Russia/Ukraine War
Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing apartment block as birthday gift for Putin
Building in Pryluky destroyed killing nine people including three children night before Russian president’s 74th birthdayVolodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia’s military of delib…
Sales of electric, hybrid cars to double in Russia by year-end — statistics
1,400 "pure" electric vehicles and 58,700 plug-in hybrids were registered in Russia during the first nine months of 2026
Northern Russia’s Yamalo-Nenets Offers 1M-Ruble Bounty for Downed Drones
It is reportedly the highest publicly recorded bounty offered by any Russian region for downing Ukrainian drones.
Armed Israeli settlers beat and rob AFP photographer – media
Israeli settlers have beaten an AFP photographer marked as press with rifle butts in the West Bank as nearby troops failed to intervene Read Full Article at RT.com
Armed Israeli settlers beat and rob AFP photographer – media
Israeli settlers have beaten an AFP photographer marked as press with rifle butts in the West Bank as nearby troops failed to intervene Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia on guard amid European Union’s militarization plans — Kremlin
Earlier, France test-fired a new nuclear-capable missile
Armenian PM, Putin exchange views on bilateral relations
The parties also discussed pressing issues
Moscow court fines Telegram $44,336 over banned content
As previously reported, Telegram’s outstanding debt from unpaid fines for violating Russian laws has exceeded $466,690
Kiev’s urban logistics crumbling due to destroyed bridges, sources say
The source noted that a full-fledged bridge restoration is not yet in sight, and the logistics situation will "only get worse"
Russian aircraft strike Ukrainian temporary deployment sites in DPR, Zaporozhye
The Russian Air Force used FAB-500 and FAB-3000 high-explosive aerial bombs equipped with universal gliding and correction modules
Putin to hold Security Council meeting on his 74th birthday — Kremlin
The Russian leader celebrates his birthday on October 7th
Nordgold to reach gold production of 25 metric tons in Yakutia in 2028
The company plans to launch two more plants that year
Telegram refuses to cooperate with Russian police in fighting drug trafficking — official
According to acting head of the Russian Interior Ministry’s Main Directorate for Narcotics Control Kirill Smurov, Telegram, whose founder has taken an anti-Russian position, faile…
Kremlin says Putin-Trump call could be arranged soon if US initiates holding one
The US president announced plans to hold a call with Putin "very soon" on Tuesday evening
Second Prison Guard Dead After Failed Inmate Escape Attempt in North Caucasus
The incident took place on a prisoner transport train last week.
EU braces for 'nightmare scenario' of hybrid attack — media
According to Politico, "discussions have ramped up since the discovery of an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig airport in August"
Kim Jong Un Wishes Putin ‘Victory and Glory’ on His 74th Birthday
The North Korean leader pledged to keep expanding the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, describing Russia as a “brotherly” nation.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 awarded for discovery in asymmetric organic synthesis
France’s Henri Kagan and Japan’s Kenso Soai have received the award
Press review: Black Sea ceasefire efforts gain momentum as Houthi advances raise war risk
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 7th
Rosatom joines ranks of top 14 transport operators in BRICS — CEO
The next task is to enter the ranks of top five operators through further development of international marine logistics, Alexey Likhachev said
Latvia’s Foreign Ministry reportedly moves to declare Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin persona non grata
Latvia’s Foreign Ministry has begun the process of declaring “another Russian citizen” persona non grata, Foreign Ministry head Baiba Braže said. She said the decision followed co…
New batches of Su-34 aircraft are already being manufactured — Rostec
Based on combat experience, the aircraft continues to be improved, enabling crews to carry out their assigned missions more effectively, the state corporation noted
Diplomat says Russian Foreign Ministry’s message to foreigners in Kiev was 'crystal clear'
According to Maria Zakharova, foreigners "should be aware of the risk and understand its source"
Lida Moniava to remain director of children’s hospice after Russia drops charges over anti-war post
Lida Moniava, founder of the House with a Lighthouse children’s hospice, will remain the organization’s director after the criminal case against her was closed, Mikhail Biryukov, …