(2023-09-07). War War War: Analyzing the Capitalist Media. soundcloud.com On today's episode Nicole Roussell interviews Brian Becker about U.S. media coverage of the "huge threat" of Medicare costs to the U.S. budget, the Ukraine war, the U.S. pivot toward war with China, Putin and Kim Jong Un meeting this week, and the rising cost of car insurance. Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The …
(2023-09-07). Ukraine war: Killed and injured reaches 500,000. truepublica.org.uk The total number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began 18 months ago is nearing 500,000, U.S. officials said, a staggering toll as Russia assaults its next-door neighbour and tries to seize more territory. The officials cautioned that casualty figures remained difficult to estimate because Moscow is believed …
(2023-09-07). Ukraine war: Killed and injured reaches 500,000. truepublica.org.uk The total number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began 18 months ago is nearing 500,000, U.S. officials said, a staggering toll as Russia assaults its next-door neighbour and tries to seize more territory. The officials cautioned that casualty figures remained difficult to estimate because Moscow is believed …
(2023-09-07). Eastern European NATO Countries Fear Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-07). Eastern European NATO Countries Fear Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia. scheerpost.com
(2023-09-07). Russia and Brazil Consider Co-Producing Films Together. infobrics.org Culture authorities from Russia and Brazil are discussing the possibility of reaching an agreement on joint film production…
(2023-09-07). Breaking ties with Russia and refocusing on France could destroy Armenia. infobrics.org According to Pashinyan's "logic", France will get into a confrontation with Turkey, one of its NATO allies, for the sake of Armenia, a country nearly 3,500 km away that can reach Yerevan only through neighboring Georgia. This is without even taking into account the troubles Paris is going through as its neocolonial system in Africa is faced with unprecedented unraveling.
(2023-09-07). Rooppur plant construction in Bangladesh going smoothly — Lavrov. tass.com "We have stated today that the project is progressing smoothly, in line with the schedule, and delivery and charging of first nuclear fuel are expected as early as in October," the Russian foreign minister noted…
(2023-09-07). Friction Among Nuclear Powers May Escalate into Open Conflict in Asia-Pacific – Russia's Deputy FM. sputnikglobe.com BISHKEK (Sputnik) — The potential for conflict among nuclear powers could escalate into an open military confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov cautioned on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Russia continues to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus — senior diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov refrained from further commenting on the nature of the preparations being made and the deadlines for completing the assigned tasks, citing the lack of relevant instructions…
(2023-09-07). Netherlands condemns US to arm Kyiv with depleted uranium tank shells. plenglish.com Amsterdam, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Shipping depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine put the United States on the road to an escalated nuclear war, the leader of the Dutch party Forum for Democracy, Thierry Bode, said today.
(2023-09-07). DPRK adheres to 'nuclear weapons against nuclear weapons policy' — ambassador. tass.com Sin Hong Chol noted that "today, the Korean Peninsula is becoming one of the hottest spots where the vicious circle of confrontation and tensions repeats itself again and again due to the brutal hostile policy of the United States against the DPRK"
(2023-09-07). China bans seafood imports from Japan after release of Fukushima wastewater into Pacific Ocean. nationofchange.org The Chinese customs bureau said the immediate ban was put in place to prevent "the risk of radioactive contamination of food safety caused by Japan's Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge."
(2023-09-07). Undue Nuclear Influence: Is It Lobbying or Bribery? counterpunch.org For example, even billionaire Bill Gates asked for and got what was effectively a "matching grant" from Congress for his company, TerraPower, to cover the at least $4 billion cost of his proposed Natrium molten salt fast reactor. The US government has agreed to provide Gates with $1.9 billion for the Natrium, $1.5 billion of which will come out of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $2.5 billion for advanced nuclear reactors.
