Russia

Gasoline production fell to about 70% of domestic consumption levels by the end of August after a series of drone attacks forced major refineries to suspend operations, according to two industry sources

Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN at Security Council briefing on 5 August made a statement on threats to African peace and security caused by ISIL, reporting sophisticated methods of propaganda, new technologies, digital financial assets

EU force boarded Russian shadow fleet tanker in the southern Mediterranean; the sanctioned vessel was intercepted in international waters between Sicily and Tunisia and Ithe captain didn't promptly cooperate when asked to provide documents

Due to the intensity of attacks that have hit the area of Odessa in June, all vacation courses and summer activities have been suspended until September

Economic crisis in Russia is reportedly eroding Putin’s immense popularity, but he would still be well above 60%; official and independent polls agree on the decline of approval ratings since the start of economy's contraction, from 2025 onwards

Ukrainian drone strikes on key Russian oil export terminals and refineries disrupted global energy flows, caused billions in losses, brought critical environmental damage to Black Sea holiday spots and air pollution as far as St. Petersburg and Tuapse

Russia exchanged prisoners with Ukraine, freeing 205 each; the announcement came from the Defense Ministry who also thanked the United Arab Emirates for their mediation and the news was reported by media

A drone attack hit a building in the air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don, which manages air traffic in southern Russia; flights to and from over 10 airports in the area have been suspended up to 11 May, international links are also disrupted

The Russia/Sahel Region teleconference was organized by Lomonosov Moscow State University with other institutions and focused on socio-political cooperation, personnel training, interaction between Russia and Sahel countries in the field of security