Russia/Ukraine War
IN BRIEF: What to know of restrictions at Moscow airports, evacuation at Sheremetyevo
Airlines are adjusting their schedules due to restrictions at airports in the Moscow Region
FACTBOX: What we know about latest reciprocal prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
Russia returned 270 servicemen from territory controlled by the Kiev regime in exchange for 270 captured Ukrainian servicemen, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire to evacuate Oleshky residents
Russia and Ukraine will temporarily pause fighting to allow residents of Oleshky, a city in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region, to evacuate safely.
Seven killed as gunmen open fire near Christian church in Jordan — TV
The gunmen did not get inside the church where more than 150 people had gathered
World’s largest passenger jet cannot land in Moscow due to restrictions
"The airplane is now circling in the Penza Region, waiting for the resumption of Moscow airports' operations or the decision to fly to an alternate airfield," the source said
Tsunami warning issued for Sicily following tremors — newspaper
Residential areas on the Aeolian Islands reportedly lie closest to the epicenter
FSB Orders Critical Infrastructure Operators to Shutter Websites Over PHP Bug – RBC
The FSB directive mirrors that of the U.S. National Security Agency, as well as authorities from the EU and China, after PHP programmers released a fix to the critical vulnerabili…
Russian government seeks early end to subsidized mortgages for IT workers, citing ‘limited budget funds’
Russian authorities are discussing ending the preferential mortgage program for IT specialists early, three sources told the Russian business news outlet RBC.
Russia cannot ignore EU’s growing militarization — Russian ambassador to Montenegro
Alexander Lukashik also pointed to European Union’s military aid to the Kiev regime, its provocative anti-Russian measures and the tightening of anti-Russian sanctions
Risk of arms race in space is growing — news agency
The document emphasized that strengthening global space governance was an urgent issue for humanity and the shared responsibility of all states
Senior Russian diplomat says West seeks to undermine independent centers of power
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin highlighted that Russian Foreign Ministry paid serious attention to the protection of the rich culture shared by the Slavic world a…
Russia-Africa summit establishes regular cooperation with African nations — expert
Andrey Maslov noted that Russia had partner countries with whom quite diverse mechanisms of interaction are in place, along with sector-specific tracks
Russia-US dialogue focuses not only on Ukraine — Russian diplomat
It also covers major economic initiatives and joint cultural and humanitarian projects, Alexander Gusarov, director of the ministry’s North Atlantic department, said
The U.S. proposes a demilitarized zone in Donbas. Kyiv refuses to surrender territory. Putin insists it was Russia’s all along.
The new U.S. peace plan calls for creating a demilitarized zone in Donbas, The Economist reported, citing Ukrainian officials. The plan also reportedly envisions Ukraine abandonin…
FACTBOX: Bank of Russia holds key rate at 14%
The Bank of Russia noted that it will make further decisions on the key rate depending on inflation dynamics and inflation expectations
What is known about Austria declaring four Russian diplomats personae non gratae
Three diplomatic staff members of the embassy and a member of the Russian delegation to the Vienna negotiations on military security and arms control have been declared personae n…
Bear attacks killed 28 people in Russia in 2026
Siberia and the Far East face a difficult situation as bears increasingly enter populated areas
Musk restricts Starlink service to punish Kiev — magazine
The magazine noted that the decision to restrict access to Starlink appears to have come from a small circle around President Donald Trump, Mr. Elon Musk and special presidential …
Peace in Ukraine achievable if US respects Russia’s interests — Russian diplomat
Alexander Gusarov noted that the domestic political and party landscape in the United States may have a significant impact on the congressional legislative agenda regarding Russia
All four Moscow airports shut down, one declares air raid alert and begins evacuating passengers
All four of Moscow’s airports — Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky — closed to arrivals and departures, Rosaviatsia said.
Russian forces strike Ukrainian army deployment sites by FAB bombs in Zaporozhye area, DPR
Russian forces also struck two Ukrainian locomotives near Kharkov by Geran drones, the Defense Ministry reported
Seven killed as gunmen open fire near Christian church in Jordan — TV
According to the source, the shooters opened fire from a vehicle
Rassvet satellite constellation to comprise hundreds of spacecraft — Bureau 1440
They will provide next-generation satellite communications, Dmitry Agafonov
Putin discusses measures to protect youths from external threats with Security Council
The Russian president said there are threats as attempts are being made from abroad to influence the country’s youths