Russia/Ukraine War
Russia, Oman set record by trade turnover volume
"The mutual trade turnover increased by 22 times to $1.5 bln as of the end of seven months of this year," Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said
Third of world has no good food through West’s actions — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to Kirill Logvinov, unchecked food inflation "threatens the political stability of states, macroeconomic equilibrium, and social justice as a whole"
Russian lawmakers want to triple prison terms for online ‘calls to riot’ to keep ‘foreign agents’ and Russians abroad from ‘provoking’ unrest
Lawmakers have submitted a bill to Russia’s State Duma that would increase criminal penalties for calls to mass riots, one of its authors, Vasily Piskarev, said.
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $146 mln with settlements on October 19
The regulator also purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on October 16 in the amount of 12.1 bln rubles
Head of Zelensky’s office describes Oslo talks with US as difficult
Vladimir Zelensky is also expected to take part in the talks and has already arrived in Norway
China’s exports of passenger cars to Russia double to 806,000 units in January-September
In value terms, the export of cars from China to Russia reached $10.67 bln in the reporting period, which is 2.1 times higher than in the same period last year
Germany’s AfD to unveil radical EU overhaul plan — Politico
According to the report, the AfD seeks to replace direct European Parliament elections with delegates appointed by national legislatures
Lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel helpful to stabilize market — Matviyenko
"Naturally, this is a benefit for American diesel and fuel consumers," Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko added
Iran downs US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz — IRGC
Iran has taken down more than 50 MQ-9 drones since the outbreak of the conflict
Kiev continues strikes on Alyoshki despite claiming concern for residents’ fate — MFA
During daylight hours, 733 rounds of cannon and mortar fire and 556 drone strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces were recorded in Alyoshki, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-L…
Ukraine on brink of total blackout — expert
"The power grid is steadily deteriorating," Yury Korolchuk said
No arms control talks between Russia, US
There are only occasional meetings between senior officials on the sidelines of multilateral international events, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted
Khabarovsk Scraps Direct Mayoral Elections
Abakan in Siberia’s republic of Khakassia and Anadyr in Far East Russia’s Chukotka autonomous region are now the only remaining regional capitals to retain direct mayoral election…
Russian approach to Ukraine settlement not tied to US sanctions decision — diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that "both Washington and European capitals are well aware of this approach"
Ukrainian-run money laundering ring busted in Poland
Polish authorities have reported dismantling an alleged money-laundering ring operated predominantly by Ukrainian nationals Read Full Article at RT.com
Kremlin comments on Putin’s talks with US negotiators, nuclear disarmament
Dmitry Peskov called the Russian President’s meetings with the US negotiators very important, always timely and meaningful
Russia-US diesel deal outlook remains positive, senior Russian diplomat says
Sergey Ryabkov noted that there are "good prospects" regarding this issue
New energy shock hits Germany
German fuel prices surged 49% and heating oil 92% as the Iran war deepens the energy crisis fueled by the loss of cheap Russian energy Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia ready to help Oman in security provision — top security official
Sergey Shoigu stated that the two countries "have managed to make progress on a number of important issues, primarily in the field of military and military-technical cooperation"
Kiev not showing energy ceasefire move, attacking refineries
Ukrainian drones made attacks against two oil refineries in Saratov and Ryazan Region, Rodion Miroshnik said
European spot gas price tops $1,050 per 1,000 cubic meters first time since December 2022
European gas prices are surging due to record-low inventories ahead of the winter season and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Sales of new electric vehicles in Russia surge 2.5 times in September — statistics
As of the end of September 2026, 3,184 new electric cars were sold in Russia, the agency said
Governor announces plans to increase cargo handling at Far Eastern ports to 300 mln tons
The plan's implementation will create opportunities for opening channels for supplies of both grain from Russia’s central regions and coal
Russia’s antitrust watchdog opens 70 fuel market cases this year
According to the agency's head Maxim Shaskolsky, two-thirds of the warnings have already been complied with