Conflict with Russian to cost Ukraine over $470 million per day in 2027
In 2026, Ukraine’s military spending averaged about $300 million per day
Denmark handed Greenland over to US — Trump
The US leader emphasized that "it's going to go down as the greatest real estate deal in history"
World hopes Putin-Trump-Xi meeting to help overcome chaos — Russian diplomat
"At a time that is extremely difficult in terms of international relations, the leaders of the three major powers will have the opportunity to exchange views," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
Explosion, fire occur at PepsiCo subsidiary’s building in US — firefighters
There have been no reported injuries at this time
Iran proposes reopening Hormuz in exchange for US lifting its blockade — TV
Tehran has already conveyed this proposal to Washington through Pakistani mediators, sources told the Al Arabiya
Kiev violated Starlink terms of service, Musk says
Ukraine military used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people, SpaceX founder said
Russia, Ukraine fulfil their commitments toward Alyoshki ceasefire — Russian ombudswoman
Yana Lantratova and Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets discussed earlier coordinated details toward a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki
Russia’s Medvedev into Almaty Open tennis final after Bublik’s retirement
Russia’s top-ranked tennis player defeated Bublik 6-3 in the first set of their semifinal match before the Kazakh tennis player stopped due to injury
Zelensky using Ukraine conflict for hype — Mendel
Zelensky’s former spokeswoman noted, that whenever Vladimir Zelensky speaks publicly or gives numerous interviews, he always talks about himself
Russian air defenses down 1,297 drones over past 24 hours
Kiev forces lose almost 1,190 troops in special military operation zone
Russia hopes new UN chief election will rid Secretariat of Western dictate — MFA
Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department for International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry said that serious problems within the UN’s operations cannot be ignored
Air defense down 616 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian regions — Defense Ministry
They were destroyed over the territories of 22 regions and the waters of the Azov and Black seas
Putin and Modi instruct governments on trade development — ambassador to Russia
This instruction was given by the Russian and Indian leaders following their joint participation in the BRICS summit, India’s ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar emphasized
Ukraine lost about $6 billion from port downtime in last three months
Exports of metallurgical products ceased completely by the end of September
Press Review
- Press review: Russia open to Ukraine talks as Iran tensions rise amid US-Israeli threatTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 23rd
- Press review: Russia-US-Ukraine peace hopes rise as Moscow offers Iran-US mediationTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 22nd
- Press review: Putin-Trump-Xi summit prospects rise as Witkoff met Zelensky in OsloTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 21st
- Press review: Russia reshuffles government as NATO moves to escalate Black Sea tensionsTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 20th
- Press review: Trump seeks Ukraine talks revival as French unions join nationwide protestsTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, October 19th
Press releases
- 15th Anniversary Season of the International Eventiada Awards 2026 is Now Open
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
- Submission of applications for the Eventiada Awards will last until September 30
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
UN secretary-general welcomes agreement on ceasefire in Alyoshki — office
Antonio Guterres commends the efforts of all who have contributed to that end, UN Secretary-General's spokesman Stephane Dujarric said
Senators plan to block Trump’s nominees over Ukraine satellite network restrictions — NYT
According to the newspaper, disagreements between the senators and the administration may escalate after the November 3 midterm elections
Moscow and New Delhi ready Modi’s visit to Russia — Indian ambassador
Indian ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar said that the embassy and the Russian Foreign Ministry are working to set the dates
Planes with Russian soldiers returned from Ukrainian captivity land in Moscow Region
The Russian Defense Ministry said earlier that on October 23 Russia has brought home 270 servicemen
US deciding whether to quickly end war with Iran or let it die off — Trump
The US administration previously signaled that it was ceasing the use of military force against Iran and was embarking on a path of its economic suffocation
Space for key rate cuts remains — Central Bank chief
Elvira Nabiullina added that no significant changes in monetary conditions occurred in real terms
Evacuation of residents from Alyoshki may take several days — Kremlin spokesman
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in Alyoshki in the Kherson Region, the White House said earlier in the day
IN BRIEF: What to know of restrictions at Moscow airports, evacuation at Sheremetyevo
Airlines are adjusting their schedules due to restrictions at airports in the Moscow Region
All measures taken to secure banking infrastructure — Bank of Russia's Chief
Elvira Nabiullina noted that the regulator remains in constant contact with market participants
What we know about latest reciprocal prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
Russia returned 270 servicemen from territory controlled by the Kiev regime in exchange for 270 captured Ukrainian servicemen, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
What is known about Austria declaring four Russian diplomats personae non gratae
Three diplomatic staff members of the embassy and a member of the Russian delegation to the Vienna negotiations on military security and arms control have been declared personae non gratae
Russian troops liberate 13 communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Trump asserts his right to seek third presidential term
The US president still acknowledged that he may be barred by law from running again
Kremlin briefing addresses EU participation in Ukraine talks, security framework
According to Dmitry Peskov, talks on a settlement in Ukraine are set to be held in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November
Bank of Russia has decided to keep its key rate at 14%
The regulator said that current price pressure remains elevated
Abu Dhabi talks are set to take place in trilateral format — Kremlin
The meeting is scheduled for the first half of November, Dmitry Peskov noted