023-09-04). Russia to start supplying free grain to six African nations soon — Putin. tass.com The shipment will start in two-three coming weeks, the Russian leader said…
(2023-09-04). Russia to think of grain deal revival after conditions are met — Putin. tass.com "Russia, despite all the obstacles created, is going to continue exporting food and fertilizers, promote stabilization of prices and improvement of the situation in the global agricultural sector," the Russian leader stressed…
(2023-09-04). Russian-Chinese ties hit highest point since Soviet times, senior Russian diplomat says. tass.com Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko also noted the rapid development of cooperation with India…
(2023-09-04). Lavrov to visit Bangladesh soon — senior diplomat. tass.com The Russian top diplomat will also participate in East Asia Summit in Indonesia…
(2023-09-04). Up to Syrians to decide their country's future, says Putin. tass.com The Russian President said that he discussed the Syrian settlement with his Turkish counterpart…
(2023-09-04). Muratov to quit as Novaya Gazeta chief until end of foreign agent status probe. tass.com The Russian Ministry of Justice added Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, to the list of foreign agents on September 1, 2023…
(2023-09-04). Putin congratulates Russian informatics team on their triumph at Olympiad. tass.com The head of state expressed his gratitude to the parents, teachers and mentors of the national team members, whose sincere support helped them win…
(2023-09-04). Turkey agrees to supply Russian grain as flour to poor countries — Erdogan. tass.com "The Qatari side said it is ready to participate in the Qatar – Russia – Turkey format in the project of delivering Russian grain processed into flour to the poor countries, and provide financial support for this effort," the Turkish leader noted…
(2023-09-04). Putin Tells Erdogan Russia Will Rejoin Grain Deal If Sanctions Are Eased. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday and said Moscow would return to the Black Sea grain deal if sanctions against Russia's agricultural industry are lifted. "I would like to confirm again our position of principle: we will be ready to consider the opportunity of reviving the grain deal. …
(2023-09-04). South Africa Says Inquiry Found No Evidence of Arms Shipment to Russia. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said an independent inquiry found no evidence that a Russian cargo ship that docked in South Africa last year was loaded with weapons despite US claims. The Russian ship, the Lady R, docked at a naval base near Capetown in December 2022, angering the US because the vessel …
(2023-09-04). The West's Sanctions Hypocrisy: Russia's Import Substitution Programme. Sanctions Backfire. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-04). Grain Deal, Gas Hub & De-Dollarization: What Signal Do Putin-Erdogan Talks Send to West? sputnikglobe.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held bilateral talks on Monday, touching upon energy and food security, as well as major regional and geopolitical issues.
(2023-09-04). Russian Fuel, Energy Industry Working Very Well Despite All Sanctions – Putin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian fuel and energy industry is working very well, is protected from external shocks and retains key positions in this sphere despite all sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Lavrov to take part in Eastern Economic Forum — senior diplomat. tass.com Andrey Rudenko noted that the Russian Foreign Minister will head to Vladivostok after trips to Jakarta for the East Asia Summit, Bangladesh and New Delhi for G20 summit on September 9-10…
(2023-09-04). Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Yemeni ambassador discuss political situation in republic. tass.com The Foreign Ministry noted that during the conversation, the sides "emphasized the importance of coordinating international efforts aimed at resuming movement toward a long-term political settlement mediated by the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg"
(2023-09-04). Selected works from Hermitage may be put on display in Iranian capital. tass.com Hermitage Director General Mikhail Piotrovsky put forward a proposal to hold joint exhibitions called "Hermitage Day" in Tehran and "Day of the National Museum of Iran" in St. Petersburg to further strengthen ties between the Islamic republic and Russia…
(2023-09-04). Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia in September — newspaper. tass.com According to The New York Times, the North Korean leader may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok in Russia's Far East in mid-September…
(2023-09-04). Syria and Russia reject Western pressure and blackmail in OPCW. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal Al-Mekdad, and the Russian delegate to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Alexander Shulgin, repudiated the pressure and blackmail of the West in that structure against independent countries.
(2023-09-04). The Contested Americas: Strait Talk. counterpunch.org The crossing of the Bering Strait from Asia to North America is the stuff of legends. Geographically, it's a strait between the Pacific and Arctic oceans, separating the Chukchi Peninsula of the Russian Far East from the Seward Peninsula of Alaska. Supposedly, it was all frozen over up there, many thousands of years ago, allowing
(2023-09-04). Production of Kamikaze Drones Launched In Russia's Kamchatka Region. sputnikglobe.com The Russian Armed Forces have mastered the use of kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the special military operation to achieve specific objectives without endangering military personnel.
