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Kiev expects difficulties in EU accession talks in 2027 due to elections in Europe
Ukraine is looking to a European Council meeting in mid-December "as an ideal date" to make that decision, Deputy Prime Minister for EU Integration Vsevolod Chentsov said
Ukraine becomes global leader in black-market transplantology — envoy to OSCE
Potential and confirmed victims of human trafficking from Ukraine have been identified across Europe, Dmitry Polyansky stressed
Normalization of Russia-West ties requires lifting of all sanctions — senior diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stressed that it is impossible to develop relations if we are navigating a minefield
Russia-Europe energy cooperation will always continue — Novatek CEO
Leonid Mikhelson pointed out that global energy agencies’ forecasts for gas demand growth could only be revised upward due to rising energy consumption by data centers
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Hong Kong’s Vanishing Rainbow Shows How China’s Social Control Travels
From Hong Kong to Bangkok, Paris, Taiwan, and North America, LGBTQ communities are encountering censorship, surveillance, and coercive pressure linked to China.
Abu Dhabi currently considered as venue for Russia-US-Ukraine meeting — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov refrained from commenting on whether Russia’s negotiating team was preparing any written documents or proposals
As the Kremlin Seizes Control of European Companies, U.S. Rivals Remain Largely Spared
Russia has seized the local assets of just three American firms since Trump began his second term in office, compared to those of more than a dozen European companies.
Diesel deal may be clinched with Europe, Dmitriev says
Energy cooperation between Russia and the United States will evolve and European countries will join it over time, the Russian Presidential Special Envoy for Investment and Econom…
Russian troops liberate Mirovka community in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,245 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
One or two Russia-US joint projects could be launched by year-end — AmCham chief
Robert Agee stressed that these projects would not require the lifting of temporary or permanent sanctions
International situation continues to deteriorate, says Russian defense minister
Andrey Belousov added that it is also becoming increasingly unpredictable
Russia set to hold inaugural international laser tag sports competitions next year
Earlier, laser tag competitions has been recognized and registered as an official sport in Russia
Russia’s Belousov urges timely response to NATO’s military buildup near Russia, Belarus
According to the Russian defense minister, the two countries’ militaries regularly hold "combat coordination between formations and military units deployed to the regional group o…
Daily Briefing Oct. 22: Arab states weigh in on post-election potential for regional ties
Diplomatic reporter Nava Freiberg on how a new Israeli government could lead to opportunities for policy shifts with neighbors, and the latest developments in the Gaza peace plan
Russia-Belarus military cooperation plan for 2026 features more than 160 activities
Belarusian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin emphasized that all troop training today is organized with the modern nature of armed conflict in mind
What is at stake in Serbia’s election? The key players, main issues and potential fallout
A grassroots student-led coalition threatens to upend Serbia’s political landscape as the EU-candidate country heads to the polls on SundaySerbia’s 6.5 million voters go to the po…
EU still reeling from negative impact of sanctions against Russia — diplomat
Dmitry Polyansky noted that European taxpayers are ultimately footing the bill for a sanctions campaign that primarily hurts the European Union itself
Trilateral summit on Ukraine, Russia’s unlikely isolation: MFA briefing
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Russia kept the settlement in Ukraine high on the agenda in its relations with the United States
Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Despite Serious Injury
Kynev’s defense team has warned that he faces permanent disability without proper medical care and crutches while in detention.
U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging
The U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-elections attack on Iran, an anonymous source tells NPR. And, Elon Musk considers merging his companies SpaceX and Tesla.
Oil prices jump to five-month high as attacks threaten global supply
Iran’s IRGC says it hit four vessels in the northern Gulf and three more struck mines near the strait of HormuzShipping workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?Busi…
EU’s attempts to preserve criminal regime in Kiev to fail — Russian diplomat
Dmitry Polyansky stressed that Europe is well aware of the conditions under which Moscow is ready to negotiate
At least four dead after storm brings flooding to southern France
The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.