Russia/Ukraine War
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
NATO chief confirms receipt of Russian warning over potential Kaliningrad blockade
Mark Rutte urged the Baltic states to stop worrying and NATO members to continue supporting Ukraine and investing in weapons
Flydubai pilot who was stabbed is Indian national Smit Machchhar — Hindustan Times
The daily also reported that the pilot had been "a captain on Flydubai Boeing 737 fleet since June 2022"
Russia will reportedly stop funding films that depict serial killers or law enforcement officials taking bribes
Films and television series depicting officials from Russia’s Interior Ministry, Federal Security Service (FSB), Investigative Committee, or prosecutors’ offices taking bribes or …
FACTBOX: What we know about Flydubai pilots fight and emergency landing
The plane’s captain and co-pilot were hospitalized with injuries, Saudi airport operator Cluster 2 said
Russian stock indices rising on Wednesday — market data
The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 0.23% to 2,267.9 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index added 1.27% to 855.01 points
Danish ambassador summoned to Russian Foreign Ministry over Air Force helicopter incident
Moscow lodged a strong protest with the Danish side over the unprofessional and provocative actions by a Danish Air Force Fennec helicopter
Russia threatens NATO with a nuclear strike if the alliance tries to blockade Kaliningrad
Russia’s embassy in Ireland posted a nuclear warning on social media, citing unspecified “reports coming in” about NATO preparations for an air and naval blockade of the Kaliningr…
Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 83.56 rubles for October 1
The official euro rate was lowered by 1.1815 rubles to 94.881 rubles
The Kremlin says it can’t discuss sanctions relief for freeing ‘political prisoners’ because Russia has none. The human rights group Memorial lists 1,368.
The Kremlin is not in talks with U.S. officials about a proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners, Russian presidential spokesman Dmi…
Russian police reportedly investigate organizer of canceled Kanye West concerts in St. Petersburg for possible fraud
Police are looking into possible fraud involving Moscow-based Say Agency, which was organizing concerts in Russia for rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, Kommersant reported, cit…
Conflict in Ukraine, situation in Alyoshki discussed during Zuppi's visit — Russian MFA
According to the statement, the Pope’s special envoy for Ukraine was briefed in detail on the criminal actions of the Kiev regime
Russia agrees to share data on ‘extremists’ and ‘terrorists’ with five former Soviet states. Its own terrorism and extremism registry now tops 23,000 names.
The prosecutors general of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to cooperate in combating terrorism and extremism, RBC repo…