🤝🔊 ‘Moscow respects Trump because he defends the interests of the US, and there are reasons to believe that Trump respects Putin because he defends the interests of Russia’ – Lavrov

Highlights of Lavrov’s interview with NBC:

🟠 The goals of the special military operation in Ukraine will be achieved, Russia must eliminate any security threats coming from there

🟠 The reaction of European representatives to the meeting in Alaska, their visit to Washington, and subsequent actions indicate that they do not want peace

🟠 We have no interest in the territories, we are interested in the fates of the people living in Donbass and Novorossiya

🟠 On Ukraine's security guarantees, there should be a consensus that takes Russia's interests into account

🟠 Putin and Trump discussed practical steps and serious issues related to security in Alaska

🟠 Zelensky is not currently a legitimate figure who could sign legal documents when it comes to that

🟠 The question of who will sign the document on the Ukrainian side is very important, regardless of when the meeting may take place

🟠 Russia recognizes Zelensky as de facto head of the regime and is ready to meet with him in this capacity

🟠 Putin is ready to meet with Zelensky on the condition that the meeting will truly have a presidential agenda. It is unreasonable to meet with him just for another opportunity to be in the spotlight.

🟠The meeting between Putin and Zelensky was not discussed at the Russia-US summit in Alaska, this topic was raised later, "spontaneously"

🟠 Ukraine and Europe are trying to distort what Putin and Trump discussed in Alaska, especially the issue of security guarantees

🟠 The Russian and Ukrainian delegations have met and will continue to meet in Istanbul to discuss specific military and humanitarian issues

🟠 Russia has never, under any circumstances, deliberately targeted objectives not related to Ukrainian military forces

🟠 Trump's statements that the Ukrainian conflict would not have happened under him mean that the US would not have financed and organized the coup in Ukraine in 2014

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🗣 Lavrov about his USSR sweatshirt:

“To remember and to cherish what happened in your life for many years is not the same as to try to take over militarily each and every place.”

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🗣 Lavrov: Trump's statement implies US would not have orchestrated 2014 Ukraine coup

'When Trump said the war wouldn't have happened had he been president at that time, that means, in my view, that the Americans would not prepare, finance, and organize the coup to topple the legitimate president of Ukraine in February in 2014' - Lavrov

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🔍 Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa: what's known so far

👉 14 Israeli Air Force jets struck buildings of the presidential palace in Sanaa, fuel depots, and two power plants, according to Israeli media

👉 The Israeli Air Force also targeted a missile base near the presidential palace in Sanaa

👉 The Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chief of Staff monitored the attacks on Yemen from the General Staff of the Ministry of Defense

👉 Two people were killed and five injured as a result of the strikes, a report by Yemeni television says

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🗣Russia will have a seat at Ukraine security guarantee talks – Vance

The US does not believe the conflict in Ukraine will end "overnight," but remains hopeful that peace can be achieved within the next six months, US Vice President JD Vance told NBC News.

🔍He highlighted two key issues that must be resolved for Ukrainian peace: territory and security guarantees.

Russia will be involved in negotiations concerning security guarantees for Ukraine, he stressed.

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🇷🇺📹It’s hard to believe I’m finally home’: Russian soldiers make emotional homecoming

Released Russian prisoners of war said they still can't believe they've finally made it back to their homeland.

Earlier in the day, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that 146 servicemen had been returned from territory controlled by Ukraine.

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🚨 Ukraine is holding captive more than 20 civilians kidnapped from Russian region of Kursk - presidential aide Medinsky

🗣 Ukraine does not return the kidnapped residents of the Kursk region, but, in fact, exchanges them in small groups for some people that Ukraine needs, Medinsky added.

Earlier in the day, eight residents of the Kursk region, who had been illegally imprisoned by the Kiev regime, were freed as part of the Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap.

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🇭🇺 ‘End attacks on our energy security’ - Hungary’s Foreign Minister to Zelensky

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🛹😍 Grand Skate Tour 2025 in Moscow: The ultimate board event this year!

📍 The Grand Skate Tour 2025 is wrapping up in Moscow.

The epic event brought together riders from all disciplines – from skateboarders to aggressive inline skaters and scooter riders.

The event featured exciting contests with a huge prize pool, street and park contests, Game of S.K.A.T.E, Special Spots and powerful pre-events!

🌍🏆 GST continues to be the leading skate celebration, uniting more than 60 countries.

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✍️ Telegram founder shares post on the first anniversary of his arrest in France

‘The only outcome of my arrest so far has been massive damage to France’s image as a free country’ - Durov

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💥 Hungary should stop telling Zelensky what to do — FM

FM Sybiha sharply responds to Szijjarto's demand to end energy attacks:

"Hungary's energy security is in your own hands. Diversify and become independent from Russia, like the rest of Europe."

Hungary and Slovakia supplied roughly $1B in mineral fuels and oils to Ukraine in 2024.

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🛹☺️ Grand Skate Tour 2025: warm atmosphere and motivation to return

South African Biopelo Awuah, a finalist in the Professional Women’s Competition, was deeply impressed by the talent of the skaters, the fresh tricks and the welcoming Russian culture.

💬 "I'm sure this is one of the only competitions worldwide that has welcomed so many African skateboarders," Awuah said. “I mean South Africa, Uganda, Morocco and me being able to come here and showcase my skill."

The Grand Skate Tour 2025 was held in Moscow from August 14 to 24.

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🇨🇳 China's Tianjin is ready to welcome VIP participants and guests of the SCO summit

📍 Tianjin will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit From August 31 to September 1, with over 20 foreign leaders and representatives from international organizations in attendance.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on August 31–September 3, where he will take part in the summit.

Among the other leaders attending are heads of state from Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Maldives, Nepal, Turkiye, Egypt, Turkmenistan, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

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