Russia/Ukraine War
IN BRIEF: Putin’s key statements at a cabinet meeting on economic issues
As of September 14, inflation stood at 6.2%, which is noticeably lower than last year's level, the Russian leader said
Three Russians to compete at 2026 ISU Denis Ten Memorial event in Kazakhstan
The 2026 ISU Denis Ten Memorial Challenge will run from October 7-10
Russia projects 2% budget deficit even under conservative oil price estimate — Putin
Opening a meeting on the economy, the head of state noted that this fiscal gap remains manageable under the current macroeconomic assumptions
Putin extends 2014 food embargo until 2029
The food embargo, introduced in response to the unfriendly actions of the West, applies to products from the US, the EU, Australia, Norway, and Canada
Trump says to discuss Iran with regional allies at UN
The US president intends to meet with representatives of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman
Slovak PM worried about 'pretext' in the making leading to major NATO-Russia conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has repeatedly stated that Moscow has no intention of attacking Western countries and no reason to do so
Putin put Russian assets of French supermarket chain Auchan and Swiss food giant Nestlé under temporary management. Neither company had left Russia after the full-scale invasion.
The assets of the Russian subsidiaries of France’s Auchan and Switzerland’s Nestlé have been placed under the temporary management of a company called L.E.V. Management, under a d…
Trump says to make 'big decision' on Iran as war at pivotal point
The US president said the United States "is approaching a critical juncture in the Iran war over whether to restart massive attacks in an effort to bring the conflict to a close"
Shares in Raiffeisen Bank International fell 9% after a short seller accused the lender of helping Russia evade sanctions. The bank called the report misleading and factually wrong.
Shares in Raiffeisen Bank International fell 9% during trading on September 17 after the short seller Grizzly Research published a report accusing the bank of helping Russia evade…
Russia's annual inflation slows to 6.2% as of September 14 — Putin
Speaking at a meeting on economic issues, the head of state noted that consumer price growth has been on a downward trend since the second quarter of last year
Series of mysterious explosions rock German region
A series of unexplained attacks on bars and cafes in the Frankfurt area could be linked to organized crime, German police believe Read Full Article at RT.com
In 2024, people across Russia poured brilliant green antiseptic into ballot boxes. This weekend, pharmacies in the city of Tyumen have been advised not to sell it in bulk during the elections.
In 2024, people across Russia poured brilliant green antiseptic into ballot boxes. This weekend, police in the city of Tyumen have told pharmacies not to sell it or iodine in bulk…
Putin outlines Russia's 2027 federal budget priorities
"An absolute priority for the federal budget must be the fulfillment of the state's social obligations, ensuring the safety of citizens, and strengthening Russia's defense capabil…
Central Bank, government efforts to curb inflation yielding results — Putin
Speaking at a meeting on economic issues, the head of state noted that Russia's annual inflation slowed to 6.2% as of September 14, marking a significant drop compared to the same…
Trump reports 'major progress' on establishing US Army base in Poland
"This will be a historic step," the US president said
Inherited property from a corrupt official in Russia? The country’s prosecutor general says the state can still seize any assets acquired through crime.
Seizing the assets of people implicated in corruption from their heirs is “fully consistent with the spirit of the law and with justice,” Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Guts…
Scorching summer sparks potato shortage in Europe
Heat and drought are expected to cut Europe’s potato harvest by more than 3.5 million tonnes, with losses valued at up to $940 million Read Full Article at RT.com
AUKUS should be directed against Russia as well — UK envoy
According to Stephen Lovegrove, London is calling on Washington and Canberra to consider the Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific regions together in this regard
Russia to raise issue of Bucha falsification on OSCE platform — permanent representative
"The report will definitely be presented in Hofburg," Dmitry Polyansky said
EU, NATO risk turning hybrid war against Russia into traditional one — envoy to OSCE
Dmitry Polyansky noted that the combat potential is also increasing in the European Union itself
Up to 25,000 North Koreans may be making military drones in Russia. Sanctions monitors say they enter on student visas.
As many as 25,000 North Korean citizens may be working in military drone production in Russia, including at the Alabuga special economic zone in Tatarstan, according to a report b…
Russian stock market closes lower as major indices drop within 2%
The MOEX Index slid 1.57% to close at 2,248.87 points, while the RTS Index fell 1.97% to 838.3 points
Situation in Kiev looks like regime’s end is near — French colonel
People in Ukraine are being snatched off the streets to be sent to the front with virtually no training, Herve Carresse said
Slovak PM announces plans to visit Ukraine on Friday
Robert Fico shared that his visit will last several hours after which he will return home on Friday night, without elaborating