Russia/Ukraine War
Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. to hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10 — their first trilateral meeting since February, with security issues expected to top the agenda
The first trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States since February will begin on November 10 in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. European …
Politico names European participants supporting Ukraine in Abu Dhabi
Among them, in particular, are Gunther Sautter, the German chancellor’s adviser on foreign issue, and Emmanuel Bonne, the French President’s diplomatic adviser
Lavrov hails diesel deal’s contribution to energy security
The diesel deal helped lower fuel prices, the Russian Foreign Minister said
Russia to continue providing food aid to Africa — Lavrov
According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia attaches great importance to ensuring global food security
Lavrov slams NATO’s claims to impose its rules in any maritime areas as unacceptable
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz stemming from the aggression against Iran has become a serious destabilizing factor
Security guarantees for Ukraine cannot be provided without Russia’s consent — Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed out that the upcoming three-way talks in Abu Dhabi are critical
US ready to strike Iran again if necessary — Trump
The US leader also noted that Qatar and Saudi Arabia "would rather see a peaceful solution"
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka faces backlash from athletes and cabinet colleagues after calling hockey ‘a men’s sport’ in remarks opposing Russian players
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka said in a television interview that he opposes allowing the Russian team to compete in the junior ice hockey world championship his country is …
Rubio believes peace in Ukraine possible only if Moscow and Kiev agree
US Secretary of State did not mention the key role of the collective West as a sponsor of Ukraine and a supplier of weapons and intelligence, effectively waging an undeclared war …
US to unblock up to $9 bln of Iranian assets if deal is reached — TV
According to the TV channel, proposed framework for a settlement also stipulates that "the Strait of Hormuz will be opened and the naval blockade of Iran will be lifted immediatel…
Death toll from blast at Turkey plant rises to 17, health minister says
The explosion shook the plant in the town of Aliaga after a spill of liquid metal due to the failure of a bridge crane and its fall into an electric arc furnace in one of the work…
US proposes including Europe in consultations on Ukraine after Abu Dhabi talks — Reuters
The US’s proposal is to "bring Europeans into the discussion after the trilateral talks," the publication states
Iran can create nuclear weapon in no time, if supreme leader gives order — MP
According to Kowsani, Iran has "no particular problems" with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and so far sees no reason to withdraw from it, since the IAEA …
Russian government approves sale of 128 over-the-counter medications at post offices
The Russian government has approved a list of medications that post offices will be allowed to sell, the pharmaceutical news outlet Farmatsevtichesky Vestnik reported.
Moscow court jails 21-year-old for 13 days on disobeying-police charges following mass youth roundup in Kitay-Gorod
Moscow’s Tagansky District Court sentenced a 21-year-old local resident to 13 days in jail for disobeying police orders, an administrative offense under Article 19.3 of Russia’s C…
German Chancellor Merz threatens to block EU budget unless four holdouts — Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic — commit to funding Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to block adoption of the EU’s 2028–2034 budget unless all member states commit to long-term financial support for Ukraine, the Financi…
EU to hinder European security talks until truce in Ukraine reached — EC
"Any meaningful discussions of Europe's security architecture can only be undertaken once a ceasefire in Ukraine has been achieved," Ursula von der Leyen said
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calls the closure of independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta a ‘normal process of turnover’
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the closure of Novaya Gazeta a “normal process.”
Russian company promises a day off to employees who want to play ‘GTA VI’ on release day — if they can prove they own a console with the game
Benza, a gas station equipment maker based in Penza, has promised its employees an extra day off when “GTA VI” is released.
Two Russian service members detained in Armenia, accused of attacking a Ukrainian man
Two service members from a Russian military base have been detained in the Armenian city of Gyumri, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Armenian service reported, citing Armenia’s I…
Whitlock and Kushner may visit Russia after talks in Abu Dhabi — Reuters
The official said it was possible the envoys would travel to Russia at some point after the talks in order to meet with Putin
Iran removes limit on ballistic missile range (VIDEO)
Iran has lifted a self-imposed 2,000-km limit on the ranges of its ballistic missiles, IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi announced Read Full Article at RT.com
Accounts linked to Russia, MAGA, and Israel tried to exploit the riots in France to discredit the French authorities, EU says
Social media accounts linked to Russia tried to exploit protests and riots in France to discredit French authorities and blame the unrest on uncontrolled immigration, Reuters repo…
Aid drives for frontline troops and exhausted teachers: Inside a Russian school during wartime. Read an excerpt from Sergey Lebedenko’s new novel.
Meduza’s publishing house has released Kiru vsyo zaebalo (“Kira Has Fucking Had It”), a novel by journalist, writer, and book blogger Sergei Lebedenko — author of the Telegram cha…