Russia/Ukraine War
Russian forces steadily advancing along entire front — Putin
According to the Russian leader, more than 1,300 square kilometers of territory in Donbass and Novorossiya have been liberated in September alone
Trump denies White House involvement in restricting Kiev’s access to Starshield
When asked to clarify who was behind the restriction on access to Starshield, the US president said that there could be no disruptions at all
Russia plans winter strikes to cut off electricity, heat, and water in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa to force Ukraine’s surrender, NYT reports
Russia expects to force Ukraine to capitulate this coming winter by disabling its energy system, particularly by leaving Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa without electricity, heat, or wat…
15 settlements liberated by Russia’s Battlegroup Center in September-October — top brass
Fighting continues in nine more settlements, including Raiskoye and Svyatogorsk
Saudi Arabia’s biggest problem may be its enemy’s smallest weapons
Saudi Arabia spends over $82 billion on defense, yet Houthi drones and missiles keep threatening its oil facilities and airports Read Full Article at RT.com
Leo XIV discusses humanitarian situation in Kherson Region with Putin — Vatican
The Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to dialogue and peace
Dozens detained in immigration raid near St. Petersburg’s Sennoy Market as enlistment officers serve summonses to newly naturalized citizens
An immigration raid is underway in central St. Petersburg, where OMON riot police have cordoned off a block on Moskovsky Prospekt near Sennoy Market. The block includes a prayer r…
Putin calls for enhancing defense of civilian facilities
The head of state noted that Russian air defense combat crews were operating professionally
Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and the Vatican said.
Trump-Putin diesel deal fractures West on Russia – ex-Austrian FM
The US diesel deal with Moscow has exposed divisions in the West’s anti-Russian stance, ex-Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl says Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin explains Kiev’s responsibility for humanitarian situation in Alyoshki to Leo XIV
The Russian leader backed the Vatican’s intention to help create conditions to ensure the safety of the city’s residents and organize vital supplies
Only 10% of DPR’s territory still controlled by Kiev — Putin
The Lugansk People’s Republic is fully under Russia's control, the President said
From Russian oil to Starlink: How the US is redrawing its Ukraine playbook
Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Ukraine after Zelensky ignored his warnings on striking Russian oil refineries Read Full Article at RT.com
‘What do you expect him to do?’ A diplomat explains why European leaders didn’t pressure Zelensky over his criticism of Trump
European leaders did not press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to tone down his remarks about U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting in Brussels, diplomatic sourc…
Putin says establishment of security zone will not be subject of talks
The head of state emphasized that the Russian forces' task was to ensure absolute security of Russia’s border territories
Former Russian Academy of Sciences library director Oleg Shorin arrested in Moscow on fraud charges
Moscow’s Zamoskvoretsky District Court has ordered Oleg Shorin, the former director of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Library for Natural Sciences, held in custody on charges of…
How Ukraine’s military uses Starlink — and what would happen if the Trump administration cut off its satellite communications entirely
In its dispute with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump’s administration quickly used its strongest leverage. It did more than threaten to halt military aid to Kyiv — it immediately …
Putin speaks by phone with Pope Leo XIV — Kremlin
This was their second conversation since Leo XIV assumed the papacy at the Vatican
Putin calls for continuing strikes on enemy defense facilities, logistics centers
The Russian President stressed that commanders of battlegroups should continue carrying out tasks in strict compliance with the objectives of the special military operation
Brent crude oil tops $109 per barrel for first time since September 15
As of 07:34 p.m. Moscow time, the price of Brent crude grew by 3.18% and reached $109.29 per barrel
Indian digital and cloud services company enters Russian market, chamber chief says
Bharath Cloud will be the first Indian technology company to launch operations and invest capital in Russia
Tatarstan seeks Indian specialists for construction, light industry sectors — minister
India is the republic's second most significant partner for recruiting specialists to Russia under the quota system, Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Protection of Tatarst…
Novak estimates global diesel fuel shortage at quarter of market
Understandings between Russian and US presidents on diesel supplies will make it possible to rebalance the global market in part, the Russian deputy PM said
Over 6,600 people from 85 countries attended Russian Energy Week forum — presidential aide
The forum's business program featured more than 40 panel sessions and discussions with over 100 speakers