Putin announced his intention to discuss the intensification of economic cooperation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting will take place in China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
On August 29, the US Court of Appeals ruled that most tariffs imposed by Donald Trump were illegal. The decision allows the tariffs to remain in effect until October 14 for an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Donald Trump allegedly proposed involving Chinese troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine after Russian aggression. This concerned controlling a neutral zone along the front line.
China has expressed doubt about Europe's plan to reinstate sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, warning of a possible deterioration of the situation. Beijing believes this will undermine the diplomatic process of resolving the Iranian nuclear issue.
Starting September 1, the state of Texas will restrict real estate ownership and leasing by foreigners from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Bill SB 17 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting China for the first time in seven years, meeting with Xi Jinping and Putin. This visit is a signal to the US amid deteriorating relations over tariffs.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will visit Tianjin on August 31 to participate in the SCO summit. Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii explained the leaders' goals and China's role in this event.
The US is introducing new duties on all international parcels, abolishing the de minimis exemption. This decision has caused dissatisfaction among trade partners and postal services, which are suspending shipments to America.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack on Kyiv is an attack on everyone who seeks peace, including Ukraine, the US, and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions, tariffs, and support for Ukraine to counter the aggression.
Peter Navarro of the White House criticized India for importing Russian oil, calling the war against Ukraine "Modi's war. " He urged the Indian prime minister to change course, as New Delhi is financing the Kremlin's "war machine."
India will increase imports of Russian oil in September by 10-20% due to price reductions by producers. This is happening against the backdrop of reduced Russian refining capacities after drone attacks.
The Mexican government plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports to protect national businesses and comply with US President Donald Trump's demand. This will affect imports of cars, textiles, and plastics, and may also impact other Asian countries.
The biggest effect of the strikes on the Druzhba oil refinery is the cessation or reduction of millions of tons of oil exports through the Baltic pipeline system. Hungary's and Slovakia's statements that Ukraine will suffer are unfounded.
Toyota's global sales in July grew by 4. 8% thanks to electric vehicles and hybrids. Car production increased by 5.3%.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 8 dead, including a child, as a result of a massive Russian strike. The mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko, clarified that 38 people were injured, 30 of whom were hospitalized.
PRC Chairman Xi Jinping has launched a large-scale purge among generals, dismissing or arresting 14 of the 79 officers he appointed. This comes after his re-election in 2022 and is aimed at fighting corruption and consolidating power.
Russian and Chinese submarines conducted their first joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region after the "Naval Interaction-2025" exercises. The patrol took place in the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, hitting key facilities. This has led to a reduction in Russian oil exports to key partners and a fuel shortage in the Russian Federation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia and China are rapidly expanding their armed forces, producing weapons at an incredible pace. He called for an increase in the production of artillery shells and other military equipment in Europe.
Chinese chipmakers aim to triple their total production of artificial intelligence processors next year. Three new factories, designed to support Huawei, could exceed SMIC's current total output.
Russian oil supplies decreased by 320,000 barrels per day in the week to August 24 due to infrastructure damage and the doubling of US tariffs on Indian goods. Export volumes to India have fallen by more than 500,000 barrels per day in the last two months.
China considers Trump's calls to include the country in negotiations with Russia on nuclear disarmament unreasonable. Beijing adheres to a self-defense strategy and maintains its nuclear potential at a minimally necessary level.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reports on the collapse of the Russian space industry. The management of the Energia corporation recognized the critical situation, and the private holding SR Space went bankrupt.
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 74 out of 95 Shahed drones and decoys launched by the Russian Federation overnight. 21 drones hit 9 locations in the north, south, and east of the country.
ExxonMobil is holding closed-door negotiations with Rosneft regarding the resumption of development of Sakhalin-1, subject to permission from the US and Russian governments. Negotiations intensified after Trump's inauguration, and the company received support from the US government.
A strange beam of light illuminated the sky over Ukraine. This was the result of fuel dumping from the upper stage of the Chinese CZ-8A rocket.
Russia is helping China develop the Sword amphibious operations control system, having signed a €4. 284 million contract. The project includes hardware and software, integration into armored vehicles, and training for Chinese military personnel.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries disrupted at least 17% of Russia's oil refining capacity, causing a gasoline shortage. Strikes on facilities in Novoshakhtinsk, Ust-Luga, and the Druzhba pipeline are a response to Russian aggression.
Porsche cancels plans to launch its own battery production due to high costs and slowed growth in the electric car market. Its subsidiary Cellforce will now focus solely on research and development.
US and Russian officials discussed energy deals as incentives for peace in Ukraine. Among the ideas are Exxon Mobil's return to Sakhalin-1 and the purchase of American equipment for Russian LNG projects.
