Russia/Ukraine War
Russian foreign minister, Senegalese leader confirm proximity of positions on most issues
The meeting focused on current issues related to further strengthening traditionally friendly Russian-Senegalese relations, with an emphasis on expanding cooperation in trade, eco…
Death toll among Kazakh servicemen in Caspian Sea rises to 12
According to updated information, 17 servicemen were swept out to sea while carrying out a combat training mission
Alexander Lukashenko pardons another 15 people, including 13 convicted of what Belarus calls ‘extremist’ crimes
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree pardoning 15 people, according to BelTA.
Russian budget deficit to be 2.2% of GDP next year — Finance Minister
Anton Siluanov emphasized that the budget is resilient to various scenarios
Russia’s economy minister outlines key drivers of growth
According to Maxim Reshetnikov, growth would be driven by industries focused on domestic demand
Finland had planned to deport a Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees. Instead, it’s granting them asylum.
Finland has granted asylum to Russian nationals Olga and Nikita Belov, former St. Petersburg municipal councilor Svetlana Utkina told TV Rain. Finnish authorities had planned to d…
Copper boom to boost Russia's export revenue, to attract investments — expert
Pavel Gamov noted that Russia supplied about 4% of the world's refined copper
Lavrov emphasizes Russia's commitment to UN resolutions on Middle East conflict
The Russian top diplomat had a meeting with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Hussein Abdullah Safadi
Russian oil production expected to fall 3.36% to 494.2 mln tons in 2026 — ministry
Under the baseline scenario, the ministry expects production to rise to 500 mln metric tons in 2027
Russian grain harvest expected at around 141.8 mln tons in 2026 — ministry forecast
The vegetable harvest is expected at 14 mln metric tons
Russia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%
Gas production is expected to rise to 683.1 bln cubic meters in 2026
IN BRIEF: Key statements by Finance Minister Siluanov on federal budget policy
According to Anton Siluanov, Russia's federal budget deficit in 2027 would amount to 2.2% of GDP
Russia ties family mortgage rates to the number of children. In Moscow, the rate for one-child families doubles to 12% on October 1.
Russia ties family mortgage rates to the number of children. In Moscow, the rate for one-child families doubles to 12% on October 1.
EU interfered in State Duma elections, Russian foreign intelligence chief says
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the European Commission prepared a document in advance alleging that the elections were flawed
China to send two pandas to US as symbol of friendship — Xi
According to the Chinese leader, pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will be sent to Zoo Atlanta
Global gas prices continue to rise in 2026, but set to fall 40% by 2029 — ministry
In 2026, natural gas prices continue to rise amid a global drought, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and damage to key LNG infrastructure in the Middle East
Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says
Warning comes hours after Poland says fire at Starlink satellite station was ‘act of sabotage’Russia could launch a limited military attack against a Nato country in the coming mo…
Russian air passenger traffic to fall 0.3% to 108.5 mln in 2026 — ministry forecast
The forecast specifies that passenger traffic by Russian airlines will increase over the long term
Being journalist in US poses danger — US journalist Sarah Bils
According to the journalist, US intelligence services monitor reporters and the contents of their smartphones
Russian steel production to fall by 6% in 2026 — ministry forecast
By 2029, production of finished rolled ferrous metal products is expected to decline by 3.2% to 54.9 mln metric tons
Russian oil product exports expected to fall by 21.7% to 98.5 mln tons in 2026
In 2025, Russia’s oil product exports actually totaled 125.8 mln metric tons, according to the Economic Development Ministry’s materials
Russian Defense Ministry reports on Ukrainian army encirclement, losses near Dobropolye
The Dobropolye direction "is one of the key to achieving results in the complete liberation of Donbass and is of fundamental importance for conducting successful offensive operati…
US journalist who visited Donbass avoids returning home due to pressure from authorities
Sarah Bils added that she had moved to Serbia, where she had been living for a month and continued covering geopolitical developments
Russian Armed Forces hit logistical, storage terminals used to support Ukrainian army
The Russian Armed Forces also struck a dry cargo ship sailing to deliver military supplies for the Ukrainian army, the Defense Ministry noted