(2023-09-07). McCarthyism, from Oppenheimer to Today. counterpunch.org I recently viewed the new Oppenheimer movie and was struck by the horrifying McCarthyism based on unfounded accusations and inuendo that destroyed Dr. Oppenheimer's reputation. This severely undermined his efforts after World War II to stop the H-bomb and start nuclear arms control regimes to prevent nuclear war. From 1978-1981, I was the chief executive
(2023-09-07). Undue Nuclear Influence: Is It Lobbying or Bribery? counterpunch.org For example, even billionaire Bill Gates asked for and got what was effectively a "matching grant" from Congress for his company, TerraPower, to cover the at least $4 billion cost of his proposed Natrium molten salt fast reactor. The US government has agreed to provide Gates with $1.9 billion for the Natrium, $1.5 billion of which will come out of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $2.5 billion for advanced nuclear reactors.
(2023-09-07). McCarthyism, from Oppenheimer to Today. counterpunch.org I recently viewed the new Oppenheimer movie and was struck by the horrifying McCarthyism based on unfounded accusations and inuendo that destroyed Dr. Oppenheimer's reputation. This severely undermined his efforts after World War II to stop the H-bomb and start nuclear arms control regimes to prevent nuclear war. From 1978-1981, I was the chief executive
(2023-09-07). Risk grows of open military clash erupting among nuclear powers in Asia-Pacific — diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that progress in nuclear disarmament and nuclear arms control is impossible without respecting the principle of equal and indivisible security…
(2023-09-07). Headlines for September 7, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Missile Strike Kills 17 and Wounds Dozens in Ukraine's Donetsk, Russia Accused of Violating Territorial Integrity of Romania, a NATO Ally, Sudanese Army Shelling Kills 32 Civilians in Omdurman, Gabon Coup Leaders Say Deposed Leader Ali Bongo Has Been Freed from House Arrest, U.N. to End Food Aid for Another 2 Million Afghans as 15 Million Face Hunger, Biden to Cancel Oil & Gas Leases in Alaska Wildlife Refuge, But Willow Project Remains, Judge Sets October Trial for 2 Trump Co-Defendants in Georgia Election Interference Case, Federal Judge Finds Trump Liable for Defaming Writer E. Jean Carroll for S…
(2023-09-07). Biden hails sellout dockworkers' and UPS agreements ahead of autoworkers' contract expiration. wsws.org In order to continue the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine in 2023 and beyond without labor disruptions, the Biden administration, working with the critical labor bureaucracies, has blocked strikes in major industries while enforcing agreements that further impoverish workers.
(2023-09-07). Biden hails sellout dockworkers' and UPS agreements ahead of autoworkers' contract expiration. wsws.org In order to continue the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine in 2023 and beyond without labor disruptions, the Biden administration, working with the critical labor bureaucracies, has blocked strikes in major industries while enforcing agreements that further impoverish workers.
(2023-09-07). NATO Baltic Drills: West Attempts to Show Russia It 'Owns' Region Despite Members' Weaknesses. sputnikglobe.com Saturday will see the start of NATO's major naval drills in the Baltic Sea that are expected to involve some 30 ships and over 3,000 service members who will conduct the war games close to the Russian border. What's the goal of these maneuvers and what signs do the drills send to Russia?
(2023-09-07). Western pressure on Russia balancing on edge of direct military conflict — senior diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov also lamented that the NATO allies "chose to pursue a non-stop malicious expansion and efforts toward military and geopolitical absorption of territories in the zone of Russia's essential interests in an assertive way"
(2023-09-07). Lavrov points to risks of Asia-Pacific region's militarization driven by NATO penetration. tass.com According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the attention was also brought to the ASEAN system of coordination in the spirit of constructive, non-politicized dialogue and creative cooperation…
(2023-09-07). NATO has no proof UAV wreckage in Romania was from deliberate Russian attack. tass.com "We are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg added…
(2023-09-07). NATO Chief Says No Sign Debris in Romania Indicates Deliberate Attack by Moscow. themoscowtimes.com "We are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg told EU lawmakers.
(2023-09-07). NATO Expects Members to Increase Defense Spending by Over 8% This Year. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO expects its member states to increase their defense spending by more than 8% this year, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Musk Turned Off Starlink Near Crimea in 2022 to Thwart Ukraine Attack – Reports. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US tech billionaire Elon Musk ordered his engineers to turn off his company's Starlink satellites near Crimea last year to disrupt a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian naval fleet, a American broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing excerpts from Musk's new biography.
