Russia/Ukraine War
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
EU nation detains former presidential frontrunner
Romanian law enforcement has detained former presidential election frontrunner Calin Georgescu in a loan fraud case Read Full Article at RT.com
Kremlin comments on Ukrainian attacks during elections, settlement process
Dmitry Peskov noted that massive Ukrainian attacks during the elections in Russia were aimed at disrupting the voting but failed to have an effect
Ukrainian troops retreat from several key fortified positions in Dobropolye, DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko said the Russian Armed Forces had expanded their zone of control in the Druzhkovka area
Press review: State Duma set to keep five parties while Europe faces record fuel prices
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 21st
Germany’s AfD held talks with Gazprom CEO on resuming Russian gas supplies
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is already in talks with Russia about resuming gas supplies. The party’s foreign policy spokesperson, Markus Frohnmaier, discusse…
Battlegroup North takes 100 sq km in Kharkov Region last week — expert
Andrey Marochko said that 10 settlements came under the Russian forces’ control
United Russia said 86 war participants would get State Duma seats. Then the news was withdrawn at the party’s request.
Russian state-run news agency RIA Novosti took down an article that had reported 86 war participants would receive State Duma mandates as members of the United Russia faction, acc…
What we know about foiled terrorist attack on voting day in Donetsk
A Donetsk citizen established contact with SBU officers and voluntarily agreed to assist them in their terrorist activities, the FSB Public Relations Center said
Battlegroup North disrupts supplies to surrounded Ukrainian troops in Kharkov area
More than 200 Ukrainian Baba-Yaga hexacopters have been destroyed since the beginning of September, the head of the Planning and Counter-UAV Operations Department of the 11th Army…
China ready to work with US to promote global peace and stability — Foreign Ministry
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun noted that mutual visits by the leaders of China and the US "are of historic significance and serve as an important milestone"
Over 90% of foreign festival participants want to return to Russia — youth agency chief
At the same time, the share of those who viewed the country "very positively" increased from 42% to 67%
Around 7,000 humanoid robots sold worldwide in 2025 — Reuters
According to the International Federation of Robotics, humanoid robots still account for "only a small fraction" of the total number of robots worldwide
United Russia Set for Record Parliament Majority in First Wartime Elections
With 95% of the ballots counted, Russian election officials said the pro-Kremlin ruling party received 57.83% of the party-list vote.
Kiev loses 9,300 troops, mercenaries in combat over past week — expert
Andrey Marochko said the heaviest manpower losses were inflicted on Ukrainian armed formations in the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup Center
Merz insists he will stay as German chancellor despite heavy losses in state elections – Europe live
CDU suffered heavy losses in two regional elections, including in home state of former leader Angela Merkel, where it polled just 4.9%Good morning and welcome to our Europe live b…
Georgia-Russia trade rises by 19.1% in January-August
Russia ranked third among Georgia’s largest trading partners, accounting for 11.3% of the country’s foreign trade in the first eight months of the year
United Russia secures constitutional majority in State Duma with 355 seats as election officials report record 59% turnout
Turnout in the election to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, reached 59.32%, according to Central Election Commission Head Ella Pamfilova.
China congratulates Russia on successful State Duma elections — Foreign Ministry
"The State Duma elections are an important event in Russia’s political life, and the outcome reflects the will of the Russian people," Guo Jiakun said
Lavrov says Russia values friendship with Belize, seeks to develop political dialogue
Russia appreciates that interaction between Russia and Belize is based on the principles of trust and non-interference in internal affairs, the Russian foreign minister said
IN BRIEF: Preliminary results of Russian elections, United Russia leads, governors elected
According to the data from the Central Election Commission, 90.45% of ballots have been counted so far