Russia/Ukraine War
Government Submits 3-Year Budget to State Duma as 2026 Deficit Set to Reach $88Bln
A record 34.9% of total budget spending is set to remain classified in 2027.
Hungary to avoid escalating diplomatic tensions with Russia — Foreign Ministry
According to the statement, Hungary’s diplomatic presence in the country is maintained
Serbia’s president has stepped down. The real battle for the country is just beginning
Can historical ties keep Serbia close to Russia? As Gen Z challenges the ruling party, Moscow needs a vision of a shared future Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian forces suffering heavy losses in Zaporozhye area — governor
Behind every liberated settlement lies the courage and heroism of Russian soldiers, Yevgeny Balitsky said
Inside the undersea kingdom: the secret, sinister battle to control what lies beneath the waves
Every day, trillions of dollars, oil and gas and 99% of the world’s web traffic move through undersea pipelines that bear no state’s protection. With superpowers and corporations …
Warning about consequences of Kaliningrad blockade not confrontational — Kremlin
Kaliningrad is an integral part of Russia, Dmitry Peskov said
Russia expels employees of Hungarian embassy, consulates in response to Hungary — MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that a strong protest was lodged with the head of the Hungarian diplomatic mission
UK adds 23 individuals, entities, 8 vessels to Russia sanctions list
Under the restrictions, any assets or bank accounts belonging to the sanctioned individuals and entities in the UK will be frozen, and the listed individuals are subject to a trav…
Russia earmarks over $48.05 bln for national security in 2027
The expenditures include, among other things, funding for the operation of the Russian Armed Forces, national security and law enforcement agencies, troops, and other military for…
Russian gas exports to Europe via TurkStream up 1.4% in 9M
The pipeline operated at 79% of its total capacity
Russian army integrating AI for automatic UAV detection into recon equipment — commander
According to Andrey Mordvichev, work is currently underway to integrate machine vision functions and AI technologies into reconnaissance devices
Press review: Flydubai incident raises Mid East escalation risks and US ends Iraq mission
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 1st
Finance ministry expects budget revenues from dividends at $10 bln in 2027
This year’s revenues from dividends are expected at $9.7 bln
Russia's federal budget oil and gas revenues seen at $83.7 bln in 2027
Oil and gas revenues for the federal budget in 2027 are projected at 2.8% of GDP
Russian Pro-War Writers Say State Has Failed Them
Poets and authors accused the authorities of failing to promote their work and restricting their access to schools and literary events.
Iran grateful to Russia for Lavrov's remarks at UN — ambassador to Moscow
Kazem Jalali described the Russian foreign minister's speech as magnificent
Chief of NATO ‘defensive alliance’ advocates war of aggression
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has chastised European nations for lacking the capability to attack Iran instead of the US Read Full Article at RT.com
Combat experience confirms proper choice of developing Russian Missile Troops — commander
According to Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, this military branch is at the final stage of switching over to the system that consists of a set of reconnaissance, firing, comman…
The FlyDubai cockpit attack is over. The hardest questions remain
The FlyDubai cockpit attack raises questions about crew vetting and insider threats as investigators work to establish the attacker’s motive Read Full Article at RT.com
US withdraws from Iraq after failing counter-terrorism mission — expert
By leaving Iraq, the Americans are abandoning a country on the brink of a new civil war, with the Kurds increasingly asserting their autonomy and independence, Alexander Kharchenk…
Zabaikalsky Region Offers Bounties for Bears as Human Encounters Rise
At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia in 2026, as climate change has forced bears to find new food sources.
UAE considers terrorist attack among possible causes of Flydubai plane incident — WAM
The investigative team, together with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, is establishing all the circumstances of the incident
Russia to develop next-generation tanks for modern forms of warfare — general
According to Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, the introduction of effective fire control systems incorporating artificial intelligence and a high degree of automation in combat …
French gas storage facilities 83% full — regulator
According to Chairwoman of the French Energy Regulatory Commission Emmanuelle Wargon, the target is 85%