Russia/Ukraine War
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
Putin and Witkoff discuss resumption of trilateral talks on Ukraine — Kremlin aide
Their planned resumption immediately after the State Duma elections was disrupted by the Ukrainian regime, Yury Ushakov said
Western efforts against Russia, role of emigres: Shoigu’s statements
According to the Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Western countries are deploying all available "levers of destructive activity" against Russia
American regime change ops cause chaos every time – US ambassador
Washington has caused disaster with its 23 regime changes across the Middle East, US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow, Riyadh to boost trade, coordination in OPEC+
Cooperation within OPEC+ remains an unconditional priority to ensure stability and predictability in global energy markets, Acting Director of the Department of the Middle East an…
CSTO to supply weapons to Tajikistan to strengthen border with Afghanistan
The program of strengthening the border does not threaten Afghanistan, CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stressed
Witkoff’s proposals, possibility of trilateral meeting: Kremlin's statements
It is "theoretically possible" to take a significant step forward in the settlement, Dmitry Peskov said
Ceasefire in Zaporozhye NPP area remains in place for equipment repairs — Rosatom CEO
Alexey Likhachev expressed hope that the repair works would be completed by October 23
FSB detains German citizen who served in Ukrainian armed forces — press office
According to the Russian Federal Security Service, the mercenary served as a sniper from 2016 to 2018
Russian seaport capacity set to increase by 108 million tonnes by 2030
Dmitry Yadrov also noted that work continues on a development concept for inland water transport through 2035, with an outlook extending to 2050
Poland has no Patriot missiles to spare for Ukraine
Poland has no Patriot missiles for Ukraine as the Iran war deepens Western ammunition shortages, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says Read Full Article at RT.com
FACTBOX: Release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard convicted in Russia
Stephen Hubbard was convicted in Russia for taking part in combat operations alongside Ukrainian forces
Japan-US exercise Keen Sword poses security risks to Russia — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow had repeatedly conveyed to the Japanese side its serious concern over the trend toward remilitarization
Su-30 aircraft crashes in Russia’s westernmost Kaliningrad Region — Defense Ministry
The crew members ejected and were evacuated by a ground search and rescue team
Russia, China protecting their interests by strengthening technological sovereignty — PM
Mikhail Mishustin stressed that Moscow and Beijing achieve goals on the basis of mutual respect, good-neighborliness, and shared benefit
Nearly 9.5 million Ukrainians leave country — Zelensky
According to the UN press service, the country’s population decreased by eight million people between February 2022 and fall 2024
Washington tells Kiev about US-Russia economic cooperation prospects — envoy
According to Steve Witkoff, it is being done to outline for Ukraine what the possibilities would be when the conflict is over
Rosatom preparing offers package for China — CEO
According to Alexey Likhachev, it will include cooperation in the nuclear fuel cycle and construction of new Russian-designed units
Putin-Witkoff meeting wraps up, Kremlin tells TASS
The Russian president and the US special presidential envoy discussed the Ukrainian settlement and other issues, as well as a potential meeting between the Russian and US leaders …
Peace is more terrifying to Zelensky than war — DPR official
Alexey Muratov is convinced that Vladimir Zelensky’s concerns about retaining power are precisely why he is linking the holding of presidential elections to the end of the conflict
Russian troops liberate two communities in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass
Battlegroup East units liberated the settlement of Chervony Yar and Battlegroup Dnepr units - the settlement of Yulyevka
Russia to respond firmly to Japanese company’s supply of combat drones to Ukraine — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed attempts by Japanese authorities to portray Terra Drone Corporation’s cooperation with the Ukrainian military as a "…
Yastreb mobile anti-UAV system debuted at exhibition in Moscow
The company representative said that the anti-drone system is expected to be deployed in the special military operation zone soon
Ukraine ready for peace deal involving loss of territory — Zelensky
Vladimir Zelensky said this is a real way to end the war