During the summit, Putin president Putin shocked the world by saying that "the middle East is on the brink of a full-scale war after a sharp rise in tension between Israel and Iran."

Putin said Russia has become the world leader in Bitcoin mining, producing 54,000 bitcoins in 2023.

Mongolia is under flame after the country welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant into the country for a visit on Monday.

Putin’s curious praise for Kamala Harris and criticism of Trump reveals ongoing Russian efforts to influence US politics, amidst new sanctions for disinformation.

Signed by Putin, Russia's new legislation imposes stricter controls on cryptocurrency mining, permitting only registered entities to operate and enforcing regional restrictions. It allows local authorities to temporarily shut down mining rigs during power shortages and strengthens government monitoring to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, a U.S. cryptocurrency mining company, said that Bitcoin mining is a national security issue. Russia has mined 54,000 bitcoins under U.S. sanctions, and the Putin government has received huge tax revenue.

The Biden-Harris administration is finalizing plans to allow Ukraine to launch attacks inside Russia, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the United States and NATO will go to direct war with Russia if Ukraine uses Western-made missiles to strike inside Russia.

The debate between Trump and Harris showcased sharp disagreements on immigration, the economy, and foreign policy. Harris’s endorsement from Taylor Swift and Trump’s controversial statements contributed to a highly charged political environment.