Russia/Ukraine War
Latvia launches reconnaissance drone along borders with Russia, Belarus
This refers to the Penguin C UAS, designed to detect moving targets, conduct surveillance and gather intelligence
Federal agents raid home of Trump critic Rep. Ilhan Omar (VIDEO)
Federal agents raided Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in an immigration fraud probe, prompting her to accuse Trump of political retaliation Read Full Article at RT.com
North Korea test-fires tactical ballistic missile — media
According to the news outlet, the country’s Missile Administration conducted the test as part of its regular work to advance weapons technology
UK special forces refuse questions in Afghan war crimes probe – Guardian
UK SAS troops refuse to answer Afghan war crimes questions Read Full Article at RT.com
Zelensky should focus on reaching Ukraine deal — Trump
Responding to criticism from fellow Republicans of the diesel agreement between Moscow and Washington, Donald Trump said the deal is "for the rest of the world" and will have "a v…
EU criticism of US-Russia diesel deal hypocritical — presidential envoy
Thus Kirill Dmitriev commented on Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak’s statement that Europe had received $320.7 billion worth of Russian energy supplies since 2022
EU conceals purchasing $320 bln worth energy source from Russia — RDIF CEO
Kirill Dmitriev also emphasized that the US-Russia diesel deal benefits US farmers, consumers, the energy market and the world
The real reason Trump is unlikely to win the Nobel peace prize
Why Trump’s Nobel ambitions clash with the committee’s political outlook, and why Navi Pillay may help restore the award’s credibility Read Full Article at RT.com
Three aircraft flying from Turkey to Moscow head back — source
The aircraft are expected to land at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Slovak PM says EU has paid heavy price for oil crisis, continuing war
The European Union is isolating itself from the rest of the world and has no say in settling military conflicts around the world and in addressing the most pressing international …
Three EU countries call for mechanism to suspend EC decisions — Politico
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever also called to 'significantly accelerate planning and approval pr…
Entire section of Kharkiv apartment building collapses in Russian attack
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv’s Kholodnohirskyi district with “Banderol” missiles on the evening of October 12, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.
One of Latvia’s best-known liquor brands faces an uncertain future as Riga Black Balsam’s producer weighs insolvency
The board of Amber Latvijas balzams has called a shareholders’ meeting for November 3 to consider whether the company can continue operating and whether to begin insolvency procee…
Russians who fled after the 2022 mobilization tell Meduza how they rebuilt their lives abroad — and what they’ve lost along the way
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s mobilization, we asked you, our readers, about your experiences living abroad. We received many letters from all over the world — thank you s…
Ukraine’s ex-PM slams Zelensky’s remarks on truce for elections as unserious
This is a perfect pretext for him to do nothing to be re-elected, Nikolay Azarov said
Houthis say they attacked Riyadh airport with ballistic missile
The strike was precise, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria wrote
Reform UK leader says will revise assistance to Ukraine due to corruption there
Nigel Farage described Ukraine as one of the most corrupt countries in the world
Russia could reach diesel export volumes of 3-3.5 mln tons per month in 2026 — Novak
Deputy Prime Minister noted that additional supplies from Russia are already having an impact
Russia has supplied energy resources worth over $320 billion to Europe since 2022 — Novak
Thus, according to the Deputy Prime Minister, this figure is even higher than the one previously cited by the US side, which estimated European spending on supplies from the Russi…
Russian diesel exports to help stabilize global oil market — deputy PM
Alexander Novak noted that the oil prices have almost doubled, and new supplies from Russia are already having an effect
Rising freight, transport costs account for bulk of oil price increase — Novak
According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister, during a meeting in Riyadh, OPEC and OPEC+ ministers discussed the global surge in transport, freight, and insurance costs, which have …
Russian mercenaries have operated in the Central African Republic since 2017. Now Russian lessons are coming to three of its public schools.
Russia and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a resolution on teaching Russian in the CAR’s schools, the Russian Education Ministry’s press office said.
Russia's domestic market will not suffer from increased diesel exports — Novak
Supplies will remain sufficient to complete all seasonal agricultural work, Deputy Prime Minister said
Hormuz clogging stop 6-7 million bpd of oil from reaching markets — Russian deputy PM
This really significantly introduces an imbalance between supply and demand that creates serious volatility in the market today, Alexander Novak said