Russia/Ukraine War
Russian strike on Kyiv office building kills at least four
Russia struck an office building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District with a drone, killing at least four people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Belousov briefed on drone use by Battlegroup North
The Russian defense chief was shown unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out strikes in areas heavily protected by the enemy’s electronic warfare systems
Russians’ trust in Putin stands at nearly 74% — poll
Some 46.1% of respondents approve of the Russian government’s performance, while 46.4% approve of the work of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 84.34 rubles for September 26-28
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 1 ruble and 1.5 kopecks to 95.8709 rubles
Power consumption in Russia down 0.2% YTD — chief executive
In 2025, electric power consumption dropped by 0.8% to 1.161 trillion kWh
Gazprom increases gas supplies to CIS-countries by 29% in 1H 2026
The growth in supplies is primarily driven by increased gas sales volumes to Kazakhstan
Russian Baltic Fleet’s Perekop training ship arrives at Seychelles port for first time
According to the Defense Ministry, the Russian ship’s business call program envisages crew members’ participation in protocol, cultural, and sporting events
Four years after Russia’s wartime exodus began, another wave may be starting. Political scientist Margarita Zavadskaya on what we’ve learned about Russian emigration since 2022.
In 2026, Russians are once again leaving the country en masse. They will find themselves at the start of a long journey to build a new life almost from scratch. At the same time, …
349 seats for United Russia, Ukrainian attacks on polling stations: CEC statements
The voter turnout in the State Duma elections reached 59.8%
Russian forces control all Ukrainian logistics routes to Dobropolye in DPR
Units of the Battlegroup Center continue to destroy Ukrainian troop formations blocked in the Dobropolye settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry …
China is Russia’s closest strategic partner — Russian diplomat
President Vladimir Putin is expected to lead the Russian delegation at the APEC summit, scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen
Defense minister inspects Battlegroup North, hears reports on current situation
Following his visit to the command post, Andrey Belousov presented state awards to servicemen who had demonstrated valor, courage and heroism
Datagroup data center damaged in Kiev
Datagroup said it is working to restore its infrastructure and had moved its services to backup sites
Trump wants to ‘colonize’ Brazil – Lula campaign
US President Donald Trump wants to “colonize” Brazil by interfering in the presidential election, Lula’s campaign has said Read Full Article at RT.com
WTO grants Russian request for CBAM dispute panel — official
According to the Russian side, this mechanism, which introduces in particular additional charges on certain goods imported into the EU from third countries, significantly restrict…
Gazprom increases gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia in 1H 2026
The increase in Gazprom's pipeline gas supplies occurred against the backdrop of a decline in China's total gas imports, primarily LNG
APEC leaders to adopt joint declaration at summit in China — Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russian delegation is actively preparing for the upcoming APEC summit, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko pointed out
Kremlin does not rule out contacts between Putin, Vucic on gas
Earlier, leader of the Serbian Movement of Socialists party Aleksandar Vulin pointed out that Serbia would like to prolong its gas supply agreement with Russia for the long term
Moldova already overpaid $330 mln for gas after cutting ties with Gazprom — ex-president
Igor Dodon noted that the republic had failed to secure favorable European pricing in its dealings with the EU
Number of injured in attacks on Gorlovka markets rises to five
According to preliminary reports, one person was killed
Russian gas for Armenia much cheaper than purchases from other countries
As of 2025, more than 2.2 bln cubic meters of gas had been supplied from Russia, accounting for around 83% of all gas deliveries to Armenia
Gazprom increases gas output by 3.4% to 216.55 bcm in 1H 2026
Gazprom Group also increased gas sales on domestic and foreign markets by 4.4% to 193.2 bcm
One killed, another injured in drone attack on Gorlovka market
Ukrainian forces used drones to attack markets in the city's Nikitovsky and Tsentralno-Gorodskoy districts
China, Vietnam back Russian bid for APEC presidency in 2035 — Russian diplomat
"Similar assurances were received during senior officials' contacts with representatives of ASEAN countries; a number of other delegations have also reacted positively," Andrey Ru…