Russia/Ukraine War
Human rights ombudswoman comments on convoy heading to Alyoshki, security arrangements
According to Yana Lantratova, the ceasefire, announced in connection with a humanitarian mission in the town of Alyoshki in the Kherson Region, is being respected
Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close
Newspaper whose former editor won Nobel peace prize says pressure from Russian authorities has forced it to shutThe Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta has announced it is…
Pentagon urges Baltic NATO allies to tone down rhetoric about Russia, citing remarks likening Putin to a ‘rat in a corner’
Pentagon officials urged several NATO member countries to tone down their rhetoric about the Russian threat during bilateral meetings, according to Reuters sources.
Aid Deliveries and Evacuations in Oleshky Begin After Demining Operation Wraps Up
Ukrainian and Russian officials said a humanitarian convoy is ready to depart for the besieged town in occupied southern Ukraine.
IN BRIEF: Russia pounds Ukraine’s defense plants, energy sites in massive overnight strike
In the city of Kiev, the strike hit a missile assembly and components plant manufacturing components for reconnaissance and strike drones, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Moscow mayor says more than 800 Ukrainian drones headed toward Russian capital as reports emerge of fire at Samara region oil refinery
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 862 Ukrainian drones flew toward the Moscow region starting on the evening of October 29, with most shot down at “distant approaches.”
Gazprom says gas prices in Europe could reach $2,500 per 1,000 cubic meters
Gazprom chief executive Alexey Miller highlighted record lows in gas injection into underground gas storage facilities recorded by European countries
European Commission seeks control, not results, in debate on Russia talks — source
According to the source, the EC needs to maintain control over any attempts to negotiate in order to prevent cracks in European unity on issues related to confronting Russia and s…
Russian and Ukrainian ombudsmen head to occupied Oleshky on humanitarian mission to deliver aid and evacuate civilians
Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and Russia’s human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova have traveled to the occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. They are accompanyi…
Battlegroup North artillery eliminates Ukrainian self-propelled gun, 87 troops overnight
The battlegoup's artillery crews conducted more than 200 fire missions over the past night
Are Trump’s global actions, from Ukraine to Iran, going to hurt him in elections?
Voters who backed the US president in the last election are saying they can’t vote for him today: ‘This is an abomination’Outside the Ukrainian educational and cultural center in …
Russia’s Battlegroup South destroys 52 Ukrainian UAV control posts over past 24 hours
The Ukrainian military also lost two artillery guns, 54 ground robotic systems and more than 145 personnel over the past day
Europe struggles to reach 75% gas storage capacity despite increased LNG imports
As of October 28, European UGS facilities were 74.89% full
Artificially heated reservoirs promote northbound movement of thermophilic mollusks
The heated water dumping transforms natural habitats promoting the movement of invasive species towards the north
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
The yuan exchange rate against the ruble gained 2.25 kopecks compared to previous closing to 12.223 rubles
Convoy carrying humanitarian aid heads to Alyoshki in Kherson Region
Civilians will receive all the essentials, including food, hygiene products, medicines and fuel
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance estimates losses at $6.3 bln following 'security incident'
Binance's initial investigation suggests that the security incident may involve a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop, which allowed an attacker to submit unauthorized withdrawal…
Finland launches criminal probe into Google data center project
Finland has launched an investigation into suspected environmental violations at a Google data center site Read Full Article at RT.com
Lavrov arrives in Atlanta for G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The event is scheduled for October 30-31
Russian President Putin to hold over 10 bilateral meetings with African leaders
The meetings will take place following the Russia-Africa Summit
London, NATO may plan acts of sabotage against vessels with Russian diesel for US
According to Kremlin Aide Nikolay Patrushev, Moscow is closely following developments of such risks
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announces halt in deposit and withdrawal operations
The company's team is conducting security checks, it said
Fired top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking Iran and Ukraine secrets – Axios
Former Pentagon strategist Brett Sylvia admitted leaking classified information about Iran and Ukraine to journalists, according to Axios Read Full Article at RT.com
Brent prices climb above $114 per barrel on ICE
Brent futures stood at $114.01 as of 1:49 a.m. GMT