Russia/Ukraine War
Moldova already overpaid $330 mln for gas after cutting ties with Gazprom — ex-president
Igor Dodon noted that the republic had failed to secure favorable European pricing in its dealings with the EU
Number of injured in attacks on Gorlovka markets rises to five
According to preliminary reports, one person was killed
Russian gas for Armenia much cheaper than purchases from other countries
As of 2025, more than 2.2 bln cubic meters of gas had been supplied from Russia, accounting for around 83% of all gas deliveries to Armenia
Gazprom increases gas output by 3.4% to 216.55 bcm in 1H 2026
Gazprom Group also increased gas sales on domestic and foreign markets by 4.4% to 193.2 bcm
One killed, another injured in drone attack on Gorlovka market
Ukrainian forces used drones to attack markets in the city's Nikitovsky and Tsentralno-Gorodskoy districts
China, Vietnam back Russian bid for APEC presidency in 2035 — Russian diplomat
"Similar assurances were received during senior officials' contacts with representatives of ASEAN countries; a number of other delegations have also reacted positively," Andrey Ru…
St. Petersburg Courts and Moscow Universities Evacuate Following Bomb Threats
Similar evacuations were reported at more than a dozen universities throughout Moscow on Thursday, Russian media reported.
Belarusian troops heading to Russia to take part in CSTO drills
The Interaction 2026 command and staff exercise, the Search 2026 special reconnaissance forces and assets exercise and the Echelon 2026 logistics exercise will be conducted in Rus…
Black Sea security requires comprehensive solution — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov reiterated that addressing one aspect could not solve the problem in full
EU approves allocation of €6.6 bln for Ukraine — Kallas
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said that €900 million will be spent for the EU’s Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine
Russia, Bangladesh sign memorandum on cultural cooperation
The memorandum was signed by the ministries of culture of the Russian Federation and Bangladesh on the sidelines of the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum
Sanctions on diesel imports need to be lifted — Kremlin
Only a comprehensive solution is possible in this sphere, Dmitry Peskov emphasized
Kiev loses over 1,900 troops in Battlegroup East’s area this week — top brass
Russian forces hit five dry cargo ships used by the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea and at the port of Odessa by Geran drones, the Defense Ministry reported
Nearly 60% of Armenians favor referendum on EAEU membership — poll
According to a poll presented by Gallup International, 25.1% stated it is not needed
Zelensky claims Trump made final decision on granting Ukraine Patriot license
Vladimir Zelensky did not specify exactly what version of Patriots would be produced
Russia’s mobile operators warn they’ll block bank calls starting October 15 if they aren’t labeled
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has asked the central bank to make sure banks are complying with a requirement to label mass calls, the Russian business daily Kommersant rep…
Russian-Pakistani Druzhba joint military maneuvers start in Pakistan
Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Central Military District Colonel Oleg Stetsyuk addressed the exercise participants with a welcome speech
U.S. Proposed New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks in UAE, Zelensky Says
Zelensky held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly earlier in the week.
Former Zelensky spokeswoman says UK premier derailed Ukraine peace deal
The UK wants to wear Russia down using Ukrainians, Yulia Mendel said
CIS observers note fair and open nature of Russia’s State Duma elections
The CIS observer mission highlighted that the elections had been conducted at a high organizational level and in full compliance with the electoral legislation of the Russian Fede…
Mass rollout of in-flight internet on Russian aircraft to begin by 2030 — RSCC
Director General Alexey Volin explained that the foreign aircraft fleets used by Russian companies have pre-installed equipment configured for foreign satellite operators that hav…
Proposals to launch remaining Nord Stream 2 line equated to treason in Germany — diplomat
Sergey Nechayev noted that large industrial enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and private households are acutely feeling the consequences
Moscow Police Arrest Political Expert Alexander Kynev on Drug Charges
Kynev is a veteran political consultant and independent elections expert who used to teach at the Higher School of Economics.
Raising taxes on passive income could bring Russia’s budget an additional 700 billion rubles a year, economist says
Applying Russia’s progressive personal income tax to income from deposits, dividends, investments, and property sales could bring the budget roughly 500–700 billion rubles in addi…