Russia/Ukraine War
Nearly 10, 000 Iranian students enrolled at Russian universities — Putin
The Russian president drew attention to the fact that in late September and early October, as part of the festival of Iranian culture, a series of vibrant events were held in diff…
Lavrov says US open to dialogue with Russia, Europe refused contacts until last moment
The Trump administration openly advocates developing and deepening this dialogue and covering as many areas as possible, Sergey Lavrov said
An EU country has reopened the Russia channel. What brought it back?
As Slovakia revives talks with Russia, Fico is betting that energy security and jobs matter more to voters than Brussels’ approval Read Full Article at RT.com
France and 10 European countries plan to deploy nuclear-capable French jets to deter Russia, WSJ reports
France is working with 10 other European countries to establish a new nuclear deterrence framework aimed at Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Russia-Iran trade turnover growing — Putin
The Russian president said that Russian-Iranian trade turnover grew by 10.4% in the first eight months of this year
Israel’s genocide in Gaza never stopped – UN commission
A UN commission has accused Israel of continuing genocide in Gaza despite the ceasefire and crimes against humanity in the West Bank Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin holds talks with Iranian president in Kremlin
The meeting takes place within the framework of the eighth summit of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries
Serbian public broadcaster apologizes for years of one-sided news coverage during Aleksandar Vučić’s rule
Radio Television of Vojvodina (RTV) apologized to viewers live on air for having “turned a blind eye to many things,” Serbian outlets reported.
Elon Musk argues that the threat of Russian anti-satellite attacks is a reason to restrict Starlink’s military use in Ukraine
Starlink service for Ukraine’s armed forces was restricted over fears that Russia would shoot down the company’s satellites, a post on X by SpaceX chief Elon Musk suggests. Musk w…
German court sinks bid to cancel Nord Stream trial
A German court has rejected a bid by Nord Stream bombing suspect Sergey Kuznetsov to end his trial over his refusal to reveal state secrets Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian bailiffs move to collect nearly 20 billion rubles from Anatoly Chubais over Rusnano claims
Russian bailiffs have opened 14 enforcement proceedings against former Rusnano head Anatoly Chubais, TASS reported.
Jailed Russian political scientist Alexander Kynev faces new ‘foreign agent’ allegation as broken leg leaves him unable to use cell toilet
Political scientist Alexander Kynev, who was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell drugs, has been cited for violating “foreign agent” regulations.
IT Worker Jailed 13 Years in Russia After Binance Revealed He Donated Money to Ukraine
Binance provided Russian investigators with Yury Belenky's transaction history last year, including records of transfers to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns.
Europeans looking to squeeze themselves into Ukraine talks, nothing new here — Lavrov
"For the time being, we do not see a change in Europe’s approach," the Russian top diplomat stated
Iran ready to develop investment opportunities within GECF framework — Pezeshkian
GECF member countries need to expand cooperation in the areas of strategic management and technical and engineering operations, the Iranian president noted
Independent Russian news outlet Holod warns it may shut down over funding shortage, despite an audience of 1.5 million
The news outlet Holod has warned that it may have to shut down unless it finds more funding.
Russia expanding its global media presence — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat noted that all sorts of obstacles were being put in Russian media outlets' way
Iran’s gas production capacity reaches 300 bln cubic meters — Pezeshkian
Gas accounts for 70% of the nation’s energy mix, the President of the Islamic Republic said
Kremlin-Linked Businessman Joined Donald Trump Jr. on Mongolian Hunting Trip This Summer – FT
Businessman Umar Kremlev was previously revealed to have partly funded Trump Jr.’s wedding on a private Caribbean island in May.
Online reviews of a military recruitment center in Omsk, Siberia, say local residents are being picked up off the streets and sent to war
Reviews posted on the 2GIS page for the “Sirius-55” military recruitment center in Omsk say city residents are being forced to sign contracts with Russia’s Defense Ministry and go…
LNG costs China more than Russian natural gas — Novak
According to the official, consumers pay more due to the deficit and rising prices on the market and higher logistics costs
Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 80.53 rubles for October 28
The official yuan exchange rate has been lowered by 0.03 kopeck to 12.0677 rubles
Oslo’s allies were informed about call with Putin in advance, Norwegian PM says
Jonas Gahr Store responded to a rebuke from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen who said the phone call had not been pre-arranged with European allies
Russian companies have invested billions of dollars in Venezuela’s energy sector — Putin
Russia is prepared to work with the official authorities of Venezuela, its Venezuelan partners, and representatives of third countries, the Russian leader noted