(2023-09-07). US supplying depleted uranium weapons to Kiev qualifies as criminal act — Russian diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Ryabkov, "hundreds of materials have been compiled and dozens of discussions have been conducted involving leading experts, environmental activists, medical doctors, and specialists in the chemical interactions in nature between minerals and living beings"
(2023-09-07). Moscow Rubbishes US Claims of Depleted Uranium Shells Being 'Non-Radioactive'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The White House's claims that depleted uranium ammunition is not radioactive are nonsense, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2023-09-07). Kremlin Slams U.S. Supply of Depleted Uranium Rounds to Kyiv. themoscowtimes.com Responsibility for possible effects such as health problems will lie with Washington, the Kremlin said.
(2023-09-07). Press review: Blinken in surprise visit to Kiev and US, Armenia to hold joint army drills. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 7th…
(2023-09-07). US to Send More Cluster Munitions to Ukraine in Near Future — Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is going to send another batch of cluster munitions to Ukraine in the near future to support Kiev's counteroffensive attempt, US news outlet reported on Thursday, citing unnamed US officials.
(2023-09-07). Ukrainian & Russian Activists on How Putin's War Emboldens "Authoritarian Forces" Around the World. democracynow.org 
On the same day U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv to announce $1 billion in new U.S. aid to Ukraine, 17 Ukrainians were killed in a Russian missile attack on a Donetsk market. "It's very painful for me to see all the streets and cities that I spent my childhood in to be completely destroyed by the ongoing war," says Hanna Perekhoda, Ukrainian historian from the Donetsk region on a speaking tour of the U.S. calling for an end to the war by driving out Putin's occupation. "If we let Russian authoritarians win, it will mean that the authoritarian forces also in our cou…
(2023-09-07). What does solidarity with Ukraine's workers look like? therealnews.com 
What is the role labor unions should play in the Russia-Ukraine War? In a special conversation moderated by
(2023-09-07). South African Communists call for U.S. ambassador's expulsion over Russia weapons allegations. peoplesworld.org 
The South African Communist Party is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to expel U.S. Ambassador Reuben Brigety over the diplomat's accusations that South Africa provided weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine. "Brigety baselessly accused South Africa of supporting" Russia's campaign against Ukraine, an SACP statement issued Tuesday said. "In defense of our democratic …
(2023-09-07). The US military recruitment crisis and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org The US war machine is confronting a worsening recruitment crisis as it escalates its war against Russia in Ukraine and prepares for war against China.
(2023-09-07). 'Not Legally Possible' for US to Transfer Seized Russian Assets to Ukraine – Int'l Lawyer. sputnikglobe.com While the United States might be aiming to undermine Russian prestige by seizing its assets abroad and transferring them to Ukraine, it is in fact harming its own reputation by engaging in lawless behavior that violates the sanctity of private property underpinning the capitalist system, an international legal expert told Sputnik.
(2023-09-07). Ukraine Loses Over 320 Military in Donetsk Region in Past Day. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost more than 320 military both killed and wounded in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Smugglers caught supplying weapons parts to Ukraine — FSB. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Russia's FSB security service announced on Thursday that it had intercepted a ring of smugglers who funneled military-grade spare parts to foreign nations, including components to repair Ukrainian aircraft.
(2023-09-07). 'Advocating for War is Wrong': Russian Teachers Resign Over Refusal to Allow Ukraine Veterans in Class. themoscowtimes.com The incident reflects the dilemma facing Russian teachers who wish to keep politics out of the classroom.
(2023-09-07). Russian Air Defense Downs Drone in Southern Volgograd Region. themoscowtimes.com The incident marks the first reported drone downing in the region since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
(2023-09-07). U.S. Announces $1Bln to Aid Ukraine as Russian Strike Kills at Least 17. themoscowtimes.com The strike hit a market in Kostiantynivka, a frontline town of an estimated 70,000 people in the Donetsk region.
(2023-09-07). The US military recruitment crisis and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org The US war machine is confronting a worsening recruitment crisis as it escalates its war against Russia in Ukraine and prepares for war against China.
