Russia/Ukraine War
Flydubai suspends Israel flights pending investigation into plane incident
Flydubai also apologized to passengers whose travel plans had been affected
Why the closure of Russian publisher Individuum is such a loss for Russian-language literature
Individuum is closing. In its 11 years, the publisher’s team showed that there was another way to publish literature in Russian: with energy, flair (just look at their covers), an…
European arms production for Kiev only delays conflict settlement — spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova also stressed that European countries are directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict
Attempts to turn Alyoshki into Bucha 2.0, military targets in Europe: new MFA briefing
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that European plants manufacturing weapons for Ukraine are potential military targets for Russia
Russia plans to run budget deficits for the next three years with a combined shortfall of nearly 16 trillion rubles
The Russian government has submitted a draft federal budget for 2027–2029 to the State Duma. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order, TASS reported.
Ukraine’s air-raid sirens can sound for 10 hours a day. Its economy minister says every hour costs $45 million.
Air raid alerts warning of Russian attacks cost Ukraine about $45 million an hour, Ukrainian Economy and Environment Minister Oleksandr Kravchenko estimated in an interview with T…
Pope’s special envoy visits detained Ukrainian service members — Russian Foreign Ministry
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi personally spoke with the Ukrainians and saw for himself that Russia is strictly observing all relevant humanitarian standards
UK may reverse Brexit – Burnham
UK Prime Minister Burnham says rejoining the EU is among the options his government will consider as Britain reassesses ties with Brussels Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian cosmetics brand Mixit’s CEO faces fraud charges amid dispute with former employee who says she co-founded the brand
Oleg Pai, CEO of Mixit, one of Russia’s most recognizable and successful cosmetics brands, was detained in Moscow on September 19. He is accused of fraud, and a court placed him u…
Flydubai incident may be terrorist attack attempt, embassy says
According to preliminary information, the pilot intended to crash the aircraft with passengers on board, putting the lives of all civilians aboard at risk and posing a serious thr…
‘It was the first election where I could vote — and didn’t know the result in advance.’ Meet Russian-born Berlin politician Elizaveta Kapinos.
Voting in elections for Berlin’s House of Representatives (the city parliament) and district councils ended on September 20. The vote decided who will govern Germany’s capital for…
Israel probes theory Flydubai pilot planned to crash into skyscraper — media
According to three separate sources cited by the newspaper, a 9/11-style attack is a major line of inquiry
Weekly inflation in Russia amount to 0.12% from September 22 to 28
nflation was 0.06% a week earlier, from September 15 to 21
Russian government presents draft budget for 2027-2029 to State Duma
The resolution on its presentation was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin
Russia calls Danish Air Force helicopter maneuvers UN convention violation
The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that the accusations leveled against Russia by the Danish authorities over the incident were unacceptable and absurd and did not stand up to …
Flydubai declines to disclose pilots' nationalities after emergency landing — media
According to the source, the circumstances will become clear only after investigators gain access to the flight recorders
Latvia could host nuclear weapons if NATO chooses to deploy them, president says
Nuclear weapons could be stationed in Latvia if NATO decides to do so and the need arises, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said.
RT examines human cost of US intervention in Iraq (VIDEO)
The Pentagon has announced the completion of its troop withdrawal from Iraq after a combined 20 years of US military presence in the country Read Full Article at RT.com
US extends license for Serbia’s NIS until October 30 — Serbian Energy Ministry
The situation remains extremely challenging due to the geopolitical environment and rising energy prices, as well as in connection with challenging logistics conditions, the state…
Trump confirms US troop withdrawal from Iraq, calls operation 'excursion into hell'
The US president noted that the withdrawal marked "a victory for the United States, a victory for Iraq, and a decisive victory over ISIS"
Kanye West’s St. Petersburg concerts are officially canceled. Ticket refunds begin October 12.
Concerts by rapper Ye (Kanye West) scheduled for October in St. Petersburg will not go ahead, event organizer Say Agency said.
Vatican Envoy Discusses Humanitarian Issues, Visits POWs in Russia, Foreign Ministry Says
The meetings focused on prospects for a settlement as well as humanitarian issues, including prisoner of war exchanges and displaced children.
Iraqi militias celebrating US ‘defeat’ (VIDEOS)
Shiite militias are celebrating the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq as a “crushing defeat for the American project” Read Full Article at RT.com
Japan wants to stand up to Russia. Can it stand on its own?
Experts explain why Russia-Japan relations remain frozen, how the US alliance shapes Tokyo’s policy and why energy ties limit escalation Read Full Article at RT.com