VISUAL REPORTS
Russia Vostok-2018 Meant To 'Project Power In Asia-Pacific Region'
Moscow claims as many as 300,000 troops are taking part in Vostok-2018, describing it as the largest military drill ever held on Russian territory.
Odd Moments From RT Interview With The Novichok 'Lads'
In going public as the Russian men accused by London of carrying out deadly poisonings on English soil, Ruslan Boshirov and Aleksandr Petrov both expressed and generated disbelief.
INFOGRAPHIC: Who Is The World’s Largest Oil Producer?
According to a recent report, the United States likely overtook Russia and Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest crude-oil producer earlier this year.
OTHER NEWS
Kremlin Says It Would Consider British Request Over Skripal Poisoning Suspects
The Kremlin says it will study any British request to question the two men London suspects of trying to murder a former spy. Speaking on September 14, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said no such request has been received so far, and reiterated the Kremlin’s denial of state involvement in the poisoning.
Pentagon Protests Russian Bombers Near Alaska
The Pentagon has issued a protest after U.S. Air Force fighter jets overnight on September 12-13 intercepted two Russian bombers in international airspace west of the U.S. state of Alaska.
More Lethal Weaponry Possible For Ukraine, U.S. Envoy Tells RFE/RL
Washington’s Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker also said he thought that Russian President Vladimir Putin was unwilling to negotiate much of anything related to the conflict at least until after Ukraine’s presidential elections next March, or with “[Ukrainian President Petro] Poroshenko still in power.”
U.S. Warns Sanctions Possible On Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Washington may follow through on threats to impose sanctions over the construction of an underwater natural gas pipeline between Russia to Germany, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said in Moscow on September 13.
Russian Defense Ministry Bill Would Prohibit Servicemen From Sharing Information
Russia’s defense ministry has proposed legislation prohibiting military personnel from sharing information about themselves and their military service in the media. Restrictions would apply to photos, videos, geolocation and other online data, and are in response to the “interest of foreign intelligence services and terrorist organizations” in the activities of the Russian military, including in Syria,” the ministry says. (in Russian, Current Time TV)
Hospitalized Russian Activist Has Long Record Of Audacious Stunts
Pyotr Verzilov, the Russian activist hospitalized with what his friends fear are symptoms of poisoning, has played a key role in audacious and high-profile political protests in Russia over the past decade.
#ZolotovChallenge: Russians Throw Down Gauntlet After National Guard Head's 'Duel' Threat
When Russian National Guard head Viktor Zolotov published a video on September 11 challenging opposition politician Aleksei Navalny to a duel, Russian social media responded with a "#zolotovchallenge" hashtag challenge, both protesting and mocking Zolotov's show of machismo..
Poroshenko Suggests Journalists And Prosecutor Meet Over Data Disclosure Order
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko commented on a Kyiv court’s ruling granting the prosecutor-general’s office access to mobile data belonging to RFE/RL journalist Natalie Sedletska and Ukrainian reporter Kristina Berdynskykh, suggesting it would be “very good if the journalists and media experts came to the prosecutor-general and resolved all questions.” (Ukrainian Service)
Vucic Says Deal With Kosovo Should Guarantee Serbia’s Eventual EU Membership
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said that any deal with neighboring Kosovo to settle their long-standing disputes would need to include a guarantee of membership from the European Union by 2025.
European Parliament Votes In Favor Of Talks On Visa Liberalization For Kosovo
The European Parliament has approved the opening of negotiations with the European Council on visa liberalization for citizens of Kosovo. Kosovo remains the only country in the Western Balkans whose citizens still need a visa to travel to the EU.