#Geopolitics

Washington, through Pakistani mediation, delivered to Iran a proposal to lift the naval blockade and sanctions in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz and ceasing proxy-force strikes. Tehran took a pause for consultations.

On August 25, 2026, the MOEX index surged above 2,100 points following reports of a secret visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The market recovered from the "Black Monday" crash triggered by attacks on Ozon's logistics, but analysts warn that the rally is short-lived.

Pyongyang responded to the reduction of U.S.–South Korea exercises with a volley of ballistic missiles and a hardline statement by Kim Yo-jong, rejecting Washington's proposals and cementing the DPRK's nuclear status.

Kyrgyzstan forcibly liquidated 19 companies for evading EU and US sanctions against Russia. Banks severed ties with hundreds of firms following the introduction of the EU's 20th sanctions package.

Greece refused to transfer S-300 missiles to Ukraine without receiving a full replacement, citing the need to deter Turkey and fears of Russia's reaction.

Donald Trump is considering a meeting with Kim Jong Un in November in Shenzhen. Experts assess the chances of success skeptically, pointing to the growth of North Korea's nuclear arsenal and the change in the geopolitical balance.

The deal to sell F-35 fighters to Turkey is blocked due to Russian S-400s. Senator Rick Scott confirmed that without dismantling the air defense system, the transfer of aircraft is impossible, despite Trump's promises.

On August 19, 2026, the UAE suspended all trade and financial operations with Iran following the detection of ballistic missiles. Tehran rejects the accusations, calling them unfounded.

Iran declared two French diplomats persona non grata, accusing them of espionage. Paris responded in kind, announcing the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats.

🇺🇸 Pentagon reconsiders strategy after war with Iran: US may shift bases west to Jordan and Israel. 🚀 Iranian missiles struck bases in February, killing 18 soldiers. 🤔 Dispute in Trump administration: isolationists vs. hawks. 🌊 Strait of Hormuz remains closed; Iran demands fulfillment of 'Islamabad Memorandum'.

🇬🇧🇷🇺 Sergey Lavrov warned Britain of consequences following reports of British Nyan drones being used in strikes on Russia. The Foreign Minister stated: "I pity Britain if it fights to the end". London responded by refusing to reduce aid to Kyiv. #Lavrov #Britain #Drones

🚨 <b>CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF</b> 🌊 Iran has officially announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until the US fulfills the conditions of the Islamabad Memorandum. Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accused Washington of violating the ceasefire. 🇺🇸 President Trump responded by announcing plans to declare the strait US territory. 🇷🇺 Russia continues to supply weapons to Iran via the Caspian Sea. The global economy is under threat. #Iran #Hormuz #Trump #Geopolitics

🇯🇵 Japan changes strategy: Shinjiro Koizumi visits Australia and India to create an alternative to the US. 🚢 Export of "Mogami" frigates to New Zealand and the "Unicorn" system for India. 🛡️ Inoue: "Washington cannot cope, new partners are needed." 🚀 F-2 fighters for India instead of F-35. #Japan #Defense #Geopolitics

🚨 Trump ordered a reduction in military exercises with South Korea for Kim Jong Un. Seoul responded diplomatically but shifted focus to the Middle East. What lies behind this gesture of goodwill? 🇺🇸🇰🇷🇮🇷

🇲🇩 Maia Sandu stated that Moldova cannot ignore the transit of Ukrainian grain: "If Ukraine has no money for defense, we will have problems". 🚂 From August 10, rail transit tariffs have been reduced by 50% until the end of the year. 🌾 Moldova is expected to attract 10% of the 6 million tons of Ukrainian exports. ⚠️ Farmers fear competition, but authorities insist on geopolitical necessity.

🇹🇷 Turkey still does not receive F-35s due to Russian S-400s. Negotiations with the UAE on selling the systems have reached a deadlock. The US Senate demands a complete abandonment of Russian equipment. The Kremlin may block the transfer of S-400s, retaining a lever of influence. #Turkey #S400 #F35 #Trump #UAE

Donald Trump has revived the initiative to control the Strait of Hormuz, proposing a 20% fee for ship passage. Iran responded with a threat of blockade and a shift to an offensive policy.

Iran has officially shifted to an offensive policy and given the US a few weeks to fulfill the terms of the agreement, threatening a military strike and breaking the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in the event of a failure of negotiations.