Russia/Ukraine War
EU frustrated over exclusion from Ukraine negotiations — Finnish politician
According to Armando Mema, while "the US is considering an 800 billion dollar deal for the reconstruction of Ukraine," the European Union is advocating further sanctions against R…
Iran open to diplomatic solution of conflict, but stays ready to defend itself — minister
Donald Trump made mistaken assumptions about Iran when entering this war, Abbas Araghchi added
Witkoff not expected to meet with Chinese Premier Li in St. Petersburg — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov answered in the negative to a corresponding question
Kushner joins Witkoff’s meeting with Putin remotely, Kremlin tells TASS
Jared Kushner did not participate in Steve Witkoff’s earlier talks with Vladimir Zelensky
Japanese companies stay in Russia, awaiting chance to expand presence — business ombudsman
Alexander Shokhin noted that Japanese companies were not withdrawing from gas projects in Russia
Witkoff says he brought documents outlining proposals for Ukrainian settlement
According to the US special presidential envoy, these are "ideas about the different elements of some sort of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine"
South Korean shippers to boost cargo transportation over Northern Sea Route
Alexey Likhachev said that the test voyage of a South Korean ship took place this year
Trade between Russia, China up 30-fold in 25 years despite external pressure — Russian PM
Moscow and Beijing have almost fully shifted to using national currencies in their mutual settlements, Mikhail Mishustin added
Released US national Hubbard already at Pulkovo Airport — Putin
Steve Witkoff thanked Vladimir Putin for Stephen Hubbard’s release
Putin to review, evaluate proposals brought by Witkoff — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that Steve Witkoff brought some ideas, especially in light of the meeting he held in Oslo with Vladimir Zelensky and representatives of European countries
First diesel shipment to US and timeline for restoring export volumes: statements by Novak
The deputy prime minister emphasized that Russia could fully restore its diesel export volumes by the end of this year
Witkoff thanks Putin on Trump’s behalf for diesel deal
The US special presidential envoy believes that the Russian leader’s decision was "a really important act"
North Korea warns of retaliatory measures in case of border provocations — agency
According to KCNA, on October 20, Pak Jong Chon inspected key fortification construction sites along the country’s southern border
Putin inquires about Oslo talks’ results at his meeting with US envoy Witkoff
Steve Witkoff previously met with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in the Norwegian capital of Oslo
First Shipment of Russian Diesel Expected to Depart for the United States Under Trump Deal
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said a tanker would depart for the U.S. on Thursday but did not say how much diesel was on board.
Kalashnikov ships new large batch of AK-12 assault rifles to client
The upgraded AK-12 is considered the most widely sought-after small arm in the Russian Armed Forces
Russia, China to reach commercial agreements on Power of Baikal by end-2026 — Novak
The Power of Baikal is the new name of Power of Siberia 2 pipeline
West steps up provocations to boost protest potential in Russia — Security Council
Under the pretext of humanitarian activities, numerous projects are being carried out to engage Russian citizens in organizing illegal public events, Security Council Secretary Se…
Putin intends to discuss with Witkoff potential meeting with Trump in China
The Russian president said that he would like to share his thoughts with the US special presidential envoy
Russia says its first diesel shipment to the U.S. will depart October 22
Russia’s first diesel fuel shipment to the United States is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
Press review: Putin-Trump-Xi summit prospects rise as Witkoff met Zelensky in Oslo
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 21st
Major sellers increased sales on Ozon after Ukrainian drone strikes hit Wildberries
The Russian business daily Kommersant reported that major sellers’ share of sales on the Russian e-commerce platform Ozon rose to 60% by the end of summer 2026, citing data from M…
Zaporozhye nuclear plant staff face daily threats while ensuring safety
The Ukrainian military struck a bus with a drone near the plant on October 20
Events in EU show that ruling parties have lost public's trust, says Shoigu
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu also noted that the protests continue and are spreading to new areas despite what he described as "fairly harsh opposition from th…