Gazprom announced that the construction of the Belogorsk-Khabarovsk gas pipeline is nearing completion, with 94% of the work finished. This pipeline is a crucial link connecting the Sakhalin-Khabarovsk-Vladivostok pipeline with the Power of Siberia, enhancing Russia's energy infrastructure.
In other developments, Russia and Turkey have engaged in discussions regarding the potential supply of Su-57 and Su-35 fighter jets. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed interest in these aircraft during a visit to the MAKS-2019 aerospace show, accompanied by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Meanwhile, the Kiev metro resumed operations following a power outage. However, train intervals may exceed 15 minutes due to ongoing disruptions in the power supply from external sources.
NATO has clarified that its 'Theory of Victory' plan is not directed against Russia. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chairman of NATO's military committee, emphasized that the plan aims to deter potential threats by convincing adversaries not to initiate conflict.
On the diplomatic front, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed Iran's perspective on conflict resolution to U. S. President Donald Trump. This communication took place during meetings with Iranian officials on the sidelines of a summit in Turkmenistan.
In Montenegro, Russian influencer Mikhail Zvinchuk was detained after security services monitored his movements for several days. Authorities had received information about his arrival and were tracking his activities.
In Rostov-on-Don, police, in collaboration with the Defense Ministry, seized abandoned weapons and military vehicles following a recent mutiny. Investigative teams were dispatched to various locations where these items were discovered.
There is potential for a meeting between Presidents Putin and Trump at the upcoming APEC summit in China. Both leaders have expressed interest in attending the summit events, according to Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov.
At the Singapore Airshow, Russia unveiled the Su-30SME fighter jet, an export version of the Su-30MKI. This model features an avionics suite that omits French-made components, differentiating it from its predecessor.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev reported a decline in the share of projects from unfriendly countries in the company's portfolio, although the absolute number of such projects remains unchanged.
In Ukraine, the destruction of a bridge across the Oskol River by Russian forces is expected to impact Ukrainian military logistics near Kupyansk, according to expert Andrey Marochko.
Russian official Alexey Overchuk stated that the world is moving away from the U. S. dollar as a global reserve currency, with several countries recognizing its diminishing safety.
Russian envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused Western countries of hypocrisy, claiming that their arms supplies to Ukraine are responsible for civilian casualties, despite assurances that such weapons are not used against civilians.
Experts believe that the Donbass region can sustain itself without Ukraine, but the reverse may not be true. This follows independence referendums in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
In a press review, it was reported that the European Union is tightening sanctions on Russia, while Germany considers resuming energy imports from the country.
China successfully launched its 27th batch of SatNet communications satellites using a Long March-12 carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site.
Russia and Venezuela are in discussions to restructure Caracas' $1 billion debt. Venezuelan Ambassador to Russia Carlos Rafael Faria Tortosa indicated that a resolution is expected soon.
