Russia/Ukraine War
Yak-130M’s data transmission system exchanges data with other aircraft — pilot
Alexander Guskov added that although the aircraft underwent a complete modernization, it also affected its onboard navigation system
EU may exclude Vietnam, Panama from tax black list — Bloomberg
Panama has been on the EU blacklist since 2020, while Vietnam was added in February 2026
Putin extends Dmitriev’s term as head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund for five years
The decree takes effect on January 17, 2027
UN notes growing use of AI by terrorist organizations
Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zuev said that terrorist groups are progressively adopting new technologies
Sri Lankan military interested in using Russian weapons — officer
The Wolverine Trail 2026 joint Russian-Sri Lankan military maneuvers took place in the Primorsky Region from September 22 to 27
BRICS+ Fashion Summit opens in Moscow with participants from over 60 countries
One of the first day's central themes is fashion as a city's symbolic capital
Kazakhstan promises military reforms following deadly sea drills
The reforms "envisage further digitalization of processes, and the reduction of excessive administrative procedures, reporting and meetings that have no practical value"
Sri Lankan military show heightened interest in UAVs, EW — Russian general
Hero of Russia, Semyon Nikolaev, added that Sri Lankan military personnel learned to operate Russian weapons "at a decent level" during the maneuvers
Russian Energy Ministry sees no deficit on LPG market
The ministry added that it continues to monitor the situation and interact with market players
Europe aids Ukrainian armed forces due to current inability to fight Russia — expert
Alexey Chadayev noted that the EU is seeking to prolong the conflict in Ukraine
Iranian foreign minister to meet mediators in US talks — media
According to ISNA, the participants plan to discuss the latest proposals and positions on the current situation
Russia preparing document banning diesel exports for one month more
The document is undergoing the approval procedure now, the source said
Irkutsk Aviation Plant to produce 36 MC-21s per year, expand capacity
Andrey Soinov, Director of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, added that the investment program implies that it will be further reequipped
Possible ban on US diesel exports to be killer for Europe — expert
Oleg Nikolayev does not expect the potential export restriction to bring significant benefit to the United States itself
Iran will soon clear Arabian Sea of enemy forces, Khamenei vows
Iran’s Supreme Leader noted that in recent years, two seas in the south of Iran "used to be a theater of operations for enemy forces"
Over 145,000 Yemenis flee homes since June amid escalating conflict, UN says
The number rose by nearly 16,000 over the past week
Yak-130M aircraft could be vessel for loitering munitions — pilot
The aircraft could be used to deliver the munitions quickly to a specific target location
Moscow responds to Swiss neutrality referendum result
Switzerland’s rejection of tighter neutrality rules shows the country is no longer neutral, Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
EU sanctions Russian officials in connection with Yabloko ban
The sanctions include a ban on entry into the EU
Shortened version of MC-21 to take to skies in August 2028
The first components of the new aircraft are already being manufactured
EU Sanctions Russian Officials Involved in Crackdown Against Yabloko
Among the targeted officials is a Russian Supreme Court judge who ruled last month to bar Yabloko’s federal party list from State Duma elections.
Over 32,000 children born in Russia through IVF annually — minister
Health Minister Mikhail Murashko added that the volume of medical care in this area has increased 1.5-fold over more than five years
Russia's approach to Europe is not at all aggressive — expert
Andrey Bystritsky noted that certain aspects of relations between Russia and Europe were gradually changing
Russia holds successful elections even amid ramped up attacks from Kiev — diplomat
"The very fact of such a large-scale pressure reveals that both Ukraine and its sponsors were keenly interested in breaking down and derailing the electoral process in Russia," Ro…