Kremlin worried by situation in Bab el-Mandeb Strait — spokesman

Kremlin worried by situation in Bab el-Mandeb Strait — spokesman "All this may lead to a mega-escalation. It appears that the situation is far from being under control," he addedNEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Moscow is concerned about the situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is uncontrollable and can easily escalate into a major crisis, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has told reporters. "The whole world is watching," he said. "Of course, we are concerned, because the situation continues to escalate." "All this may lead to a mega-escalation. It appears that the situation is far from being under control," he added. TagsDmitry PeskovBRICS SummitPutin meets with Ethiopian prime minister in New DelhiPutin’s last meeting with Ahmed took place in September 2025, when the Ethiopian premier visited Moscow to meet with the Russian leader and take part in the Global Atomic ForumRead moreIN BRIEF: What is known about Bank of Russia's decision to keep key rate at 14% per annumThe ruble was down during trading on the Moscow Exchange, almost flat following the Central Bank’s decision on the key interest rate, according to trading dataRead moreEuropean troops deployment to Ukraine will mean war with Russia, Putin warnsAccording to the Russian president, this idea was publicly voiced recentlyRead moreRussia supports broader participation in BRICS bank’s work, Putin saysThe Russian president also mentioned Moscow’s initiative to create an investment platform for BRICS countriesRead moreSeveral Ukrainian troop groups eliminated while attempting to break out of Volchansk trapThe Russian defense sources said the enemy's attempts to break out of the encirclement were unsuccessfulRead moreFACTBOX: Russian strikes hit logistics hubs, data centers, port infrastructureAccording to the Defense Ministry, Russian forces struck the B-Mobile data centeRead moreRussia has no need for mobilization — MedvedevDeputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that provocations are intended solely to worry the populationRead moreTrade between Russia, South Africa at good level — PutinThe Russian president held a meeting with South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in IndiaRead moreCIS, Asian, Latin American countries keen to cooperate on fact-checking — GFCN chiefVladimir Tabak says the association is working closely to integrate with the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies chaired by Andrey Kondrashov from TASSRead moreBRICS Bank contributes to development of organization — PutinThe Russian president said that the bank is acting energeticallyRead moreRussia thankful to South Africa for supporting Moscow’s initiatives in UN — PutinThe Russian president acknowledged that both states' approaches to the key international and regional problems have much in commonRead moreEuropean Commission ready to return to issue of seizing Russian assets — economy headThe EU and G7 countries have frozen about 300 billion euros in Russian assetsRead moreTrump says he will meet with several European leaders in IrelandThe official noted that the US was actively engaged in trade but provided no further detailsRead morePutin notes friendly ties between Russia, MalaysiaThe Russian president made the statement during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in IndiaRead moreShips passing through Bab el-Mandeb Strait as normal — Houthi officialHizam al-Assad, a political bureau member of Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement Ansar Allah, also confirmed that the Houthis had completed a military operation in western Yemen to establish control over territories and districts adjacent to the Bab el-Mandeb StraitRead moreAsian countries resist Western pressure over Russian energy — Foreign Ministry spokeswomanMaria Zakharova added that the events of February and March 2026 proved right "those who argued that energy cooperation should not become a battleground for political disputes or contests"Read morePress review: Canada hits back at US tariffs and Spain faces scrutiny over Russian claimsTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, August 9thRead moreUnclear if Russia-US business projects emerge before Ukraine settlement — KremlinKremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that "the logic of development suggests that trade, economic, and investment cooperation needs to be resumed as soon as possible"Read moreUS envoys leave Kiev in shock over Zelensky entourage’s behavior — lawmakerAnna Skorokhod recalled that David Arakhamia, the head of the parliamentary faction of the ruling Servant of the People party, was wearing a "Kiev regime" T-shirt while speaking with the US envoysRead moreBRICS achievements and West’s attempts to regain leadership: Putin’s statementsThe Russian leader noted that strong and reliable business ties within BRICS form the basis of international relations, making them more resilientRead moreOfficial launch of 5G communication in Russia: what is knownAll users of Android-based devices will gain access to fifth-generation networks in the near future, while access to 5G for iPhone owners will