Russia/Ukraine War
US suspends new sanctions against Russia to give diplomacy chance — Rubio
According to the US Secretary of State, the US President had suspended the sanctions for 60 days
Egypt pledges military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Egypt has pledged support for Saudi Arabia against Yemen’s Houthis after President Sisi sought authorization to deploy troops abroad Read Full Article at RT.com
US to continue doing everything possible to help settle Ukraine conflict — Rubio
According to the US State Secretary, US President Donald Trump is open to anything that he can do to help bring a conflict to an end
Three months after Ukraine began striking warehouses belonging to Russian online shopping giants Wildberries and Ozon, workers and sellers describe the damage to their livelihoods
Wildberries and Ozon play an enormous role in Russia’s economy and in the lives of millions of Russians, as well as entrepreneurs and shoppers in the Commonwealth of Independent S…
‘Coalition of the willing’ to demand that Ukraine return its money — lawmaker
Many future generations of Ukrainians will have to pay it back, Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin noted
Zelensky’s inner circle benefits from Ukraine conflict — Trump’s advisor
Alexander Bruesewitz noted that the head of Kiev regime had shown no genuine interest in ending the conflict
How do you start over in a foreign country with $500, no job, and a cat to feed? Elmira Drau, a Russian émigré who teaches English, tells the story of her flight to Armenia and the life she built.
Meduza recently launched “The Emigrant Questionnaire,” a series about Russians living abroad. We plan to tell the stories of emigrants both famous and little known. Russian singer…
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev climbs to fifth in ATP rankings
Italy’s Jannik Sinner retained the top spot
Russia’s invasion left thousands of Ukrainian children stranded in Russia. For one 12-year-old girl, the only way out of her occupied village led away from her mother.
In October, Meduza’s publishing house released ”Stolen Youth: How Russia Kidnaps Ukrainian Children — And How Ukrainians Get Them Back.” Written by Russian journalist Nina Nazarov…
Hard to convince Italians to back Ukraine – defense minister
Guido Crosetto says Rome must continue supporting Kiev despite widespread public opposition and protests over government spending Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva retains third place in WTA rankings
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina remains at the top of the rankings
No one takes allegations of Russian involvement in European riots seriously — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov called these statements absurd
In pictures: Biggest Ukrainian drone attack yet on St. Petersburg and Leningrad region kills 1, injures 15, and sparks many fires
Ukraine launched drone strikes on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight on October 18. The attack appears to have been the largest in the region since the …
A spy inside Russia’s army. The Wall Street Journal tells the story of the lieutenant who helped Ukraine kill hundreds of his fellow soldiers.
Lev Stupnikov came to public attention in September 2025. In an interview that month with Ukrainian YouTuber Dmytro Karpenko, he revealed that he was a Russian officer sent to fig…
Russian PM to take part in SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Tajikistan
The heads of government will discuss issues related to the development of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation
Tel Aviv flight diverted over bomb threat
An Austrian Airlines flight from Israel was escorted by Bulgarian fighter jets after a bomb threat forced an emergency landing in Sofia Read Full Article at RT.com
Indian PM more likely to visit Russia next year — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov made the statement when asked whether Narendra Modi would visit Russia before the end of 2026
Joint military drills with US kick off in Japan
The drills will bring together about 45,000 Japanese troops and 12,000 US service members, the Kyodo news agency reported
Russia, US, China acknowledge possibility of trilateral meeting — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that there is no clear understanding yet regarding the potential agenda of the meeting
Lavrov to outline Russia’s de-escalation efforts during visit to Iran
The parties will pay significant attention to practical measures aimed at strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership
A spy charge, a Russian jail and a swap for an assassin: the story of Evan Gershkovich – podcast
American journalist Evan Gershkovich talks about his arrest by the Russian intelligence services in 2023, his 16-month detention, and the swap deal that eventually took him home. …
Macron’s ‘incompetence’ fueled France riots – opposition leaders
French opposition leaders have accused Emmanuel Macron of fueling nationwide unrest through years of failed policies and poor leadership Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine carries out eight attacks on DPR in past day
A civilian was reported killed
Explosions sound in Ukrainian capital
Air raid warnings are currently in effect for the capital and most of Ukraine’s regions