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Russia's Pageant World Mourns: Miss Universe Russia 2017 Kseniya Alexandrova Dies at 30 After Elk Smashes Into Car
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 18, 2025
Russia's pageant world was shaken this week as the Miss Universe Organisation confirmed the death of Kseniya Alexandrova, the 2017 Miss Universe Russia, almost a month after a freak highway accident in which a wild elk smashed through her car's...
Russia's FSB foils Ukrainian 'terrorist attack' on Crimean bridge
Al Mayadeen
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August 18, 2025
Russia’s Federal Security Service say the driver of the explosive-laden vehicle was supposed to become an "unwitting suicide bomber." Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on August 18 that it had prevented a terrorist attack plotted...
Russia Escalates Experimental Ground Drones in Ukraine War
WebProNews
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August 18, 2025
Russia’s Push into Robotic Warfare In the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow is ramping up its deployment of experimental ground-based drones, signaling a shift toward autonomous systems that could redefine modern warfare....
Russia scraps mandatory foreign currency sales for exporters as rouble strengthens
BNE Intellinews
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The Russian government has reduced to zero the requirement for mandatory repatriation and sale of foreign currency earnings by exporters, thanks to a stronger ruble and stable foreign exchange conditions, Vedomosti reported on August 14. The...
Russian Arctic glaciers lose 25 gigatons of ice every year — scientists
TASS
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August 18, 2025
MOSCOW, August 18. /TASS/. Ice reserves in glaciers of the Russian Arctic archipelagos decreased in 2014-2023 by about 25 gigatons a year due to global warming, and this melting rate is much higher than that of previous years, the Institute of...
Trump’s Attacks on the Climate Are an Opportunity for Canada
The Walrus
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August 18, 2025
O n the first day of Donald Trump’s second term in office, he pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement—for the second time. Two weeks later, he began purging anything to do with climate change from US government websites. Five months...
The Latest: Zelenskyy arrives for White House meeting on Russia-Ukraine war
Eagle Herald - Wisconsin
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The European political heavy-hitters were left out of Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday in Alaska, and they're looking to safeguard Ukraine and the continent from any widening aggression from Moscow. Monday’s showing...
Russia’s Imperial Black Sea Strategy
Foreign Affairs
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August 18, 2025
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and other neighbors is transforming the Black Sea into Eurasia’s strategic frontier. Russia has disrupted flows of energy, food, and other commodities; generated millions of migrants; and heightened insecurity...
Attack halts Russian oil pipeline hours before Trump-Zelensky ceasefire talks
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
China welcomes improved Russia-US ties after Alaska Summit: MFA spox
Al Mayadeen
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August 18, 2025
China welcomed improved Russia-United States ties following the Alaska summit, with Beijing emphasizing its support for a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. China welcomes the recent improvement in Russia-United States ties, Chinese...
Death Toll From Blast At Explosives Factory In Russia Rises To 20
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Moscow, Aug 18 (IANS) The death toll from a blast that took place on Friday at an explosives factory in Russia's Ryazan has increased to 20 while 134 others have been injured in the incident, emergency officials said on Monday. The...
France ‘dismayed’ over Russia’s ban on Reporters Without Borders
Modern Ghana
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The French government has condemned Moscow's latest move against independent voices after Russia banned Reporters Without Borders, adding the press freedom NGO to its list of "undesirable organisations". France has voiced its "dismay" at Russia's...
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Brings Europe's Top Leaders With Him To Meet Trump On Ending Russia's War (VIDEO)
Free Press Journal
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August 18, 2025
Washington, Aug 18 (AP) Ukraine's future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings an extraordinary group of European leaders to show US President Donald Trump a united front...
Zelenskyy arrives at White House to meet with Trump on ending Russia’s war
PBS Frontline
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August 18, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House for talks with President Donald Trump and key European leaders as the U.S. leader presses for a quick end to the brutal Russia-Ukraine war. Monday’s hastily...
How Russia emerged as the clear winner from the Alaska summit
The Conversation
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August 18, 2025
As a former reality TV star, Donald Trump often gives the impression of playing the part of a US president rather than conducting the business of leading a government seriously. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in his recent summit with...
Zelenskyy brings Europe’s top leaders with him to meet Trump at White House on ending Russia’s war
WDHD 7 - Massachusetts
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August 18, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine’s future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings an extraordinary group of European leaders to show U.S. President Donald Trump a united front against...
Belarus reinforces air force with new Russian Su-30SM2 fighters
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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According to information published by the Belarusian Telegraph Agency on August 14, 2025, the Belarusian Air Force has received a new batch of Su-30SM2 fighter aircraft from Russia, marking another step in the deepening military-technical...
World News | In Current Environment, There is Imperative of Maintaining Stability in Global Economy: Jaishankar to Chinese Foreign Minister
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India seeks a fair, balanced and multi-polar world order, including a multi-polar Asia and that in the current environment, there is an imperative of...
Networks Go To Special Reports On Trump-Zelensky Meeting As POTUS Expresses Hope For Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal
Deadline
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August 18, 2025
Broadcast and cable networks went to special reports on Monday as Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to journalists in the Oval Office in advance of talks of a peace deal to settle Ukraine‘s war with Russia. “We’re going...
Zelenskyy brings Europe’s leaders to Trump for Russia war talks
Orissa Post
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August 18, 2025
Washington: Ukraine’s future could hinge on a hastily assembled meeting Monday at the White House as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brings an extraordinary group of European leaders to show US President Donald Trump a united front against Russia....