Russia/Ukraine War
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Russian, Turkish foreign ministers discuss trade-economic, energy cooperation
Sergey Lavrov and Hakan Fidan focused on the progress in implementation of the key bilateral projects
Ukraine Says Missile Strike Destroyed 6 Russian Warplanes at Voronezh Airfield
Residents of Borisoglebsk reported explosions and a large fire, with smoke visible from several parts of the city.
Russian troops liberate two communities in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 175 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 16 enemy motor vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past 24 hours, the …
Novaya Gazeta Editor-in-Chief Detained in Moscow
The raid on Sokolov’s apartment was reportedly conducted as part of an ongoing criminal investigation opened earlier this spring.
Defense ministers meeting reiterates importance of cooperation for stability within CIS
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced the signing of decisions aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of national armed forces
Russia plans to continue importing gasoline until end of year — Novak
The volume of imported gasoline on the Russian market remains stable at 10%, the official stressed
Zelensky sets unacceptable conditions for holding elections — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, Vladimir Zelensky has already made it clear that he is not interested in elections
Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 29
At least 29 people were killed after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan’s Peshawar, prompting an investigation and the arrest of the owner Read Full Article at RT.com
Several countries, not just US, interested in purchasing Russian diesel
Russian oil companies are ready to start supplying diesel fuel to global markets at any moment, Dmitry Peskov stressed
Russian diesel to help stabilize global energy markets — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russian supplies would not be enough to fully stabilize them
Another Starlink facility hit by blaze in EU (VIDEO)
A blaze has occurred at a Starlink facility near the capital of Bulgaria, the EU country’s prime minister, Roumen Radev, has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia cautions NATO, EU against attempts to isolate Kaliningrad Region — diplomat
Alexander Grushko refrained from providing an analysis of statements from Estonian officials, especially those responsible for defense
Russian police search home of Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov
Russian police are searching the home of Sergei Sokolov, editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Baza and RBC report, citing law enforcement sources.
Almost half of Britons unwilling to take up arms in wartime, poll shows
The figures have changed little since August 2025
Kazakhstan Arrests Russian Rapper Navai on Drug Smuggling Charges
Bakirov’s legal trouble in Central Asia comes nearly a month after he resolved a separate civil dispute in Moscow related to crashing his Ferrari in central Moscow in May.
CAS rejects Russian Curling Federation’s appeal to lift suspension
Russia’s national curling teams have been suspended from international tournaments since 2022 due to the situation in Ukraine
CIS defense chiefs sign off on joint action plan for 2027
In particular, the meeting discussed the organization of operational and combat training for CIS troops "for the provision of collective security"
Moscow unaware of US attempts to unfreeze its assets in EU — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said these are issues on the agenda of the dialogue between the Americans and the Europeans, judging by media reports
Starlink Functionality Restored Fully for Ukrainian Military, Source Says
Zelensky dismissed the idea that the issue might have been caused by a fault, saying, “It was not a technical problem, it was the will."
Ceasefire declared at Zaporozhye Thermal Power Plant for equipment repair — Rosatom CEO
This will help strengthen the power supply to the Zaporozhye NPP and reduce the risk of another loss of stable power supply to the plant, Alexey Likhachev stressed
Houthis deny involvement in missile launch toward Medina
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said that Saudi allegations about an attack toward Medina are "a blatant lie"
Russia moves to enlist foreign influencers to convey viewpoint to blocked audiences
This is necessary under the conditions of the current Western information boycott, Russian Foreign Ministry International Organizations Department Director Kirill Logvinov undesco…
France’s detention of tanker requires international condemnation — Russian diplomat
Alexander Grushko specified that there were no Russian nationals on board