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Sugar production to keep high export potential of Russia — Central Bank
According to the report, sugar production nationwide could reach 6.3 million tons in the 2026-2027 season
How to donate to Meduza through Benevity — and, if eligible, get your employer to match your contribution
You can now support Meduza through Benevity. Many corporations use the service, so if you work for a large organization outside Russia and want to help us, this guide is for you.
Biased Wikipedia edits on Israel, Oct. 7 remain on site despite editor bans, ADL says
After coordinated efforts to inject anti-Israel bias into the online encyclopedia dropped 95% since last year's report, a new group of editors is using quieter techniques, antisem…
Russian, Turkish foreign ministers discuss trade-economic, energy cooperation
Sergey Lavrov and Hakan Fidan focused on the progress in implementation of the key bilateral projects
Ukraine Says Missile Strike Destroyed 6 Russian Warplanes at Voronezh Airfield
Residents of Borisoglebsk reported explosions and a large fire, with smoke visible from several parts of the city.
Russian troops liberate two communities in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 175 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 16 enemy motor vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past 24 hours, the …
Funding Haredim and others threatens Israel’s status as advanced economy, researcher claims
Calling for single education system and funding transparency, Prof. Dan Ben-David reveals benefits for Haredim outstripped funds for hospitals and higher education combined in 2024
Online antisemitism hits record high three years after October 7, study finds
No social network has dipped back to pre-Oct. 7 hate level, Australian Online Hate Prevention Institute says, adding the data refutes claim that legitimate criticism of Israel is …
SA chief pledges review over 'disappointing' Test crowds
A senior South African cricket official pledges to order a review into the low crowd which attended the first Test against Australia in Durban.
Novaya Gazeta Editor-in-Chief Detained in Moscow
The raid on Sokolov’s apartment was reportedly conducted as part of an ongoing criminal investigation opened earlier this spring.
Defense ministers meeting reiterates importance of cooperation for stability within CIS
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced the signing of decisions aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of national armed forces
Celebrations in Somaliland after Trump calls it ‘totally different country’ from Somalia
Hundreds rally in breakaway capital Hargeisa after offhand comments made by US president at Monday event; US does not recognize country, which has formal relations only with Israel
Russia plans to continue importing gasoline until end of year — Novak
The volume of imported gasoline on the Russian market remains stable at 10%, the official stressed
Zelensky sets unacceptable conditions for holding elections — Lavrov
According to the Russian foreign minister, Vladimir Zelensky has already made it clear that he is not interested in elections
Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
Social Security benefits are set to get a boost to offset rising consumer prices. And, streamer Hasan Piker says the GOP's "guilt-by-association politics" won't drag Democrats dow…
Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 29
At least 29 people were killed after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan’s Peshawar, prompting an investigation and the arrest of the owner Read Full Article at RT.com
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies aged 41
His family has appealed to fans to remember his wife, children and family in prayer during this period of mourning.
Several countries, not just US, interested in purchasing Russian diesel
Russian oil companies are ready to start supplying diesel fuel to global markets at any moment, Dmitry Peskov stressed
Second worker dies of wounds sustained in Intel plant blast in southern Israel
Soroka Medical Center reports death of 49-year-old a day after suspected gas tank explosion killed another and injured a third; chip manufacturer says cooperating with authorities
Russian diesel to help stabilize global energy markets — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russian supplies would not be enough to fully stabilize them
Another Starlink facility hit by blaze in EU (VIDEO)
A blaze has occurred at a Starlink facility near the capital of Bulgaria, the EU country’s prime minister, Roumen Radev, has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia cautions NATO, EU against attempts to isolate Kaliningrad Region — diplomat
Alexander Grushko refrained from providing an analysis of statements from Estonian officials, especially those responsible for defense
Russian police search home of Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov
Russian police are searching the home of Sergei Sokolov, editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Baza and RBC report, citing law enforcement sources.
Almost half of Britons unwilling to take up arms in wartime, poll shows
The figures have changed little since August 2025