Russia/Ukraine War
More than 600 drones flew toward Moscow, mayor says, as three airports restricted flights
A total of 613 drones flew toward the Moscow region from the evening of October 28 to the morning of October 29, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.
Shell increases LNG production by 12% in first nine months of 2026
Shell’s LNG sales rose by 6% in the first nine months of the year to 56.4 mln metric tons
Dollar exchange rate below 80 rubles on interbank market for second day
As of 9:42 a.m. Moscow time, the dollar exchange rate was down by 50.01 kopecks at 79.995 rubles
Yuan exchange rate down below 12 rubles on Moscow Exchange first since August 2026
By 9:52 a.m. Moscow time, the yuan exchange rate reached 11.995 rubles
Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr is demining roads to ensure safe passage to Alyoshki
The soldiers are clearing roads adjacent to the city of unexploded ordnance to facilitate the delivery of aid and the evacuation of residents
Interest on loans to Ukraine to cost EU budget at least 35 bln euros — Politico
The EU will repay last year’s loan worth 90 billion euro after the conflict ends, but the interest rates are already weighing on the next budget
Ukraine recruits two St. Petersburg schoolgirls via match bot to commit terrorist attacks
Both girls are currently under house arrest
Russian strikes degrade Ukraine’s military capabilities in Zaporozhye area — expert
Andrey Marochko specified that strikes by the Russian Armed Forces on Ukrainian military targets in the Zaporozhye Region are constantly complicating the enemy’s logistics
FSB uncovers new cases of Kiev recruiting teenagers via dating match bot
During the conversations, the Russian users sent their geolocation data, paid for restaurant reservations in advance, and clicked on phishing links, Russia’s Federal Security Serv…
Alyoshki humanitarian ceasefire remains fully in effect — human rights commissioner
There have been no incidents during this period, Yana Lantratova said
Fire breaks out at US nuclear weapons facility
A fire at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina triggered emergency measures at a facility supporting the US nuclear arsenal Read Full Article at RT.com
Melania Trump confirms Newsmax reporters will serve as observers in Alyoshki
Serving as neutral observers, they will independently record and permanently document this historic humanitarian mission, the US First Lady said
Bolsonaro’s self-declaration poses no threat to Lula’s presidency — Brazilian congressman
According to the legislator, Flavio Bolsonaro’s move will not find actual support globally
Israeli police reject Likud’s claims against Arab parties
Israeli police say they have found no evidence supporting Likud’s claims that Arab parties rigged the parliamentary election Read Full Article at RT.com
Everything fine with Snowdens in Russia, lawyer Kucherena says
Anatoly Kucherena stressed that Russia is a hospitable country
Trump floats plans of naming Hormuz Strait into Trump Strait again
The US leader also added that more oil is currently flowing out of the waterway "that it was seven months"
Pentagon’s watchdog refuses lawmakers’ request to probe Starshield issues in Ukraine — AP
The Pentagon watchdog told the group of nine senators that "their concerns are better answered by the Air Force," the news agency said
WATCH: Trump ally declares himself ‘leader of Brazil’ after fleeing to US
Flavio Bolsonaro has arrived in Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election, alleging fraud and declaring himself the country’s leader Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine war briefing: Oleshky truce holding and demining under way to enable humanitarian corridor, Kyiv says
No reported incidents in 30 hours in the occupied Ukrainian city. What we know on day 1,709A local ceasefire in southern Ukraine was holding for a second day, both sides said on W…
Europeans too tied with Zelensky, will cover him up to the last — Russian senator
Konstantin Kosachev emphasized that Vladimir Zelensky and those politicians who have supported him "irresponsibly and recklessly" do not stand much chance of escaping the responsi…
Rodriguez demands that Bank of England return Venezuelan gold
The authorized president has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prosecutor General’s Office to initiate steps toward recovering the gold reserves
US hospitals and nursing homes are breeding grounds for deadly superbugs – CDC
Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi commonly associated with healthcare facilities cause over 42,000 deaths annually in the US, the CDC said Read Full Article at RT.com
Mediators propose that Iran allows UN inspectors to return to its nuke sites — Axios
Regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic deal to restart negotiations between the US and Iran and prevent the resumption of war after the US midterm electi…
Moscow mayor reports downing 15 more drones
Specialists from emergency services are working at the scenes where drone fragments landed