Russia/Ukraine War
Expert says Kiev began building unofficial prisons as early as 2014
At present, a diverse range of individuals, including civilians, are being held in facilities of this type, Andrey Marochko added
US, Iran have approached "edge of abyss" — expert
According to Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Trita Parsi, a resumption of large-scale fighting could result in oil prices soaring to $2…
Trump to block Democrats’ legislative efforts in event of their election win — source
A former member of Donald Trump’s transition team said that, in this instance, policies will be increasingly driven by the president's actions
Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war
Growing number of countries are resisting Russia’s reintegration into international hockey after a sports court lifted a ban on competitionCanada has joined a coalition of countri…
About 60% of voters in US dissatisfied with Trump’s work — CNN poll
According to preliminary results from the poll, about 20% of voters who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election now view his performance negatively
Canada to deny visas to Russian hockey players — PM Carney
The Court of Arbitration for Sport previously instructed the International Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russian national teams to take part in international competitions. Ice ho…
Ukraine war briefing: race to free dozens trapped under rubble of Russian strikes on aid hub
Zelenskyy says 33 killed while more than 50 could be trapped in the rubble in Komyshuvakha; Russia hammers Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,715Thirty-three …
Power grid failure occurs outside Crimea
Electricity supply restrictions have been imposed on the peninsula, Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to the head of the republic, reported
US has no immediate plans to strike Iran — Trump
The US president added that he is satisfied with the current state of affairs on the Iran issue
Democrats’ decisive victory in US elections could lead to escalation in Ukraine — expert
James Carden, a board member and senior adviser at the American Committee for US-Russia Accord, noted that Democrats would increase pressure on the US president "to keep up the wa…
Ozon logistics center in Adygeysk hit by drone attack, no casualties
A fire broke out at the facility following the attack
Ukrainian army attacks DPR settlements 12 times in 24 hours, killing one civilian
Five people were wounded
US, Venezuela negotiating military agreement — NYT
According to sources cited by the newspaper, the deal would allow for a long-term US military presence in the country
Russia’s proposal to relocate UN headquarters to Sochi remains on table — MFA
Department Director Kirill Logvinov said the proposal stays relevant because of numerous violations committed by the US as the current host country of the headquarters
Trump announces halt to $4 bn in aid to Israel on midterm election day
US President Donald Trump has announced ending $4 billion worth of military aid to Israel by the end of the year on midterm election day Read Full Article at RT.com
EU countries organize unrest in Georgia, now face it at home — politician
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze pointed out that certain EU countries provided funding to nongovernmental organizations that shielded those who hurled firebombs at police in Georgia
A 21-year-old soccer player in his first season at Turkish club Galatasaray becomes the first Russian in 11 years to score twice in a Champions League match
Galatasaray’s Aleksey Batrakov scored twice in a Champions League match against German club Stuttgart, giving the Turkish club a 2–0 win. The 21-year-old scored in the 12th and 15…
Ukrainian troops deliberately target Zaporozhye NPP employees — Russian diplomat
The ZNPP reported earlier that two civilians, including a woman who worked at the plant, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on their car
Tusk’s Kaliningrad gamble
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is playing with fire by launching a “special operation” on Russia’s border Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel taken by surprise by Trump’s statement about cutting financing — radio
A source cited by Kan said that Israeli authorities "did not expect this statement, especially today," as they were in a dialogue with the Americans
Voting machines fail to scan up to 250,000 ballots in New York's county — media
County Executive Ken Jenkins told CNN that the technical fault affected 332 polling stations across more than 40 municipalities
NATO underestimating risks of sending troops to Ukraine — Finnish politician
According to Armando Mema, this move could lead to nuclear escalation with Russia
Zaporozhye NPP’s safety inseparable from safety its employees
Attacks against employees of the plant cannot be ignored, Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina emphasized
Greenland’s parliament approves security agreement with US
The agreement will now go before Denmark’s parliament