depend on a decision by Apple, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass MediaRead moreCentral Bank chief says no intention to keep rate at level economy cannot bear for longElvira Nabiullina said the Bank of Russia will ease its monetary policy and lower the key rate within the framework of its inflation-targeting policyRead morePutin does not rule out European gas prices reaching $1,500The Russian president says traders believe that "today, it is more advantageous to extract gas from storage that was purchased at lower prices," which will lead to a price growthRead moreSerbian president states plans to resign in late SeptemberAleksandar Vucic said that he will spend the final month of the campaign as a private citizenRead moreMany BRICS nations understand mistakes of current European authorities — KremlinThere may, of course, be certain nuances in their approaches, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov saidRead moreRussia sincerely hopes US peacekeeping efforts will yield results — KremlinThere is no cooperation with the Americans at the moment. Let us proceed from that, Dmitry Peskov saidRead moreBRICS nations agree on final declaration of 18th summit — NDTVThe text of the declaration was reportedly agreed upon by sherpas prior to the meeting of heads of state and governmentRead moreMerz currently 'step away from agony,' which makes him sting AfD — Russian legislatorLeonid Slutsky noted that Friedrich Merz found himself in this situation because of his own short-sightedness and "pursuit of a Russophobic policy to the detriment of the national interests of Germans"Read moreRussian Armed Forces strike infrastructure and two dry-cargo ships at Chernomorsk portRussian forces also hit a sea-going tugboatRead moreLithuania to cease existing should military conflict begin — MedvedevThe Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council said that "no other countries will fight for them"Read moreFalse mobilization claims put society on edge ahead of Russian elections — GFCN chiefVladimir Tabak added that "even the Russian president addressed the subject because the information had indeed spread very widely"Read moreNo mechanisms for economic cooperation with US exist currently — KremlinNo joint projects have been implemented, Dmitry Peskov saidRead moreRussia hopes to welcome South African delegation at Russia-Africa summit — PutinVladimir Putin added that Russia is paying special attention to the comprehensive development of relations with all African countriesRead moreJapan should not tell Russia which monuments to erect — Kremlin aideVladimir Medinsky said the lessons of history should be rememberedRead moreHouthis say they have shot down nine Saudi warplanes since September 3Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria said that hundreds of Saudi soldiers "have been killed, wounded or taken prisoner" in the course of the operation on Yemen’s western coastRead morePutin arrives at Bharat Mandapam convention center in New Delhi for BRICS summitHe was greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the event’s hostRead moreMultipolar world formation faces difficulties, resistance — PutinRussian President pointed out that an increasing number of states are loudly and clearly declaring their readiness to defend their national interests and participate in addressing global problemsRead moreRussia to raise topic of attacks on Energodar at IAEA conference — Rosatom CEOAlexey Likhachev slammed Ukraine’s attacks as a "revenge" for people choosing Russia, RosatomRead moreMeeting between Putin, Trump, Xi Jinping at APEC summit possible — Kremlin aideYury Ushakov noted that the Russian leader had also promised to attend the summitRead moreSCO countries should increase intelligence sharing, Chinese ambassador to Russia saysZhang Hanhui added that SCO states need to strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation mechanismsRead moreCountries of Global South need greater representation on UN Security Council — PutinRussian President said that on the BRICS summit in IndiaRead moreRussian forces carry out one massive, six group strikes over past weekRussian air defenses intercept 5,673 Ukrainian UAVs in past weekRead morePutin holds talks with Malaysian PM on BRICS summit sidelinesAnwar Ibrahim and the Russian leader converse regularlyRead moreRussia concerned over escalation in Yemen — Foreign MinistryThe Russian side expressed concern over the sharp degradation of the military and political situationRead moreRussian stock indices decline as main trading session closes on FridayThe MOEX Index hit a monthly high just above the 2,320-point mark but then fell rapidlyRead moreBRICS nations adopt New Delhi summit declaration — ModiNo member raised any objections, Indian Prime Minister saidRead moreBRICS nations reiterate commitment to reforming global governance — declarationThe member states emphasized the central role of the UN in the international system in which sovereign states cooperate to maintain peace and securityRead moreDynamic domestic markets, rapid urbanization drive BRICS success — PutinThe Russian president stressed that national companies are increasingly making their mark as global playersRead morePutin personally