(2023-09-07). Russian Air Defenses Down Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow, Bryansk Regions & Rostov-on-Don. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Air defense forces in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don destroyed two drones overnight, one crashed outside the city and another one in the city center, damaging vehicles and injuring one person as a result, Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev clarified early Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Siberian Journalist Jailed Over 5 Years for 'Fake' War Reporting. themoscowtimes.com Authorities accused Mikhail Afanasyev of publishing "inaccurate information" in a report about riot police officers refusing to be deployed in Ukraine.
(2023-09-07). US Pledges Millions Seized from Russian Oligarch in Latest Ukraine Aid Package. news.antiwar.com While visiting Kyiv on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced another pledge of funds to Ukraine worth $1 billion in military and other financial aid. Included in that sum is $5.4 million in seized assets belonging to a Russian oligarch and this will go toward veterans' services. Blinken declared "those who have enabled Putin's …
(2023-09-07). 'Huge Barriers': Pentagon's Hypersonic Woes Due to 'Very Delicate' Physics Problems Behind Tech. sputnikglobe.com Hypersonic technology is highly specialized, and military engineers have to overcome serious challenges posed by physics that disrupt the typical way missiles are used. This is why the US military has struggled to catch up to Russia, China, and other nations that have already developed the technology, experts told Sputnik.
(2023-09-07). Pentagon Nixes Test of First-Ever US Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon. sputnikglobe.com Seeking to catch up to Russia and China, the Pentagon's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon has a reported range of over 1,725 miles and travels at roughly five times the speed of sound.
(2023-09-07). Russia appreciates Bangladesh pursues its own interests despite Western pressure — MFA. tass.com "We appreciate very much that despite the unprecedented pressure exerted on all countries, including Bangladesh, by the US and its allies over the so-called Ukrainian issue, our friends are pursuing exclusively their own national interests in their foreign policy," Sergey Lavrov said…
(2023-09-07). FSB Prevents Terrorist Attacks by Ukrainian Saboteurs Ahead of Elections in DPR. sputnikglobe.com DONETSK (Sputnik) – Employees of the Russian Federal Security Service's (FSB) Directorate for the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) have found a weapons cache in the city of Dokuchaievsk, which was planned to be used to carry out terrorist attacks by Ukrainian saboteurs ahead of the elections in the region for September 8-10, FSB has told Sputnik.
(2023-09-07). Ukrainian army loses 100 men in Zaporozhye area overnight — acting governor. tass.com The Russian forces destroyed nine artillery pieces, two mortars, two tanks and three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight…
(2023-09-07). Another Provocation to Spoil Relations: Zakharova on Pro-Russian Blogger's Detention. sputnikglobe.com The detention of pro-Russian blogger Mikael Badalyan in the Armenian city of Goris was another provocation by the West ahead of the Russia-Armenia media forum in Yerevan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on her Telegram channel.
(2023-09-07). Defense Says Will Appeal Verdict After Klyushin Sentenced to 9 Years in US Prison. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin's defense will appeal his nine-year sentence delivered by a US court, lawyer Maksim Nemtsev said Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Kremlin Castigates US Seizure of Russians' Property. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The seizure of the property of Russian citizens by the United States is illegal, Moscow perceives it absolutely negatively, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Moscow, Dhaka Discuss Russian LNG, Oil Supplies to Bangladesh – Lavrov. sputnikglobe.com DHAKA (Sputnik) – Moscow and Dhaka are discussing practical aspects of establishing regular large-scale supplies of liquefied natural gas and oil to Bangladesh, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Russia Rolls Out Cheeses, Herbs & Caviar for Cosmonauts at World Food Istanbul 2023. sputnikglobe.com
(2023-09-07). Russian and Bangladeshi Foreign Ministers Hold Joint Press Conference Ahead of G20. sputnikglobe.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bangladeshi counterpart Abdul Momen hold a joint press briefing in Dhaka on Thursday, September 7, following their meeting in the capital.
