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The US has backed Libya’s Haftar clan. The UK should not make the same mistake | Letters
Steven Kay says Britain should act independently and in a role consistent with its status as a member of the UN security councilPatrick Wintour’s report (Libyan unity talks upende…
In 2024, Vladimir Putin lost a polling station in this Siberian science district. Last month, three local precincts bucked national voting trends again. Why?
Yabloko’s State Duma candidate Dmitry Shabanov won the vote at three polling stations in Novosibirsk’s Akademgorodok in 2026, while United Russia failed to finish first in the par…
How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has brought the culture wars to the military
The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe says Hegseth has disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers, and he's also been purging the military of transg…
Russia’s inflation stands at 0.96% from September 29 to October 5 — Rosstat
According to a review of the current price situation prepared by the Russian Economic Development Ministry, Russia’s annual inflation stood at 7.17% from September 29 through Octo…
Bank of Russia lowers dollar rate to 85.48 rubles for October 8
The official euro rate was increased by 29.74 kopecks to 96.3287 rubles
Ukrainian drone attack kills father of 13 children, 15-year-old daughter in Kherson Region
"This morning a Ukrainian drone attacked a passenger car near Rykovo of the Genichesk district," Vladimir Saldo said
Russia boost agricultural technologies exports by 15% this year — Agriculture Minister
Last year saw a "solid breakthrough" in the exports of Russian agricultural technologies, Oksana Lut said
Russian delegation warns confrontation with West could enter most severe phase
According to Yulia Zhdanova, head of the Russian delegation to the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, Western politicians continue to intensify their military rhe…
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
Mali to buy Kamaz trucks worth $51.5 mln
The contract, signed in accordance with an intergovernmental agreement between Mali and Russia, is aimed at expanding Mali’s transport and logistics capacity
No reason for international uproar over Alyoshki situation — governor
According to Vladimir Saldo, the situation in the Kherson Region city of Alyoshki is not so critical
India calls on Russia, Ukraine to halt Black Sea attacks in truce plan — Foreign Ministry
"Insofar as specifics are concerned, India is trying to be helpful, starting with the Black Sea, safety of the shipping issue, addressing immediate concerns of Russia and Ukraine …
Why Saudi Arabia is back at war in Yemen
Yemen’s long-running conflict has sharply escalated, drawing in Middle East powers as tensions rise across the region Read Full Article at RT.com
Why Saudi Arabia is back at war in Yemen
Yemen’s long-running conflict has sharply escalated, drawing in Middle East powers as tensions rise across the region Read Full Article at RT.com
EU ambassadors agree to largest-ever expansion of Russia sanctions list, targeting more than 1,500 people and organizations
EU ambassadors have agreed to add more than 1,500 individuals and organizations to the bloc’s Russia sanctions list, Euronews reported.
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and …
China’s High-Tech Ambitions Have a Blue-Collar Status Problem
Most Chinese still view vocational schools and skilled labor as low status and undesirable.
EU fears US diesel export ban — Der Spiegel
The EC noted that even awareness of economic damage to US companies themselves might not prevent Washington from taking such a step
Russian court fines rock musician Boris Grebenshchikov 15,000 rubles for giving an interview to Meduza
Moscow’s Khoroshevsky District Court fined musician Boris Grebenshchikov 15,000 rubles for “participating in the activities of an undesirable organization” under Article 20.33 of …
Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.
Sberbank launches direct business settlements with Myanmar
The bank's press service explained that Sberbank’s Indian branch will serve as a key element of the new arrangement
Years After His Death, Vladimir Zhirinovsky Lives Rent-Free in Russians’ Heads
The late far-right firebrand remains a fixture in the public consciousness as a political prophet. And his popularity is only growing.
Kazakh president congratulates Putin on his birthday
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted Vladimir Putin’s outstanding role in Russia’s development and his tireless efforts for the benefit of the Russian people
International organizations offer no help over Alyoshki situation — governor
"The conduct of organizations whose charters require them to act in people’s interests is a matter for their conscience," Vladimir Saldo said