Russia/Ukraine War
Since start of Russia’s special mil-op, media fakes multiply to split country — official
According to Alexey Shevtsov, this disinformation is carried out through the media, with the support of non-governmental organizations
No discussion in EU on potential Russia negotiator — source
According to the source, there is no consensus among EU countries on the expediency of negotiations with Russia
Kiev mayor says city's energy supply extremely scarce
According to Vitaly Klitschko, the facilities of the Kiev regional energy hub have been damaged in the recent days
Ukrainian strike on minibus near Russia’s Belgorod injures four, including three children
According to the region's governor Alexander Shuvaev, all injured are receiving medical care at the district hospital
TASS gets Peacemaker-2026 award in Unity of the Peoples of Russia nomination
The jury reviewed 14,000 works and picked 35 winners
Zelensky left Ukraine because of protests around secret prison near Kiev — Rada deputy
The politician said that Zelensky sent some people of no consequence to quell the scandal
'If You're Afraid, They'll Know': For Foreign Recruits, Deserting Russia’s Army Is a Fraught Gamble
Peter, a man from Pakistan, went to Russia for a better life. Instead, he says, he found only misery after being deceived into joining the army.
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia and Czech Republic to Boycott Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship
The CAS decision has also prompted several corporate sponsors to threaten to pull their support from future events.
EU debate on Russia negotiator hinges on US election outcome — source
The source stressed that the EU hoped the US would "once again join in exerting coercive pressure on Russia" after the elections
Diamond prices continue to decline in October — Rapaport
The price index for 0.3-carat diamonds fell by 5.5% in October and declined by 7.2% year-on-year
U.S. Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
American Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
Russia not abandoning international obligations to prevent torture — MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Russia had assumed these obligations at a ‘higher,’ universal level
Tribunal for Zelensky possible following collapse of Kiev regime, DPR politician says
Alexey Muratov stressed that evidence collection should continue, even though the timing of a possible tribunal remained uncertain
Ukraine names Iuliia Mendel, Zelensky’s former press secretary, as a treason suspect
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office said Iuliia Mendel, a former press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, is suspected of treason and justifying Russia’s armed…
Russia sets all-time record for Pacific herring catch
The total haul exceeded 612,000 tons since the beginning of the year
Russian gas supplies to Moldova still feasible, ambassador assures
Oleg Ozerov urged not to draw wrong conclusions about Russia’s capabilities based on personal assumptions
CBR hikes dollar rate to 81.67 rubles, euro to 91.6 rubles for November 4-5
The official yuan rate edged up by 1.02 kopecks to 12.1816 rubles
IN BRIEF: Belarusian president on Ukraine conflict timeline, risk of World War III
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that there was no alternative to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine
Poland Accuses Russia of ‘Flashlight’ Provocation Along Kaliningrad Border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Polish and NATO intelligence services received information in recent weeks about possible “acts of diversion or more serious provocations” t…
Moscow views Pyongyang’s security measures as lawful, justified — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Pyongyang’s actions were fully consistent with the right to self-defense enshrined in the UN Charter
SBU initiates criminal cases against participants in protest near secret prison near Kiev
According to Ivan Rudnitsky, law enforcement authorities have identified approximately 100 protesters
US, South Korean drills near DPRK’s border provocative — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova recalled that the participants acknowledged themselves that the drills were intended to rehearse preemptive strikes against North Korea, including with nuclear wea…
Trump memecoin falls nearly 2% amid US midterm elections
As of 5:47 p.m. Moscow time, the memecoin stood at $1.60