Russia/Ukraine War
European countries with the largest defense budgets name Russia their main security threat and pledge continued support for Ukraine
Defense ministers from the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, and France met in Paris on October 26 as members of the E5 group — the countries with the largest defense budget…
Russia launches 280 drones at Ukraine as local ceasefire begins in Oleshky – Europe live
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 16 ballistic missiles were also launched overnight despite localised truce in Russian-occupied townHead of Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy’s office, Kyrylo …
Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Strikes as Oleshky Ceasefire Begins
At least two people were killed in Ukrainian attacks in western Russia, regional officials said, while strikes against Kyiv left one person dead.
Russian non-resource non-energy exports up 7.3% in 8M 2026
Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov added that industrial products account for $80 bln
Africa holds 1/3 of world's natural resources, most remain untapped — Russian ministry
In particular, African nations possess significant reserves of rare-earth metals, lithium, gold, and other highly sought-after minerals
Death toll from Ukrainian explosives in Bryansk up to two — governor
Six people were injured
Putin orders search engines to steer women seeking abortion information toward ‘social support’ programs instead
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to draft proposals for changing search engine results on abortion-related queries, according to a list of presidential …
Trade between Russia, CIS countries above $110 bln — Russian Ambassador
Russian Ambassador to Tajikistan Semyon Grigoryev highlighted that up to 90% of settlements are carried out in national currencies
BRICS parliaments advocate for UN reform
The parliaments of the BRICS countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening multilateralism and upholding international law
Over 250 participants from eight countries to practice Mars space mission at Skolkovo
Teams from Russia, Pakistan, Mexico and Uzbekistan will spend 48 hours working completely autonomously while tackling engineering and technological challenges
Ceasefire takes effect in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid humanitarian catastrophe
The truce that Russia and Ukraine agreed to for the evacuation of civilians and delivery of humanitarian aid has begun in Oleshky, in the Kherson region.
Russia offered help to Gulf states in restoring refineries — minister
The Russian industry has already sufficiently developed its oil and gas equipment competencies to become an alternative to global licensors, Anton Alikhanov said
Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge and subway infrastructure, killing one person and injuring at least 10
Russian forces struck Kyiv starting on the evening of October 26, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. One person died in the shelling, and 10 others were injured, most of them stude…
NATO testing drones in combat operations in Ukraine against Russia — commander
Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov noted that these drones differ in type, capability and flight range
One dead in bus strike on Zaporozhye Region, 222 downed UAVs: overnight attacks' aftermath
The passenger bus was traveling from Simferopol to Moscow
Platinum futures drop below $1,500 per ounce — market data
Platinum futures with delivery in January 2027 edged down by 3.07%
Japan to keep stakes in Sakhalin projects — government
According to the report, Japan received 8.6% of its total liquefied natural gas imports from the Sakhalin 2 project
Russian companies may find any mineral resources in Africa
Priorities are determined based on the mineral resource potential of a specific country, as well as upon relevant requests from African partners, Russian Ministry of Natural Resou…
Russia’s Battlegroup North artillery eliminates over 60 Ukrainian troops, 13 vehicles
The battlegroup's artillery crews carried out more than 200 fire missions over the past night
Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange opens
The yuan-to-ruble exchange rate rose by 5.2 kopecks from the previous session's close, reaching 12.138 rubles
Europe has huge immigration problem — Trump on protests
The US president previously expressed the view that European countries needed to change, primarily by tightening immigration controls
Iran, Russia could build fair energy architecture together — Tehran’s envoy
According to Kazem Jalali, the global gas market’s future "must be shaped by pluralism, diversified supply sources and respect for suppliers’ sovereignty"
No plans to lift Russian gas ban even if Ukraine peace deal reached — EU official
European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jorgensen commented on a remark by the Hungarian prime minister that EU countries could resume Russian gas purchases after the Ukraine conflic…
Russian envoy highlights equality among members of post-Soviet security bloc
Boris Gryzlov added that Russia is interested in strengthening peace and stability in Eurasia and will therefore continue to consistently promote the interests of collective secur…