(2023-09-07). US-led coalition's drone flies dangerously close to Russian plane in Syria. tass.com According to the deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria Vadim Kulit, aircraft of the US-led coalition continue to create dangerous situations in the Syrian airspace, flying in breach of deconfliction protocols and violating the country's aerial borders…
(2023-09-07). Ruble volatility going down amid currency sales, tougher policy — Bank of Russia. tass.com Households sold currency amounting to 42.1 bln rubles ($427.7 mln), the Central Bank said…
(2023-09-07). Yuan share record high on currency exchange market — Bank of Russia. tass.com The share of the yuan in foreign trade transactions increased to 27% in exports and 36% in imports…
(2023-09-07). Analysts expect Russia's GDP to grow by 2.2% in 2023 — Central Bank. tass.com The median inflation outlook for Russia this year has been raised to 6.3%…
(2023-09-07). End of pandemic paves way for revitalization of Russia-DPRK ties — senior diplomat. tass.com "Gradual elimination of the consequences of the pandemic opens good opportunities for revitalization of bilateral ties on many tracks, including that in practical areas," Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said…
(2023-09-07). Moscow values Pyongyang's support for special op, condemnation of US — senior diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov noted the two countries' invariable common aspiration to foster mutually beneficial cooperation…
(2023-09-07). Foreign ministers of Russia, Bangladesh discuss grain supplies. tass.com "Relevant authorities are discussing practical aspects of arranging regular large-scale supplies of liquefied natural gas and oil to Bangladesh," the Russian foreign minister siad…
(2023-09-07). Russia will work to protect Asia-Pacific region from diktat of other countries — Lavrov. tass.com "The results of the East Asia summit in Jakarta reaffirmed that such an obsessive, pushy policy of the West to promote its own geopolitical interests is not to everyone's liking," the Russian top diplomat said…
(2023-09-07). Russia requests UNSC meeting on Nord Stream explosions for September 26. tass.com "We requested an open meeting of the UN Security Council for September 26 – the anniversary of explosions at Nord Stream pipeline. We will continue bringing the Westerns to the light," Russia's first deputy permanent representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said…
(2023-09-07). Russia's top brass says North Korea capable of defending itself. tass.com "Despite the difficulties, the Korean people are coping with each and every challenge and threat and displaying readiness to ensure their defense capability," Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said…
(2023-09-07). Moscow hopes Chisinau avoids rash decisions against Russia — Foreign Ministry. tass.com According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow hopes that "this time, official Chisinau will be wise enough not to make any rash decisions based on such falsified information"
(2023-09-07). US to use Finland's Rovaniemi airport in Lapland bordering Russia. tass.com According to Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, the implementation of a new agreement on defense cooperation, being negotiated by Helsinki and Washington, "will lead to at least some US presence in Finland"
(2023-09-07). Armenian security service arrests pro-Russian blogger, Sputnik Armenia reporter. tass.com "On September 6 and 7, seven people, including Mika Badalyan and Ashot Gevorkyan, were arrested and handed over to the Investigative Committee under justified suspicion of illegal possession of firearms," the spokesman said…
(2023-09-07). DPRK supports Russia's fight for justice, wants to boost camaraderie — envoy to Moscow. tass.com "We once again express our full support to the Russian people, with whom we stand in solidarity in their just cause of defending their country's sovereign right and achieving international justice," Sin Hong Chol said…
(2023-09-07). Moscow Zoo releases photos of one-week-old panda cub. ecns.cn This image shows a one-week-old panda cub born to parents Ru Yi and Ding Ding at Moscow Zoo. It is the first giant panda cub born in Russia.
(2023-09-07). Wealthy Russian with Kremlin ties gets 9 years in US prison for insider trading. firstpost.com A wealthy Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin was sentenced on Thursday to nine years in prison for his role in a nearly $100 million stock market cheating scheme that relied on secret earnings information stolen through the hacking of US computer networks. | Vladislav Klyushin, who ran a Moscow-based information technology company that did work for the highest levels of the Russian government, was convicted in February of charges including wire fraud and securities fraud after a two-week trial in federal court in Boston. | Authorities say he personally pocketed more than $33 million in the scheme, which…
(2023-09-07). Russia and Bangladesh FMs to discuss grain supplies. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bangladeshi counterpart Abdul Kalam Abdul Momen discussed Thursday about the supply of grain to the Asian country and also agreed to reach long-term deals and not just for one year.
