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Diesel deal, no pausing special military operation: Lavrov’s comment
According to the Russian top diplomat, Zelensky’s reaction to the "diesel deal" is a direct challenge to the US leader
US asks Ukraine six times since Sept to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries — paper
According to the publication, the American leader grew annoyed that Ukraine was using US-provided resources to target Russia’s energy exports in a way that he thought could harm A…
Russia, US can establish joint sports working channel — Trump’s special envoy
US President Donald Trump believes in peace through strength and in agreements that produce visible results, Paolo Zampolli noted
Russia Builds Major New Drone Attack Base in 6 Weeks, Satellite Images Show
The construction coincides with a surge in the use of Russian jet-powered attack drones against Ukraine.
Trump’s envoy says Russian athletes’ participation in international contests important
According to Paolo Zampolli, "the best champions want to beat the best"
A record number of women are poised to enter the next Knesset
While the 2026 election largely ignores gender equality, structural changes in centrist parties and a grassroots ultra-Orthodox movement might be quietly shifting the political map
EU afraid Russia, US might resolve Ukrainian conflict on their own — Russian envoy
Dmitry Polyansky noted that the US President had come to the clear conclusion that Vladimir Zelensky is not interested in peace and is simply doing all he can to retain his grip o…
Poll: Jewish Israelis want Oct. 7 commission of inquiry, ultra-Orthodox conscription
Israel Democracy Institute survey finds 71% want top-level probe of Hamas invasion, 72% favor egalitarian draft law; more Israelis view UK as hostile than they do Saudi Arabia
Netanyahu’s Macbeth complex: Ex-spy chief exposes a leader consumed by paranoia
Ronen Bar's defamation suit reveals the gravity of the prime minister's toxic rift with his security chiefs. Three years after Oct. 7, Netanyahu is still hunting for conspiracies
Report: US military has plan to deploy largest bomb against Iran if fighting resumes
GBU-43/B, dubbed 'mother of all bombs,' could be used, CNN reports; Trump jokes he may have killed 'too many' Iranian leaders as Tehran accuses US of fomenting unrest
NATO’s provocations prompt Russia to prepare military response — envoy
Dmitry Polyansky said he wondered if Brussels understood that such actions could lead "to a direct nuclear conflict on the continent"
Shipments of petroleum products from Far Eastern ports hit four-year high — Bank of Russia
In August, cargo turnover at Far Eastern ports increased compared to July, being nearly a quarter higher than the 2025 average for the third consecutive month
Kremlin comments on Russian diesel coming to global markets, assets situation
Dmitry Peskov highlighted that the position of European countries regarding the agreement between Russia and the United States on diesel is pernicious
Trump's Envoy for Global Partnership: Sport can reopen doors that politics kept closed
US Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli spoke to TASS about sports, fair competition and prospects for practical diplomacy between the US and Russia
Russian Activist Fined Over ‘Party of Crooks and Thieves’ T-Shirt
The slogan was deemed extremist on the grounds that it was attributed to the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
The Africa Pivot: India and Japan’s Quest for Critical Mineral Security
India and Japan are betting on Africa’s critical minerals as the two Asian powers explore joint investment to secure supplies and expand mining capabilities across Africa.
Japan Denies Spying Claims After Russia Arrests Journalist
Russia has accused Imai of acting on behalf of Japanese intelligence.
More than 100 ice-class mercantile ships to be created for Northern Sea Route
The work is underway to develop the infrastructure of the Northern Sea Route, Russian Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov noted
Russia’s international reserves down $9.7 bln over week to $723.5 bln — Central Bank
Reserves totaled $733.2 bln as of October 2
Deadly floods devastate Istanbul (VIDEO)
Record rainfall has triggered deadly floods across Istanbul, killing at least three people and forcing thousands to evacuate Read Full Article at RT.com
Global coal prices may decline a little in 2027 — Deputy Energy Minister
The financial performance of the sector is driven by global prices, coal export volumes and fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate, Dmitry Islamov said
Price of Russian diesel for US subject to commercial negotiations — Novak
The Russian deputy prime minister also stressed that only diesel supplies are currently being discussed, with no negotiations on other commodities taking place
How Chinese Clean Tech Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Wartime Energy Security
Despite China’s close ties with Russia, Chinese solar energy technology is giving Ukraine badly needed energy resilience.
Maldives Opposition Eyes Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul
The MDP’s constitutional reform program calls for splitting the executive into two separate offices: head of state and head of government.