Russia/Ukraine War
Mozambique welcomes Russian investment — President
Daniel Chapo underscored the significance of the partnership with Russia in combating terrorism, extremism, and organized crime
Russia, Nigeria sign customs cooperation agreement to ease business, trade
The document was signed on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow
Kallas may be among greatest disappointments in EU history — newspaper
The EU foreign policy chief has not taken part in any negotiations with Russia regarding the Ukrainian issue, Berliner Zeitung columnist Nicholas Butylin noted
Death toll from train collision in Spain rises to 74 — newspaper
Earlier reports put the death toll at 69
Alyoshki residents did not want to leave for Ukraine, local resident says
Svetlana said that the Ukrainian authorities can say "whatever they want"
Sacha Baron Cohen publicly apologizes to Kazakhstan for ‘Borat,’ 20 years after the film’s release
British actor Sacha Baron Cohen has publicly apologized to the people of Kazakhstan for his portrayal of Borat in the 2006 film of the same name. “Borat” follows Borat Sagdiyev, a…
Africa seeks expanded Russian investment, industrial partnerships — AU Chairman
According to Evariste Ndayishimiye, African countries seek to move away from an economic model where the continent primarily exports raw materials and imports finished goods
90% of Tatarstan’s enterprises use domestic software — Minnikhanov
A total of 658 digitalization projects are being implemented at industrial enterprises, Rustam Minnikhanov said
African nations seek to expand cooperation with Russia in multiple sectors — CAR President
According to Faustin-Archange Touadera, African states intend to move away from an economic model where the continent serves primarily as a raw material supplier, while processing…
Russia, Tanzania intend to deepen cooperation in energy, other sectors — Novak
Russia is committed to further expanding political dialogue, parliamentary and interdepartmental exchanges, the Russian deputy prime minister said
Russian rights group documents at least 69 deaths among victims of political persecution since 2022
At least 69 people subjected to politically motivated persecution by Russian authorities have died in Russia since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according …
Germany plans electronic surveillance of Russia, Belarus from Lithuania — vice admiral
The unit is scheduled to be fully deployed in 2027
Lithuania plans to introduce universal military conscription for men ages 18–22 starting in 2032
Lithuania’s State Defense Council has decided to introduce universal conscription in 2032, President Gitanas Nausėda said.
KuCoin crypto exchange halts services for Russian, Belarusian users
Affected users will receive notices with the relevant deadlines and the procedure for positions closing
West works to besmirch Russia's partnership with Africa — TASS chief
"Russia-Africa cooperation has become one of the main targets of information attacks by Western ill-wishers and their henchmen," Andrey Kondrashov said
Bank of Russia sets official dollar rate at 80.68 rubles for October 30
The official euro rate was reduced by 34.93 kopecks to 89.8167 rubles
Ethiopia invites Russian universities to cooperate on AI — country’s Prime Minister
Abiy Ahmed also suggested that Russian companies leverage special economic zones in Africa to access the continent's markets
West ready to provoke coups anywhere, including Africa — Russian presidential adviser
Anton Kobyakov added that military and technical cooperation has been and remains a key element of Russia’s ties with African countries, including efforts to protect joint project…
Revenues of Russian IT companies reach $73.8 bln in H1 2026 — PM
At the end of last year, the revenue of accredited IT companies approached $98.5 bln, which is almost 1.5 times more than the previous period, and it continues to increase, Mikhai…
Russia to Extend Diesel Export Ban, Use Quotas to Fulfill U.S. Deal, Sources Say
The current ban on diesel exports is due to expire on Oct. 31.
Albania takes anti-riot crackdown cue from France
Albania has unleashed a sweeping crackdown on violent protests amid nationwide unrest, following France’s lead with steep fines Read Full Article at RT.com
Claude users say their accounts were banned after verification showed a Russian passport
Users of the Claude chatbot say Anthropic, the service’s developer, has blocked their accounts after they completed identity verification using Russian documents. The complaints a…
TASS signs agreement with Ethiopian news agency
The agreement implies cooperation in the field of information exchange, personnel training and mutual staff visits
State Duma Passes Record Defense Spending Budget in First Reading
The proposed record defense spending comes alongside a new wave of tax hikes designed to fund the rising costs of the war in Ukraine.