Russia/Ukraine War
LNG exports from Middle East plummet 47% YOY in H1 2026, WTO says
According to the report, crude oil exports from the Middle East fell about 24% annually in the first half of this year
Rubio warns Ukraine conflict could escalate into more dangerous regional war
The US Secretary of State added that Washington would continue working to facilitate a negotiated settlement
US retaliates after being labeled disinformation threat in EU – media
Washington reportedly sought to undermine a conference organized by an EU-funded NGO that had designated the US a disinformation threat Read Full Article at RT.com
US retaliates after being labeled disinformation threat in EU – media
Washington reportedly sought to undermine a conference organized by an EU-funded NGO that had designated the US a disinformation threat Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s Defense Ministry proposes establishing rapid response units in military police
The draft decree also introduces the position of the "patrol duty detail"
Russian oil supplies to India hinder Delhi-Washington trade deal — report
According to the BMI, a unit of the Fitch international rating agency, the conflict in the Middle East and difficulties in transporting oil from Persian Gulf nations have reinforc…
Turkey not to deploy troops abroad for offensive operations — Fidan
According to the minister, Turkey "is doing everything possible to ensure that the situation is resolved through peace and dialogue"
Germany’s Quantum Systems to supply Kiev with tens of thousands of interceptor drones
Quantum Systems developed the SPYS interceptor drones in collaboration with Ukrainian defense company WIY
US annual plague average revised without explanation
CDC revises US plague average from seven to five, with a total of 131 cases recorded nationally between 2000 and 2025 Read Full Article at RT.com
US annual plague average revised without explanation
CDC revises US plague average from seven to five, with a total of 131 cases recorded nationally between 2000 and 2025 Read Full Article at RT.com
IN BRIEF: Russian Foreign Ministry briefing on Kiev ‘gang,' EU problems
Maria Zakharova noted that the EU had firmly embarked on a path of confrontation with Russia, which would only worsen its problems
U.K. Expands Sanctions to Cover 90% of Russian Oil Output, Shadow Fleet and Finance Networks
The sanctions come on the heels of the EU approving another sanctions package Wednesday.
Zelensky can't deliver on threats of escalation against Moscow — Russian envoy
According to Dmitry Polyansky, Vladimir Zelensky "still hopes to inflict at least some significant damage on Moscow"
FACTBOX: What is known about approval of EU’s 22nd sanctions package against Russia
Estonia has asked the EU to exclude one Russian company and an associated individual from the 22nd sanctions package
Agricultural trade turnover in EAEU up 20% in 7M 2026 — deputy minister
The trade turnover within the union reached $18 bln
Yemeni army recaptures strategically important area in country’s southwest from Houthis
According to the statement, the government forces have established full control over the front line in the Kahbub area
Talks between Tehran, Washington ongoing — Iranian foreign minister
The sides are exchanging messages through intermediaries
Russia's state arms firm puts Nerekhta-E ground robotic system up for sales globally
The system can be deployed in both field and urban environments, Rosoboronexport said
Russia ready to further develop economic ties with Georgia — diplomat
Maria Zakharova that significant progress had been made in trade and tourism in recent years
Russia’s strike on Ukraine’s Kramatorsk killed 33 people aboard two passenger buses. Photos from the aftermath.
On October 8, Russia attacked Kramatorsk, a frontline city in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. The strike was likely carried out using a guided bomb. It hit two commuter buses carrying p…
Mozambique invites Russia to take part in hydropower plant construction — ambassador
Rosneft and Gazprom are already partnering with Mozambique in the oil and gas sphere, Jose Mateus Muaria Katupha said
Arctic emergency rescue centers may become base for future bio-ecological settlements
Acting Head of the Research Institute for Advanced Research and Innovative Life Safety Technologies at the Ministry of Emergency Situations' St. Petersburg University Sergey Ivakh…
US military prepares new options for operations in Iran — media
No decisions have been made, the sources said
Gazprom's satellites fully serve company's communication in Arctic
A ground-based infrastructure of several control stations was organized and there is a special resource to support this system's operation