Russia/Ukraine War
Kiev fears further demands from Trump — media
A potential reduction in US aid to Kiev would pose a threat to Ukraine, the newspaper noted
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 83.92 rubles for October 13
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 93.9 kopecks to 94.0355 rubles
Price of Brent oil up above $107 per barrel on ICE first since September 29
As of 4:48 p.m. Moscow time, the Brent price increased by 2.21% to $107.03 a barrel
Russian diplomat expelled from Bulgaria in 2021 amid investigation into arms depot explosions now serves as assistant military attaché in Serbia, RFE/RL finds
RFE/RL’s Balkan Service and the investigative project Sistema have identified a diplomat at the Russian Embassy in Serbia who was declared persona non grata in Bulgaria in 2021 du…
Ukraine lacks both money and specialists to restore its energy sector, expert says
Ukraine needs about $44.5 million ahead of the coming winter
Soviet TV ‘healer’ Anatoly Kashpirovsky to be buried in Ukraine after his coffin travels from Russia through Turkey and Poland
Television “healer” Anatoly Kashpirovsky will be buried in the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, his nephew told TASS.
Protests erupt in Baku over school hijab ban, with fires set and 37 arrested
Azerbaijani authorities arrested 37 people in Baku over protests against new school uniform rules, Minval reported, citing Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry. According to Minval, pro…
Netanyahu demands criminal probe into Israeli soldiers in award-winning doc
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu demanded criminal probe into unnamed soldiers in the film accusing the IDF of killing Palestinians using AI Read Full Article at RT.com
Riyadh airport to remain closed through Saturday — air traffic controllers
According to the source, the information had been passed on to all potential users of the airspace
One civilian killed, 9 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region
In the Rakitnoye settlement, six civilians were injured when an enemy UAV detonated, the regional emergency response center said
Oil prices rise following statements from Kiev, strikes on Saudi Arabia — Bloomberg
The price of Brent crude climbed to nearly $106 per barrel after Vladimir Zelensky stated that strikes against Russia would continue
Iran hits supertanker in Strait of Hormuz — IRGC
According to the IRGC, the vessel was sailing with its navigation system off, trying to leave the waterway despite warnings
Russia’s Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop concludes visit to Mozambique
Representatives of the Perekop command visited the headquarters of the Mozambican Naval Forces, where they met with the country’s Navy Commander, Rear-Admiral Estevao Nchokomala
US resorts to using language of ultimatums with Kiev — Russian MP
Viktor Yemelyanenko noted that following the phone call between the Russian and US leaders, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the United States unexpectedly lifted its sanctions on…
How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote?
Prime minister has reopened the debate over whether Russia did seek to influence the 2016 referendumAndy Burnham unexpectedly reopened an old Brexit debate when he said he had bee…
Trump calls decision to strike diesel fuel deal with Russia 'the right choice'
The US president said the EU paid Russia 250 billion dollars for energy
Gazprom Board to discuss revisions to 2026 investment program and budget
The board members will also review the development of gas transmission infrastructure, gas supply systems, and regional gasification efforts in Eastern Siberia and the Russian Far…
EU approves largest expansion of sanctions list against Russia
European Union foreign ministers approved a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, adding about 1,600 legal entities and individuals to the sanctions list.
West planning Baltic Sea blockade including adjacent straits — Russian presidential aide
Nikolay Patrushev noted that maritime logistics are of great importance to both Moscow and Beijing
Rostov Oil Terminal Burns for Third Day After Reported Ukrainian Drone Attack
The terminal transfers petroleum products onto sea and river tankers for export and has reportedly been used to supply fuel to the Russian military.
Houthis vow retaliation if US joins Saudi campaign (VIDEO)
Yemen’s Houthis have threatened to attack US forces if Trump intervenes on Saudi Arabia’s side amid escalating fighting Read Full Article at RT.com
Tula’s ‘Model Police Officer’ Arrested Over $2K Bribe – Reports
Regional authorities had previously praised the officer as a model police officer and a trusted figure in her community.
Week of Iranian culture in Russia reflects depth of relations — Foreign Ministry
The Iranian Culture Festival took place from September 26 to October 4
Poland deploys 24,000 police after deadly school attacks
Poland deployed over 20,000 police officers to schools following deadly stabbing attacks and a wave of online threats, the authorities say Read Full Article at RT.com