Russia/Ukraine War
Here's How Russia Plans to Pay for the Ukraine War in 2027
Moscow is planning higher taxes, more borrowing and cuts to national health programs to help it fund its record defense spending.
Fire Sweeps Historic St. Petersburg Mansion
The blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m. at the Miller Mansion in central St. Petersburg, across from St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Brunei’s sultan to visit Russia next month — ambassador to Moscow
According to Husaini Alauddin, cooperation between the two countries has expanded in various areas over the past 35 years, including defense, energy, interparliamentary cooperatio…
Russia interested in expanding industrial cooperation within EAEU — PM Mishustin
According to the Russian PM, the Intergovernmental Council meeting is discussing the development of transport infrastructure, a common electricity market and new free trade agreem…
Press review: NATO escalates Russia tensions as Putin's envoy, economy minister visit US
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 2nd
Robotic systems actively used in CSTO Echelon 2026 exercise
In one of the areas, service members used the Bogomol-7 ground robotic system, designed to deliver cargo and evacuate damaged all-terrain vehicles
New US bombing of Iran would destabilize Middle East, should be avoided — diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko saud that such a scenario should be avoided
DreamLine’s datacenter destroyed in Kiev
DreamLine is a provider of corporate Internet, DDoS attack protection and servers placement services
Germany’s Franz Reindl elected as new president of International Ice Hockey Federation
It took two rounds to elect the new president
Signal 2.0 perimeter surveillance system is deployed in Zaporozhye front of special op
"The Signal 2.0 mobile system is designed for the rapid deployment of security systems at technically unprepared front lines and temporary facilities," Igor Potapov said
Two ex-Ukrainian defense chiefs held responsible for crimes against Donbass people — IC
"In 2021-2023 and 2026, they issued criminal orders and instructions to their staff to carry out punitive paramilitary operations in Donbass," Svetlana Petrenko added
US boosting military presence in Middle East – AP
The US is sending more troops to the Middle East as President Donald Trump is considering new strikes against Iran, the outlet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Smart elevators, cameras to become trend in houses during 5 years
Irina Korsun also mentioned the installation of electric vehicle charging systems in parking lots and the expansion of "smart" apartments functionalities as promising areas
Monuments in Bucha have 198 names of people unrelated to civilians on them — GFCN
In particular, 57 of them are members of the Ukrainian Security Service, servicemen of the Ukrainian army, "including militants from the Azov neo-nationalist battalion" and police…
Don’t write off Netanyahu over Oct. 7 warning claims – Trump
US President Donald Trump has commented on claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored tips ahead of the October 7 attack Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO strikes on Serbs ‘preparation’ for Ukraine conflict — war correspondent
Danijel Simic stressed that Russians should remember the lessons of history and not allow NATO and the European Union to dictate what they should do
Russia’s Wealth Fund to be replenished with additional oil and gas revenues in 2027-2029
In addition, setting the overall federal budget parameters and sources of deficit financing in accordance with the fiscal rules will help keep the debt burden at a sustainable lev…
Russia’s national project spending to total $75.56 bln in 2027
The Russian government’s press service previously noted that the draft budget earmarks around $227.87 bln for national project measures over three years
Russia’s oil and gas revenues to fall to 2.7% of GDP in 2029
After reaching 5.5% of GDP in 2024, oil and gas revenues have been steadily declining, taking into account exchange rate trends, global energy prices, as well as the structure of …
400 French schools closed on Friday as protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ – Europe live
Dozens of schools have been damaged and nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the start of the tensionsThe prefect of Bouches-du-Rhône in southern France told BFMTV that…
Ukrainian Drones Target Volgograd, Krasnodar Industrial Sites
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted 646 Ukrainian drones overnight across Russia.
Drones connection to ERA-GLONASS system may help to ease flight restrictions
"Such transparency is precisely what is needed for a gradual transition from case-by-case permits and restrictions to broader industrial applications of drones," Maxim Chizhov said
Russia’s Unmanned Systems adapting its UAVs to meet new customer requirements
Yekaterina Zgirovskaya emphasized that the company’s current production capacity is sufficient to reliably meet its contractual obligations in both domestic and international mark…
FACTBOX: What we know about Russian strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure
Authorities in the Ukrainian capital closed three bridges across the Dnieper river to traffic