Russia/Ukraine War
G7 countries agree not to restrict energy exports
The decision comes amid a sharp rise in prices and high volatility in oil markets
The U.S. seized $5.4 million from ‘Orthodox oligarch’ Konstantin Malofeyev and sent it to support Ukrainian veterans. Russia has now opened a criminal case over the confiscation.
Russia’s Investigative Committee, the country’s main federal investigative agency, said it has opened a criminal case over U.S. authorities’ “misappropriation” of funds belonging …
Covert strike behind enemy lines with underground routes practiced at Center-2026 drills
The assault groups carried out a covert advance along the water supply line and through a pre-prepared underground passage to the rear of the enemy’s stronghold, the Russian Defen…
Hospital in Russia’s Irkutsk region quarantined amid reports that a patient died of pneumonic plague
The inpatient department at a district hospital in Shelekhov, in Russia’s Irkutsk region, has been closed because one of its patients is suspected of having a “particularly danger…
Putin observes Center-2026 exercises
The exercises are aimed at improving the practical skills of the command staff and headquarters of the formations in managing troop groupings
A Ukrainian grandmother came to Kazakhstan to collect her grandson. Instead, she was detained at Russia’s request.
Ukrainian citizen Liubov Rozhanska was detained at Astana’s airport after arriving from Istanbul. She is now being held in a pretrial detention center, and a court hearing is expe…
Latest ground-based complex with LMUR missiles deployed during Center-2026 drills
The Russian Defense Ministry said that the ground-based missile system is designed for high-precision destruction of important stationary and moving targets at a range of up to 20…
Russian ‘anti-feminist’ blogger Alexey Podnebesny is sentenced to three years for indecent acts with a 15-year-old girl
A St. Petersburg court sentenced blogger Alexey Podnebesny to three years in a penal colony for indecent acts involving a minor, Mediazona reported.
Center-2026 drills conducted in accordance with Russian military training plan — Putin
The Russian president noted that the drills are linked to the Interaction-2026 command-and-staff exercise, which is taking place within the framework of the Collective Security Tr…
Zelensky says Putin ordered Russia’s military chiefs to abandon rules of war in airstrikes on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin ordered his military commanders to abandon the rules of war in airstrikes on Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times in an intervie…
Troop strength at Center-2026 exercises totals 6,000 men — Russian defense minister
Representatives from nearly 60 countries, along with forces and equipment from the CSTO collective security system, are taking part in the exercises
Ex-Deputy Governor Who Planned to Fight in Ukraine Gets 14 Years for Military Supplies Theft
Alexander Vlasov, who also headed the Kuban Cossack Host, was arrested one day after he resigned in order to fight in Ukraine.
Putin meets with foreign military attaches
The Russian president visited the Chebarkul training ground in the Chelyabinsk Region, where he observed a phase of the Center-2026 strategic command-and-staff exercises
Special military op’s experience used during Center-2026 drills — Putin
The Russian president said that new weapons and vehicles are used during the drills
G7 to release 100 mln barrels of diesel, other reserves
G7 countries also agreed to coordinate maintenance schedules across refineries to prevent simultaneous capacity shutdowns and temporarily increase utilization rates where feasible
BRICS nation probes alleged US interference in elections
Brazil probes alleged US election interference after reports that Washington planned $1 million for a campaign against its Supreme Court Read Full Article at RT.com
Iskander-M, Tornado-S crews launch coordinated missile strike against 'enemy'
Orlan-30 drone crews provided target reconnaissance and strike adjustments, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Flydubai suspends flights to Tel Aviv at authorities’ request — CEO
Ghaith Al Ghaith confirmed that all 172 passengers and crew members aboard flight FZ 1073, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, are safe
Kiev begins to close all bridges during air raid alerts — media report
Footage published by the outlet shows long traffic jams already forming on the bridges
Trans-Caspian Corridor sea freight exceeds 4.5 mln metric tons in seven months
According to Bakytzhan Sagintayev, the heads of government discussed the development of transport infrastructure along the east-west and north-south routes, including in conjuncti…
Damage to refineries decreasing — Novak
The government promptly took a wide range of measures to saturate the domestic market with fuel, the Russian deputy prime minister added
Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 83.48 rubles for October 3-5
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 20.51 kopecks to 94.3201 rubles
Shnaider joins compatriot Andreeva in Round 3 of 2026 China Open
The 11th-seeded Russian, who is playing under a neutral status at the tournament, outpaced her unseeded Indonesian rival 6-0; 6-4
Lukashenko Vows Belarus’ Full Support for Putin on Ukraine
The comments come as Belarus has been attempting to improve ties with the United States after years of isolation and Western sanctions.