Russia/Ukraine War
Russia says its first diesel shipment to the U.S. will depart October 22
Russia’s first diesel fuel shipment to the United States is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
Press review: Putin-Trump-Xi summit prospects rise as Witkoff met Zelensky in Oslo
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 21st
Major sellers increased sales on Ozon after Ukrainian drone strikes hit Wildberries
The Russian business daily Kommersant reported that major sellers’ share of sales on the Russian e-commerce platform Ozon rose to 60% by the end of summer 2026, citing data from M…
Zaporozhye nuclear plant staff face daily threats while ensuring safety
The Ukrainian military struck a bus with a drone near the plant on October 20
Events in EU show that ruling parties have lost public's trust, says Shoigu
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu also noted that the protests continue and are spreading to new areas despite what he described as "fairly harsh opposition from th…
Mishustin, Li Qiang sign joint communique following meeting of Russian, Chinese premiers
Two rounds of talks were held at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in central St. Petersburg
Putin releases U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who fought on Ukraine’s side
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who fought on Ukraine’s side and was convicted by a Russian court of mercenary activity, has been released. Put…
Countries other than US to receive Russian diesel depending on refineries’ capabilities
Full export volumes can be reached by the end of the year, Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak noted
Chinese Premier calls China-Russia relations model of trust between two major powers
According to Li Qiang, China and Russia adhere to the principles of non-alignment, non-confrontation and not targeting third parties, uphold the spirit of mutual respect and mutua…
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies search National Bank governor’s premises
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are searching the premises of Andriy Pyshnyi, head of the National …
Damaged Nord Stream lines can technically be repaired — Novak
The official noted that launching supplies through the sole surviving Nord Stream line would unlikely take much time from a technical standpoint
Russia’s FSB says it detained German citizen who fought for Ukraine
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said Russian law enforcement authorities detained a German citizen who allegedly signed a contract with the Ukrainian army and deserted.
Citadel air defense system AI components ensure 99% target engagement rate — Rostec
The system is equipped with an AI-based fire control system
Russia to send first tanker with diesel fuel to US on October 22 — Novak
The tanker would have a capacity of 40,000 tons
Putin begins meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff — TASS correspondent
The meeting is taking place in the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg
Houthis attack Saudi target in Yemen’s Aden with ballistic missile
There has been no information on potential damage or casualties
FSB Arrests German Accused of Fighting for Ukraine
The FSB claimed the German man signed a three-year contract with the Ukrainian military last winter, but later fled his unit before being captured.
Tourist traffic between Russia, China up 1.5-fold in six months of 2026 — PM Mishustin
The Russian premier noted that the two peoples were in sincere sympathy with each other, seeking to learn more about the history, traditions and contemporary art of Russia and Chi…
'Nothing surprising' from Oslo talks on Ukraine, Rubio says
The US Secretary of State said that the meeting between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky was positive
Russia tests Dronoscope 6 portable EW device for intercepting enemy drone video feeds
The developer plans to begin manufacturing the first batch of updated device in November
International relations undergo profound transformation, says Russian intelligence chief
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the emergence of a multipolar world creates unprecedented opportunities for the global majority
Russia, China conducting settlements in national currencies, trade, investment growing
According to Mikhail Mishustin, there are over 90 joint Russia-China projects in a wide range of sectors, from metallurgy to agriculture
Share of national currencies in Russia-China trade nears 100% — Russian PM
"Despite intensified external pressure, trade and economic cooperation between Russia and China is showing very strong momentum," Mikhail Mishustin said
China-Russia relations enter more substantial development stage — premier
Li Qiang voiced his readiness to use the meeting "as an important opportunity to compile comprehensive results of the work," address existing issues, and implement agreements made…