Russia/Ukraine War
Putin just turned 74. Russia’s State Duma isn’t getting any younger either. Here’s how the country’s parliament has aged over the past three decades.
In late September 2026, after reviewing the results of elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, Russia’s Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilo…
Russian attack on two buses kills 30 near Ukraine frontline
Authorities say 18 people also wounded after incident in Kramatorsk in country’s ‘fortess belt’Europe live – latest updatesThirty people have been killed after Russia struck two p…
Gas stocks in European underground storage facilities reach 73%
This is the lowest level recorded for this date since data collection began in 2011
Ship transit through Strait of Hormuz falls to two-month low — Reuters
Only seven commercial vessels passed through the strait on Tuesday
Press review: EU tightens Russia sanctions while Germany eyes return to Russian energy
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 8th
Three Russian brands expand operations overseas
According to Regional Director of the Retail Real Estate Department at NF Group Evgenia Khakberdieva, Russian retailers are testing new formats and entering new markets
Oil tanker fire in Black Sea caused no environmental issues — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov stressed that all necessary measures had been taken promptly and effectively
EU Lifts Belarus-Related Sanctions on Russian Billionaire Gutseriev – RFE/RL
The billionaire remains subject to separate EU sanctions linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Putin to communicate with all participants in CIS summit in Turkmenistan — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the Russian president was scheduled to hold a number of working meetings on the sidelines of the CIS summit and the Caspian Environmental Summit
U.S. and Russia Explore Nord Stream Restart, Sources Say
A spokeswoman for Germany's economy and energy ministry pushed back, saying Nord Stream and Russian gas were sanctioned in Europe.
Darwin protective net effectively counters Ukraine’s Lyuty, Hornet UAVs — developer
The system's innovative weaving technique, the "spider knot," allows the net to gently absorb the impact of an UAV and reduce the likelihood of an explosive device detonating
CIS format becomes ground for more advanced integration — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the CIS has multiple issues on its agenda and all of them will be covered at the upcoming CIS summit in Turkmenistan
Ye Earned $20M From Canceled St. Petersburg Gigs, Kommersant Reports
Originally scheduled for Oct. 10-11 at Gazprom Arena, Ye’s shows were canceled late last month.
Fire at Yandex data center, 399 UAVs: aftermath of attacks on Russian regions
According to Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian drones were downed over 21 Russian regions
Freezing conflict will not help resolve situation in Ukraine — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov reiterated that a settlement in Ukraine must be comprehensive
US, Russia discuss possibility of selling gas to Europe via Nord Stream
Senior Russian and American officials discussed bringing in an American investor for the Nord Stream pipeline projects, sources told Reuters.
IN BRIEF: Two residents of Trans-Baikal detained for preparing election provocations
Investigative and operational activities are underway to establish all circumstances
Vladimir formation of Russia’s Strategic Missile Force undergoes scheduled inspection
During the exercise, crews of the Yars mobile ground-based missile systems are practicing marching and maneuvering operations
Kanye West received $20 million for canceled St. Petersburg concerts and is unlikely to return it, Kommersant reports
Rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, received about $20 million for two canceled concerts in St. Petersburg, the Russian business daily Kommersant reported, citing sources familia…
Ukrainian Drones Hit Yandex Data Center After Wave of Russian Attacks
The attack marks the first confirmed strike against Russian data infrastructure, weeks after Moscow did the same.
Western attempts to disrupt Russian elections resulted in society’s consolidation — expert
Ilya Gusev said that Russians are ready to defend their social and political life and preserve stability here
Ukraine strikes Yandex data center in Russia, sparking fire
A fire broke out at the Sasta machine-tool plant in Sasovo, Ryazan region, which houses one of Yandex’s data centers, the independent Telegram channel Astra reported. Journalists …
Battlegroup North tank crews destroy more than 10 Ukrainian warehouses near Kharkov
According to a tank platoon commander, Battlegroup North troops are engaging Ukrainian targets from concealed firing positions
Tokyo considers allowing nuclear weapons to be brought into Japan — newspaper
A provision allowing nuclear weapons to be brought into the country as an exception may be included in new fundamental documents on security, which the Japanese government plans t…