Russia/Ukraine War
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $146 mln with settlements on October 20
The regulator purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on October 19 in the amount of 12.1 bln rubles
From dust to dirt: Australians to become compost after death
New South Wales has approved human composting, paving the way for residents to make one final contribution to their garden Read Full Article at RT.com
Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Russia
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a scheduled training flight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
The Kremlin wants Russian media to call attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘Putin strikes.’ The inspiration? Stalin.
Russia’s Presidential Administration has ordered state and Kremlin-aligned media outlets to begin writing about “Putin strikes” on Ukraine, two employees at such outlets told Medu…
FACTBOX: State Duma confirms five government appointments
Dmitry Yadrov was confirmed by the State Duma as Minister of Transport
Israeli political rivals ‘sing from same hymn sheet’ on Palestinian statehood – RT report
Israel’s leading political parties take similar positions on Gaza and Palestinian statehood despite their electoral rivalry, RT reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Inflation expectations in Russia drop to 13.2% in October from 14.2% in September
Observed inflation went down to 14.5% in October from 15.1% in September, according to the regulator
Who is Stephen Hubbard, the American Putin just freed?
Vladimir Putin has released U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been convicted by a Russian court on mercenary charges. Putin announced the move at the start of his meeting with…
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 81.97 rubles for October 22
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 1 ruble and 10.8 kopecks to 91.9337 rubles
Everyone interested in meeting between Russia, China and US, Kremlin aide says
Yury Ushakov assumed that it would be "a historic meeting to some extent"
Putin yet to decide on Russian delegation to new trilateral Ukraine talks
According to Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, the meeting may take place in Abu Dhabi, but it is too early to say who exactly will represent Russia there
New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov said the date around the middle of November was agreed upon
Kremlin says it’s ready to resume trilateral talks but sees little ‘useful’ in new proposals from Ukraine and the EU
The Kremlin is ready to resume trilateral talks between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in mid-November, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said. He spoke after President Vladi…
Europe stands by Ukraine – but how long can that last?
As US support ebbs away, looming European elections and growing financial strains across the continent could fracture the precious coalition that has kept Ukraine afloatEurope wok…
China ready to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia — Li Qiang
The Chinese Premier stressed that Beijing is prepared to step up cooperation between the two countries across all areas
Kashchey AI-powered interceptor drone presented at Moscow security exhibition
The drone can stay in the air for eight minutes at top speed
New approaches by EU, Ukraine of little use for settlement — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov said that Steve Witkoff had briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on the new approaches from Europe and Ukraine regarding a settlement
Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff hold talks in St. Petersburg as Washington pushes a new plan to end the war in Ukraine
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. president’s special envoy, flew to St. Petersburg this morning for a meeting with Vladimir Putin, part of a renewed U.S. effort to restart talks on ending …
Media ‘sources’ contradict Musk on Starlink for Ukraine
Anonymous sources cited by the WSJ challenged Elon Musk’s statements regarding restrictions on satellite services for Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang immediately after talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff
Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in St. Petersburg on the afternoon of October 21.
Putin says Russia ready to resume trilateral talks in November — aide
Yury Ushakov said that it is about building a security system for Russia and Ukraine
Russia, China to continue expanding cooperation in all areas — Putin
The Russian president noted that the two countries cooperate in areas including energy, information technology, space, and peaceful nuclear development
US citizen Hubbard freed in Russia is heading home — envoy
Stephen Hubbard was convicted of taking part in combat operations alongside the Ukrainian armed forces
Iran has unparalleled leverage over Strait of Hormuz — Iranian top diplomat
Abbas Araghchi noted that despite the hype about alternative routes, the waterway is irreplaceable for both the region and the world economy