Russia/Ukraine War
Russian forces carry out massive strike on encircled Ukrainian strongholds in Kharkov
The Russian Defense Ministry emphasized that the destruction of the strongholds disrupted the enemy’s plans and destroyed crucial storage for military supplies
Russia ready for geological exploration, gas extraction, gas supplies to Africa — minister
Sergey Tsivilev said that African countries are long-term markets for Russian technologies
University's satellite collects data on space radiation at various heights above Arctic
Researchers obtained data from 500 to 200 km
Trump calls Zelensky ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin,’ says he’s ‘not a big fan’
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with the right-wing channel Newsmax that he finds it harder to negotiate with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky than with Rus…
Russia’s Battlegroup South shoots down 86 Ukrainian copter drones over past day
According to spokesman Vadim Astafyev, the battlegroup destroyed 60 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle control centers, 55 ground robotic systems
Thawing rate of glaciers depends on climate as well as on their shape, scientists say
The scientists came to this conclusion based on results of years-long glaciological monitoring of two mountain-valley glaciers - the Aldegonda and the West Grenfjord - on the Spit…
Russia seeking to enter into long-term gas supply contracts — energy minister
Sergey Tsivilev added that gas remains the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel, with demand for it growing, first of all in Asia and Africa
Russian defenses down 644 drones overnight, civilian injured in Rostov Region
Falling drone debris damaged production and storage facilities in the Aksaisky District
IN BRIEF: Putin transfers some foreign companies’ assets to temporary management
The Russian assets of Ontex, the owner of the Helen Harper diaper brand, as well as those of three foreign packaging companies, were also placed under temporary administration
Moscow, St. Petersburg airports halt flights overnight amid drone attacks. Almost 200 flights delayed or canceled.
Rosaviatsiya restricted flights arriving at and departing from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports starting the evening of October 15.
Order to restrict Starlink’s operations in Ukraine came from White House, Reuters reports
SpaceX restricted the operation of the military version of Starlink in Ukraine on orders from the White House, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. The sources did not specif…
Kiev officials embezzle defense funds amid doubts about Ukraine’s future — Russian senator
"In wartime, corruption ultimately eroded the already weak foundations of Ukrainian statehood," Alexander Voloshin said
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices added 0.54% to 2,399.76 and 902.55 points, respectively
Energy prices, budget impasse push Ukraine into background at EU summit — media
In addition, sources say that some EU leaders are uneasy about how Zelensky has handled his relationship with US President Donald Trump
JD Vance, Witkoff, Kushner ask Zelensky not to strike Russian oil refineries — newspaper
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington had asked Ukraine six times to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure
Trump calls Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a ‘disgrace’
US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’ after so-called energy ceasefire collapsesDonald Trump has called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil r…
Three children, adult killed in school shooting in Oregon — TV
The suspect was shot and killed, the TV channel said
Perceptible earthquake registered in Russia’s Kamchatka
Scientists estimated its magnitude at 6.5 first, but later revised it to 6.9
Communication services to Ukrainian troops limited at White House’s instructions — Reuters
According to the news agency, the Pentagon received a message that the SpaceX Starshield service for the Ukrainian military needed to be slowed
Finland imposes airspace restrictions of eastern part of Gulf of Finland
The restrictions are tentatively scheduled to remain in effect until 9:00 Moscow time
US mulls easing sanctions on Russian tankers — FT
This will allow these vessels to operation without any limitations, the newspaper said
Israel unlikely to attack Iran before elections – media
Israeli officials reportedly see a strike on Iran as unlikely before the October 27 vote, despite claims Netanyahu wants to resume the war Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia ready to boost oil deliveries to India on request
Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second Asian Department Alexey Pavlovsky emphasized that if there is such an interest, Russia stands ready to deliver
UN needs reform like never before — would-be secretary-general
According to Guyana's UN envoy Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, the question should be raised whether "the structures of 1945 are relevant to 2026 realities"