Russia/Ukraine War
Russia hopes for soonest normalization in Strait of Hormuz — diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that Iran is facing an illegal naval blockade by the United States
Russian, Ukrainian ombudspersons agree to monthly aid missions to Alyoshki — official
According to Yana Lantratova, Russian service members had previously delivered humanitarian aid to Alyoshki but there is still a need for medicines, fuel and other supplies
Finland begins work on implementing France’s nuclear deterrence initiative — Stubb
According to the Finnish leader, the full scope of cooperation with France has not yet been determined
Russian forces strike Ukrainian UAV assembly, storage sites in past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 925 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Gazprom sets new record for daily gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia pipeline
Previously, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that Russia would supply 39 bln cubic meters of gas to China this year via the Power of Siberia pipeline
Russia says stepping up diplomatic efforts to normalize situation around Iran crucial
Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow supported the mediators’ efforts
Last week 208 incidents recorded at power facilities in Ukraine
Ukrainian Energy Ministry stated that the situation in the country's energy system remained difficult
US journalist's proposal to demilitarize Russia's Kaliningrad exclave misguided — expert
The region's security is not a bargaining chip in international negotiations, Andrey Kropotkin stressed
‘I have two days until the food in my fridge runs out’: Thousands of Russian emigrants left scrambling after Serbia shuts down Alta Bank, freezing their savings
On October 30, Serbia’s Central Bank revoked the license of Alta, one of the few local banks where Russians could relatively easily open an account. Clients’ accounts were frozen.…
Mission to Alyoshki followed months of difficult negotiations — ombudswoman
According to Yana Lantratova, the mission's goal was to deliver humanitarian aid to those who need it, and to ensure that those who expressed a desire to leave the combat zone wer…
Iran’s IRGC Navy says 11 tankers violating Hormuz passage rules catch fire since Oct 25
Some of the vessels sank
Top security official comments on West as a ground for human vices and Russia’s might
According to Sergey Shoigu, Russia’s strength as a power lies not only in its strengthening economic sovereignty and powerful combat capabilities but also in the unity of its citi…
Russia looks forward to Putin, Xi meeting at APEC summit — Kremlin
The program of stay of the Russian president at the APEC summit is at the stage of preparation for the time being, Dmitry Peskov noted
Belgian PM de Wever submits his resignation to king — royal palace
As a rule, the monarch rejects the first resignation request from the head of government and instructs him to undertake another negotiation effort
Kremlin Downplays Prospect of Resuming Gas Shipments to Europe via Ukraine
U.S. officials reportedly suggested the idea during talks in September as an incentive for Russia to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid.
Iran ready for talks with all parties, determined to defend national security — official
Iranian National Security Council Deputy Secretary Ali Bagheri Kani had a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing
Some people decide to stay in Alyoshki due to family issues — human rights commissioner
According to Yana Lantratova, some people were not ready to leave, no matter what
Hackers send fake nuclear threat alert to Ukraine emergency app
Residents in Kyiv also warned of chemical attack and street-to-street fighting in false message sent by unknown partyEurope live – latest updatesUnknown hackers have targeted Ukra…
It is hardly possible to talk now about Russian gas transit to EU — Kremlin
The state of affairs on the ground more than clearly demonstrates impossibility of implementing such plans at the moment, Dmitry Peskov stressed
Russia’s Perekop training ship docks at Cameroon’s Douala port
The route to the port of Douala passed through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea and two rivers, the Cameroon and the Wouri
Every evacuee from Alyoshki to receive medical treatment — ombudswoman
Psychologists are also available at temporary accommodation centers
Gas market larger than European market — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, the possibility of the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe will depend on the desire of the buyers, the desire of the sellers and the capabili…
All possible assistance to be provided to civilians staying in Alyoshki — Russian official
Yana Lantratova explained that some people had declined evacuation for various reasons, including health problems
Russian medics accompanied those who decided to leave Alyoshki for Ukraine — Lantratova
A flight was arranged to take them to Ukraine via the Gomel Region in Belarus