Russia/Ukraine War
CRUTech consortium to link 24 universities from Tatarstan and China’s Shandong
The memorandum establishing the consortium was signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing. The alliance will operate as a network of joint programs
Russian pensioner fined for trying to shoot down drones with shotgun
A magistrate judge in the village of Yelan, in Russia’s Volgograd region, fined a local pensioner 40,000 rubles for trying to shoot down drones on his own. The independent Russian…
Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ruling barring anti-war Yabloko party from State Duma election
Russia’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Yabloko’s lawyers challenging the ruling that struck the party’s federal list from the State Duma election.
Moscow views full-scale return of Russian athletes at Olympic Games — official
Anton Kobyakov emphasized that the participation of the Russian team in the Olympics would not hamper its participation in the BRICS Games
Russia’s tech city Innopolis open to localizing production, tech testing with China
Mayor Ildar Khuzzyatov said the entire Innopolis ecosystem works to attract not only residents from Russia but also businesses from friendly countries
Yandex reportedly developed a test to measure AI’s ‘spiritual and moral values.’ The FSB says it should be kept secret.
The Russian technology company Yandex has proposed to the government a concept for testing whether artificial intelligence complies with “spiritual and moral values.” A working gr…
Russia becomes Kazakhstan’s primary trading partner in terms of imports in 1H 2026
Russia ranked third among Kazakhstan’s export partners, accounting for an 8.6% share
Ukraine's access to satellite imagery expands thanks to US, private companies — NYT
According to the newspaper, the commercial company Vantor, which has been cooperating with Ukraine for several years, recently launched six more satellites into orbit, increasing …
Japan needs to maintain relations with Russia including in energy sector — expert
Taisuke Abiru said that Russia is deeply dissatisfied with the strengthening of Japan’s ties with NATO and Ukraine, and is signaling that it may respond to Tokyo’s continued sanct…
Summoned Japanese ambassador to come to Russian foreign ministry on Tuesday
According to the statement, Akira Muto "suddenly felt much better"
Russia to orbit two new Express-AMU satellites by 2030
The new satellites are equipped with payloads operating in different frequency bands to provide both high-speed Internet access and HD television
Russian Supreme Court Rejects Yabloko’s Appeal Over Candidate List Ban
The high court upheld its earlier ruling that the pro-peace party had made copyright violations and broken campaign finance laws.
Melania Trump helps another child reunify with family amid conflict in Ukraine
Russian presidential children’s rights ombudswoman Maria Lvova-Belova earlier lauded Melania Trump’s contribution
Even before special operation Ukraine used allies’ satellite imagery against Russia — NYT
According to the newspaper, until recently, access to such data remained limited and was provided primarily to the highest military command for strategic planning
Russia expects provocations during voting in unfriendly countries
Chairwoman of Russia’s Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova linked possible provocations, among other things, to the activity of the people who have left Russia
Rapper Ye Set to Perform in St. Petersburg in October
The performances will take place on Oct. 10 and 11 at the Gazprom Arena, a venue capable of hosting around 80,000 spectators.
Ukraine has no missiles for Patriot systems — TV
According to the television channel, the Patriot system in Ukraine has not made a single launch in about six weeks
Russian frigate Pallada sails off from DPRK — captain
The sailing ship’s departure from the pier drew several hundred townspeople – despite pouring rain and thunderstorms, people came to see the Russian sailors off
China hopes Russia will continue creating favorable conditions for investment — envoy
During the Russian-Chinese business dialogue, Zhang Hanhui noted the development of mutual cooperation between the two countries
Winners of Chinese traditional Dragon Boat races in Russia’s Kazan announced
Cao Longquan, who serves as the acting Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Kazan noted that Dragon Boat racing "goes back more than 2,000 years in China"
Ghana president hopes to meet with Putin at Russia-Africa summit — foreign minister
President John Dramani Mahama thanked the Russian president for the invitation to the third Russia-Africa summit
Iran denies communication channels with US exist — agency
The IRGC spokesman said that Donald Trump "is lying"
US Navy signs $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon to boost Tomahawk missile production
According to Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey, the Department called upon industry to expand munitions production, and RTX has answered tha…
Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion
Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejectedA Russian family who were on the brink of being deported from Fi…