Russia/Ukraine War
FACTBOX: What is known about drone attacks in Leningrad Region, St. Petersburg
Russian air defense forces shot down 126 UAVs over the region
VK data center in Leningrad Region targeted by drone attack
VK services remain available to users as usual, the company said
WATCH Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying European diplomats in the West Bank, prompting condemnation from France, Belgium and Poland Read Full Article at RT.com
Rioters attack police station in central Paris — mayor
Ariel Weil noted that small organized groups also carried out a series of attacks on commercial and government properties throughout the day, including the 10th arrondissement tow…
Lavrov to discuss escalation in Persian Gulf with GCC counterparts in Manama
Bahrain will be the first stop on the minister’s Middle East tour, and the trip will conclude with a visit to Tehran for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Air defenses down 95 drones over Leningrad Region — governor
Alexander Drozdenko reported damage to two buildings
Ukrainian drone activity near Zaporozhye NPP, Energodar persists despite ceasefire
Director of Communications Evgenia Yashina says the situation at the plant remains tense but under control
Trump vows ‘very good decision’ on anti-Russian sanctions
According to the US president, the decision will benefit the entire world
Ukraine war briefing: Trump’s sanctions waiver is a ‘60-day pause’ to analyse economic impact, says Rubio
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expects Trump to lift more sanctions against Russia. What we know on day 1,698US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said that US President Donald Trump’s waive…
Trump takes 60 days to assess impact of potential sanctions against Russia — Rubio
The US secretary of state noted that the additional analysis is prompted by tensions in global energy markets
Russia's Battlegroup Center destroys Ukrainian unit of about 2,000 troops in Dobropolye
According to the reconnaissance chief of the 110th Brigade of the battlegroup, the initial Ukrainian force in the city did not exceed 1,300 troops
Ukraine currently lacks access to Starshield military communications system — Rubio
According to the US secretary of state, the matter is "under conversation"
Protesters clash with police in downtown Milan (VIDEOS)
Police clashed with protesters in Milan and Bologna during nationwide rallies over rising living costs Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia sees Europe’s need for Russian fuel — deputy premier
Alexander Novak cited calls in Germany to resume purchases of Russian gas as an example
Iran offers US deal to reopen Hormuz within a week
Tehran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if Washington accepts its peace plan, which Trump previously rejected Read Full Article at RT.com
Two supertankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz – IRGC (VIDEO)
Two oil supertankers hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Iran’s IRGC has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Air defense forces destroy 11 UAVs heading toward Moscow — city mayor
Sergey Sobyanin reported that emergency services personnel are working at the site where the debris fell
Bell tower of Limoges town hall collapses after arson during riots
Firefighting operations are still underway
World Bank recognizes Russia’s achievements, provides platform for cooperation — Deputy PM
Alexey Overchuk noted that Russia "possesses vast experience and knowledge and has much to offer countries of the Global South"
Ukrainian forces shell DPR settlements 13 times over past day
No civilian casualties were reported
Over 500,000 people took to streets across France on October 17 — trade union
The authorities have not yet published any official numbers
Yemeni government forces report killing 800 Houthis in past day
Spokesman Majid al-Nuzaili added that on the eastern front, government forces continued to clear enemy positions, establishing control over new tactical areas
Number of Ebola cases in Kenya rises to seven — agency
According to the Health Ministry, cited by Reuters, one person has died
School students clash with police in Brussels
The unrest began after police blocked a column of several hundred school and university students because their march was not authorized