Russia/Ukraine War
Russia’s FSB gets round-the-clock access to crypto exchange customer data starting in March
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) will gain round-the-clock access to cryptocurrency exchange customers’ personal data starting in March 2027.
Trump Media shares rise by over 5% amid US midterm elections
By 8:40 p.m. Moscow time, the stock was trading at $5.93 per share
UN passes Belarusian resolution on preventing new types of WMD — Foreign Ministry
177 UN member states supported the Belarusian initiative
Average US gasoline price reaches $4.15 per gallon on congressional election day
According to the TV channel, this is the highest gasoline price recorded on an election day since tracking began in 2000
NATO reconnaissance plane flies over Black Sea for nine hours, matching record
The aircraft did not enter the airspace of any coastal country other than Romania
Zelensky’s former spokesperson charged in absentia with high treason — SBU
The investigators stated that Yuliya Mendel had used public statements and social media posts to discredit Ukraine on the international stage
Vladimir Uglev, one of the developers of the Novichok nerve agent, dies at 80
Vladimir Uglev, one of the developers of Novichok, has died at 80, The Insider reported.
Russian stock market closes with major indices down 0.56% and 1.4%
The MOEX Index attempted to return to the 2,500-point mark
Seven planes in Europe receive bomb threats — media
No explosives were found on any of the planes
St. Petersburg court orders exiled journalist Alexander Nevzorov and his family evicted from their former home
St. Petersburg’s Primorsky District Court ruled in favor of Russia’s Federal Property Management Agency and ordered journalist Alexander Nevzorov, his wife, his son, and his 83-ye…
Gas reserves in European storage facilities at lowest level since 2013 — IEA
As of the end of October, gas storage facilities in the EU were 75% full
Since start of Russia’s special mil-op, media fakes multiply to split country — official
According to Alexey Shevtsov, this disinformation is carried out through the media, with the support of non-governmental organizations
No discussion in EU on potential Russia negotiator — source
According to the source, there is no consensus among EU countries on the expediency of negotiations with Russia
Kiev mayor says city's energy supply extremely scarce
According to Vitaly Klitschko, the facilities of the Kiev regional energy hub have been damaged in the recent days
Ukrainian strike on minibus near Russia’s Belgorod injures four, including three children
According to the region's governor Alexander Shuvaev, all injured are receiving medical care at the district hospital
TASS gets Peacemaker-2026 award in Unity of the Peoples of Russia nomination
The jury reviewed 14,000 works and picked 35 winners
Zelensky left Ukraine because of protests around secret prison near Kiev — Rada deputy
The politician said that Zelensky sent some people of no consequence to quell the scandal
'If You're Afraid, They'll Know': For Foreign Recruits, Deserting Russia’s Army Is a Fraught Gamble
Peter, a man from Pakistan, went to Russia for a better life. Instead, he says, he found only misery after being deceived into joining the army.
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia and Czech Republic to Boycott Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship
The CAS decision has also prompted several corporate sponsors to threaten to pull their support from future events.
EU debate on Russia negotiator hinges on US election outcome — source
The source stressed that the EU hoped the US would "once again join in exerting coercive pressure on Russia" after the elections
Diamond prices continue to decline in October — Rapaport
The price index for 0.3-carat diamonds fell by 5.5% in October and declined by 7.2% year-on-year
U.S. Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
American Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
Russia not abandoning international obligations to prevent torture — MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Russia had assumed these obligations at a ‘higher,’ universal level