Russia/Ukraine War
Kiev tries to sweep scandal with secret torture jail under rug — Russian Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova pointed out that the organizers and owners of such torture chambers had demonstrated their bestial tendencies in Donbass, mainly in Mariupol, starting in 2014
KLM to cut around 5,000 jobs under cost-saving plan — portal
The airline will phase out its Airbus A320 aircraft in favor of smaller Embraer E195-E2 jets to cut costs
International bodies encourage Kiev to commit new crimes — Russian MFA
The European authorities and UN specialized agencies continue to turn a blind eye to the crimes against humanity being committed in territory controlled by the Kiev regime, Maria …
India plans to supply Philippines with five more BrahMos missile systems — news agency
The Philippines is expected to buy about five BrahMos systems, nearly 60 missiles in total
German military convoy crashes in Poland
Three German soldiers were hospitalized after two military trucks collided on a highway in Poland, military police say Read Full Article at RT.com
The West sees ‘anti-Russia’ project in Ukraine is dead end — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova drew attention to reports suggesting that, by 2027, non-EU countries will have reduced their financial assistance to Ukraine nearly fivefold
NABU files charges against high-ranking SBU, police officers
In particular, charges were filed against First Deputy head of the Department for the Protection of National Statehood of the SBU General Sergey Duka
Tankers sailing to the US did not change route — Dmitriev
The Russian envoy stressed that the vessels continued on course
Number of SMEs in Russia’s IT sector up 15% in one year — ministry
In particular, 183,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, specializing in software development, operate in Russia
Putin highlights importance of fertilizer production for Russian exports, global market
According to the Russian leader, it is an export-oriented sector that works "not only in the interests of the Russian Federation but also for many of Russia's partners and friends…
Avanti to supply Lyagushka ground robotic systems to Warrior training center
The Lyagushka ground robotic system has a payload capacity of up to 50 kg, speed of up to 25 km/h, and a communication range of up to 10 km
Democratic Party to stand in way of Trump’s peaceful ideas on Ukraine — political analyst
According to Dimitri Simes, on the other hand, a Democratic victory will make it difficult for the Trump administration to "take any military action against Iran"
Russia to monitor how UN chief fulfills Russian-language mandate — MFA
According to Kirill Logvinov, a key element of the resolution is the instruction to the UN secretary-general to "take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the official…
Putin outlines objectives of state infrastructure loans
State infrastructure loans are earmarked, low-interest loans from the state budget that the federal center provides to Russia’s regions for the implementation of large-scale devel…
Moscow Denies It’s Behind Freezer Attacks at European Supermarkets
Hackers have targeted European supermarket refrigeration units in recent weeks, turning up temperatures and spoiling millions of euros worth of frozen goods.
Israel's UN envoy says it was US that decided to attack Iran
Danny Danon noted in this connection that Iran continues to threaten the US
Russia’s Sistema investment firm plans to expand investments in various countries
Sistema is now exploring opportunities in African countries, including Tanzania and the Congo, Vice President Ivan Makushok said
Anger on the streets of Europe: Paris police lock down parliament
French authorities have banned a key Paris protest route as up to 700,000 people prepare to join a nationwide strike Read Full Article at RT.com
Creating an alternative to UN is impossible — Russian Foreign Ministry
Moscow firmly advocates "expanding representation on the UN Security Council exclusively for countries of the global majority"
UN Secretariat serves interests of select group of Western countries — Russian diplomat
The main task is ensuring the reform benefits all member states, Kirill Logvinov said
Bomb threats received for at least twelve European flights
Most of the aircraft had to make emergency landings at the nearest airfields or military bases, although inspections subsequently revealed no actual threats
No explosives found on board four planes forced to land in Prague — agency
Prague Airport was not suspended
Trump may step up pressure on Kiev after midterm elections, The Telegraph says
The US president’s settled instinct is that the fastest route to peace is for Ukraine to be bullied into surrendering and for the US to normalise relations with Vladimir Putin’s R…
Court sentences late opposition activist’s daughter to four years in prison in absentia
The court also banned Zhanna Nemtsova from administering websites and online resources for eight years