Russia/Ukraine War
New U.S. Sanctions Will Harm Ukraine Peace Talks and Bilateral Ties, Kremlin Says
Without criticizing Donald Trump directly, Russian officials said the latest measures would only further strain relations.
Zelenograd engineers develop robotic platform capable of carrying up to 300 kg — CUST
The Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies said the vehicle features an engine speed control system, a start-stop system, and components designed to prevent it from getting …
‘The veneer of democracy is all that remains in Russia,’ EU foreign policy chief Kallas says. Brussels pledges new sanctions after State Duma elections.
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against Russia over its recent elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament. The measures will target election…
A Just Russia clears 5% threshold to enter State Duma
A Just Russia won 5.00% of the party-list vote with 96.95% of ballots counted, Russia’s Central Election Commission reported.
Russia-Namibia trade falls short of two countries’ potential — senator
Elena Perminova noted that an earlier meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission discussed moving toward the joint implementation of specific projects in a number of ar…
Russian tennis player Samsonova climbs 13 places up in new WTA Ranking
The Russian, who was 50th in the previous edition of the WTA ratings, is now 37th with 1,284 points
Kiev loses about 1,440 troops in special military operation zone in past day — top brass
Russian forces launched strikes overnight on logistics centers, warehouses and ports in Ukraine, as well as vessels involved in supporting the Ukrainian military
IN BRIEF: What we know about AfD, Left Party victories, CDU defeat in Germany’s elections
The Left Party has won elections to the Berlin House of Representatives for the first time ever
US, China fail to agree on extending trade truce — FT
According to the newspaper, the disagreements primarily concern the length of the deal’s extension
SCO observers find Russian elections credible, democratic
Piao Yangfan noted that the State Duma elections complied with the requirements of Russian electoral law and universally accepted international obligations
Bank of Russia buys $23.80 mln worth of yuan with September 18 settlement
Foreign currency purchases on the domestic market with settlement on September 17 also totaled 2 bln rubles
‘Our focus is weakening the Russian army’: For four years, Grigory Sverdlin’s aid group has helped Russians evade the draft and desert
In September 2022, immediately after Putin announced “partial” mobilization, Grigory Sverdlin, the former director of Nochlezhka, a foundation that helps the homeless, launched Id…
Digital ruble, cryptocurrency transactions available in Russia
The circulation of cryptocurrencies has become legal in the country starting from September 1
Rostec produces batch of parts for small arms on 3D printer in single day
Careful selection of materials and printing parameters made it possible to cut production time and reduce the final cost of each blank
SCO observers note high civic engagement in Russian elections — Deputy Secretary-General
Mission members visited 47 polling stations
Russian Police General Vows to Protect Seized Auchan Stores From Drone Attacks
Putin this month transferred the Russian assets of Auchan, Nestlé and Lemana PRO to the temporary management of L.E.V. Management, which is headed by Police Major General Andrei K…
Police General Vows to Protect Seized Auchan Stores From Drone Attacks
Putin this month transferred the Russian assets of Auchan, Nestlé and Lemana PRO to the temporary management of L.E.V. Management, which is headed by Police Major General Andrei K…
Qatar loses around 17% of LNG export revenue due to regional conflict
Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani also stressed that the damage to the country’s gas infrastructure was "huge" and that it would take "two to three years" to fully restore it
Russian-Armenian Relations Will ‘Inevitably Change,’ Pashinyan Says
The Armenian prime minister said bilateral ties “cannot remain the same as long as there is an environment of peace in Armenia.”
AfD leader says her party aims to open dialogue channel with Russia jointly with US
"Both sides have clearly realized that the Alternative for Germany is the only reliable partner left in Germany," Alice Weidel said
UAC plans to increase aircraft production by 25-30% in 2026
UAC CEO Vadim Badekha specified that growth in 2025-2026 had been driven mainly by military aircraft and civilian aircraft would account for most of the increase in production in …
New licensed participants in Russia’s crypto market may emerge by year-end — Central Bank
First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia Vladimir Chistyukhin recalled that a transition period had been established until the middle of 2027
OANA agencies build cooperation on trust, TASS chief says
Andrey Kondrashov emphasized that OANA should become a platform for developing common standards through dialogue among equals rather than standards imposed from outside
Fact-checking is most politicized media area — Zakharova
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman called for joining forces to stand up and denounce lies