(2023-09-04). Putin and Erdogan Meeting: What to Expect From Türkiye Summit? sputnikglobe.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to hold negotiations in Russia's Black Sea resort city of Sochi on September 4, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders in person since October 13 last year in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(2023-09-04). Syrian Foreign Minister, Russian Envoy Condemn Politicization of OPCW – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Mikdad and Russian Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Alexander Shulgin condemned politicization of the organization, which is initiated by the West, at a meeting in Damascus, Syria's state-run news agency reported.
(2023-09-04). Talks Between Putin, Erdogan to Be of Critical Importance for Grain Deal – Source. sputnikglobe.com ANKARA (Sputnik) – Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Sochi will be of critical importance for the grain deal in terms of risks of the increase of grain prices on global markets, a source in the Turkish technical delegation participating in talks on the deal told Sputnik on Monday.
(2023-09-04). Erdogan set to discuss Russian gas supplies to Europe via Turkey with Putin — source. tass.com It is stated that this issue is no less important, it is about establishing a natural gas hub on Turkish soil…
(2023-09-04). Russian stocks up as Monday trading opens. tass.com Meanwhile, the dollar exchange rate was up by 0.36% at 96.43 rubles, the euro was up by 0.03% at 104.18 rubles…
(2023-09-04). German exports to Russia up 2.2% in July month-on-month. tass.com German exports to EU countries totaled 71.9 bln euro, while imports equaled 61.7 bln euro…
(2023-09-04). Erdogan plans to discuss grain deal under new UN terms with Putin — source. tass.com Also, the heads of state may discuss Russian natural gas supplies…
(2023-09-04). Erdogan plans to discuss with Putin grain exports to Africa with Qatari support — source. tass.com On August 31, talks were held in Moscow between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan who, among other things, discussed the grain deal…
(2023-09-04). Erdogan heads to Sochi for talks with Putin — source. tass.com The negotiations with the Russian leader are expected to begin at 1: 00 p.m. Moscow time…
(2023-09-04). Turkey counts on fulfillment of Russia's demands, resumption of grain deal — source. tass.com According to the source, Turkey is continuing negotiations to remove the obstacles, as the grain export situation concerns the whole world…
(2023-09-04). Putin and Erdogan to Meet in Attempt to Avoid Food Crisis, Black Sea Confrontation. themoscowtimes.com A source close to the Russian Foreign Ministry told The Moscow Times that he hoped the leaders could reach an agreement, but admitted it would not be easy.
(2023-09-04). Russian Government Bucks Putin's Call to Forgo Foreign Cars — Agentstvo. themoscowtimes.com Russian government bodies, agencies and state-affiliated companies purchased 151 foreign-made cars worth 566 million rubles ($5.9 million) in August.
(2023-09-04). Russian Graduate Student Detained After Serving Previous Jail Term. themoscowtimes.com Azat Miftakhov had just finished serving a previous prison sentence for breaking the office window of Russia's ruling political party.
(2023-09-04). A Compassionate Spy: The Manhattan Project, the atomic bomb and the genesis of the Cold War. wsws.org Ted Hall was only 19 years old when he passed classified secrets to the Soviet government. His role was not discovered until more than 50 years later, only a few years before his death in 1999.
(2023-09-04). Moscow-Installed Court Jails Ukrainian Soldier 22 Years for Killing Civilian. themoscowtimes.com Gunner Maxim Ovcharenko and two of his unidentified fellow soldiers were accused of shooting a Mariupol resident in April 2022.
(2023-09-04). China Calls on US to Avoid Undermining Peace in Asia Ahead of Biden's Trip to Vietnam. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States should avoid undermining peace in Asia and refrain from targeting any third party in developing relations with the nations in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days before US President Joe Biden is set to visit Vietnam.
(2023-09-04). 10 Quotes From C. Delores Tucker On Hip-Hop And Its Negative Programming Power. moguldom.com Some recall C. Delores Tucker as the acclaimed civil rights activist and politician who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s, contributing significantly to advancing women's and voting rights. In 1984, Tucker and U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the trailblazing first Black woman to run for president, established the National Congress of Black …
(2023-09-04). Chile, September 11, 1973: The Horrors of 'the First 9/11' Are Routinely Overlooked. globalresearch.ca On September 11, 1973, Salvador Allende's democratic government in Chile was ousted by US-backed forces in one of the Cold War's defining moments. Allende himself was killed during the coup while his presidential palace, La Moneda, was extensively bombed.
