Russia/Ukraine War
Expert says Zelensky won't give in to Trump's demands, even if it means losing US support
In Vladimir Karasev's opinion, Zelensky is more apt to wait for the next US presidential election in hopes that a Democrat comes to power
Ukraine knocked out key Yandex data centers. The fallout is being felt across Russia.
Ukraine has struck three of the six data centers belonging to Yandex, a Russian technology company, in Sasovo (Ryazan region), Kaluga, and Vladimir. Kyiv called the strikes a resp…
Kalashnikov adapts small arms tactical supports for mobile armed units
The first batch of the supports has been handed over to a mobile armed unit in the Republic of Udmurtia
Russia's foreign trade surplus up to $11.7 bln in August 2026 — Central Bank
Compared to July 2026, Russia’s foreign trade surplus decreased by $1.562 bln
As a scientist, here's what worries me about the suspected Russian plague victim | Devi Sridhar
Russia’s silence over the death of a lab worker underlines that pandemic preparedness amounts to nothing if information on threats is withheldIn pandemic preparedness work, scient…
Newsweek magazine puts out shortlist of candidates who could unseat Zelensky
The media outlet names former Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, now ambassador to the United Kingdom Valery Zaluzhny as a main contender
Iran will destroy US data centers and AI facilities if attacked again – security chief
Iran’s Mohsen Rezaei warns US data centers, AI facilities and cables in the Gulf could be destroyed if Washington attacks again Read Full Article at RT.com
Saudi crown prince moves between bunker-equipped palaces amid Houthi attacks — media
Amid intensifying Houthi attacks, Saudi Arabia is searching worldwide for air defense systems and has asked its military ally Pakistan for help, The Wall Street Journal reported
Ukraine’s Strikes on Yandex Data Centers, Explained
Drone strikes on Yandex data centers are disrupting services from taxis to digital payments across Russia.
Russia ratifies space cooperation agreement with Myanmar
The agreement was signed in Moscow on September 26, 2025
Iran-Russia relations based on trust, including on uranium removal issue — Iranian MFA
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump that the proposal to transfer enriched Iranian uranium to Russian territory remained on the table
Netherlands uses Kiev battlefield data to train own troops — Defense Ministry
According to Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, while initially partner countries were "trying to help" Ukraine, now they themselves are learning from Kiev and using its experience to devel…
Media campaign against Rosatom, situation around Paks-2 NPP: intel service statements
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explicitly tasked officials with forcing the Hungarian government to abandon cooperation with Russia in the nuclear energy sector
IN BRIEF: Yandex services recovering amid attacks on datacenters
Some functions still remain inaccessible, the company noted
EU considers issuing Russian tourists Schengen visas valid only in certain territories
The agenda for an EU Council working group meeting on visa policy includes a proposal to issue Russian nationals visas with limited territorial validity.
IN BRIEF: EU add about 1,600 companies, individuals to anti-Russian sanction list
The EU blacklist accordingly grew up by 1.5 times
EU Adopts Record Sanctions Expansion Targeting 1.6K Russian Defense Firms and Executives
The companies supply components for Russian missiles, drones and aircraft, including explosives, ammunition, semiconductors and computers.
Replacing equipment at Yandex data centers damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes will take about six months, Kommersant reports
Replacing the equipment destroyed in Ukrainian strikes on Yandex’s data centers could take up to six months, sources in the IT market told the Russian business daily Kommersant.
Ignoring Russian nukes is ‘suicidal’ – Jeffrey Sachs (VIDEO)
Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs condemned European leaders for their hostile rhetoric toward nuclear-armed Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
Neural network training system boosts Russian forces’ autonomy — expert
According to Alexander Stepanov, the neural network training system could eventually be used to develop sixth-generation aircraft
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev advances to fourth round at Shanghai Masters
Daniil Medvedev is set to face unseeded Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round
Liberation of Nikolskoye helps Russian army disrupt Ukrainian defenses in Zaporozhye area
In their battle for Nikolskoye, Russia's Battlegroup East forces destroyed up to a company of enemy manpower, 15 armored combat vehicles and 19 motor vehicles
Facebook meddling in Brazilian election – Lula campaign
Lula’s campaign has accused Meta of favoring Flavio Bolsonaro in the Brazilian election by suppressing Facebook and Instagram ads Read Full Article at RT.com
Pakistani army training aircraft crashes, killing two pilots
According to the Pakistani military, the incident could be caused by technical fault