Russia/Ukraine War
Russia strikes energy facilities supplying Ukrainian army in Kiev, surrounding region
The Russian army launched a massive strike using precision-guided ground-based weapons and long-range attack unmanned aerial vehicles
TASS director general invites media outlets, experts to join fact-checking association
Andrey Kondrashov said that TASS had co-founded the Global Fact-Checking Network, which already unites more than 130 experts from 55 countries
Russia holds about half of world’s diamond reserves — expert
Pavel Petrov, a senior consultant at S+Consulting, added that Botswana with 631 million carats rates second, and Angola with 579 million carats third
Russia to find new formats of work in Germany — official
Igor Chaika, head of Russia’s agency for international humanitarian cooperation, declined to say what formats he was referring to "so as not to put our German partners in an awkwa…
US voters across party lines back transgender sports bans
US voters have approved bans on transgender athletes in female sports in four states including Democratic strongholds Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia says response to expulsion of diplomats from Vienna to be proportionate, painful
Any unfriendly actions by the Austrian authorities towards Russia will receive a proportionate response from the Russian side, Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said
Ukraine expects to get $89 billion in direct and military aid from West in 2027
As noted in the National Bank of Ukraine’s documents, $52 billion in direct budgetary support and $37 billion for the defense component of the Ukraine Support Loan program are env…
Musk estimates future cost of 1 kg of cargo delivery to orbit at under $100
According to the US entrepreneur, this can be achieved thanks to the full reusability of the Starship space system
Musk expects Starlink network bandwidth to increase 100-fold
The SpaceX founder plans to launch version three satellites and raise the production tenfold compared to the current number
Forces in Ukraine exist which want to replace Zelensky, expert says
According to Alexander Dudchak, a leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries, information about "secret prisons" in the Ukrainian army has been available for a long time…
Ukraine war briefing: Beijing confirms historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting under discussion
Russia could use tri leader summit to nudge China and US closer to its position on Ukraine, experts say. What we know on day 1,718Beijing has confirmed that it is discussing a his…
US has two months for new military operation against Iran, Trump’s advisers believe — TV
Sources told NBC News that after the Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress in January, the US president’s decision to escalate the conflict with Iran could lead to inv…
US measles death toll rises to eight
Eight measles-related deaths have been reported across the US in 2026 after an infant died in Wisconsin amid a nationwide outbreak Read Full Article at RT.com
Casualties reported after drone attack on Saratov Region — governor
Roman Busargin also reported damage to civilian infrastructure facilities
Slovakia may sue EU if it bans Russian oil supplies — Fico
Slovakia's prime minister blasted the European Commission for inaction on the issue of reducing electricity prices in the countries of the union
Trump sees significant progress in resolving Ukrainian conflict
The US president noted good work with Russia and Ukraine
Kiev receives $49.4 billion from G7, EU financed by revenues from frozen Russian assets
Of this amount, Ukraine has received nearly $10.5 billion in 2026
Trump says has scheduled meetings at Mar-a-Lago, including on Russia
The US president did not provide any other details about the upcoming meetings
Trump says US attacks Iranian air defense systems
The US president did not say when the strike took place
Trump sees progress in consultations with Iran
The US president reiterated that the US controls shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Trump says held phone talks on Ukraine, to continue them on November 7
The US president did not specify with whom he discussed this topic
Trump sure Russia committed to resolving Ukrainian conflict
The US president affirmed that Ukraine wants settlement as well
Turkey does not intend to stop purchasing Russian gas despite high price — minister
At the same time, Alparslan Bayraktar said that this is leading to lower purchases
Heavily armed man heard ‘voices telling him to kill Trump’
Secret Service agents arrested a Venezuelan migrant in a stolen car near the White House, recovering 3 firearms and dozens of rounds of ammo Read Full Article at RT.com