Russia/Ukraine War
Situation near DPRK embassy in Beijing calm
No heightened security measures are in place
Russian air defenses down 1,297 drones over past 24 hours
Kiev forces lose almost 1,190 troops in special military operation zone
Kiev retreats on Nazi collaborator tribute – Warsaw
Poland says Kiev has pledged to block a Roman Shukhevich tribute after pushback from Warsaw Read Full Article at RT.com
Bodies of three victims discovered after missile strike in Oryol
The city administration has begun inspecting affected apartments to assess damage for subsequent compensation
Death toll from terror attack in Jordan rises to eight
27 injured people remain in medical facilities
3 Tankers of Russian Diesel Headed for North America, Russian Deputy PM Says
Alexander Novak said Russian companies could supply 500,000 metric tons in October.
US authorities repeatedly used SpaceX for foreign policy goals — Reuters
The news agency noted that Kiev had previously complained about operational restrictions on the SpaceX satellite communication terminals used by the Ukrainian military
Russia hopes new UN chief election will rid Secretariat of Western dictate — MFA
Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department for International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry said that serious problems within the UN’s operations cannot be ignored
Russia, Ukraine Agree on Ceasefire in Embattled Oleshky, Plan New Peace Talks Next Month
The pause in fighting will allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and facilitate civilian evacuations from the town, the White House said.
Air defense down 616 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian regions — Defense Ministry
They were destroyed over the territories of 22 regions and the waters of the Azov and Black seas
Attempt to accuse Russia of disinformation turned against West — envoy
Kirill Dmitriev responsed to the news that two FBI agents were arrested in the United States on charges of giving false testimony to Congress regarding the laptop belonging to the…
As Trump’s time runs out, this could be his most dangerous legacy: a world divided into three | Steve Bloomfield
We’ve heard much about the end of the west. At the proposed summit between Trump, Putin and Xi, those fears could crystalliseIn the final two years of a US presidency, when Congre…
Putin and Modi instruct governments on trade development — ambassador to Russia
This instruction was given by the Russian and Indian leaders following their joint participation in the BRICS summit, India’s ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar emphasized
Kim Jong Un orders creation of world’s strongest army — KCNA
The North Korean leader also emphasized the need to improve combat training, strengthen military discipline, and enhance the professional qualities of commanders
Stubb seen as most likely European candidate for talks with Russia — newspaper
Alexander Stubb’s significant advantage over other European politicians is his good relations with US President Donald Trump
Trump threatens another ‘little Epic Fury’ against Iran
The State Department is pulling staff from Middle East embassies as the Pentagon reportedly relocates troops from regional bases Read Full Article at RT.com
Demonstrators attempt to break into lower house of Czech parliament
No one was detained
At least 500 people affected by typhoon Champi in Taiwan
One person died on a beach in Pingtung County
Earthquake with magnitude of 7.2 hits off coast of Vanuatu
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States issued a tsunami warning
Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 and 4.8 occurred near Taiwan
There is yet no information about damage or casualties
Arabian coalition shoots down Houthi ballistic missile over Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense activated the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies, notifying the Riyadh residents about a possible threat
Russia senator says Western sanctions may remain in place forever
Konstantin Kosachev stressed that Moscow should not worry, because it has proven its self-sufficiency
Ukraine lost about $6 billion from port downtime in last three months
Exports of metallurgical products ceased completely by the end of September
Syrian migrant walked free after raping teen in Germany – media
A Syrian migrant arrested in Germany on suspicion of rape was released from custody and later accused of another rape, local media reports Read Full Article at RT.com