(2023-09-07). Russia Policing and Repression Prisons The Persecution of Azat Miftakhov Is Designed to Silence Russia's Left. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-07). Erdogan Stresses Need of Switching to National Currencies in Trade With Russia. orinocotribune.com The Turkish and Russian presidents met in Sochi where they also agreed on sending free grain shipments to African nations in need. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 4 September told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the two nations need to move forward with using national currencies for bilateral trade. | "I believe that the fact that the heads of our central banks will meet here today is important from the point of view of a step towards the transition to national currencies in bilateral relations between us," the Turkish president stated during a meeting with Putin in the city of Sochi. | Fo…
(2023-09-07). British American Tobacco Finalizes Exit From Russia. themoscowtimes.com The maker of Kent and Rothmans cigarettes said the deal would keep its estimated 3,000 Russian and Belarusian employees afloat for at least two years.
(2023-09-07). Powerful Explosion Rocks Southern Russian City Amid Latest Wave of Drone Attacks. themoscowtimes.com One of the drones downed in Rostov-on-Don damaged buildings not far from the Russian Defense Ministry's southern command center.
(2023-09-07). Putin Not Planning Video Address to G20 — Kremlin. themoscowtimes.com "All the work" will be led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is leading Russia's delegation, the Kremlin said.
(2023-09-07). Russia Pressures Migrant Workers with Raids, Military Summons. themoscowtimes.com Hundreds of migrant workers hailing predominantly from Central Asia have been rounded up in police raids in several Russian cities in recent weeks.
(2023-09-07). Russian Border Towns Postpone Local Elections Amid Shelling, Drone Attacks. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Central Election Commission chief said races in two municipalities in the Belgorod region scheduled for this weekend would be "postponed."
(2023-09-07). U.S. Indicts 9 Russians Behind 'Trickbot' Malware. themoscowtimes.com Trickbot plied ransomware schemes to extort businesses including hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic.
(2023-09-07). Moscow Zoo releases photos of one-week-old panda cub. ecns.cn This image shows a one-week-old panda cub born to parents Ru Yi and Ding Ding at Moscow Zoo. It is the first giant panda cub born in Russia.
(2023-09-07). Erdogan Stresses Need of Switching to National Currencies in Trade With Russia. orinocotribune.com The Turkish and Russian presidents met in Sochi where they also agreed on sending free grain shipments to African nations in need. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 4 September told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the two nations need to move forward with using national currencies for bilateral trade. | "I believe that the fact that the heads of our central banks will meet here today is important from the point of view of a step towards the transition to national currencies in bilateral relations between us," the Turkish president stated during a meeting with Putin in the city of Sochi. | Fo…
(2023-09-07). Macron Says Participation of Russian Athletes in Olympics Should Not Be Politicized. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the politicization of the possible participation of Russian athletes in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
(2023-09-07). Putin's Speech at G20 Summit Via Videoconference Not Planned – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning to address the participants of the upcoming G20 summit via a videoconference, all work will be done by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Russia insists CSTO members prioritize holding drills with their allies — senior diplomat. tass.com Earlier, the Armenian Defense Ministry announced that the South Caucasus country will hold a joint military exercise, Eagle Partner 2023, with the United States on Armenian soil on September 11-20…
(2023-09-07). Trade turnover between Russia, China up 32% in January-August to $155 bln. tass.com In July-August, trade turnover between the two countries increased by 6.8%…
(2023-09-07). British American Tobacco sells business in Russia. tass.com When the transfer of business is completed, the new structure will be known as the ITMS Group…
(2023-09-07). Russian stocks up as Thursday trading opens. tass.com The dollar exchange rate was up by 0.12% at 98.24 rubles, the euro was down by 0.14% at 105.32 rubles…
(2023-09-07). Rating agency expects Russian banks' 2023 profit to surpass $26 bln. tass.com It is noted that even with the neutral result of transactions on the forex market, the maintained ability of credit organizations to earn interest and fee income will enable the sector to show record profit above 2.6 trillion rubles…
