Russia/Ukraine War
Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 80.87 rubles for October 29
The official euro exchange rate has been raised by 6.83 kopecks to 90.166 rubles
Tourist traffic from Russia can reinforce African economy — Putin
"The Russian tourist flow has become a sizeable sector of the national economy for certain countries, even for such significantly developed country as Turkey," the Russian leader …
Sverdlovsk Lawmaker Calls for Halloween Pumpkin Purge
United Russia representative Vyacheslav Vegner said he wants to give free theater tickets to young Russians who toss pumpkins into a local river as an act of defiance against Hall…
Date for talks on Ukraine, possibility of European participation: statements by Ushakov
The Russian Presidential aide noted that there are currently no plans to invite Europeans to the negotiating table
Kiev changes position on security guarantees amid warming Russia-US ties — FT
Kiev is afraid that the United States will completely pull support, while Ukrainian officials continue to complain about not receiving enough missiles and the loss of intelligence…
Rosatom to increase number of personnel at Bushehr NPP to 200 in November — CEO
According to Alexey Likhachev, at the peak of the military conflict, the number of Rosatom personnel dropped from 700 to 20 people
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s midterms mindset: ‘If his side wins, elections were honest’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump discrediting midterms results, and Don Jr’s friendship with a Russian oligarchLate-night hosts looked into Republicans’ efforts to discredit elect…
Russia ready to assist Africa with agricultural technologies — Deputy Foreign Minister
Sergey Ryabkov noted that Russia had built up key expertise in ensuring food sovereignty
Putin turns a half-hour call with European leaders into a 90-minute history lecture. Trump says a three-way summit could happen ‘very soon.’
Trump hopes a trilateral meeting with Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky will happen soon. The U.S. president told reporters such a meeting could take place “very soon” and said he expe…
France planning new riot crackdown law
The French Senate has approved a bill forcing those involved in violent protests to pay damages up to €10,000 Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia aims to assist Africa with energy planning, hydrocarbon hubs — Energy Minister
The master plans will outline and balance electricity demand and meet it using both local and transit-based energy sources, Sergey Tsivilyov said
The Israeli election hurt Netanyahu, but the country is still stuck
High turnout exposed deep fatigue with crisis and war, yet coalition deadlock means no clear path to a calmer regional course Read Full Article at RT.com
No dates set for Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi; coordination process underway — TASS source
The source added that, for example, reports about November 4 should be viewed as "a misinterpretation of the speakers’ remarks"
Russia, United states need to agree upon positions for Arctic development
Head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin emphasized that it is better to hold talks than to be in confrontation
Putin speaks at Russia-Africa summit about tech race, new global era, Western colonialism
The Russian leader noted that the multipolar world order is not being met well by countries with a history of colonialism, who "fabulously enriched themselves at the expense of ot…
Russian Bookseller Chitai-Gorod Spent Millions Destroying Banned Books, CEO Says
Russian stores and libraries have had to remove scores of books from their shelves as the government increasingly curtails freedom of speech and the press.
Russia plans to establish transport hub on Africa's east coast — Deputy Foreign Minister
It will become a part of the International North-South Transport Corridor
PhosAgro aims to double fertilizer shipments to Africa in 2026
South Africa, Ethiopia and Mozambique became top three importers of the company's products on the continent
Russian Embassy in Spain conveys condolences over tragic train collision
The diplomatic mission wished a speedy recovery to the injured
Death toll in Spain’s passenger train collision reaches 64 — daily
According to El Diario, up to 50 injured people have been diagnosed with moderate injuries, while 15 more are in serious condition
Russia builds highly efficient fishing fleet — Putin
The head of state noted that such high-capacity ships were not built even by the Soviet Union
Russia imports five times more prosthetic arms and legs from Germany than before the war
Germany supplied Russia with prosthetic arms and legs, as well as artificial joints, worth 79 million euros in the first half of 2026, almost a third more than a year earlier, acc…
Putin says only Russia has low-capacity NPPs already in operation
According to the Russian leader, no other foreign competitor has practically done anything yet in terms of developing small power plants
Rosatom Says It’s in Advanced Talks to Supply Floating Nuclear Power Plants to African Countries
At present, only one floating nuclear power plant is in operation globally, in Russia's remote Chukotka region.