invites Egyptian president to Russia-Africa summit in MoscowThe Russian leader met with the Egyptian president on the sidelines of the BRICS summitRead moreCentral Bank chief says mass launch of digital ruble went smoothlyElvira Nabiullina added that all issues were promptly resolvedRead moreBelarusian president criticizes Baltics over grain tariffsLatvia’s plans to impose 300% tariffs on Belarusian and Russian grain came up during Lukashenko’s meeting with journalists on FridayRead moreAir defenses down 777 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnightRussian forces struck Ukrainian defense industry sites, logistics hubs and data centers overnight, as well as port infrastructure and vessels carrying military cargo, the Defense Ministry reportedRead moreRussia’s Su-57 fighter proving superiority over foreign systems every day — UAC headVadim Badekha said the Su-57 proves it on a daily basisRead moreRussia takes Egypt's position into account when shaping Middle East policy — PutinThe Russian president emphasized that the meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, is highly relevantRead moreBRICS ready for mutually beneficial cooperation with the whole world — PutinThe Russian president expressed confidence that BRICS Business Forum would serve as a mechanism to "give fresh impetus to the development of trade and economic ties"Read moreIntellectual, technological potential is key advantage for BRICS — PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin told it on the BRICS summitRead moreMajor Russian-Egyptian projects on track despite any challenges — PutinThe Russian leader held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in IndiaRead moreTies between Russia and South Africa developing successfully — PutinThe Russian leader noted that September 5 marked the 20th anniversary of the countries’ fundamental bilateral document, the Treaty on Friendship and Partnership between Russia and South AfricaRead more12 die, 8 more injured in road accident involving three vehicles in Arkhangelsk RegionAccording to preliminary data, while overtaking a car, the minibus rammed the timber truck travelling in the opposite directioRead moreRussia testing weapons based on 'new physical principles'The "new physical principles" is a term coined to emphasize that destructive factors of a weapon are based on processes and phenomena that have not been used for military purposes beforeRead moreTrade between Russia and Malaysia grew by 12.9% in 2025 — PutinThe Russian president noted that it is a good paceRead moreGermany's AfD party floats idea to hold trilateral business forum with US — RDIF CEOKirill Dmitriev pointed out that The Alternative for Germany advocates energy interaction between Russia, Germany and EuropeRead morePutin concludes series of talks on September 11 by meeting with BRICS bank headEarlier, the Russian leader held bilateral talks with the host of the BRICS summit taking place in New Delhi, Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar IbrahimRead morePutin to take part in BRICS summit events on second day of India visitThe leaders of the BRICS countries will meet in a closed-door session attended exclusively by the group’s members represented at the highest levelRead moreNorth Korea launches projectile toward Sea of Japan — mediaYonhap reported the launch, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of KoreaRead moreIran has US Dive-LD underwater drone in hand, can reverse-engineer itAs the experts pointed out, Washington had not previously treated Iran’s seizure of US-made drones with such nonchalanceRead moreEuropeans overpay for gas due to stupidity of EU bureaucrats — DmitrievThe Russian Presidential Special Representative said that gas prices in the EU will continue to riseRead moreCongresswoman says US could pay for proposed $5,000 Trump Dividend from Ukraine fundingDividend is one of the best policy proposals that the President has had, Anna Paulina Luna saidRead moreBelarusian leader confirms his readiness to discuss various areas of cooperation with USAlexander Lukashenko emphasized that Belarus is open for the dialogueRead moreRussian artillery destroys encircled Ukrainian troops’ UAV control posts in Kharkov RegionThe Russian Defense Ministry said that all attempts by the enemy to break through the encirclement had been thwartedRead moreUkraine’s attempt to break out of encirclement disrupted: enemy lossesBattlegroup North units have taken control of Zarubinka and Goptovka in the Kharkov regionRead morePress review: Ukraine seeks donors outside EU as Europe faces prolonged fuel price surgeTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 11thRead moreKiev targets Zaporozhye NPP workers after failed attempt to force them to leave — directorYury Chernichuk said for more than six months Kiev had been trying to create an uncomfortable environment and conditions that make normal life for the staff unbearableRead moreRussia supports depoliticized counterterrorism cooperation — Russian envoyVasily Nebenzya stated that terrorists "always seek to exploit divisions, distrust and a lack of coordination among states"Read moreRussian forces strike logistics hubs used by Ukrainian armyOther targets included production