(2023-09-07). Russia maintains contact with US on humanitarian issues, no dialogue on rest — diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Ryabkov, the United States shows reluctance to discuss subjects that are meaningless without Russia, which shows that other things are a priority for Washington…
(2023-09-07). Turkish firms ready to participate in supply of 1 mln tons of grain from Russia to Africa. tass.com According to the source, Turkey has sufficient capacities for processing such amount of grain into flour for further deliveries to the African continent…
(2023-09-07). Another Ukrainian drone shot down in Bryansk Region — defense ministry. tass.com The ministry said earlier that a Ukrainian drone was downed in the Bryansk Region at about 6: 30 a.m. Moscow time…
(2023-09-07). Moscow airports operating normally after partial restrictions on flights — watchdog. tass.com Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that air defense forces had thwarted a drone attack on Moscow in the Ramenskoye municipal district…
(2023-09-07). Farmers discuss protecting prime crop land from coal seam gas mining. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Imperialism and the new Cold War. mronline.org 
War and Lenin in the 21st century, part 4…
(2023-09-07). Imperialism and the new Cold War. mronline.org War and Lenin in the 21st century, part 4…
(2023-09-07). The Federal Government Is Evolving on Marijuana — But Not Fast Enough. otherwords.org Nearly a year ago, the Biden Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970, different drugs are regulated or prohibited according to their placement in five different "schedules." | The federal government currently puts marijuana in Schedule 1 — the most restrictive level, which it shares with heroin, ecstasy, and other drugs. By definition, subs…
(2023-09-07). Putin Orders State Support for AI as Race Heats Up. themoscowtimes.com The measures aim to support research on "optimizing machine learning algorithms" as well as developing "large language models" — such as the one developed by OpenAI's ChatGPT.
(2023-09-07). Iran to Construct 1st Space Navigation Satellite. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Iranian Space Research Center is planning to hold a public tender for the construction of its first space navigation satellite, the country's space agency said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Rossiya Segodnya Media Group Says Monitors Detention of Sputnik Armenia Columnist. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Rossiya Segodnya international media group ris monitoring the situation with the detention of Sputnik Armenia columnist Ashot Gevorgyan and expects that an unbiased investigation will be conducted into the matter.
(2023-09-07). UK to Spend $112Mln on New Precision Rifles. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK government plans to spend 90 million pounds ($112 million) over the next decade to procure thousands of advanced high-precision rifles, known as Alternative Individual Weapons or AIWs.
(2023-09-07). Army General Overseeing Moscow's Air Defense Charged With Bribery — Kommersant. themoscowtimes.com Major General Konstantin Ogienko is accused of taking a bribe in connection with the expropriation of Defense Ministry-owned land.
(2023-09-07). Google Will Require Election Advertisers to Disclose AI-Generated Content. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Google will require election advertisers to disclose data on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content that may inauthentically depict real or realistic-looking people and events from mid-November, the company announced.
(2023-09-07). Dollar up to 98.3 rubles, euro up to 105.63 rubles on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The yuan grew by 4.1 kopecks, reaching 13.44 rubles…
(2023-09-07). EE.UU. concederá a Ucrania ayuda de más de mil millones de dólares. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce cuando el líder ruso, Vladímir Putin, calificó como un "fracaso" la contraofensiva ucraniana, que ha estado en curso durante tres meses hasta el día de hoy.
(2023-09-07). EE.UU. concederá a Ucrania ayuda de más de mil millones de dólares. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce cuando el líder ruso, Vladímir Putin, calificó como un "fracaso" la contraofensiva ucraniana, que ha estado en curso durante tres meses hasta el día de hoy.
(2023-09-06). Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in Jakarta for East Asia Summit. sputnikglobe.com JAKARTA (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Wednesday to take part in the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS), scheduled for September 7, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
(2023-09-05). EU expected to put squeeze on Africa at G20 given Russian, Chinese leaders' absence. tass.com The sources say that the EU seeks to guarantee the African Union full G20 membership, not just permanent guest invitee status…
(2023-09-05). Lavrov to Partake in East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 7. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 7, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.