Russia/Ukraine War
Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past 24 hou…
Putin holds meeting with Tajikistan’s president
On Wednesday, the two leaders took part in a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in Moscow
Russia’s hockey comeback a ‘return to normality’ – German opposition
German opposition parties have backed Russia’s return to the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship despite European boycott threats Read Full Article at RT.com
Durov mocks spy agencies over ‘honeypot’ scandal
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has mocked spy agencies for failing to send women matching his tastes after Nvidia CEO’s “honeypot” scandal Read Full Article at RT.com
Over 11K Foreign Fighters Killed in Ukraine – Rosstat Leaks
Of the 11,335 foreign fatalities, just over 6,000 of those killed were born outside Russia but had obtained Russian citizenship prior to their deaths.
Kremlin aide comments on upcoming Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting, challenge facing EU
The European Union is struggling to choose a single negotiator and it remains unclear who Brussels is planning to hold talks with, Yury Ushakov noted
Europe’s fossil fuel phase-out policy proves ineffective — Gazprom
The company specified that relying on weather-dependent renewables and liquefied natural gas had led to a significant surge in gas prices
Brazilian Buyers Balk at Price of Russian Diesel Shunned by U.S. Importers – Bloomberg
Brazilian traders told Bloomberg that prices weren’t attractive relative to U.S.-made fuel.
Russia’s security demands cannot be dropped — deputy foreign minister
Sergey Ryabkov stressed that security guarantees for Russia are essential
Two supertankers with oil exploded in Hormuz — IRGC Navy
Both ships are on fire now, the IRGC Navy said
U.S. Envoys Arrive at Kremlin for Talks with Putin on Ukraine
This week's talks, which yielded no major breakthroughs, were the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the U.S. in nine months.
UK drone maker founded by Ukrainians hits £4.5bn value after raising £500m
Britain’s national wealth fund invests £113m in UForce, whose equipment has been used heavily in war with RussiaA London-based naval drone maker founded by Ukrainians has reached …
Ukraine’s Generator plant hit by Russian forces is strategic facility
The company has been listed among facilities of strategic importance to Ukraine's economy and security since December 2004
Sberbank plans to maintain return on equity at no less than 21% annually
According to the statement, this will allow to distribute 50% of net profit to the shareholders, while investing the remaining half into the long-term sustainability of Sber’s bus…
Analysts outline possible scenario for Russia-NATO war in 2030: Putin dies and Russia invades Estonia
The Rand Europe think tank published a report describing a possible scenario for a war between Russia and NATO in 2030.
Taliban has strong interest in expanding relations with Moscow — Russian Deputy PM
According to Alexey Overchuk, the movement’s government is focused is on bringing peace to Afghan soil, developing the economy and creating jobs
Taliban wants to purchase cars, energy resources, grain, fertilizers from Russia
"There are energy-related enterprises in Afghanistan that have traditionally used Russian machinery and products, and there is a strong need to restore this cooperation," Alexey O…
Press review: Abu Dhabi talks advance Ukraine settlement as EU struggles to fund Kiev
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, November 12th
Entire agenda covered in Abu Dhabi, details of talks to stay undisclosed — Russian MFA
All the tools suitable for seeking solutions were used, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov undercored
North Korea vows to respond to buildup of US, allied submarine forces — agency
Kim Jong Sik, first vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, criticized the implementation of the AUKUS program a trilateral security part…
Russian companies want to work with Afghanistan — Deputy PM Overchuk
More than 70 representatives of the Russian business community have joined the Russian delegation in Kabul, the Russian deputy prime minister said
U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Latest Round of Talks With Putin
This week's talks, which yielded no major breakthroughs, were the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the U.S. in nine months.
Zelensky says Starshield again being restricted at the front
Ukrainian military units have observed significant malfunctions in Starshield satellite communications in Ukraine for several days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Russia grateful for US efforts to help resolve Ukraine conflict — senate speaker
Valentina Matviyenko stressed that "active diplomatic work" was ongoing between Russia and the United States