Russia/Ukraine War
Italian military chopper spirals into deadly crash in Bosnia (VIDEO)
An Italian military Chinook helicopter crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing four people and injuring 11, officials say Read Full Article at RT.com
‘They killed us’: Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta announces its closure after decades of repression
Novaya Gazeta, the best-known independent news outlet still operating inside Russia, has announced that it is closing. The day before, it became known that the editorial staff was…
Russia’s Oldest Independent Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Announces Closure
After more than 30 years in operation, the newspaper said it could no longer function amid mounting pressure from law enforcement authorities.
Humanitarian mission in Alyoshki proceeds as planned, says Kremlin aide
Previously, Russia and Ukraine - with the assistance of US First Lady Melania Trump - agreed to a ceasefire in Alyoshki to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and to prepar…
EU lacks basis for talks with US, Russia on Ukraine — source in Brussels
The source stressed that meaningful negotiations require "a clearly defined negotiating position, including an understanding of possible compromises and the desired outcome"
Oh to Believe in Another World review – William Kentridge’s amazing animated ballet of black comic pain
Kentridge’s cine-musical creation, made to accompany Shostakovich’s 10th Symphony, is a marvel of puppetry, dance and humour, exploring humanity, grief and idealismThe Baku intern…
Explosives dropped on schools in Russia's Bryansk, 1,043 UAVs: Ukrainian attacks aftermath
Ukrainian armed forces deployed drones to drop numerous explosive devices on the grounds of three schools and 17 kindergartens in the city of Bryansk
Russia’s Defense Ministry proposes delaying December military pay until January
Russia’s Defense Ministry has drafted an order that would postpone service members’ December pay to January for the first time in at least 18 years, the independent Russian news o…
Russia’s new Yak-130M aircraft incorporated into unified combat network — Rostec
The combat trainer is upgraded with the new KSS-130 communications suite, which enables it to relay tactical information to other aircraft and ground command posts in real time
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