Russia/Ukraine War
Trump says Ukraine's access to Starshield restored
The US president declined to comment on whether he had discussed the issue with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk
Curfew imposed in two districts of Paris until October 25
Both adults and minors are prohibited from visiting the Place de la Republique area and the Les Halles quarter
The Daily Telegraph publishes names of potential EU negotiators on Ukraine
The list of contenders includes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Czech President Petr Pavel, the newspaper wrote
At least 16 killed as magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Tibet — agency
According to a report by Xinhua, another 32 people were injured
German politician says preparations underway for Germany-Russia-US forum
Markus Frohnmaier, deputy chairman of the AfD parliamentary faction, has also said that his party is "committed to building bridges and strengthening cooperation in trade, busines…
Rogue AI agents infiltrating US bank accounts – Axios
US banks have detected unvetted AI agents accessing customer accounts, with some appearing to act beyond users’ instructions, Axios reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia, Ukraine can make agreement — Putin
The Russian president added that Russians and Ukrainians were, in fact, one people
Russia’s Khachanov advances to quarterfinals at 2026 Almaty Open tennis tournament
Karen Khachanov is now set to play in the quarterfinals round against Alexander Bublik from Kazakhstan
‘WTF, Steve?’ U.S. lawmakers outraged after Witkoff calls Putin a ‘humanitarian,’ leaving Trump and Vance to defend their envoy
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21 for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. At the start of the meeting, Put…
Russia not seeking conflict with Ukraine, it’s Kiev who wants it — Putin
Russia has no desire for an armed conflict with Ukraine, Russian President said
Imported gasoline volumes in Russia insignificant, demand declining — Energy Ministry
The ministry added that the volume of imported gasoline on Russia’s domestic market remains insignificant and cannot have a substantial impact on its average price
Putin cites unspecified genetic research to claim Russians and Ukrainians are ‘one people’
In an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a correspondent for the Russian state broadcaster VGTRK, Vladimir Putin spoke for the first time about his talks with Donald Trump’s special en…
Why Kyiv is skeptical of Trump’s renewed peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine
On October 20, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of European countries in Oslo, where he presented his proposals…
Russians and Ukrainians are one people genetically — Putin
The Russian leader also respected the fact that a political division of the broader Russian nation had occurred historically
Russia ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine — Putin
The Russian president commented on the recent meeting with US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff
Russian tourist arrivals in Montenegro expected to drop sharply — ambassador
Alexander Lukashik said that representatives of the hotel and restaurant industry, property owners and tenants, and tour operators are particularly concerned
Trump Asks Musk to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions, WSJ Reports
The Starlink system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after the Trump-Musk conversation, the Journal reported.
Up to 70% of Russia’s import payments handled outside banking system via intermediaries
According to the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, amid changing conditions for foreign economic activity, businesses need a systemic solution rather than tempora…
Russian authorities report increased fuel production, positive market trends
According to the statement, inventories are also being built up
Trump called Elon Musk to ask him to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink service, WSJ reports
Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on the military version of Starlink in Ukraine, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
Work underway on Russian theater industry development strategy, Putin says
The president noted that Russia’s State Cultural Policy Strategy is in effect through 2030
Gas demand growth forecasts may be revised upward due to data centers
Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson said that huge investments are being made in data centers around the world today
‘London and I are a perfect match.’ Journalist Vladimir Raevsky talks about his adopted city for Meduza’s new series of questionnaires with Russian émigrés.
A new installment of our “Emigrant Questionnaire” series! Our first questionnaire was completed by Monetochka, who lives in Vilnius, and the second by Elmira Drau, a 32-year-old E…
Novatek in talks on LNG supplies to Turkey
According to company CEO Leonid Mikhelson, Turkey has always taken a well-considered approach to ensuring its own energy security