(2023-09-04). Twenty-First Century Socialism: What It Will Become and Why. counterpunch.org The real left is not the caricature crafted by the U.S. right. Alongside parallel right-wing political formations abroad, that caricature tries hard to revive and recycle Cold War demonizations no matter how far-fetched. Nor is the real left what Democratic Party leaders and their foreign counterparts try hard to dismiss as tiny and politically irrelevant (except when electoral campaigns flirt with "progressive" proposals to get votes). The real left in the United States and beyond are the millions who at least vaguely understand that the whole system (including its mainstream right and left) is the core problem.
(2023-09-04). Date of Putin's meeting with Xi to be announced in due time — Kremlin spokesman. tass.com "As of now, we are not announcing any concrete dates," Dmitry Peskov stressed…
(2023-09-04). IN BRIEF: Failure of counteroffensive, grain for poor nations: Putin, Erdogan's statements. tass.com The leaders' talks lasted more than three hours…
(2023-09-04). Putin gives Erdogan movie about Turkish leader's life story shot by TASS deputy chief. tass.com In June, Mikhail Gusman unveiled his 25-minute documentary about Erdogan comprised of fragments from his four interviews with Erdogan…
(2023-09-04). Top Italian diplomat calls upcoming Putin-Erdogan meeting 'important'. tass.com In particular, Antonio Tajani mentioned the grain trade, the resumption of which he said could be "a small step towards peace"
(2023-09-04). Erdogan to discuss talks with Putin with cabinet on September 5 — source. tass.com On Monday, the Turkish leader will travel to Sochi for talks with Putin…
(2023-09-04). Beijing Calls on US to Avoid Undermining Peace in Asia Ahead of Biden's Trip to Vietnam. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States should avoid undermining peace in Asia and refrain from targeting any third party in developing relations with the nations in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days before US President Joe Biden is set to visit Vietnam.
(2023-09-04). Belarusian national arrested in Moscow for attempted smuggling of firearms, explosives. tass.com According to the source, the Belarusian national worked as a driver in the Moscow Region…
(2023-09-04). Two People Dead, Six More Injured in Shooting at Wedding in Ottawa, Shooter At Large. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Two people died and six more were injured as a result of a shooting incident at a wedding in Ottawa on Saturday night, the Ottawa Police Service said.
(2023-09-04). US, Kurdish-Led SDF, Local Leaders Agree on De-Escalation in Syria's Deir ez-Zor – Embassy. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW(Sputnik) – Two senior US officials visited the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor and agreed with representatives of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) and local tribal leaders to de-escalate situation in the region amid increasing tensions, the US Embassy in Syria has said.
(2023-09-04). Dollar rises to 96.14 rubles on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The euro lost 8.25 kopecks, reaching 104,07 rubles…
(2023-09-04). Moscow court fines Twitch for refusal to localize data. tass.com The company is subjected to an administrative fine amounting to 13 mln rubles…
(2023-09-04). Damascus, Moscow jointly resist Western pressure at OPCW — Syria's top diplomat. tass.com Syrian Foreign Minister accuses the US and the West of being hostile to independent countries that stand in the way of their provocative plans…
(2023-09-04). Rusia dispuesta a reanudar el Acuerdo de Granos del Mar Negro. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso Vladímir Putin abordó con su colega turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, las formas para destrabar el acuerdo.
(2023-09-04). China anuncia participación del primer ministro en Cumbre del G-20. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de China, Xi Jinping, y Rusia, Vladimir Putin, dos veteranos de las cumbres del G20, serán las dos principales ausencias de la cita de este fin de semana en Nueva Delhi.
(2023-09-04). Putin y Erdogan abordarán acuerdo sobre exportación de alimentos. telesurtv.net Vladimir Putin y Recep Tayyip Erdogan también analizarán el suministro de gas desde Rusia a Europa a través de Türkiye.
(2023-09-03). Typhoon Haikui prompts Taiwan to evacuate thousands, cancel flights. firstpost.com Domestic flights were cancelled, and almost 3,000 people were evacuated, as Taiwan braced for the arrival of Typhoon Haikui on Sunday, which is predicted to deliver torrential rain and high gusts to the island's south and east. | Haikui is expected to make landfall in Taiwan's hilly and sparsely populated far southeast late Sunday afternoon. Counties and towns in the east and south cancelled courses and announced a day off for employees. | Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen informed a gathering of disaster management authorities that this would be the first storm to make landfall on the island and pass its central mou…