Russia/Ukraine War
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
Russian stock market all-time high since June 2026
The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 1.54% to 2,469.54 points
Kiev attempting transport blockade, strikes on Zaporozhye NPP satellite city — MFA
Five civilians were injured in artillery shelling by Ukrainian forces targeting the Zaporozhye NPP’s sports complex
Escalation of tensions around Cuba could destabilize Latin America — Russian MFA
The ministry noted that the republic is going through tough times due to the unprecedented trade, economic, financial and energy blockade
Europe is preparing for direct talks with Putin, FT reports. One possible proposal: Russia gets Donbas, Ukraine gets NATO membership.
European leaders are rethinking their approach to the Kremlin, Financial Times foreign affairs columnist Gideon Rachman writes. More politicians in the European Union now agree th…
US continues to provide airstrike warnings to Ukraine — top diplomat
Commenting on allegations from "somebody associated with the Ukrainian government" that people in Ukraine were dying because the US was denying Kiev information about airstrikes, …
Ukrainian forces use fixed-wing UAVs in massive attack on Donetsk — official
One civilian was injured in the attack
No grounds exist for resuming strategic stability dialogue with US for now — MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov clarified that, at the current stage, interactions regarding arms control are confined to occasional meetings between senior officia…
Blame Russia, ignore the money? Israel’s election interference debate
As Israel debates election interference, journalist Kolyohin argues that Western funding of media and NGOs deserves far greater scrutiny Read Full Article at RT.com
Hainan Daily reports province has adjusted to new customs regulation in 2026
Since December 18, 2025, when the Hainan Free Trade Port officially shifted to a new trade and investment regime, the efficiency of cargo flows passing through the island’s seapor…
Gas prices for Armenia may soar by 69% in case of EAEU membership suspension
According to the report, the real price with consideration of the market situation may be higher
Trade turnover between Armenia, EAEU countries to drop by 55.6% if it leaves Union
The EAEU accounted for 37.8% of the Armenian trade turnover in 2025, including 38% of exports and 37.7% of imports
Russian Foreign Ministry condemns US issuing arrest warrant for Raul Castro
The former Cuban leader faces four counts of murder, two counts of destroying an aircraft, and conspiracy to murder US citizens
Without US intelligence, Ukraine cannot counter ballistic missiles — lawmaker
According to Alexey Goncharenko, all the talk about Ukraine's intelligence, and that the Europeans will cover for American intelligence for Ukraine, turned out to be false
Russian senate speaker points to US willingness to facilitate Ukraine peace settlement
Valentina Matviyenko added that Europe has nothing to bring to the negotiating table apart from its animosity
Russia consistently developing its own large language models — PM
Mikhail Mishustin highlighted that Russia is scaling the practice of using artificial intelligence across economy, public administration and the social field
Russia’s Shnaider clears opening round of 2026 WTA Ningbo Open tennis tournament
Diana Shnaider is now set to play in the next round against Alexandra Eala from the Philippines
Russian troops liberate Timoshevka community in Zaporozhye Region in past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 170 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past 24 h…
Ukraine carries out one of largest attacks on Petersburg since 2022 — MFA
According to Rodion Miroshnik, one person was killed and five were injured
Trump frustrated by lack of progress in Ukraine talks — top US diplomat
Marco Rubio noted that Donald Trump dedicated almost two years to these negotiations
Revenues from Russian fish supplies to China up more than 1.5 times in 9M 2026
As of the end of the first 9 months of 2026, export revenue from Russian seafood shipments to China grew by 54% compared to the same period last year
Duma member Andrey Lugovoy for closing UK embassy in Russia
Andrey Lugovoy suggested doing this on December 14
Kremlin Hopes Witkoff Will ‘Brief’ Putin on Talks With Ukraine and Europe
Some U.S. news outlets reported that the White House special envoy may meet with President Vladimir Putin in Russia later this week.
Russian Sports Ministry prioritizes athletes’ return to international arena
The Russian Olympic Committee has already been reinstated by the decision of the International Olympic Committee, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said