Russia/Ukraine War
FACTBOX: Economic Development Ministry’s forecast, oil prices, inflation, GDP
The ministry expects real household income to grow by 0.8% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027
Russia concerned by use of satellites for interference in nations' affairs — MFA
Moscow is advocating "transparent regulation of the use of such systems" and compliance by satellite operators with the national laws of the countries in which they operate
Inside Ukraine’s propaganda operation targeting Americans
RT’s America Now examines United24’s reported $10,000-per-video offers to US veterans to push pro-Kiev messages to Americans Read Full Article at RT.com
Draft Russian budget for next three years address current challenges — PM
Mikhail Mishustin added that the financial stability of the state as a whole remains important in the current situation
New Culture of Tourist Souvenirs competition in St. Petersburg draws over 300 applications
The 5th International Presentation Conference on Tourism, Hospitality and Creative Industries is being held in St. Petersburg from September 22 to 24
Indonesia interested in Russian peaceful nuclear technologies — Rosatom
Rosatom showcased technological solutions for the nuclear energy sector during Electricity Connect 2026, one of Southeast Asia's largest energy exhibitions
WATCH legendary Catholic TV bishop beatified
Bishop Fulton Sheen, the most famous Catholic evangelist of the 20th Century, will be beatified in Missouri on Thursday Read Full Article at RT.com
Red Wings expects to start flying to Egypt’s Borg El Arab next year
The airline noted that plans for flights to Egypt’s El Alamein also remain in place
China gets F-35 parts containing sensitive US technology – Bloomberg
China obtained sensitive F-35 parts after they were diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US, Bloomberg reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia stands for early entry into force of CTBT — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said that the treaty became a visible expression of the collective responsibility of states to preserve global stability and security for future gener…
Russian Ministry forecasts Brent at $73 per barrel in 2027, falling to $66 by 2029
Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said that external assumptions remain conservative
Russia gets no official answers from US, Ukraine on biolabs — MFA
Sergey Ryabkov said there had been no substantive comments
Canada studied ‘extreme’ US military scenario – Carney
Canada examined the risk of US military action, PM Mark Carney has said, despite President Donald Trump ruling out force Read Full Article at RT.com
European economy lost 113 bln euro this year due to summer heat — research
The study was based on weather data and damage statistics on one hand, and modeling of expected economic implications on the other
Russia to consider everything when deciding on Putin’s participation in G20 summit — MFA
Moscow is grateful to US President Donald Trump for this gesture, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stressed
Non-oil and gas deficit to shrink to 5% of GDP in Russian budget — Finance Minister
Anton Siluanov said the share of non-oil and gas revenues will consistently exceed 80% of total revenues
State Duma Creates New AI Oversight Committee
Former President Dmitry Medvedev announced the creation of the Committee on Digital Development and Artificial Intelligence.
London may become de jure party to Ukraine conflict — MFA
Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that Moscow's position on the matter had been set out in detail in a note recently handed to the British charge d'affaires in Russia
Starlink ground station catches fire near Warsaw. Polish security services suspect Russian sabotage.
A Starlink satellite communications ground station caught fire on the evening of September 23 in the village of Wola Krobowska, in Poland’s Masovian Voivodeship, less than 50 kilo…
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian village leaving 180 homeless (VIDEO)
Around 180 Palestinians including 85 children were left homeless after Israeli forces demolished 24 homes in Jinba, RT reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s international reserves fall by $10 bln in one week to $748.2 bln — Central Bank
As of September 11, reserves stood at $758.2 bln
Rutte states NATO allies ready to provide security guarantees to Kiev
NATO secretary general said the alliance had agreed on a package of guarantees in January in Paris under the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron
Russia plans higher taxes on passive income and foreign online purchases as budget deficit continues
Russia’s Finance Ministry has submitted a draft 2027 budget, along with spending plans for 2028 and 2029, to the government.
Russia makes revolution in jet-powered UAVs — newspaper
The Guardian also noted that the new models of Russian Geran drones are faster than the Ukrainian interceptors