Russia/Ukraine War
Russian state companies more than triple spending on landline phones amid internet restrictions
State-owned companies spent 118 million rubles on landline phones from January through August 2026, more than triple the amount spent in the same period a year earlier, Vedomosti …
‘Let them be scared.’ Senior Russian government source says temporary takeovers of European companies’ assets are meant to pressure EU over sanctions.
“The time has come for asymmetric measures. Let them think about what measures they are taking and what sanctions they are introducing,” a senior Russian government source told Re…
Russian Industry Ministry expects new fashion brands to appear this year
This primarily refers to narrow-niche domestic brands, like high-tech clothing or items featuring traditional elements from various ethnicities or specific regions, Russian Minist…
Kazakhstan to harvest around 23 mln tons of grain this year — ministry
This year’s grain harvest is expected to be lower than that of 2025 when over 27 mln tons were gathered, Vice Minister of Agriculture Nazgul Khatepova said
Russian opposition party leader is cited for ‘petty hooliganism’ after writing pro-peace, pro-ceasefire statements on his election ballot
Yabloko Party leader Nikolai Rybakov has been cited for petty hooliganism, an administrative offense under Part 1 of Article 20.1 of Russia’s Code of Administrative Offenses, the …
EU nation reacts to Israel stripping West Bank diplomat’s credentials
Israel has canceled the credentials of Netherlands diplomats in Ramallah, effectively ending Dutch representation in the West Bank Read Full Article at RT.com
US state recognizes Eid as official holiday
California has become the second US state to officially recognize the major Muslim festivals Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays Read Full Article at RT.com
Estonia accuses Russian intelligence services of ordering arson at defense-robotics company supplying Ukraine
Estonia has concluded that an arson attack at a building belonging to the defense company Milrem Robotics was an act of sabotage ordered by Russian intelligence services, Foreign …
EU states push farm aid cuts to fund military buildup
Germany and five other EU states want deep budget cuts and a shift from farm and regional funding toward military spending Read Full Article at RT.com
Gas withdrawal from European UGS facilities at 11-year low in September
As of September 27, Europe’s UGS facilities were 71.16% full
Belarusian fertilizer supplies to the US may require talks with Russia — special envoy
John Coale noted that European countries had not agreed to ease their own sanctions on Belarus
Russia values former Serbian president's course amid Western pressure — diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that the dynamic political dialogue and contacts attest to the results of deepening Russian-Serbian relations
Flooding Ukraine with weapons affects global crime situation — Russian interior minister
Vladimir Kolokoltsev said that Russia had repeatedly drawn the international community’s attention to criminal call centers operating with the connivance and direct involvement of…
Russia ready to continue close cooperation with Serbian leadership — Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that the relations between both states draw strength from longstanding traditions, a similar worldview and respect fo…
Russian republic of Tuva reappoints Lyudmila Narusova to Federation Council after reports that the longtime senator would be replaced
Lyudmila Narusova will continue to represent Tuva in Russia’s Federation Council. The republic’s head, Vladislav Khovalyg, signed a decree reappointing her.
The good and the bad news about Germany’s rearming project
Germany’s party system is fracturing as defense spending rises, but its place in a US-led security order limits Berlin’s freedom to act Read Full Article at RT.com
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $46 mln with settlements on September 28
The Central Bank did not purchase yuan on the domestic market with settlements on September 25
Cotton share in Russian textile market down to 26% — minister
Synthetics make up nearly 60%, Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said
Aggressive statements by NATO regarding Kaliningrad to entail response — regional lawmaker
Yevgeny Mishin said the Kaliningrad Region is an integral part of Russia, possessing all the necessary weaponry to respond
Russia steps up VPN blocking after parliamentary elections. Ten services report tighter restrictions in a single week.
After the State Duma elections, Russian authorities launched a new round of blocking VPN services. Ten services said they faced tighter restrictions over the past week, Verstka re…
Ye Shows in St. Petersburg Officially Canceled After Weeks of Conflicting Reports
The shows, originally scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena, triggered immediate backlash from conservative Russian politicians due to Ye’s past public support of Nazism.
Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 84.43 rubles for September 30
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 18.74 kopecks to 96.0625 rubles
NATO’s attempts to block Kaliningrad would pose threat to European security — expert
Russia is prepared to use its entire arsenal of weapons to defend its territory in the event of any attempts by NATO countries to blockade the region
Peoples of Russia, Republika Srpska tied by special relations — Putin
The Russian leader said these relations are based on time-tested friendship