Russia/Ukraine War
Russia-US new Summit Talks initiative not on agenda — US Secretary of State Rubio
According to the US State Secretary, a lot of work has to be done before such a meeting could take place and yield a result
Russia weighs charging heavy 5G users for international data as part of its VPN crackdown. For now, the country’s 5G is Android-only.
The Russian government is once again considering a fee for international data traffic exceeding 50 GB on 5G networks, sources told the BBC Russian Service.
New fundraiser raises money for warm clothes for political prisoners in Russia’s frigid Far North
Anyone sent to a Russian prison or penal colony faces harsh conditions, especially in the Far North.
Lavrov holds talks with Egyptian foreign minister
Ahead of the bilateral meeting, Sergey Lavrov and Badr Abdelatty took part in a ceremony to unveil a memorial plaque honoring deceased permanent representatives
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $22 mln with settlements on September 22
The Bank of Russia carries out purchase and sale operations on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the yuan-ruble instrument
New US sanctions not to affect India’s oil purchases from Russia — expert
India will negotiate with the US from a position of strength and that strength will see that President Trump gives waiver to India, Professor at the School of International Relati…
Russian exports to Egypt up 15.6% to $5.9 bln in January-July
Exports from Russia to Egypt totaled $5.9 billion in the reporting period
Russian units of Auchan, Nestlé, Lemana PRO (formerly Leroy Merlin), and FM Logistic get new executives under Putin-ordered temporary control
Management has changed at the Russian operations of all four foreign companies whose assets Vladimir Putin placed under temporary control by decree.
EU court overturns 2024 and 2025 sanctions decisions against former Russian senator Oleg Tkach (but he remains on the sanctions list)
The General Court of the European Union annulled the Council of the EU’s September 2024 and September 2025 decisions to keep former Federation Council member Oleg Tkach on the san…
Kiev uses high-ranking foreign guests as ‘human shields’ — Russian delegate in Vienna
Yuliya Zhdanova recalled that the Moscow had repeatedly warned foreign nationals, including diplomats and their families, of the need to leave Kiev due to the beginning of systema…
US does not intend to control Venezuelan oil revenues indefinitely — Rubio
According to the US State Secretary, the current mechanism is designed to ensure the money went to benefit the Venezuelan people
Is Israel committing genocide in Lebanon? RT reports (VIDEO)
Thousands have been killed and large areas devastated as Israel’s campaign in Lebanon faces accusations of genocide Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia reserves right to proportionate response to NATO, EU actions — diplomat
According to Yulia Zhdanova, any military facilities of NATO and EU nations in Ukraine that are used to strike Russian territory are legitimate military targets for the country
‘I was literally in prison.’ Owner of Lady Gaga fan account with 480,000 followers returns as reports identify him as a Belarusian protest prisoner.
The owner of a Lady Gaga fan account on X said he had been offline for two years because he was arrested in early 2024 “for protesting against the government” and sentenced to two…
Russia’s agriculture exports to Malaysia soar five-fold in January-August 2026
The top three agricultural products by value in the reporting period included rapeseed oil, other agricultural goods and soybean oil
Grossi delayed visit to ZNPP amid security threats from Kiev — diplomat
Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said the IAEA Director General and members of his team planned to visit the Zaporozhye Nu…
President Putin invited to G20 Summit in December in Miami — Rubio
The US Secretary of State believes that it is an opportunity for Vladimir Putin to engage not just with the US President but with other world leaders as well
Iran opposes restrictions on access to peaceful nuclear technology — Pezeshkian
The Iranian president emphasized that the issue of the country's nuclear program must be resolved not on the battlefield, but through a mutual agreement
IN BRIEF: Key statements from Putin’s meeting with government
The head of state urged officials to explain to the public in greater detail what the digital ruble is and what advantages it offers
Russia opens 137 schools of creative industries in 68 regions
Deputy Culture Minister Zhanna Alekseyeva said the history of Russian cities needs a modern interpretation to attract younger tourists
Limited Ukraine ceasefires cannot lead to settlement — Rubio
The US Secretary of State believes that it still potentially alleviates some of the global pressures
U.S. invites Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 summit in Miami
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit, scheduled for December 14–15 in Miami, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in response to reporters’ ques…
US chooses not to join anti-Russian statement on Ukraine at UN
The statement was read out by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga
Firms Linked to Putin Classmate Win $1.5Bln in Moscow School Meal Contracts, Report Says
The lucrative school catering business was once held by companies owned by late Wagner mercenary group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.