Russia/Ukraine War
Russian forces expand buffer zone along border after liberating Shabelnoye — expert
The Russian defense ministry reported Shabelnoye’s liberation on September 30
Russian forces establish 8-km-long buffer zone after liberating Tolstodubov — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, Russian forces will continue expanding the buffer zone in this area
No ‘real proof’ Russia is preparing attack on NATO – Lithuanian PM (VIDEO)
Lithuania’s prime minister has warned against exaggerating the threat of an imminent Russian attack on NATO Read Full Article at RT.com
Kim says wants to bring relations with China to new strategic level — agency
The North Korean leader also expressed his willingness to work toward safeguarding the common interests of the two countries
Musk to co-lead Pentagon’s new initiative tasked with studying 'the future of warfare'
Project Meridian is a new Pentagon initiative meant to identify new capabilities and technologies to deploy in the US military
Putin to speak at Valdai Discussion Club annual plenary session
The club’s flagship conference brings together 120 participants from 40 countries
125 vessels redirected by US military since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM
CENTCOM said that the US ensures strict compliance with the restrictions
Netanyahu thanks Indian pilot for heroism in rescuing Flydubai passengers
Israeli Prime Minister emphasized that Captain Smit Machchhar prevented a catastrophic mid-air disaster
Trump says situation with US control of Hormuz Strait may change
The US leader noted that over the past two days, more oil has passed through the strait than ever before
Eiffel Tower boss to resign after female staff ‘sidelined’ during Hindu visit
Eiffel Tower operator chief Patrick Branco Ruivo will step down after female staff were sidelined during a visit by Hindu dignitaries Read Full Article at RT.com
US undecided about candidate for next ambassador to Russia — TASS source
Washington has not yet requested a relevant agrement
Over 50 settlements liberated by Russian forces in September — TASS calculations
Slightly more than half of the liberated settlements are located in the Kharkov Region
The criminal case of children’s hospice founder Lida Moniava was due to be sent to court today. Instead, federal investigators have requested the file, leaving the planned transfer uncertain.
The Investigative Committee, Russia’s criminal investigation agency, has ordered the criminal case against Lida Moniava, founder of the Dom s Mayakom hospice, transferred to its h…
Papal envoy says holes his visit to Moscow will facilitate further POW exchanges
According to Matteo Zuppi, during this visit, he discussed with Russian officials various humanitarian situations that require information exchanges
Flydubai suspends Israel flights pending investigation into plane incident
Flydubai also apologized to passengers whose travel plans had been affected
Why the closure of Russian publisher Individuum is such a loss for Russian-language literature
Individuum is closing. In its 11 years, the publisher’s team showed that there was another way to publish literature in Russian: with energy, flair (just look at their covers), an…
European arms production for Kiev only delays conflict settlement — spokeswoman
Maria Zakharova also stressed that European countries are directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict
Attempts to turn Alyoshki into Bucha 2.0, military targets in Europe: new MFA briefing
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that European plants manufacturing weapons for Ukraine are potential military targets for Russia
Russia plans to run budget deficits for the next three years with a combined shortfall of nearly 16 trillion rubles
The Russian government has submitted a draft federal budget for 2027–2029 to the State Duma. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order, TASS reported.
Ukraine’s air-raid sirens can sound for 10 hours a day. Its economy minister says every hour costs $45 million.
Air raid alerts warning of Russian attacks cost Ukraine about $45 million an hour, Ukrainian Economy and Environment Minister Oleksandr Kravchenko estimated in an interview with T…
Pope’s special envoy visits detained Ukrainian service members — Russian Foreign Ministry
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi personally spoke with the Ukrainians and saw for himself that Russia is strictly observing all relevant humanitarian standards
UK may reverse Brexit – Burnham
UK Prime Minister Burnham says rejoining the EU is among the options his government will consider as Britain reassesses ties with Brussels Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian cosmetics brand Mixit’s CEO faces fraud charges amid dispute with former employee who says she co-founded the brand
Oleg Pai, CEO of Mixit, one of Russia’s most recognizable and successful cosmetics brands, was detained in Moscow on September 19. He is accused of fraud, and a court placed him u…
Flydubai incident may be terrorist attack attempt, embassy says
According to preliminary information, the pilot intended to crash the aircraft with passengers on board, putting the lives of all civilians aboard at risk and posing a serious thr…