Russia/Ukraine War
Ukraine War Turns Black Sea Into World’s Deadliest Shipping Lane – WSJ
Maritime security firm Ambrey recorded more than 300 attacks in the Black Sea this year as Russia and Ukraine traded strikes on ships and ports.
‘You could call it running away’: For some Russian emigrants, leaving the country was just the beginning. Now they live their lives on the road.
Most Russians living abroad try to return to a familiar way of life as quickly as possible: they rent an apartment or a house, work or look for stable jobs, and spend most of thei…
Russian energy exports to India hit record 6.4 bln euros in October — agency
In October 2026, India became the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels
Putin receives US special envoys at Kremlin
The meeting took place the day after the conclusion of the latest round of trilateral talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi
Domestic digital platforms support about 97% of online commerce in Russia
The Russian e-commerce turnover for the first nine months of 2026 increased by 16.6% compared to the same period last year, totaling $130.8 bln
Roscosmos starts assembling lunar nuclear power plant components — Roscosmos CEO
According to Dmitry Bakanov, the components for a heavy landing platform, the lunar rover and the charging and distribution station are also being standardized
Bank of Russia estimates global financial crisis probability as low
Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina stressed that preparations for crises should start well in advance
Ukraine peace prospects unnerve Zelensky, Russian diplomat says
According to Dmitry Polyansky, Zelensky’s European sponsors have continued doing everything they can to try to supply weapons to Ukraine
Zelensky Says Starshield Speed Limited Again
“This helps Russians kill more Ukrainians and carry out more accurate strikes on Ukraine,” Zelensky said.
Stubb does not rule out meeting involving Russia, US, Ukraine, EU in coming two weeks
The Finnish president believes that the very fact of EU representatives taking a seat at the negotiating table "would be progress in and of itself"
OSCE's silence on Kiev prison scandal unbecoming of organization — Russian envoy
Dmitry Polyansky recalled that the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights had declined to comment on the scandal, saying the facts were unclear
Moscow has none of Europe’s comprehensive proposals on Ukraine issue — Russian diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov stressed that European role is seen as purely destructive and negative from the perspective of its impact
Second launch of Russia’s new Soyuz-5 rocket planned for 2027 — Roscosmos CEO
Dmitry Bakanov said that after the third launch, it will go into mass production
Europe obstructs trilateral talks on Ukrainian conflict settlement — Russian diplomat
The European capitals and politicians are seeking to disrupt the peace process, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said
Sevmash Shipyard figures way to cut cost of nuke sub launches
According to Sevmash, the total cost of all operations for launching a nuclear submarine from the building slipway previously amounted to more than $3.139 million
Europe holds negative stance toward US proposals on Ukraine settlement — diplomat
Russian approaches are unacceptable to Europeans, Sergey Ryabkov said
Europeans insisting on participating in Ukraine process feel disadvantaged — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said they are unable to accept the approaches Russia advocates
Senior diplomat addresses Europe’s dejection, Putin-Witkoff meeting, Abu Dhabi outcomes
According to Sergey Ryabkov, the involvement of European countries could undermine efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $183 mln with settlements on November 11
The regulator purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on November 10 in the amount of 15.1 bln rubles
Zelensky reports major problems with Starshield's operation
Vladimir Zelensky said the satellite communications system’s operating speed had dropped to 161 kilometers per hour
Russia clearly lays out position at Abu Dhabi talks, expects response — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that "the details of the negotiation process cannot be disclosed"
Russian senate speaker points to EU’s Russophobia, humiliating role at Abu Dhabi talks
Valentina Matviyenko said the policy of militarization and Russophobia pursued by European politicians will ultimately lead voters to oust them from power
Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past 24 hou…
Putin holds meeting with Tajikistan’s president
On Wednesday, the two leaders took part in a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in Moscow