sites for unmanned aerial vehicles and ground-based robotic systemsRead moreRussia views Egypt as reliable ally in region — PutinThe Russian president said he is glad to see Egypt, a reliable friend in the region, growing strongerRead moreIran, Gulf countries to discuss navigation in Strait of Hormuz — Iranian Foreign MinistrySpokesman Esmail Baghaei welcomed the upcoming ministerial meeting as an important event and expressed hope that it will pave the way for strengthening mutual understanding between the countries of the regionRead moreRussian forces close in on Ukrainian troops trapped in Kharkov RegionThe Russia’s Defense Ministry added that two attempts by Ukrainian assault teams to break out of the encirclement near Sliznyovo and Gogino had been thwartedRead moreNo discussions yet on Putin’s potential G20 summit trip — Kremlin aideRussian experts keep working on documents for the summit, Yury Ushakov toldRead moreRussian forces step up pressure on Ukrainian troops by liberating Zarubinka — expertAndrey Marochko said that Russian troops had tightened the encirclement in the Volchansk directionRead more'Dragons are back, but snakes persist,' MI5 chief warns of threats to UKKen McCallum said "the terrorist threat now sits alongside strategic national security threats posed by capable States"Read morePutin is popular among BRICS business circles sharing his views — KremlinThe Russian president was greeted with thunderous applause at the group's Business ForumRead moreTrans-Arabian pipeline shut down in two sections following attacks — Energy MinistryA ministry spokesman said several people were injured in the attacksRead moreRussia conveys stance on potential Western troop deployment to Ukraine worldwide — KremlinRussian President Vladimir Putin’s statement that European troops deployed to Ukraine would mean a war with Russia reflects Moscow’s position, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov saidRead moreBRICS nations must strengthen cooperation in AI technology — Xi JinpingChinese President noted that China welcomes the participation of BRICS countries in the activities of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation OrganizationRead moreHungary wants compensation from EU for rejecting Russian oil, gas — prime ministerPeter Magyar added that the energy situation remains extremely difficult worldwide, with many nations experiencing gasoline and diesel fuel shortagesRead moreClosure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens Saudi oil shipments to Asia — expertZiyad al-Hashemi explained that "a halt in these shipments could trigger turmoil in the oil market and drive up prices, particularly on the spot market"Read moreChina to host 19th BRICS summit in 2027 — Xi JinpingChina will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027Read moreKiev loses some 1,430 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brassUnits of Russia's Battlegroup North took control of the settlements of Zarubinka and Goptovka in the Kharkov RegionRead moreRussian Baltic Fleet’s training ship Perekop arrives at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville portDuring an official welcoming ceremony at the pier, the Perekop was greeted by representatives of the Royal Cambodian Navy and Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly BorovikRead moreOver 40 civilians killed in Saudi strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in past weekEighty-two civilians have been woundedRead moreGulf states, Iran to discuss Strait of Hormuz deal in Oman — mediaOne source said details had yet to be finalized, but several countries had already confirmed their participationRead moreReforming IMF, World Bank, WTO long overdue — PutinThey were all created in completely different political and economic realities, Russian President saidRead moreUS president expects war with Iran to end ‘very soon’Oil will come tumbling down when that happens, Donald Trump addedRead moreFACTBOX: BRICS association profileThis year, India is hosting the BRICS summit for the fourth timeRead moreTrade between Russia and Egypt grows and diversifies — PutinVladimir Putin noted that Russian and Egyptian authorities remain in contactRead moreBRICS business rules not imposed by 'Golden Billion' — PutinThe Russian leader stressed that BRICS is shaping a new, sustainable platform for global growthRead moreBSW says it shares common ground with AfD on issues related to Russia, sanctionsAccording to Thomas Schulze, like the AfD, the BSW advocates for "affordable energy"Read moreSaudi pipeline comes under drone attack launched from Iraq, Foreign Ministry saysAccording to the ministry's statement, "the kingdom reserves the right to take all measures to protect its sovereignty, national security and economic facilities"Read moreIN BRIEF: Key statements by Bank of Russia’s Governor Elvira NabiullinaElvira Nabiullina said the acceleration of price growth during the summer months was driven primarily by the fuel market situationRead moreIndia-Russia economic partnership continues to gain momentum — ModiThe Indian prime minister said that, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he visited the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in New DelhiRead more