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Belarusian troops heading to Russia to take part in CSTO drills
The Interaction 2026 command and staff exercise, the Search 2026 special reconnaissance forces and assets exercise and the Echelon 2026 logistics exercise will be conducted in Rus…
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
Trump-Xi Summit: Heavy of Vibes, Light on Substance
Good feelings were on display, but there was no real movement on the many areas of friction.
Black Sea security requires comprehensive solution — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov reiterated that addressing one aspect could not solve the problem in full
EU approves allocation of €6.6 bln for Ukraine — Kallas
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said that €900 million will be spent for the EU’s Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine
Russia, Bangladesh sign memorandum on cultural cooperation
The memorandum was signed by the ministries of culture of the Russian Federation and Bangladesh on the sidelines of the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum
Sanctions on diesel imports need to be lifted — Kremlin
Only a comprehensive solution is possible in this sphere, Dmitry Peskov emphasized
Kiev loses over 1,900 troops in Battlegroup East’s area this week — top brass
Russian forces hit five dry cargo ships used by the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea and at the port of Odessa by Geran drones, the Defense Ministry reported
Miliband tells Iranian counterpart that Tehran-linked threats on UK soil won’t be tolerated
Foreign secretary raises security of British Jews in talks with Araghchi; pair also discuss Middle East war and reopening Strait of Hormuz; Iran pushes back against European ‘inte…
Nearly 60% of Armenians favor referendum on EAEU membership — poll
According to a poll presented by Gallup International, 25.1% stated it is not needed
‘Hope is a built-in characteristic’: Margaret Atwood on birds, conservation and optimism for the future
Canadian novelist has celebrated her late partner’s love of birds with a C$1m gift to a university to establish the Graeme Gibson chair in avian biologyIf she could be any bird, M…
What’s Behind Australia’s New $42 Million in Assistance to Ukraine?
Canberra’s desire to learn from Kyiv is a sign of enormous respect and its pledge to ongoing support an expression of Australia's support for the Ukrainian cause.
Zelensky claims Trump made final decision on granting Ukraine Patriot license
Vladimir Zelensky did not specify exactly what version of Patriots would be produced
Russia’s mobile operators warn they’ll block bank calls starting October 15 if they aren’t labeled
Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has asked the central bank to make sure banks are complying with a requirement to label mass calls, the Russian business daily Kommersant rep…
Russian-Pakistani Druzhba joint military maneuvers start in Pakistan
Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Central Military District Colonel Oleg Stetsyuk addressed the exercise participants with a welcome speech
U.S. Proposed New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks in UAE, Zelensky Says
Zelensky held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly earlier in the week.
Former Zelensky spokeswoman says UK premier derailed Ukraine peace deal
The UK wants to wear Russia down using Ukrainians, Yulia Mendel said
CIS observers note fair and open nature of Russia’s State Duma elections
The CIS observer mission highlighted that the elections had been conducted at a high organizational level and in full compliance with the electoral legislation of the Russian Fede…
Pomp over progress as Trump rolls out red carpet for China’s president Xi Jinping
While the US president hailed the visit as ‘great’, almost nothing of substance was achieved, which was a win for XiKey takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in WashingtonIf the Beij…
Mass rollout of in-flight internet on Russian aircraft to begin by 2030 — RSCC
Director General Alexey Volin explained that the foreign aircraft fleets used by Russian companies have pre-installed equipment configured for foreign satellite operators that hav…
Pakistan’s Punitive Gamble in Afghanistan: An Open War With No End in Sight
The Afghan Taliban have little incentive to accede to Islamabad’s demands.
Former PA minister details Sinwar’s pre-Oct. 7 warning to Israel of coming ‘earthquake’
Sufian Abu Zaida says secret Israel-Hamas talks were nearing deal when Hamas chief told him to convey ominous message word for word; Israeli security officials told him they lost …
Proposals to launch remaining Nord Stream 2 line equated to treason in Germany — diplomat
Sergey Nechayev noted that large industrial enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and private households are acutely feeling the consequences
Moscow Police Arrest Political Expert Alexander Kynev on Drug Charges
Kynev is a veteran political consultant and independent elections expert who used to teach at the Higher School of Economics.