The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation has approved 17 compulsory subjects for schools in the occupied territories. The occupiers are turning schools into military training grounds, teaching only Russian history and forcing "military-patriotic education."
Today, August 26, marks International Actor's Day, Music Yoga Day, International Dog Day, and Toilet Paper Day. The latter was invented in China back in the 2nd century.
A former US Department of Defense contractor is accused of attempting to transfer secret military data to China. He worked at a US military base in Germany.
Turkey has begun construction of a 224-kilometer railway line worth $2. 8 billion, connecting the country with Nakhchivan via Azerbaijan. This project will become part of the "Middle Corridor" between China and Europe, bypassing Russia, and can reduce goods delivery time by 10-15 days.
The results of the J. D. Power 2025 Seat Quality Study have been published, revealing the cars with the most comfortable seats. Among the leaders are Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Kia Telluride, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Bronco Sport, BMW Z4, Porsche 911, and Audi A5.
Beijing denied Die Welt's reports about China's readiness to participate in possible "international peacekeeping forces" in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated that these reports are not true.
Shares of Chinese developers, including China Vanke, rose by 3% due to expectations of additional measures to support the real estate market. Shanghai has already eased restrictions on home purchases, and new measures may be taken in September.
The first World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing, where nearly 500 "athletes" from 16 countries competed in 26 disciplines. The robots demonstrated their capabilities in running, football, martial arts, and even as a concierge, marking a breakthrough in the development of artificial intelligence.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration is considering new sanctions against Russia's oil industry. The goal is to force Moscow to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine using economic pressure.
Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day in Ukrainian. The diplomat confirmed that Japan remains on Ukraine's side, and at the end of his address, he proclaimed: "Glory to Ukraine."
Dozens of heads of state and government, including the US and China, sent congratulations to Ukraine on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Independence. President Zelenskyy thanked for the support in the fight against Russian aggression.
The Criminal Service of the Lithuanian Customs Department uncovered a scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia, organized by 11 individuals. A company from Kaunas supplied water treatment equipment to Russian oil enterprises through Portugal, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
China has expressed readiness to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, but only under a UN mandate. In Brussels, the plan met with a mixed reaction due to concerns about China's neutrality.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated its objective position on the "Ukrainian crisis", its readiness to promote a political settlement, and the "constructive role" of the PRC in the overall direction of resolving the issue of the war waged by Russia in Ukraine.
The most expensive Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast pickup truck now costs $15,000 more. The price change occurred without official announcements amid weak sales of the model.
China is introducing new measures to regulate the mining and smelting of rare earth elements, including imported raw materials into the quota system. This tightens control over their supply, causing concern among companies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European counterparts that the US would participate in Ukraine's post-war security guarantees, but the Trump administration believes Europe should take the lead. The US is ready to play a limited role, potentially including the participation of American pilots in air support missions.
China accused the US of "threatening world peace" ahead of the SCO summit, to which Washington was not invited. Putin, Modi, and Erdogan are expected at the meeting.
The European Union is accelerating the launch of the digital euro due to a new US stablecoin law, which has raised concerns about the competitiveness of the European currency. The placement of the digital euro on public blockchain platforms, such as Ethereum or Solana, is being considered.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Taipei for a meeting with TSMC, discussing the production of new chips and the situation with H20. The company is working on a successor to H20, but the decision regarding its supply to China depends on the US government.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong expressed solidarity with India, opposing American tariffs on Indian exports. This move is a sign of warming relations between the two Asian rivals.
A construction cable snapped on a railway bridge over the Yellow River in China, leading to the death of 7 people and the disappearance of 9. The accident occurred during work on the Jianzha Bridge, where 15 construction workers and the project manager were working.
According to Andriy Kovalenko, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is only influenced by actions that accelerate the collapse of the Russian economy. Putin seeks to drag out time, believing in a scenario of Ukraine's fall similar to that of South Vietnam.
The Kremlin insists on the 2022 Istanbul framework agreement as the sole basis for peace negotiations. This would allow Russia to veto Western aid to Ukraine and leave it defenseless.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement about potential security guarantors for Ukraine derailed Moscow's talks with Washington. The Kremlin may try to lower the level of the bilateral meeting.
The Belarusian authorities want to modernize their own missile system and install nuclear warheads on it.
American aviation giant Boeing is close to signing a large-scale deal with China for the sale of about 500 aircraft. This contract could become a key element in trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing and restore Boeing's position in the Chinese market.
New Zealand will spend $1. 6 billion on five MH-60R naval helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft. This is the largest investment since the decision to modernize the outdated equipment of the defense fleet.
A high-ranking Pentagon official informed allies about the minimal role of the US in Ukraine's security guarantees. European countries are concerned and demand the deployment of American fighter jets in Romania.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tibet, calling for inter-ethnic unity. This is his second visit to the region as president.
