Russia/Ukraine War
Russian army integrating AI for automatic UAV detection into recon equipment — commander
According to Andrey Mordvichev, work is currently underway to integrate machine vision functions and AI technologies into reconnaissance devices
Press review: Flydubai incident raises Mid East escalation risks and US ends Iraq mission
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 1st
Finance ministry expects budget revenues from dividends at $10 bln in 2027
This year’s revenues from dividends are expected at $9.7 bln
Russia's federal budget oil and gas revenues seen at $83.7 bln in 2027
Oil and gas revenues for the federal budget in 2027 are projected at 2.8% of GDP
Russian Pro-War Writers Say State Has Failed Them
Poets and authors accused the authorities of failing to promote their work and restricting their access to schools and literary events.
Iran grateful to Russia for Lavrov's remarks at UN — ambassador to Moscow
Kazem Jalali described the Russian foreign minister's speech as magnificent
Chief of NATO ‘defensive alliance’ advocates war of aggression
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has chastised European nations for lacking the capability to attack Iran instead of the US Read Full Article at RT.com
Combat experience confirms proper choice of developing Russian Missile Troops — commander
According to Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, this military branch is at the final stage of switching over to the system that consists of a set of reconnaissance, firing, comman…
The FlyDubai cockpit attack is over. The hardest questions remain
The FlyDubai cockpit attack raises questions about crew vetting and insider threats as investigators work to establish the attacker’s motive Read Full Article at RT.com
US withdraws from Iraq after failing counter-terrorism mission — expert
By leaving Iraq, the Americans are abandoning a country on the brink of a new civil war, with the Kurds increasingly asserting their autonomy and independence, Alexander Kharchenk…
Zabaikalsky Region Offers Bounties for Bears as Human Encounters Rise
At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia in 2026, as climate change has forced bears to find new food sources.
UAE considers terrorist attack among possible causes of Flydubai plane incident — WAM
The investigative team, together with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, is establishing all the circumstances of the incident
Russia to develop next-generation tanks for modern forms of warfare — general
According to Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, the introduction of effective fire control systems incorporating artificial intelligence and a high degree of automation in combat …
French gas storage facilities 83% full — regulator
According to Chairwoman of the French Energy Regulatory Commission Emmanuelle Wargon, the target is 85%
West demonstrating intention to disrupt global trading system — Russian minister
Maksim Reshetnikov noted that despite the large scale of the American economy the world is developing more and more rapidly
Crimea left without power, 330 UAVs: aftermath of attacks on Russian regions
A 16-year-old teenager was injured in Russia’s western Bryansk Region
Hegseth announces new AI and drone command
The Pentagon will set up a new Autonomous Warfare Command to focus on AI and robotic systems, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia maintains constructive dialogue with Mexico — Foreign Ministry
According to Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of Latin America Alexander Shchetinin, business dialogue between Russia and Mexico is developing pragmatically
US excludes number of European allies from meeting on NATO’s future — Politico
Diplomatic circles fear that Washington’s selectivity could lead to a transformation of the alliance as a whole
Kherson Region is testing ground for new UAVs, anti-drone weapons — governor
Vladimir Saldo noted that a multi-layered defense system against Ukrainian UAVs is now fully operational across the region
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits frontline – Europe live
Infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnightMeanwhile, Estonia has banned the transit of Russian and Belarusian grain through its territory, Estonian foreign mini…
Europe injects only 70% of gas needed for winter into storage by end-September
Under European Commission requirements, EU countries must ensure that their gas storage facilities are 90% full between October 1 and December 1 each year
Ukraine looking for means to counter Russian drones, but fails — expert
Russia already has the next generation of UAVs, Andrey Marochko said
EU steel production falls to historic low — FT
Europe is the only major region where steelmaking capacity is shrinking, EUROFER Director General Axel Eggert pointed out