Russia/Ukraine War
IN BRIEF: Key statements by Deputy PM Novak at Russian Energy Week plenary session
The official stressed that Russia had been and remained a reliable energy supplier to global markets
Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 83.62 rubles for October 17-19
The official yuan rate was set at 12.495 rubles
NATO’s top commander in Europe says alliance has no plans to attack Kaliningrad
Alexus Grynkewich described NATO drills on its eastern flank as "routine," purportedly intended to demonstrate that the alliance "is ready for combat at any time"
Ay Yola band advances to first round of Grammy voting with Ural Batyr album
Ay Yola gained international recognition with the hit "Homay," which ranked sixth on Shazam's global Top 200, topping charts in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan
Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White HouseEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zel…
Russian Firms Stand to Gain Most From Trump’s Diesel Deal, Analysts Say
While Russian firms stand to benefit from looser export restrictions, the promised shipments may do little to bring down U.S. fuel prices.
Tatarstan consults Russian businesses on expanding ties with Indian states
According to Taliya Minullina, head of the republic's investment agency, the region serves not only as a forum host but also as a nationwide source of expert and analytical insigh…
Russia, US discuss joint data center projects — envoy
According to Kirill Dmitriev, the parties have compiled a clear list of projects on which Russian companies are already working
Of course Trump is helping Russia in Ukraine – he’s a master of the art of betrayal | Jonathan Freedland
The old certainties have gone. We will have to spend whatever it takes to protect ourselves in this new and dangerous worldDonald Trump must find it oddly frustrating. He keeps sh…
Several important Russia-US initiatives to be announced shortly — envoy
Kirill Dmitriev emphasized the importance of countries working together right now
Attacks on Ukraine’s power plants show Russia has given up on military victory
Strikes increasingly resemble an intercepted Russian blueprint to make life unliveable in major Ukrainian citiesEurope live – latest updatesAs Russian missiles and drones have sys…
Only Ukraine’s neutrality can guarantee security for Russia, Europe — expert
Jeffrey Sachs stressed that peace is possible only when the idea of NATO enlargement is dropped
Russian Courts Paralyzed by Yandex Cloud Outages After Drone Attacks – Vyorstka
Key Yandex services did not appear to be fully restored as of Friday evening, as the Kremlin sought to play down the attacks’ effects.
Russian forces strike Ukrainian army hangar, shelters, Starlink terminals by attack drones
Attack drone teams of the Varyag Brigade also struck the enemy's weapon emplacements as well as temporary deployment sites of enemy formations
St. Petersburg Bans MIgrant Workers From Gym, Hair Salon and Store Work
The decree expands on existing restrictions, which last year banned migrant patent holders — a temporary low-skilled work visa — from driving taxis and delivering food.
St. Petersburg Bans Migrant Workers From Gym, Hair Salon and Retail Work
The decree expands on existing restrictions, which last year banned migrant patent holders — a temporary low-skilled work visa — from driving taxis and delivering food.
Trade turnover between Russia, Afghanistan growing and stable — envoy
Zamir Kabulov said it is important that this trend is stable and progressive
Human rights ombudswoman assists in evacuating three women from frontline village
The Russian Red Cross also helped coordinate a meeting between the evacuees and their relatives in Cheboksary
Zelensky not denying becoming Trump’s ‘scapegoat’
The head of Kiev regime did not answer the journalist's question on the matter directly
Asked whether Trump is making him a scapegoat for his own low approval ratings, Zelensky simply smiled
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declined to discuss his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in Brussels.
Zelensky again voices concern over severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles
According to him, Kiev is trying to obtain these missiles not only from the United States, but is also "working" with European partners and other countries
EU criticism of diesel deal runs counter to consumer interests — deputy PM Novak
Alexander Novak said that since Europe began moving away from affordable and stable supplies from Russia, its costs have risen
Gas injection into Europe’s UGS facilities decreasing
To date, Europe has managed to fill its UGS facilities to 74% of the volumes required for the upcoming winter
Lavrov to pay working visit to Iran on October 19 — spokeswoman
The Russian foreign minister will have a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi