Russia/Ukraine War
Russia plans to boost coal output to 660 mln tons, rise exports to 350 mln tons by 2050
The program includes developing promising deposits and establishing new production centers in the east of the country
Ukraine’s transport minister acknowledges loss of 600 railway locomotives
According to Ukraine’s Minister for Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport Nikolay Kalashnik, decision has been made at the Carpathian Eight meeting to establish a "railway …
Zelensky floated single state idea to drag Warsaw into war – Polish opposition leader
Vladimir Zelensky sought to drag Poland into war with Russia in 2022, PiS leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski has said Read Full Article at RT.com
IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from Finance Minister Siluanov speech at Moscow Financial Forum
According to the minister, Russia has built up an immunity to the US "sanctions from hell"
Indian top brass signs $61 mln contract for auxiliary power units for T-72, T-90 tanks
The contract was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Tokayev congratulates Putin by phone on successful State Duma election — Kremlin
The two leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further dynamic development of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Russia and Kazakhstan
Poland says US may deploy 15,000 troops in country
Between 6,500 and 7,500 US military personnel are stationed in Poland at present
United Russia lost to New People in most hubs of anti-war emigration
United Russia failed to win the most votes at most overseas polling stations in cities that have become major hubs for Russian emigres since the start of the full-scale war, accor…
Putin Orders Seizure of U.S. Packaging Maker’s Russian Plant
Aptar Vladimir was transferred to H&N, which took control of Danone’s Russian operations during a similar asset seizure in 2023.
US may ‘pluck numbers out of air,’ while Iran publishes truth about dead — Mehr agency
According to the agency's Managing Director Mohammad Mehdi Rahmati, the US can change the figures to suit their own goals
IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman covers NATO’s nature, US sanctions
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia has largely adapted to the sanctions and has also found ways to reduce the negative effects of their implementation
Trump says Russia has ‘lost control’ of its oil refining industry
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia has “lost control” of its oil refining industry amid continued Ukrainian strikes on refineries.
West attempted to interfere in State Duma elections, but failed — lawmaker
Vyacheslav Volodin stressed that it is only up to people Russia to determine their fate and the future of the country
COVID-19 pandemic-related hoaxes led to deaths, expert says
Driven largely by desperation or lack of knowledge, some people turned to alternative treatments, while others denied the very existence of COVID, Vladimir Tabak added
US warns Netherlands about looming large-scale sanctions against ICC — AP
The restrictions may affect the majority of financial transactions with the court and potentially paralyze its operations
Russian unmanned systems have good export prospects in Africa — expert
Denis Fedutinov emphasized that the Africa Aerospace and Defense international exhibition serves as a potential point of entry for Russian unmanned systems into the market of not …
Russia’s 2027 budget deficit to be set at around 2% of GDP — Finance Minister
According to Anton Siluanov, the ministry prepared a number of fiscal consolidation measures
Putin consolidates grip on Russia as 49 Ukraine war veterans elected to parliament
Pro-Kremlin party’s record victory in tightly controlled vote likely to be used as evidence country supports warRussia’s new parliament will include 49 deputies who have taken par…
Russia’s State Duma election delivered record turnout and a landslide for United Russia. Kremlin insiders say the results were achieved ‘through very dirty means.’
With 93% of precinct returns processed, United Russia, the country’s ruling party, had won about 58% of the vote in the election to the State Duma. Russia’s Communist Party (KPRF)…
OANA and fact-checking association GFCN sign memorandum on cooperation
The signing took place on the sidelines of a media forum dedicated to the 65th OANA anniversary
CEC chairwoman comments on preliminary election results, unprecedented threats
Voter turnout in the State Duma election stood at 59.32%, with more than 62.6 million citizens casting ballots
CIS observers report zero violations affecting results of State Duma election
Elections of the 9th State Duma took place during the three-day voting period from September 18 to 20
Houthis target ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabia (VIDEO)
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed missile and drone attacks on Riyadh as fighting with the Saudi-led coalition intensifies Read Full Article at RT.com
IMF once again urges Kiev to find its own funds amid another budget shortfall
Ukraine needs to receive around $52.6 bln from its Western partners next year, but only about $20 bln has been confirmed so fa